The Straits Times, 20 November 1901

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 30.685 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1901. PRICE 15 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 926 1 VIHE BORNEO COMPANY. LIMIIED rpilK Mat ««r I 1-if. \seora-w.. No".id> Usk» Fir« Inasiuos doourtj. Atlas assannoi Cosspaay Fin). Tke KqaHsl.le IJfs »»nrano» Sooiety. Tas CMaa Masaal ftssass Navtgatioo Owpar.y Ths ToMsabass Lagar Bssr Osaspany. For parti, ulars of thasx Compsnio, ssa th* rail ad>i»<.~me«t of THS BORNKO COMr ANT.
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    • 873 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. J^ONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART MAATRCHAPIIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Aoent, at Singapore: tjHir Aoesct, late J. Dabhdeu A Co.. 2-3, Colltee ({cat. The undermentioned data* are only approximate. Steamer From gipecfd Will be I >>» patched for On nstasT Deli via Nov. 19 Bengkalis, Siak. Paneh, liila,
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    • 708 1 i OMPAGNIE DBS .MKSSAUERIKr V MARITIMKS DX FRANCE TiLJtOEAPHIO ADDEESS: MEBCAOEEIE, HsUM The mail steamer* will leave Singapore OUTWABD. HOMEIAKD. 1901. HOI. ".v- DatM Korro Nov. 23 I Annam Nov. 24 Inrin, Dec. 9 Shbs Simon. Tonkin Dec SI Dec. 8 VHU-de la-Cintat Dec. tl 1903. 190 J. Imo* Jan.
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    • 591 1 THE I.ONDON AlfD LAJfCASHIV FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CapiUl et,l-/7,HX Paid up CapiUl £51 2.760 Reserve Fund £1,073.680 The nndenignnd, AgenU for the Company, are prepared to accept fin risks at current rates of iiraminm. ROUSTEAD (10.. Agent*. rrmt CUINA TBADKBB INSintANCK 1 OOVPANT. LIMTTRII. CafitaJ Knl ne.rib>.d l*,U»l."»i Amount Psid
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    • 591 1 INSUIUfICES. THE ROYAL EICIUNOE ASSUIUJiE. (ESTABLISHES* ft). IZX» 1MI K undersigned, agents for*lhe above company, are prepared to accept Fire tisks at current rate«. BEHN MEYER A Co. w. A s. 31/1! MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884) fipHE undersigned, agents for the above J. company, are prepared to
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    • 730 1 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000. KKSK11VK FUND.— Sterling rVs.rve..»in,0HO.0Orn Sliver TLr..... 3,r6O,000;" |13 lliO>Wn REHERVK LIABILITY OF» nlmm] PROPRIETORS j_»iu,um,uuu Com of Dibbotobs:— R. 9ini>, Kaq Ciairmak Hon. J.J. Rbll-Ibvixc DirrTT Ciiihh. H. E ToniM. E L. RlcMAaosoii. K«i A Havpt, KW H ScitoiabT. D. M
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    • 568 1 NOTICES. COALS AT GALLE. Beat Welsh and Indian (Barrakur) always in siock Quick despatch. CLARK, SI'ENCE Co K. COATKB Co. Galle, November, 19.11. MARINE CLUB BALL. r»* beld in the Town Hall on Friday, VOth Nov., 1901. Members are requested lo make applications for th«ir tickets and for thore of
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    • 722 1 wnm enuw, Then ..,.i,. ab^wal complsinta when properly treated. Mrs. Curtis Baker ef Moor, waller. Oaie, U.S. A., say*: During last May an infaat child ef nf neighbour was naflering from cholera) inlantum. The doctors ba i givsn up all hopes of recovery. 1 look a bottle ef ChtmuorlainsColicCooleraaod Durrhosa
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  • 338 2 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER. H. E. the Governor's remarks in Council yesterday, concerning the long suggested railway through Johore, and the readiness of the Pejorated States to assume the task aud cast of its construction ou a guarantee of two per cent., will be hailed
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  • 621 2 In yesterday's issue of the Sl rail Timet we quoted certain figures from Lleyd'n lieqittrr showing the immense increase in the British shipbuilding industry, even as compared with what it was in 1900. An article furnished by the Manchester correspondent of the Shipping Gazette furnishes some further very interesting details
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  • 219 2 '1 he record voyage of tbe Ortauir naturally suguests the reported purchase of the White Star Line by Mr. i'inrpont Morgan's syndicate, and that report appears to be gaining credence at home Mr. Morgan himself will very possibly be seen in this part of the world at <>r about the
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  • 284 2 The coßknroNDiNci regarding Hie policy of the (joverninent respecting the alienation in perpetuity of Crown lauds in 'Singapore, now held under leanei for sixty or ninety-Bine years, lias just beeu published as a Council Paper. Those documents show tli.tt, until May last, the Government n i<i kept in force regulations
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  • 240 2 Btmßi sailing for homo, Mr. T. K. Eirle left with the legislative CotiDcil, .1 mem irnndum wbirh concern* the Military Contribution paid by Singapore to tbe War Oiti and wliich will be found of more pleating interest to tha public here than mayhap it will to some of th« authorities
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  • 152 2 Mb. Ahmek Attahi'li.aii, the newly arrived Turkish OmhbJ General at Singapore, is receiving marked and hearty attentions in tbe manner of welcomes from all the Mahoinuiedans in the town The freedom with which he is being feted by his co-religionist* is doubtless, in recognition ol the services to the Malay
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  • 61 2 We understand that it is to be announced at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners this afternoon, that the Municipalty are prepared to grant the Klectric Tmmway Syndicate a concession for 3o years, with renewals of seven years, the Commissioners having the power to purchase at the end of the
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  • 55 2 At the Drill Hall this morning between 70 and HO Straits-born Chinese were medically examined and sworn in as members of the new .Straits-bora Chinese Volunteer Company. Major Murray was present. At the close of the proceedings three cheers were given for tho King. The new company starts drill at
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  • 52 2 The attention at |.>cal Shipping Agencies is called to a Notice in our adveitising columns announcing that consular health BMasj from the Turkish Consulate here, will henceforth be required by all vesnelfi proceeding to Turkish ports. Hi-retofure no such passes have been necessary. The Turkish Consulate is at No. 111,
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  • 52 2 SHANOHAI BEATS HONdKONO. (Special Telrgrum lo the Strait* Tinut Hongkong, Tuenlny afternoon. Shanghai beat Hongkong by seven wickets. STRAITS BEATEN AT TENNIS The SlMiighr.i man heat Ureen, tha Straits representative at tennis, singles, by three setts to one. [N. B Ramsay and E. White were to represent Shanghai
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  • Reuter's Telegrams.
    • 56 2 ALL NATIONS TO SHARE IN ITS USE. Ixntdon, 20th Sovember. The new Nicaragua canal treaty makes no discrimination in favour of the United States. The shipping of all nnli.ms will shire alike in the use of the canal lint mi leaves it to the United States to guarantee
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    • 27 2 It is expected that, Imsides Regulars, about a dozen militia battalions will be selected from those volunteering for active service in South Africa.
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    • 39 2 Utm. Parliament probably reassembles on the 18th January. Its earlier meeting is due to the necessity for further financial provision arising from the THE Jist LANCERS. Of the 21sl Lancers, only a dralt v going to the Cape.
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  • 6 2 To-day's 4/ms bank rate is 1/10H
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  • 12 2 Th« French transport Chohn left for Marseilles at 8 o'clock last night.
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  • 14 2 H MS Crrn'i went alongside No 7 section Borneo Wharf this morning to coal.
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  • 16 2 Tnie Konig AUtrl left Penan* at a.m. to-day and is duo here at 10 am. to-morrow.
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  • 19 2 Th* November monthly med.J of the Sepoy Lines Golf I'luh will he played on tiat'irdaf ntif, tho :WrJ iust.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 393 2 NOTICES.* NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY Lti. GLASGOW. Dynamite, Oelinute, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine. Detonators, Safety Fuses. Electric Blasting Apparatus. The above Eephriree, btiua aU MsMSfmvhmred in Great Britain, are made In pate the high einndnrd of tafety nr.d purity ie*U tmpoeed by the Brituh tioremment, and are, therefore, guaranteed t» b»
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    • 519 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Katz Brothers, Ltd. BEG TO ANNOUNCE Their Great Show of Useful Articles BUITABLK FOR X'MAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. CONSISTING OF A large assort ment of 18ct Gold Jewellery. Kine», Brochre, Bracelets, Earrings set with Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, Opal", Kuhiea, Sapphires, Ac. Plain QoU Blip. Links, Studs, Tortoise-shell
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    • 341 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AT THE Parsee Theatre, TO-NIGHT. A Sjiecial Performance. Under the kind patronage and in the presence of the ZFlljmad .nttaollad effendi, Consul-General for Turkey. Lal-Gohcr." Singapore Philharmonic Society. SULUVAN MEMORIAL CONCERT. TOWN HALL Monday, 25th November. 1901, 9pm. The rh.lharmonic Or. he-tra will pli.y tbe followinij Urai<l Selection"
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    • 796 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. BOARD and Lo 'umu ty a aiugle young man, from lit Doc. App\jto K-!l K. O. c/o Mm ■■<« Ttnwt. WANTED I. An Architectural I).»fl«m»n ft A HurveyoApply, «t itinif age, eipurisnce and B&lary expected to. K. TOMLIN'SON, M. Inst. C. E. Gresham Houte M-ll Hingtpore. IMMEDIATELY
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    • 362 2 X'mas 1901. G.R.Lambert&Co. Photographs intended to sent for Chriittmas should be taken now. Sittings should In- arranged for at once. X'mas Cards with high clast* Photographs of the sender printed on the cards. X'mas Cards, Picture Post Cards of Singapore Views, Royal Visit Views Volunteer Camp, Swimming Club, etc., etc.
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  • 1916 3 Tuesday, 19th November. Present. His Ei !.u.«snr Sir Kiuxx ATHiLSTiK* KNMAM. K.r.M.l. (tioVIRXOIII. Hon. a W. I Kynn.r«tey (Acting Colonial •■try). Hon. f. ii Plil—l (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. A Murray (Colonial Engineer). Hon. W. Kvans (Acting \u.illi'rlr«nerah. Hod. J. M. Aliinwu. Hon. C. MriasaK Hon. Or Llm Boon
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  • 117 3 Vultures and Fish. A startij.no incident occurred at the Parsee Towers of Silence, Bombay, on the 4th inst. When a child certified dead was stripped for exposure to the vultures it was found to be alive The hospital whence it came was communicated with, and a reply sent that
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  • 218 3 Col. Beatson's Thoughtless Speech. A Mtiißtß of the sixth West Australian Contingent, who returned recently from the Transvaal, says I was at a dinner at Middlebure in July, when Colonel Beatson called the Victorians white-livered curs' This was shortly aft.-r the disaster which befel the Victorians at
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  • 1422 3 (/ty H. Bmtmt Wife* tattof th* Belangor Mint' Department.) "It i" being coootautlj stated that the Maltvau un drporil* are baing worked nut Ido not nhare thww riews (£*< l from thr llyjk ommutioMr't Rtparl, I'jm.j There are tow localities 111
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  • 568 3 Proposal to finish the Panama Cutting Instead. 1 11 k telegraphed conditions of the new Canal 1 reiiiy belweeu Britain and the Uuiled Slates seem too just and reasonable to merit discussion They certainly appear to be little likely to excite coulrovemy. Whether the treaty ill materially
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  • 213 3 Ruhder, it appears, is to be found in almost every thicket below 5,000 feet altitude, (in Uganda, E. Africa) chiefly from the liana creepers which abound in two species (Landolphia and Strobilanthus) The natives knew of its existence and where to find it but until urged thereto
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  • 50 3 Tm Siam Ohtervtr learns that the owner of Vagrant has appealed aeainst the disqualification of his bone and its rider by the Committee of the Singapore Sporting Club it tbe last races and that tbe matter will be brought before the general meeting of the Club held in January next.
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  • 35 3 Tan M. M. us. y«rrn, with the mail from Europe of the IM N'ovemUr, left Coltiini.ii at 7 a. in on the 19:h instnnt and i« due here (in Bunday at about 8 a. m
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  • 32 3 At 1 45 last night, H. I Sir Frank Swettaiham and pan y paid a visit to the big battleship Barfleur, lying in the roads. The Barfitur left this morning for England.
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  • 32 3 It reported that Mr. Loke Yew has ixinplit a large number of shares in the !Xr*its Steamship Co. Ltd. and will in nil likelihood shortly be elected a director of that Company.
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  • 42 3 It is said that the reason why Prince Chun was hurried back to China was kecause his Imperial brother and aunt are anxious he should get married, in hopes that bis future wife may have a son to succeed tbe present Kmperor.
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  • 75 3 At the Assizes, the charges against Bacliee, Kassiin, and Tamby, three native detectives, of causing hurt to extort confession were dismissed. Two boys, Snminaden and Ebramsah, charged with house-breaking and receivhg stolen property were sent to tbe Reformatory for three years. For theft, Teng See Wee got 18 months, and
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  • 97 3 Thk iSiim Ohterver publishes figures of .he Bangkok shipping trade to shew tbe steady decline of tbe British share ia it. Thus in 1899 British arrivals mustered 298 against 74 German entries. In 1800 the numbers were 188 British agam-t 194 German. For the first six months of this year
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  • 84 3 Thk N D. L mail s. s. Kotnig Albert, due here to-morrow morning, brings the following passengers for Singapore: Mr. P. J A Crerner from Antwerp. Messrs D. Maw, G. Thomson, and Valentine and Mr*. Sastoon Benjamin, from Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. Kehding, Mr. and Mrs. T-r Brugge,
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  • 95 3 Th k glut of wine in Italy is assuming serious proportions. There was an enormous vintage last year, hut this season's is even larger. The stock in the Italian cellars amounts to 3,800,000,000 gallons of thn 1900 vintage, and 86,000,000 from former years. The current year's vintage
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  • 45 3 Planters' Cop. Battlefield 10.7 Highlander 9.H Orphuus 9 10 l.ton Duhallow U. 4 Durn-bum 9.4 Maxtaoah 8.8 Scots Guard H. 4 Singapore Ex-OriHin Handicap. Sparrowhawk 10.12 Freeman 10.0 Bonaparte 8.12 Dulciue* 9.6 hkittles 9.6 Henvenato 9.1 Dong Dong »m A lane 8.6
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  • 176 3 The special, and last, performance of Charley's Aunt by Captain Wyuter's amateur company took place I i-i night in the Town Hall and drew a crowded audience The proceeds are to be given to the funds of the Singapore Recreation Club. Owing to the unfortunate circumstance by which
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  • 13 3 With to-day's issue there is a supplement containing shipping news and some advertisements.
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  • 16 3 Mrs. Belli, Miss Wat-en, and Mr Hendrick arrived from Palembang by the O. 0. Mytr yerterriay.
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  • 19 3 A public meeting will be hold at the Exchange on the 27th instant, to arrange for Now Year Sports.
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  • 17 3 Mv>. N'IDBRo.NNER, MiBS Westerhout and Inspector Nonis came from Malacca by the Choir I'l w this morning.
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  • 26 3 The P. and O. intermediate steamer Soeoira left H mgkong at 6 a. in. on Wednesday ar J is due here at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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  • 24 3 Thk third anniversary hall of the Straits Chinese Marine Club will take place to-night at 6 p.m. at the Club House at Banda Street.
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  • 24 3 Ticirr-BOLDIRS are reminded of the anniversary of Prinsep Street Church and the unveiling of the mural tablet there on tbe 21st at 7.30 p.m.
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  • 25 3 Mr. and Mrs. Boon, Mr. and Mrs. van Rbeo, Mr. and Mrs Carroll and Mr. Morrison arrived from Acheen by the Van Outhoorn this morning.
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  • 30 3 Admiral Keppel took tiffin yesterday at tbe Singapore Club at tbe invitation of Mr. C. B. Buckley. Sir George Warrender, and Mr. C. VV. S. Kynnersley were among the guests.
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  • 61 3 Japan via porlx. k'nnii Alkfrt due Nov. SI.B I. Bf. Baltic ports, Malaya on 27th Nov., and Korea, in mid. Dec. b. M. Hongkong, HormHa or Nov. 2ft, B. M. Teluk Anson via ports, Penaaa every Monday, and Malacca otery we.lnerdaj, 8 R. Co. Port Swettenhara
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  • 591 3 SlNllirOßl, 20TH NoVIMBIk 1001. PKOM7CK. (Jambier S M.OO i^oprfl Pal' ».n0 Jo Ponlianak 8.70 Pepper, Black. buyers SOJ7J do While, (R%) 47.H0 Pago Floor Barnwuk S.BO do Brunei No. 1 ISO Pearl Taeo 4.20 Cotlde, Bali. In? hauls 57.711 Coffee, Palerolwnt:. 50* basis .V.M) Coffee, Liberian No. 1 SO.tO
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 36 3 CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY, cures overnight the most stubborn cold, as well as all its complications— tickling in the throat, husky voice, and violent coughing. Bold by all dealers in medicines. Tbe DirprsFary General Agents Singapore. I—4
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    • 70 3 CHAMBERLAINS COUC, CHOLKRA AND DIARRHOEA KKUKDY Is everywhere acknowledged to be the most successful nietii.ine in use for Howel Complaints. It always cures, and cure* quickly It can be depended upon even In the most severe and dangerous case* Cares griping, all kinds of diarrhoea, and al tbe first unusual
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    • 452 3 A Helplebs Cripple N. Bengert of Norborne, says:- For nineteen months I lav a helpless cripple from Kheiimatism. The weight of my body was reduced from 179 lbs. to 190 It./, a proof of the terrible pain I had to endure. During all this time, I sought a cure, but
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    • 148 3 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. D. B. PADRIS HAMY, Ceylon Ucs Merchant, No. 8 Stamford Road, begs to inform the putlic that his lace department will be removed to No. 4 Armenian Street by the. end of the currant month. 90-1! BELLEVUE HOTE L, Singapore. PRIVATE hotel and high-class Board-ing-House. Splendid and
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    • 635 3 AUCTION SALEB. Estate of Tan Chin Hoon, Deceased. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable 999 Years' Leasehold Land WITH Spacious Mercantile Offices, Oodowns and Shops thereon, situate in the commercial centre of Singapore adjacent to the Banks, the Dock and Shipping Coy's Office*, Legal Firms, Telegraph Office, Consolar and Newspaper Offices Ac.
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 159 3 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday, 20th November. High Water 4.12 p.m. Hookey. Esplanade. 4.46. S. V. R. Drill. 6.10. 8. V. A. Maxim Drill. 6 15. Parree Theatre.. Beach Koad. I). Thursday, 21st November. High Water A..IS a.m. Ii 89 pm. German mail from Europe due. Philharmonic Orchestra. »..*>. Friday, 22nd
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    • 98 3 WEATHER REPORT. *'f<H*<o K'.-S".. tfotpif/l'. 191k XOV. HOI. »a.m ipm. 9p.m. lumnkkW. *****29.f.N2»801» Temt. m.P M.O 7M.0 t 5 VV. Rlli Tli" 788 780 76.5 J £.5 liir.ofWinl ».w. s.i. Calm "3 c B k Wax. Temp. 87.* oc-= r* Vfin... 75.«1 SgSg Wax. in Ban 146.7 Z~ Terr, rad
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 312 4 NOTICES. CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COY, LTD Haas Oftios Ho. U, CisrTox Uoti>. Hhuuhii. lAS. A. WATTIE, Maoag«r. MESSRS. TAX KIAI TIAN 4 SONS, w»i Agenu. Ths Company offer* easier terms and better bonuses tliaa any other Company aVn* businsss in the Bast. A special point it nade of prompt
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    • 706 4 NOTICEST AN S AN (MINERAL WATER) Most Refreshing; and Invigorating: NATURAL TONIC KOR BALE AT MODERATE PKICES. CAN BE HAD AT G. OTOMUNE CO. Jewellery I Jewellery!! Jewellery!!! Ladiea' and Oents' rings set with brilliant and item* li«die«' bangles set with brilliants, gem*, and pearl*. Ladie*' brooches do «'o do
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    • 396 4 NOTICES. For Constipation I I PURE for ASTHMA I U ORIM ATJ-L/I" S H INOIAN CIGARETTES F,,r AilhmitiC pmpU who raSkr rrom orrniUlDl In kruthlnt ISUStnM. uiiM«csiTis iisssnu.o4 DirriciLTr la UriCTOIATItS Rriwautl'i CliarcUM raider thr mpiraUod oaiucr. cut short the paroxytaif, uwl remove the reeling ol Ufblae** aero** ORIMAULT 4c
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    • 530 4 Norum AfIMU for LEA PERBIIS 1 WEBESTEWaiBE MIJBL v B|Si!Clal*:rrant^s3|^^^His Maiestg *"-6/7 Purveyors to f Tta King. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORFR. MKNX WEAKNKSErt CURED. Many thousands of men auffer from enervating weaknesses, and caonot find a cure for them. I aay to such tuflerers write to me; and I will *how
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