The Straits Times, 15 March 1902

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times NO. 20,779. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1902. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 460 1 NOTICES. ROBINSON PIANO COS. APOLLO PIANO PLAYER. Has 14 points of superiority which no other Piano Player possesses, and any one jr vital. W'hci you art) buying a I'iano l'layer have the best. This beautiful and unique instrument may be seen and heard from 8 a. tn. till 5 p.
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    • 192 1 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. N'OTICB is hereby given, that an Extraordinary General Meet nj; of the above-named Company, will be held nt the Com;>iny"s Town Office, No. 6 Collycr l^uav. Singapore, on Monday, the '7th day of March. 190-', at a quarter past twelve pin., when the Resolution,
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    • 65 1 NOTICES. LOST. A DELIVERY Order Book for Horse Fodder. Finder will be rewarded on returning it to H. ABRAMS" HORSE REPOBITOBY. 16-S Raffles Hotel AND Raffles Tiffin Rooms. FASS BEER ICED Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors. IM ROBINSON CO. Have just unpacked a special selection of NEW MILLINERY in the latest styles
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    • 453 1 NOTICES KATZ BROS., LD. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY. Ladies' black Cotton Hose iSSSSI* Lace fronts 6ft Plain Cotton 75 Cashmere feet 90 Embroidered fronts <>•"> Black Lisle Thread Hose $1.40 per pair Lace fronts 1.00 1.25 Embroidered fronts 1.60 Black Cashmere Hose IM
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    • 518 1 LATEST ADVRRTISEMENTS. ASsle of Fan' y Ani.l.-s will he hold at t'orimily Cottafs, Onvaafh Ro«<l on Tuesday 18th inst. at i-'-i' p.m. tn raise funds to open a Home forj.>urß women of any denomination, under the au pico'of the Y. W. C. A. All an- cordially invited. ]',-3 NOTICE. TVTOTICK
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  • 3528 2  -  Effl*y A Study In Ankles. By She was a real live Duchess and is so still, I am glad la say, and what is more, is the sweetest and gentlest of women. Where did I meet her lirst f I a simple Jones, with no pretensions to
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 437 2 NOTICES. SKIN TORTURES And Every Distressing Irritation of the Skin and Scalp Instantly Relieved by a Bath with CUTICURA SOAP And a single anointing with CcncomA, the r«»t tkin core and purest of «uolll«nta. This is tbe purest, sweetest, most speedy, permanent, ami economical treatment for torturing, disfiguring, itching, burning,
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    • 451 2 NOTICES. RITCHIE'S WHISKY SPECIALLY selected blend thoroughly matured in bond. Price $10 per case; samples free. BORNEO CO., LTD. tu. tb. s. Sole Importers. "Eagle" Cement. The Latest Tests 050 lbs., 1,800 Ibih, atter seven after four•Jpys in teen day* Water. in Water. The above teßts were made by the
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    • 303 2 NOTICES. Ind Coope Cos. Ale and Stout in Bulk. SOLE AGENTS. The Borneo Co. Ltd. Singapore. PHI VBGLRCT OF J^ I FE ■\TEAR AFTER YEAR men are cut down X suddenly in the prime of life, whose families are left in extreme poverty from their neglect of Life Assurance. Many
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  • 46 3 A sore throat may be quickly cured by applying a flannel bandage damped with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A lame back, a pain in the side Of chert, should be treated in similar manner. Sold by all dealers in Medicines. The Dispensary, General Agents, Singapore. 2— A
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 173 3 UAGKAJjL HILLKB 96, Rohinxou h'oaif. HAVE ON HAND:Electric Fans, Ceiling and Table, 40, 60, «0 100. 1 10, ami 1 20 Volts. Designed to operate from Incandescent Circuits. Any Voltage to order. Direct or Alternating Current Fans. For Table Use, 104 Volts. Inspection invited from all people who have Dynamos
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    • 529 3 NOTICES. WANTED. CHINESE Collectors. Apply personally, n.c. POWELL ROBINSON. WANTED. TWO ssistants for Fui-uisbing Department. Must be able to speak and write English. Apply by letter stating experience to 16-3 JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. SARAWAK GOVERNMENT. WANTED a surveyor, Kurasian preferred good snlar\ to competent man. Apply, sending testimonials, to
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    • 530 3 NOTICES. FOR SALE. 4 USTRALIAN pony and victoria it J\. good order. Price moderate. Applj to X c/o Strait* Times. 18-3 FOR SALE, A STEAMER. 2,43fi lons gross. length 300', breadth BX' 2 depth 23' 5 For further particular apply to McaLISTER&Co. tu.th s. 20-3 TO BE LET. "VfO. Oxley
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    • 240 3 NOTICbS. CONVENIENT HOUSE TO BE LET, FURNIBHED. HANDY to Fost Offi< and Bnnk.. Suitable for small family, or gentlemen' 3 mess. Address A. B. C. c/o Strait* Time*. v.c. TO BE LET. ESKBANK." No. 19, Tanglin Road. Immediate entry. Apply to M.S. MARTIN *CO., 81-3 M, Robinson Road TO Bl
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  • 267 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 15th MARCH. Apropos of our local progress in the matters of the coming Coronation celebrations and of a Victoria Memorial, it is interesting to learn that a meeting of the Chinese community at Penang was held on Monday last to discuss the question
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  • 15 4 An interesting story entitled My only Ihtc/iesn will be found on pages 2 and M.
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  • 33 4 To-day's 4/ms. bank rate is 1/9 j, 1 Mr. A. Cavendish has been appointed Magistrate at Penang. The homeward mail by the M. M. s. 8. Sydney closes at 6 p.m. to day.
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  • 13 4 The German mail from Europe is due here to-morrow at about 3 p.m.
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  • 10 4 Yesterday's Gocernmint Gazette contains banishment orders against eleven Chinese aliens.
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  • 15 4 Thk Russian cruiser Peresviel has arrived at Colombo from Europe on her way to China.
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  • 20 4 The leave of absence taken by Mr. W. Egerton, Ist Magistrate, Singapore, has been extended to the 26th July next.
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  • 19 4 Thb outward M. M. packet Yarra passed Malacca at 9 a.m. to-day and is expected at about 5 pm.
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  • 23 4 Mr. C. P. Layard, the Attorney-General of Ceylon, has been appointed to succeed Sir Winfield Bonser in the Chief Justiceship of that Colony.
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  • 19 4 We understand tij.it H. E. the Governor will be present at the Philharmonic Society's Concert on Tuesday evening next.
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  • 24 4 One hundred and ninetj -fire deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last. The ratio per thousand was 43 13.
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  • 29 4 Mbssks. Nimmo, G- Russell, P. Russell, Kester, Klin, Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. Joaquim, Mr. and Mrs. F. King and Miss Barber came from Telok Antion by the I'enang to-day.
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  • 40 4 A Rifle Meeting under the auspices of the Singapore Rifle Association will ue held at Easter, on the 28th, 29th, and 3 1st inst. A programme of six events has been prepared. Lieut. Elliot, S. V. R., is Honorary Secretary.
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  • 58 4 At the meeting of Legislative Counci on Tuesday next, Mr. Stringer will ask certain questions about the terms made by Government with the Christmas Island Phosphate Company. Also what steps Government is taking to force the Company to carry out the recommendations of Government and tbeir own medical officers to
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  • 1120 4 Onr of my Municipal friends met me yesterday and he was frothing at the mouth with indignation, because the Honorable Members in Council on Tuesday lust, seemed to regard Hi* Excellency's reference to the scandalous condition of the Municipal thoroughfares as quite humorous. The mere thought of
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  • 251 4 Syces over and above the number two save where a horse is being broke or better still, the presence of more than two syces at any time when the owner is in the vehicle, rliouM be taxed about $100 per month for the first, additional syce, $250 for the second
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  • 194 4 Mr. Roberts at the Singapore Club. Mr. John Roberts played at the Singapore Club last night. He met Mr. R. W. Brad dell to whom he conceded 650 in 1,000 up, 'and was beaten by Mr. Braddell by 217 points. Mr Roberts' best break was 90, and
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  • 124 4 •14 li. .\HHn»sination nt."> o'clock |i.n of Cirsar, who iiail ci>in|uereJ nations, taken cities, defeated .nillion* of men, and slain thousands on tlie field of i.ftttle. IfMij .l;iinc.-. Duke of York, MtaMMm at (iunfleet the iiist regular naval system in Kngland. 1745— Bern Charles DiMin. song-writer.
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  • 114 4 IHK) The Jews at York are massacred by the citizen* for their wealth. 1580— On Wednesday of Mid -Lent the King of Java entertained .Sir Francis Drake on ln» passage around the world. SKI Diecl the Duche™ oi Kent. IN69 Opposition to conscription in Spain leads to loss of
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  • 32 4 Tuk 28i h March (Good l'riday) and the sJfltn March will be. public holidays. Easter Mondtiy (31st March) will ho a bank holiday. All Government Offices will be closed on those <iays.
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  • "Reuter's Telegrams.
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    • 83 4 Later. The trial of Kritzimjer, the Boer Commander, has bnen postponed for further consideration of the evidence. THE KING AND IRELAND. It is believed that the King's decision not to visit Ireland at present is largely due to the ill-behaviour of the Irish members of the House of
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  • 120 4 M. I'aul Doumer, Governor-General of French Indo-China, and Admiral Pottier, who are passengers to Europe from Saigon by the M. M. Sydney, will land at Johnston's Pier at 11 a.in to-morrow, and visit His Excellency the Governor at Government House. The Sydney is expected to arrive early in
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  • 23 4 Sirgbant H. A. E. Thomson, S. V. A. has been promoted to second Lieutenant in the Corps, vice Lieut. Warren, transferred to establishment.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 472 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO. (ESTABLISHED 1864.) WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. LONDON. GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONG-KONG, AND SINGAPORE. (*Priee Jsist on Jlpplieation.)- SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. CHORAL AM) ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. TOWN HALL. Tuesday, 18th March, at 9 p.m. The Choir (accompanied l>y Orchestra) will sive the Ciintai. 1 "Liberty," by Eaton Faning: Chord
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    • 436 4 WANTED. AN energetic Eurasian Coolie Overseer and Timekeeper. Apply, between and 4 p.m., to Rl wIY HARGREAVKS A Co., Ltd. 18-3 FOR SALE. A VALUABLE collection of over 5,0 0 different stamps. Apply to J. G., c/o Straits Timrt. 21-3 AUCTION SALE OF SEA-DAMAGED VARNISH Ex s.s. IXDRA SAMHA. TO
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    • 51 4 G.R. Lamberts Co., Photographers, Beg to inform the public that the New Studio At 3A Orchard Road Will be opened ON Sunday, 16th of March. 2-9 At Chindras on 10th inst. the wife of William H km.-v Phillips. F. 1.1., manager of tue Chindras Gold Mine, Ncgri Sembil&n, of a
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  • 2383 5 The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Anthonisz in the chair There were also present Messrs. Cuscaden (Acting Inspector •General of Police), Maclaren, Evans, Barker, J.igo with the Engineer (Mr. Peirce), rwid the Secretary (Mr. Polglase.) The President's Statement. The President said the
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  • Corrcspondence.
    • 162 5 WANTED -MORE LAMPS. To Oie Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As I was going home to Campong Java Road, in my private 'rikisha, late on Wednesday night, I was suddenly stopped by two Bengali policemen who rudely ordered me to come out of my 'rikisha. They then examined me.
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  • 84 5 A few minutes' delay in treating some cases of croup, even the length of time" 1 it takes to go for a doctor, often proves dangerous. The safest way is to keep some good relipble Croup medicine constantly in the house. There is none better than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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  • 69 5 Yksterday afternoon the hearing of the charge against ten Macaos of attending the meeting of a dangerous society was continued. Prisoners No. 1, 9 and 10 were lined $500 each or in default six months' rigorous imprisonment. The others were sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment each
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  • 68 5 There was no play yesterday owing to the wet state of the ground. There will be no play this afternoon, the ground being used for a cricket match. Ties for Monday. B BINGLEB. FINAL. Rose— v. Olliffe 5. Capt. Lilly has scruched. C SINGLES. FINAL.
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  • 144 5 Orders ny Muor Mitrb.yv v.i>. Com. s.v.o. SiQgapore, 13th March. Parades:— No. 1 Company— Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th and Friday aist instant at 5.30 p.m. No. 2 Company— Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st instant 1U5.30 p.m. Leave Pte. "\V. J. Hosey, No. 1 Coy. is
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  • 217 5 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (■Hh Sunday in Lftnt.) (Passion Sunday.) 7 a.m., Matins. 7.45 a m.. Holy Communion (Choral.) 4 p.m Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sormon. Qarrison Parade Services. 7 a.m. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 10 45 ii.ni. Rlakan Mati. M Noo i. Pulau Br.tni. St. Matthew's,
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  • 670 5 Singapore, 16th March, 1902. PRODUCE. Gambier '1.15 Copra Bali 9.80 do Pontianak 9.50 Pepper, Black „30.00 1 do White,(6%> 5000 Sago Flour Barawak 8.75 1 do Brunei No. 1 3.10 j Pearl 3»go 4.45 Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 25.00 Coffee, Palerabang. 20% basis 28.00 Coffee, Liberian No. I „18.00
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 69 5 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. rpENDERS ar« invited for the con«trucA. tion of 23 house* at Anson Road, Patani Street, and Deli Street for Loke Yew Esq. Plans and particulars may be •een at the offices of the undersigned, and sealed tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, the 81st
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 214 5 DAY BY DAY. Saturday, 15th March. Hiah Water. 1.8 a.m. 156 p.m. M. M. hom«>\vard mail cloees. 6. pm. MM. outward mail due. 5. Roberts at billiards. Marine Club. 9. Parsee Theatre. Beach Road. 9. 8. V.1. No 1 Co. Drill Br. B tsah Rd. 5.15. Sunday, 16th March. Hieh
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 112 6 NOTICES. ALL !?IZES ntOM :t TO Il' HP. NOW IN .STOCK READY FOR DELIVERY. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD., ENGINEERS. SINGAPORE, PERAK, BANGKOK. WHITE IOR IMUCES AND PARTICULARS. JOHN LITTLE CO. LTD., SINGAPORE. Com plete House Furnishers. wl S3 Rj 1 tSI I i II Bl B^ Ivfl BEDSTEAD NO. GBO No.
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    • 258 6 NOTICES. AftiU for LEA PEUIIS 7 f|f IJ| WORCESTERSHIRL SAUCE. »8 Special Warrart^jl^l^^^ His Majestg CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SINGAPORE. rf"^ rir^ r™^ A Ail V T f*^ W~* I I I /yl I—4 VW t
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    • 81 6 Netherlands India, FOR Magnolia i Anti-frction Metal. Tasmanian Jams. I. K. L. v w *'2 75 per Dozen I lb. Tiii^. FROM H. JONES CO.. HOBART. John Little Co., Limited. v.c. Komeya Co. 24, HIGH STREET Sole Importers of Tokio and "Sapporo" Beers. The finest kinds that are brewed in
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 299 7 NOTICES. <:OALS AT GALLE Best Welsh and Indian (Barrakur) always in stock Quick despatch. CLARK, SPENCE Co E. COATKB Co. <Jalle, March. 1902. 5-6 RADHASWAMY &CO. Teak Rosewood Furniture Show Rooms. Splendid Art Suites. Bed -room Suites, Dininjj- room Suites Iron Bedsteads and Cots. bentwood Chairs and Sofas. 5, NORTH
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    • 985 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, IT-ONINKLUKK PAKETVAART MAATHOHAPPJJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Age-nti at Singapore: Ship Aoknoy, late J. Dakndkls A Co., 2-3, Collykb Quay. The undermentioned dates arc only anproximate. Steamer Pram Expected Will be Dmipatched for On Van der Lijn Koetei via Mar. 12 Soutabaya, Bandjermassin, Kotapong baroe,
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    • 235 7 NOTICES. Modern European Dentistry Messrs. CHEONO BROS., sons of the late Mr. Cheono Chun Tin, in order to meet the requirements of European ladies and gentlemen, who have for so many years supported their establishment, have now opened premises at No. 226 South Bridge Road, where only the higher classes
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    • 538 7 Up-to-Date Photography. Messrs. WAH FONQ CO Photographic Artists, have now entered into their new and spacious premises No. 226 South Bridge Road, and are prepared to supply modern and .e.iut ifully tinted high art photographs in all sizes, on most reasonable terms. Views of Singapore are also on sale, and
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    • 417 7 /NSURANCES. ROYAL INSURANCE COY. FIRE LIFE TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED X9,722,886. THK LARGEST FIRB OiTOCB IN THE WORLD BOUSTEAD Co. 1 Agents. LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FISE AND LIFE. CAP1TAL...~....£3.(XK) WO. LIFE FUND £1,009,974. FIRE FUND 291,434. POWELL &~CO.. AGENTS. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (ESTABLISHED A.D. lTi'O) THE undersigned, agents for
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 1550 8 UuJer this heading the following abbreviation* are used :—str.—oteamer sh.— •hip: imj.—barque; Sih.—schooner; Yet.— Yacht: Cru.—Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor. —Torpedo: H.p. —Horse-power; Brit.—British 0. Bw— United States; Fch.—French Oer.—German; Dut.—Dutch; Job.—Johore; Ac.G.".—General-cargo; d.p.—deck passenger I.—Uncertain T. P. \V\—Taniong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Taojong Pagar Dock; B. W.—Borneo Wharf; J. W.—Jardine's
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    • 489 8 Haute, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agent: Htjumirh. Adelheid, Caxhaven, left Feb 10 Annam, Baigon, Mar 1H Behn Meyer. Anterior. China, Apl 6; Mansfield. Aragonia, Hongkong, Apl 16; Behn Meyer. Armenia. Hongkong. Apl. I Behn Meyer. AuUralind, Fremantle. Mar 27; Boustead. Ballnarat, Hongkong, Mar 20;
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    • 145 8 for Arilr. Time. To-Day. Macassar via ports B. Poh Guan 3 p.m. Penspg an ,i Deli Hebe 3 p.m. Pjltiang An .SVitp S p.m. Mjnar and Malacca Bultan 8 p.m. P4nang and Colombo Ajar 3 p.m. PJHwet'hnm via ports Supphn 4 p.m. Bsfjiijkok Bangkok 4 p.m. MiAntoW Palerabang
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    • 51 8 From Europe:—By the M. M. s.s. I'arro due on the 15th instant witn date* from Europe to the flat Fdbruary. She brings replies to the mails which "left Singapore on the *24th Janutrv. From China:—By the M. M. s.s. ,S>V due on Sunday. Timr Tablr of Muls
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    • 245 8 For Singapore. Per P. O. s. s. Route connecting with the steamer Vtdbria at Colombo, from London Mar. 7— Mr. 11. Hunt, and Col Hare. Per P. 4 O s. s. Australia connect int; with the steamer Bengal at Colombo, from London Feb 21, due m March—
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    • 185 8 Vkxsel's Namk A ITbbk Captain r: Km. From Sailbd Consionkei. Mar 14 Silesin \u» Bt.r tMB •nmln-: to 14 Penguin Brits.tr 180 Fyfe 14 Smut sir !t!J-J Rinnn 14 tail* Out «tr «n N .-in lull 15 Undine Her tug Tii l)« Vrins l.'i NueoTung «tr NM Schmidt 15
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    • 146 8 >Ur lft uL i 15 14 v 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 16 Date. iv Iff IB 14 v 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 IH 16 VbsskiVName. Flag A Rig I Tons. Dsotisatios. Bangkok ttm str. i iXM Bangkok Redact Sia str. I 398
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 161 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. OFFER YOU THE BEST VALUE FOR CASH. p i '.ill',, \BMf Hpiwlit 8 inches THE AL.MSLKV CLKAMNC aanh T sBt^ > K& s Price 'I.OCX H ..Jj l /?Lf'l\S>jkaM&ik Isminvicy for ranwvinc (.-ivas.JTI _^fc J^-V. CflU 1 f or instantly snapping over the ,^Br//' .A-aP^v^ s >!■""■-
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