The Straits Times, 21 May 1884
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Title Section15 1884-05-21 1 The Straits Times \V. NEW SERIES SINGAPORE, WED.NESDAY. 21st MAY, 1884 [daily issue.J No. 15,31115 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement200 1884-05-21 1 *bip eomyamrs. Quay. Har LINES. m on wuicn >y be einng tbe HnmWABD. IX MtfOEI 1 Class. .-.r' "ACE. R.Venice m Bbint^U. c ;oiiksf s Company's gaaen w. l mB 0T ter the goods ■ttsart:: godowns at ckages landed T.surance whilst -.-ible for ns at New Har- r tfcat time,200 words
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Advertisement561 1884-05-21 1 strain *hip compamw. BCKMAH A STBAITS SERVICE. The Company's Mail Steamers are de*. atrhed from Calcutta for Sirg»i n, Moulroein. Pen^ne snd Malacca and the same way back every fortnight. The following are the dates on which they may be expected to Arrive from Calcutta A Leavo for Calcutta Extra561 words
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Advertisement840 1884-05-21 1 ♦tram *bfp companirt. Children between two and fifteen years pay half the above rates, if travelling with their parents; one child under fern years frn*, when more than one, each child addi. tional will be charged one quarter fare. The voyage to tbe Moluccob Islands is p nthlv; the voyage840 words
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Advertisement625 1884-05-21 1 *tram *fnp Compantrs V. Borneo's Wist Coast. From Batavia via Rilliton and Pontianah or Singkawang and back on the 15th of very month. VI. Bomro's South A Ea»t Coast. From Soerabaya via Bawean, Bandjermassin, Kottaharoe (Poeloe Laat) (or X'» M and via the same places back on he 22nd of625 words
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Advertisement534 1884-05-21 1 fnsmranrr. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON. ESTABITSHIP 1821 subscribed Capital £2,000,000 ipotal Invested Fnnd«,npwardß. if 3,0K),f)00 annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appoint*Agents at Bingapc.-e and are prepared to issne polioies against Fire on the usual PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (n.o534 words
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Advertisement608 1884-05-21 1 Infturanrr. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM PANT. Instituted 1803. Capital £1 ,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fundi in Hand 1,200.000. Directors. Richard j. i.hton. Eaq. Altrad O.mnr. Bm|. fkornu 0. BiraUr, WIIH»m Hawthorn. Rnhart C. T Bcrin, <3»om Hll>*»rt. Pmolt.l n.-«D lu.t,1 u.t, femiMl Hrda, In* Brmcl, Wll |,m I. nil,608 words
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Advertisement515 1884-05-21 1 Insurance. THE 80OTTISH IMPERIAL INBURANOE OOMPAHT. LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION StiuUA. Chairman— Ai* M j>n Roxaimoh.Eic Gcnrrril Manager— W. W. W Rbtd, lag. Connlhng Actuary— H. Ambrose taIRT OHIEF OFFTOESi Glasoow f 151 West Oaomas. Edinbuboh 54 qJo^'stemt. Lo DO!r (sKino WiixiavSt. Liverpool f 28 Exchakq" r*. M SK MONTREAL,515 words
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Article183 1884-05-21 2 LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Sihqapobb •> Ist May, 1884. (iambier I 6.371. Black Pepper 16.50. White Pepper, fair quality. 25. ■Migo Flour, Sar 2.174. Pearl Sago 2.70. Coffee, Bonthym- 13. Tapioca, small Flake 2 90. Tin '.tl.iV Ms. Mule twist IsV H lbs. Shirtings 1.52 J.183 words
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Article71 1884-05-21 2 To-mobbow. 9wr f Penang, Acheen and Padang, Simian. 1 P-m-Malacca. Bengkalis, Siak and Pakan, Binlan? Timor* 1 p.m. Malacca and Klaag. May Flower. 1 p.m. Cheribon A Satnarang, Pnaiy/. 6 p.m. Sourabaya, Macassar. Amboina, Banda. Ter. nate. k Oorontalo, Murtaian. I p.m. Batavia and Padang, Japara. 6 p.m.71 words
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Article39 1884-05-21 2 rPor Straits Timts.J Parliament. London, 2074 Ma f Mr. Chamberlain has introduced the Merchant ShippiDg Bill. In reply to a question Mr. Gladstone said that the original basis of the conference on Egypt would be adhered to.Reuter - 39 words
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Article41 1884-05-21 2 Wl are requested to state that Mrs. Clementi Smith will not hold a reception to-morrow, Thursday, the 22nd May. The reception next week will be held on Wednesday, the 28th May, and not Thursday, as usual, as it is Race Day.41 words
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Article43 1884-05-21 2 His Excellency the Acting Governor and Mrs. dementi Smith, accompanied by Lieut. Cholmondeley, A.D.C., will, we learn, leave for Malacca in the Sea Belle to-morrow, Thursday, the 22 nd May, at 5 p. m., and will return early on Tuesday, the 27th May.43 words
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Article47 1884-05-21 2 We have been requested to remind our readers that the Ball at Government House, in honour of the Queen's Birthday, which was fixed for Tuesday, the 27th May, has been postponed till Monday, the 30th June, in consequence of a telegram received from tbe Secretary of State.47 words
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Article68 1884-05-21 2 We have Wen informed that H. E. the Acting Governor has received a teleeram from Captain Bickford, of H.M.S. Pegasus, dated Penang, 20th May, to the effect that Provisions have been supplied to the crew of the Nise.-o through Bubun, for which the Rajtb of Tenom has granted receipts. The68 words
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Article24 1884-05-21 2 Wk have been requested to intimate that the "Derby Sweep" will be drawn in the Tanglin Club on Saturday evening next, at 9 o'clock.24 words
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Article35 1884-05-21 2 As will be seen by an advertisement in another column, tbe Singapore Art Club will hold its next Exhibition in the Town Hall on Monday, the 16th June, ir-tead of the 9th, as originally notified.35 words
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Article48 1884-05-21 2 La*.\ TEOriB TorH2»AMEST. The final tie in the Championship between Messrs. Owen and Mayne will be played on Friday afternoon, commening at 4.30 p. m. By kind permission of Lieut. -Col. Hales and the Officers Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, the Band of the Regiment will play on the Esplanade.48 words
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Article58 1884-05-21 2 Thi case of the five Malays connected with tbe recent piratical outrage came on at the police court this afternoon, and after some evidence bad been taken was remanded The Chinaman who escaped the massacre is an important witness, and his evidence will be taken as soon as he is58 words
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Article63 1884-05-21 2 A novelty in the Colony, says the China Mail oi the 12th May, in the shape of butcher meat from tbe Antipodes, is at present on sale in the market h«.re. Thirty-six Australian bullocks were landed last week from the steamer Wootung, and roast beef (of excellent quality it is63 words
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Article116 1884-05-21 2 Racing men in India, Australia and America are believers in the time teat, which, however, is laughed to scorn ia England. Apropos of this the following extract from the Sportsman is interesting Mr. H. Sandford, the American sportsman who visited England a short time ago, not placing implicit reliance on116 words
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Article128 1884-05-21 2 The Debating Society met yesternight in the Masonic Hall for the Ust time this session, and tbe attendance was rery good. In the absenr*' President and Vice-President, Mr. John Graham took the chair. The subject for the evening's discussion was, Tbat the system ot farming out the Opium and Spirit128 words
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Article154 1884-05-21 2 Some of the principal roads in town are just now in a very bad condition. Tbe Esplanade road, and the approach to Cavenagh Bridge past the public offices, are in a very knotty condition, as is also South Bridge Road from Canal Road to Elgin Bridge, and North Bridge Road154 words
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Article240 1884-05-21 2 KtiEiTiYtJaESs or taste in colouring does not seem to be the forte of those who ordered the painting of Cavenagh Bridge, and tbe side of tbe Government offices now under the brush. A more disagreeable dingy tint than that given to Cavenagh Bri^e it is difficult to conceive, and it240 words
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4190 1884-05-21 2 Shorthand Report of The Legislative Council. Monday. 12th May, !■<•«» (Concluded from yesterday's paper.) The Aciiug Chief Justice —I d. not know if I am right in understanding that a counter proposal is suggested )>v the Government, and that tkcaoaater proposal la to tbe effect that when Bill* brought in4,190 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement899 1884-05-21 2 •ftrte 9MntswM 111 l lit f SPORTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 7th MAY. 1884. I.— The Clcb Cup. Vain- A Selling Race for all horses. II .r-e« He entered at a d.-clar^ Tain- *< If entered at HOC to carry list. Tlhs. with an allowance of 7 lbs.899 words
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Advertisement776 1884-05-21 2 #rto 9W>rrtfenrifnt«. SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Ac. At Bvithsorg, Saturday. 24th May. 1884. The undersigned have received instructions from J. C. F. GEO»or.Esq., to sell hv Auction, at Boiu>nzorg. Paterson Road, Tsnglin. on Saturday, 24th May. commencing at 1 p. m. The whole of the Valuable Household Furhituri. Ac,776 words
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Advertisement790 1884-05-21 2 fitto Stttorrtidrmrnift. Johh Little A Co. bare ja«t unpacked large and raried nMortment of the fol. lowing Dawton's Plain C-ilf Boot* and Shoes. Patent Calf do. White Canvas Shops. Christy's Doable Terai" Hats, assorted shades Single do. do. a Poft Felt "Tyrol" Hats do. Ac. Ac. Townend'» Black Stiff Felt790 words
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Advertisement528 1884-05-21 2 fUto aubcrttennmts. NOTIOB. PBMINSCLAR A ORIENTAL 8. N. Co Quarantine having been re-established in Bgypt aod the Mediterranean ports on all arrivals from India, the attention of intending passengers is requested to the advantages offered by this Company at the present time, inasmuch as they will have an opportunity of528 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous53 1884-05-21 2 WEaTHE&J&EPOKT. Kmndmi A"ras«w Hospital, 801 ft May. 1884. »P.M. IIIIIU. Bai. nd. a F»h. MSSSStTH a *\j Tsssa. w; as-t .sou Mania* as 4 WiOiolk Tktr. DOS MI >«0 U, Jim,, Mr.tfWM K s. w s%l ovarMas. has*, la shad* I «asa. Wa. *o do Ssvlaaai fm- i*4. Tk*r. HMaU53 words
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Article1091 1884-05-21 3 T»ie Attorney G«ner»l moved, and the Acting r,,l,,ni»] Treanurer seconded, the •econd rending of the Rill to amend the Excise Ordinance, '870. Mr. Bond —Sir, it it not my inten'i'.n to ..pnoge the «'wnd reading of tbis Bill. At the same time. I think it right to1,091 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter238 1884-05-21 3 Slavery in the Colony To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir.— l see that His Honor the Acting Chief Justice ruled, in a late case, that "in order to constitute the offence of unlawful restraint or wrongful confinement under the Penal Code some physical force, or shew or threat238 words
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Letter163 1884-05-21 3 To the Editor of the Straiti Time*. Sib, I am the victim of a hardship, which I herewith relate. lam in receipt of small sums from Queensland and New South Wales, which are sent to me by cheque or bill drawn on the London branch of the163 words
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Article61 1884-05-21 3 Notwithstanding much has been said about the importance of a blood-purifying medicine, it may be possiMe that the matter has never seriously claimed your attention. Think of it note t If, by the use of a few bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla you av< id tbe evils of scrofula, and transmit61 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article66 1884-05-21 3 Plao C Twn'i Si». ajtd Cattaiii. P»o«. Baii*d. Coini»i™». a Bio- J to P»toe«h Dnt. .tr. 197 Riond. Pal.mb'g M.y 9 Bou.t««d Co. M Borneo Brit. str. S4B Edwards Borneo M.y 7 Bou.te^ 4 Co. *1 H.cuU Brit..tr. 890 Whit. Bangkok M», 18 M*ndWd* 4 Co. 21 M.yFlow« Brit-str.66 words
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Article23 1884-05-21 3 Datx. Vimil's Nun. Flao 'APTAIM. ij K Sumatra Zl Hong Inn' P. O. rtr. Brit. itr. Kairthoufh Slakrr Bombay Sooloo Ila ports23 words
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Article150 1884-05-21 3 Cmiil's Nami. ('Arriin. akd g Abwtbd F»om. Cowstoira. I/atioh P £?EWle rhorpc Col. str. 600 April 6 Malacca Col. Government station HerSg Qer. cor. SMS April IS Hongkong German Consul R.pain»« £p^f Hope H. M. .t. 630 April 20 Bangkok Senior Naral uffioer. „t.Uon *E"" Moore150 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement643 1884-05-21 3 Hallowng't PilU.— lmportant for the delicate.— lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution, the damp. c>ld days of autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winds of spring. Throughout the seasons good h-altb may be maintain d by occasional doses of Holloway's643 words
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Advertisement359 1884-05-21 3 Slotitts. FOR PEN ANO AND OALOTJTTA. Mbs*bs. Apcar Tog ateamer Amloon Apear. Capt M>T»vi.h, is expected here on or about tbe 23rd instant, e» rout* for above ports. Intending posoengers must apply to the undersigned for paesave tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board.359 words
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Advertisement432 1884-05-21 3 #otfft* BOARD AND EDUCATION. A pleasant home in South Devon education, nfferrd by a Lady who has long had the care of Indian and delicate children. Address, Mrs. Mate. Croft Charieton, Kingnbridge, South Devon. Reference permitted to Mr. W. B. Bam, Singapore. Singapore, Ist May, 1884. t3lst ins*. BINGAPORE SPORTING432 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement623 1884-05-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, TliS .(Witn. The \mtm of table wn'.n" Barnim MuniCAi. Jocbwai. AfOLLIWARIS WATER. g^- Table of H. R H. THE PRTN T Of WALK donne the lint flve years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL WATER. Par nparior to manufactured aerated Mbbical Tmti awp O viettv, London. APOI \TER ■mtcwit623 words
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Advertisement676 1884-05-21 4 JOHN LITTLE A 00. n AFTLEB PLAOK. SiifOAPoas. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Import*** or Provisions, Groceries, OILMAM STORES. Cigars, Tobarco, Hardw«re, Glassware Lamps. Saddlery and Harno**, Crockery Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery Perfumery. Fancy Good*. Arm* and Ammnnition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ters. Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chine*e676 words
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Advertisement1011 1884-05-21 4 Socks. THE TA NJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANT LIMITED. Txb worki of the Company are situated at Tsnjonij Piigar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol[jwing establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording herthage for twenty vessel* at one time with sufficient water longtide for vetesls of the heavieet1,011 words
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Advertisement757 1884-05-21 4 Borfes. refitting and coaling of steamers, alao Shears oomrlotn for takinir out ma*ts. Boiler i te Farther imformation may h« had at the Office ot Messrs. Pater.on, Simon. A Co., Qenersl As?«nt«. who forward Telegram* to the Dock free. CHARLES WTBHART. M*aage r Singapore lat Jnly 1875. (v. c.) #lotirrs.757 words
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Advertisement718 1884-05-21 4 fionrre. TANJONG KATONO HOTEL' This Hotel is now open to rece»Ai boarders. Groat care has been bestowed on the building rf these premise*, which will be found on inspection to be airy and com* modiona. Being situated on the sea-beach, j it commands an extensive view of the Harbour. Town,718 words
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Advertisement742 1884-05-21 4 flotfrrs. ROBTNSnx a f'oi.LTIR QUAT, (opposite the Club 1 Drapers, Milliner*. Silk Mercers. H.I. t dasher*. Glover., and Oeneral Outfitters. Gentlemen's Outfitt mo Departm fnt Every description of oMM g the snorte*t notic* by an experienced Cutter, fit guaranteed, a good ascortment of sweed*, worsteds, sergeK. broadcloth* for election. Calf742 words
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Advertisement778 1884-05-21 4 •Hotfrr. M\KFR. *v fun Ha o always on hand a well «.-1.., „.j U Jewellery. Wutche.. Olock., N i nstruinent*. Ac, con pr i«ing Rra.elet*. Ladies' gold w... OentM' Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American i Ladies' rings. Carriage si Signet rings. Wedding rings, Ohron. a EeSjSMSJI Th. rAlbert chains. Barometers,778 words
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