The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 22 October 1889
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1889-10-22 429 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 22nd OCTOBER, ISB9. Xo. 11719 words
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Page 429 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1889-10-22 429 JOHN LITTLE k Co. K. k J. B U R X E S GUINNESS S EXTRA FOREIGN STOUT. BOTTLBD m Dlblin. GUARANTEED GENUINE. Selected KROM CHOICKST Bbbwincs. Having analysed E. A: J. BUSKB'S Dublin Stout. I fan certify to its being an article of the very first quality, rich and179 words
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Advertisement449 1889-10-22 429 Riley Hargreaves Co. Established 1865. Engineers, Boilermakers, Ikon and Brass-founders, Bridge Builders, and Shipwrights. MERCHANT ROAD, SINGAPORE, AND AT KWALA LUMPOR. :o: Soi.k AoBMTs lor the Straits for RUSTON PROCTOR k CO.— Portable and Horizontal Engines, Centrifugal Pumps, Steam Navvies, Saw-Mill, and Mining Machinery. For which they have received 230449 words
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Advertisement148 1889-10-22 429 ROBINSON &Co Singapore and Pknang (Established 1858-.' Lao IBS* *.M) Gkntlemkn's Outfitter*. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. ___t Umbrella-. Untrimnied Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoe-.. Ribbons. Haberdashery. Fancy Articles for Presents. The dress-making department is m charge of a qualified Assistant. Family Mourning made to order at i_ hours' notice148 words
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Article174 1889-10-22 2 Summary. 4R(I LtAMIMR Articles. United Action of tbe (Colonies. 4 SI A Military Demonstration 4^' Indian Immigration 4§ 2 Sewage Disposal 4^Coconut Cultivation 4 s A Free Church 4»3 The Town Health. 4*l Letters i o Editor. The C.D.O. ft the Eastern Colonies 40.*.,4g(>0<>; Tramcars and Dirt S°3 CORRESPONDENCE.174 words
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Article59 1889-10-22 2 (Corrected up to 0< tober 21.) On London. Bank 4 m/s ?,'2\ demand fl/ll Private credits 6 m/s 3 2} documents 6 m/s 3,2$ 3 m/s 3-2; On India. Bank demand 228 Private 30 d/s 232 On Hongkong. Rank demand dis. Private 3od/s 2\% dis. On Java. Rank demand59 words
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Article99 1889-10-22 2 (October ll.) Th* 33-fa Gambier »> 7-75* do. Cube No. I m 12*90 do. do. No. 2 iiPepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 18.50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) 34» Nutmegs (no to the lb.) 102], Mace (Banda) 112. (loves (Amboina) 3°Bally Coffee (10% Blacks) 26.25 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair qualit>) 5.99 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article51 1889-10-22 2 On the lOth instant, at 85. Institution Hill, the wite ol Ahorrw Rich humor, sf s ion. On the JOth October, at Burn Brae, the wife of J. M. AILIRSOR, of a daughter. Or the SOth instant, at The Pavilion Oxley Hill, the wite of J. CARAPIBT, of a51 words
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Article76 1889-10-22 2 On the Mth October, Viviennr, infant daughtet of GkKM.D and M\RY Dwiiison. At (ilenside, Hampstead, London, on 1 ;th September, Rbrrcca, the wife of William Mulbollatul. formerly of Singapore. On the 1 -j-i li Sept., at Copenhagen, < hristian AORIAS Si MULTZ, Captaii m the Danish Amu Secretary to76 words
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Advertisement91 1889-10-22 2 DENTAL NOTICE. Mr. C. F. GRACE, D.0.R., has returned to Singapore and can be consulted at the Raffles Hotel, between the hours 10 a. m. and 4 I*. M, May 20. THONG FOE, TAILOR, 51, High Street, Begs 10 notify that he has now a large stock of Tweeds, Flannels,91 words
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Advertisement500 1889-10-22 2 ARTHUR HOLLEYS Livery and Commission Stables. Oki h .ro R" id, Siroapori First Class Carriages and Horses on Hire by the Month, Half Month, Week or Day. CHARGES: Carriages and Pair Horses if Engaged For one Month 13.00 per day. Per Day X* r Carriage with one Horse, if Engaged500 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous414 1889-10-22 2 Thk Week. The l\ cv (I. steamer Coromamiel, with the London mail of September 27th, arrived yesterday (Monday) morning. The homeward mails are now again running regularly and the present mail is being taken by the M. M. steamer Caledonoi, leaving to-morrow (Wednesday) morning. An extra mail for Europe was414 words
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997 1889-10-22 3 TUESDAY, OC TOBER 15, 1889. Uni t ed Action of the Colonies. A sign ol the importance with which the stand this Colon\* i> making m respect to the abolition <»i certain special legislation affecting public health is to be seen m the communication re ceived trom .1 correspondent m997 words
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Article632 1889-10-22 3 -r____ c A Mil ll \k\ >■■ MONSTM .TION. rj A Pknang contemporary, the Strait* j I ndcpciidi nt has suggested that the preI sence of H M Ss. Orion and Rattler at that port might be taken advantage of m i order to make a632 words
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Article781 1889-10-22 48 Indian IMMIGRATION. Since the appearance of a first letter Ofl the Madras Times about the middle of June there has been some desultory skirmishing between correspondents ol that paper, the paper itself and the PtUMHg Gazette on the subject of Indian immigration to the Straits Settlements.781 words
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Article565 1889-10-22 48 Sewage Disposal Thk Hongkong people have been much exercised of late over the unquestionably urgent cjuestion of the disposal ol their city refuse. Various methods have been discussed chiefly however the three res pective plans of deposit on a remote: site. incineration, and conveyance out to565 words
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Article814 1889-10-22 48 Coco-nut Cultivation. Considerable attention has been foi some time past been called to the subjctl of cOCOnUt cultivation and it has lor main years been discussed m Ceylon, where the industry is conducted on an extensive and remunerative scale. Nordoes it hold an) mean place m814 words
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Article716 1889-10-22 5 underneath we print ihe text ol a petition which has been presented to the Board of Trustees of St. Andrew's Cathedral Church, Singapore, by a very considerableportion of the congregation regularly attending that place of worship. We given to understand that the petition has been circulated without716 words
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Article1100 1889-10-22 5 Thk Town Health. In the Acting Health Officer's Report for September there are- two subjectsc ts mentioned which ought to impress themselves upon the attention ol oar Municipal representatives. Ihe- first, which we now merely allude to, as having been already the subject ol comment the1,100 words
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Article1080 1889-10-22 454 p——t We arc* asked to announce that subscription lists for tbe Scotch Ball on St. Andrew's Day are to be found with Messrs John Little and Co., Messrs. McAlister and Co.. Messrs. Riley Hargreaves and Co., Messrs. Howarth Erskine and Co., The Dispensary; Mr. H. M. Robertson, Tanjong Pagar Dock1,080 words
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Article408 1889-10-22 7 Commercial V. The Army. This tie was brought to a close last evening, the former being successful m beating the strong team of the Military. At th<* close- of play on 'Tuesday the representatives of Commerce were nineteen runs on with two wickets to fall. Stringer, the408 words
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Article816 1889-10-22 7 Stabbing Case in the Ja il. T im i Warder II uuumoton Ai i m men bi Mr. Ph ki kino's Ass mi w i On Saturday forenoon Chief WarcVr Harrington was severely stabbed m the Jail Hospital by Chu A Siok, a long-sen-tence prisoner who has already made himself816 words
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Article1902 1889-10-22 7 Mr. Abrahamson of Sandakan has been asking Mr. Ridley's advice about a mangoe plantation attacked by white ants, and gives it m the li. N. B. Herald, thus It the hark of ihe tre.* is attacked by white ants, it must be lirst scraped oil at all parts1,902 words
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Article221 1889-10-22 486 (Government Gasetie, Oct. nth.) Mr. W. B. Dixon and Mr. F. C. Langford are appointed respectively Ist and 2nd Assistant Engineers. Head Ouarter stall P.W.I). Mr. W. H. Treacher takes three months vacation leave, Major Walker performing the duties of Secretary to Government. Lieut. Reid, tst Perak Sikhs,221 words
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Article1508 1889-10-22 486 En gine ers' Assoc i at ion. A special meeting of the above Association was held m the rooms last night to consider a proposal made for having a dinner. It was decided that the same be given on Hogmanay night and a committee of live was appointed to make1,508 words
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Article1204 1889-10-22 487 Many of those m attendance at the Course this morning were disappointed at not being m time to see Phantom and Montrose go round, the only trace of these being the: Baron's Jockey walking away with his saddle, attended by a servant with an umbrella for protection against1,204 words
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Article884 1889-10-22 488 Following closely upon the publication of the: General budget of the Colony, come the Municipal Estimates of Singapore anel Penang, which arc published m the last Government Gazette m accordance with section 73 of the Ordinance, which provides that the Budget shall appear before October 20th m884 words
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Article123 1889-10-22 489 Tra ining Note s. Rain having kept on until six oclock this morning very lew turned up at the course. Most of the Horses did some strong work, the course being very heavy. Sou I will give my Tips lor the Kir_| day rat ing. Maiden Plate Puhangor ttosslyu. The123 words
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Article577 1889-10-22 489 Th e Race s. Mayhap a few observations irom the coign of 'vantage ol Peeping I om "may be of advantage m coin to some- ol those who g<> to the- races to-morrow. Anyhow il mv views correspond with those ol your readers they vvill ol course put me down577 words
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1636 1889-10-22 489 Chinese Secret Societies in Sarawak an Episode. (Front ii Correspondent.) rhe swift severity of the punishment meted i«» certain members ol a Chinese secret society m Sarawak by a court over which X ijah Brooke himsell presided ii liable to !><• misun lerstood m tins country by persons who know1,636 words
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Article304 1889-10-22 490 On Friday night a second performance was given of the Fairy Opera "lolanthe and as is usual at a second representation, several little points received an additional hnish and a few minor improvements were made which experience had suggested. The audience also warmed to their work and were much304 words
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Article181 1889-10-22 490 This morning's attendance showed that the close of the training hac succeeded m bringing up a good many sportsmen at a good hour, for the last time as early as half-past four some were meditating by the melancholy tallow candle. the others dropping m shortly after live. Phantom181 words
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Article761 1889-10-22 490 1 he following is the repeat ol the Ac ling Health Officer attached to the President's Report lor September lam happy to si, ue that mv inspections during ihe month have enabled me to report thai a slight improvement can be perceived m the general condition of761 words
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Article422 1889-10-22 490 (S. M. Gnaatte.) Mi. VV. A. I. each, Bngineei to the Borneo I en* pany Limited, has accepted an engagement a- managing engineer to the British North Borneo Planting and trading t ompany, Limited, at S, elakan. and lett yesterday by the s. s. Medusa tei Singapore on422 words
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Article4140 1889-10-22 490 The: following is the* Report by Mr 11. N. Ridley, Director of Forests and Gardens, on the Destruction of Coco-nut Palms by Beetles. It is printed by Government and issued from the; Colonial Secretary h Office. Attached to the letterpress arttwo good lithographed plates of the beetles and4,140 words
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Article1160 1889-10-22 492 The movement to restore silver to ihe place which it once occupied is gathering strength every day m England. Chambers of Commerce, members of Parliament, bankers and financiers m large numbers are now earnest advocates of that monetary reaction. Five years ago there was not1,160 words
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Article637 1889-10-22 492 Reuter 's Telegra ms. Rangoon Papers wi- v. (b 1.5. The Cretan insurgents have attacked a body et Turkish troops m the act ol committing excesses at ydonia. Several link were killed and wounded. London, Oct. 6. The limes states that Turkey, at the instance of Sir William White, tin637 words
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Article16 1889-10-22 492 She: "All extremely clever men arc awfully conceited. He Oh, 1 don't know j I'm not,16 words
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Article411 1889-10-22 493 On Monday evening It was made known front Fori Siloioto Fort Canning by Ragsignal that one of the Artillery men on duty ihere a Bombardier named Thomas Coom, bad been drowned. It appears that Coom with a number ol other men wen* being formed into411 words
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Article316 1889-10-22 493 At the Course this (Tuesday) morn ing there was a fair attendance now the entries are published the Meeting promises to be one ot the most Successful We have had lor sometime. The Pony Race is the only one net filled up and it would be a source316 words
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Article1504 1889-10-22 493 The C. I), O. and Eastern Colonies. i o thi: F.ditor. Sir, —Alter reading Delta's letter, date*.! London. July 2nd, I NSc and the very manly leading article m your issue* of the 3rd ot August last oa the subject of the* 0.1 >. m the Straits Settlements, I1,504 words
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Article399 1889-10-22 494 Arguing against the too sweeping action proposed m the Bill dealing with Coco-nut Beetles and the destruction of trees attacked by them the Pinang Gazette points out that it is quite possible to treat trees m such a way as to be saved, and that therefore cutting-down399 words
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Article509 1889-10-22 494 {Sandaknn.) I Ameer ul Kiram one of the rival claimants et the Sultanate of Sulu arrived here m the beginning of the month. He has resigned his claims m favour of Sultan Haroun the nominee of the Spanish Government, and will probably settle with his family m509 words
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334 1889-10-22 494 On Monday evening at 5 o'clock H. K. Sir Cecil C. Smith had from Johnston's Pier a full speed trial of the new Twin Screw Launch Ethel which has been built to the order of Mr. Rodger lor the Pahang Government. This334 words
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Article852 1889-10-22 494 i The Straits Independent A meeting of the Committee formed to promote better harbour accommodation for Penang was held yesterday afternoon m the large* room ef the Chamber of Commerce. No details have tr.inspired as vet, but we understand that the Committee met to consult and decide upon852 words
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Article173 1889-10-22 495 Last month, says Colonies aud India, a splendid specimen of a fuli-grown lioness was landed m Calcutta, being a present Irom the Sultan of Zanzibar to Lord Lansdovvne. It was safely housed m the Zoological Gardens, but. during a conversation over the hubble-bubble, it appears that the keepers had an173 words
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Article368 1889-10-22 495 joth Sept. Mosque Street is not lighted at night, and thieves who have succeeded m robberies generally take advantage of the darkness m that street and escape through it. We hope the Government will soon take steps to erect lamps there, so as to prevent368 words
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Article907 1889-10-22 495 Er cuing News and Post. A Nam m Sabbtv Kbin for thk Managbmcnt en Refractory Gib-orbs. l**or many centuries, said a wi iter on sewingmachines, misguided humanity was content to plod along with the thread m the wrong end of its needle then came Khas Howe (or somebody907 words
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Article235 1889-10-22 495 Advices trom Frankfort announce that H. H. the Sultan of Johore arrived there safely on the 14th Sept., and after a medical consultation, left tor Carlsbad, accompanied by Mr. 11. Katz, of Singapore, and two members of his suite. Cnku Omar and the l)ato Sri Amar235 words
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Article212 1889-10-22 496 There was another good attendance at the Course this morning and I heard general satisfaction expressed at the action of the committee m having Post Entries for the Roadsters Race. The rules referring to Roadsters and Maidens might be properly revised so that there would be no chance212 words
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Article285 1889-10-22 496 Army v. Commercials. This match, it may be remembered, was left m a very interesting state last Saturday, the latter having completed an innings of |6 and the former having lost wickets for 10. Yesterday the match was continued on the Recreation Ground m fair weather but285 words
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Article369 1889-10-22 496 i The Sarawak Council met on the 2nd ult to record the recent proceedings against Secret Societies there. The Rajah informed the members that there had been apprehended, one Chang Chong Fook who was the leader of the rebellion at Man- dor m 1884, and whose extradition had been requested369 words
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Article1283 1889-10-22 496 To the Editor. Sir, I cannot allow the following remark taken from the letter of Erebus which appears m your issue of the 15th instant to pass without a brief comment thereon he asks Mow many more of Britain's best and bravest are to be sacrificed to the Molochs1,283 words
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Article367 1889-10-22 497 A case of some public- interest was heard on Tuesday before Mr. Thornton. Toh Kirn Tong was charged by the Farm under section 2_| of Excise Ordinance, with abetting the removal of a bottle* of brandy, without having apeimit. Mr. Drew appeared for the367 words
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Article695 1889-10-22 497 Reu ter s Telegrams. i flon Observer. > Am vuw-.v.i>, Sut. iStii. The l«eprosy Bill will not be introduced m the present Simla Session, as it i^ nee essary to have a carefully prepared measure The Mamlutdars' Indemnity Hill may not be introduced ior some little time as the Secretary695 words
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Article1675 1889-10-22 497 Tht Pigmy, Nymphe, and Plover will relieve respectively the Kspoir, learns, and Cockchafer, two ot which vessels arc* m China, the third m the Pacific. The death is announced, al the age ol seventyfour years, ef Admiral Richard A. Oliver, second surviving son ot the late1,675 words
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Miscellaneous260 1889-10-22 497 Sunda> Work in Colonial Harbours. Commander William Dawson, K.N., who is \cell known in connection with the useful Missions to Seamen, has vnt a strong appeal to the Rock, on the tot.il disregard of the Sabbath in Colonial Ports in the East. We extract the following passages, which certainly give260 words
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Article291 1889-10-22 498 News from the Lat Pau." ist October. The Leading Article speaks highly of the Weights and Measures Ordinance and praises the Government for having introduced such a beneficial measure. It is the* Editor's opinion that an increase of trade will be the result. In the* third tithing at Ho Toong,291 words
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Article144 1889-10-22 498 Singapore cyclists will lik-- to note another record performance 111 their particular line Mi. A. M. Donaldson's record between Edinburgh and London has not been destined to remain long undisturbed. Mr. Prank Shorland, ot the Southgate B. C, London, left the General Post Office there on Wednesday at midnight, and144 words
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Article923 1889-10-22 498 [Sarawak Gaaette.) On ihe <>th there was for some tune i peine m the bazaar it being reported that there was an Amok. The whole of the shops were speedily shut and the Police promptly turned out under arm-. The disturbance was however caused by a drunk' n923 words
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Article540 1889-10-22 499 These be my opinions ol what will win the First day races, on what I have seen on the Race Course this week I Maiden Plate Pahang, Lawyer's Cup Belladonna. Governor's Cup Chang. Celestial Plate. Jeweller. Singapore Derby .Touclinot Square Cup .Bine Gown. This morning Phantom and Mont540 words
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Article1663 1889-10-22 499 "IOLANTHE. At i hi. 1 own Hail. In last night's performance ol lolanthe at the Town Hall the Amateur company who have- been enterprising enough to put it on the stage, scored a distinct success. The piece went well and the audience was more* appreciative than Singapore audiences usually are.1,663 words
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996 1889-10-22 500 Lieut enan t -Genera l Sir Andrew Clarke on the Naval Manceuvres. London and China Express, j Our readers will doubtless peruse with interest what Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke has to say on the recent naval manoeuvres, ln tin course of a somewhat lengthy communication which he sends-to The Times996 words
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Article901 1889-10-22 500 'Madras Times, Sept. fO.J There has suddenly become noticeable a recrudescnce of belief m the sanctity ot the- Sabbath. The Bombay folk are anxious about their mail, and the Singaporeans have been aroused about their Kuropean and American seamen, whose work m the docks en Sundays is901 words
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Article156 1889-10-22 501 News from the Lat Pau. sth October. There will be a Hokien religious procession this year tht* dates on which it is lo be carried out are the 15th November and 30th December next. yth October. In the Soot Koong Pak Street, Tientsin, a fisherman one day offered for sale156 words
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561 1889-10-22 501 T he North-China Insurance Company, Limited. Ihe following is the Report for presentation to the Kleventh Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to have b-en held at the Offices of the Company, Hankow Road, Shanghai, on Wednesday (yesterday) the Sixteenth day ©f October, •*«j9* at 2.50 P.m. precisely. 1 he Directors561 words
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Article596 1889-10-22 501 i Pinang Gavotte.) At about noon on Thursday last, a tight took place between a number of Ghee Hins and Tua Pehkongs at Bagan Jermnl. The tight lasted some time, and might have assumed serious proportions but for the timely arrival on the spot of Inspector Rennie and596 words
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Article257 1889-10-22 502 According to Vanity Pair, a rather novel competition for jumping honours appeared lately at the Newtownards Horse Show, county Down, m the shape of a young white bull, piloted by a mere lad, who rode him bare-backed. The animal did all the jumps m a most hunter-like fashion, much to257 words
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Article669 1889-10-22 502 News from the Lat Pau. 2ND OCTOBER. Leading Article. Gambling has been almost entirely suppressed, but thefts and robberies are still as frequent as they used to be. This state of affairs is we presume, due to the high price at which chandoo is sold. Poor smokers finding sometimes that669 words
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Article1186 1889-10-22 502 Oct. r6. I am trying a new departure m labour. A month or so ago Mr. Bentley asked me if I would take on some Kelantan coolies, as an experiment. They were to get 84 per month for the first two months, being only raw hands, and then1,186 words
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Article421 1889-10-22 503 A special meeting of the ommissioners was held yesterday (Thursday) afternoon to consider the Supplemental Budget and the new Municipal Amending Ordinance. There were present Colonel Dunlop (President). Major McCallum, Messrs. Sohst. Tan Jiak Kirn and Tan Beng Wan. The following is the Budget Town Roads and Streets,421 words
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Article1398 1889-10-22 503 Re Tram Cars. To THK K.DITOR. Sir, Will you kindly allow me* space m your paper to call attention to the damage done to the public* by the Tramway cars. I had the misfortune the other day, to go by tram to Tanjong Pagar Wharf and back, and when1,398 words
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Article771 1889-10-22 504 THREATENED COLLAPSE OF THE TRADE. The gradual failing to the petroleum wells of Baku and its vicinity is now officially confirmed. Later accounts from the oil region of the Caspian which have reached this country show that the falling off m the yield of naphtha is771 words
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Article460 1889-10-22 504 (Daily Telegraph.) In its immediate consequences, it has taken a dear month out of the export trading > carol the port of London, and it has rendered the daily supply of the markets of the metropolis a matter of considerable anxiety and of actual460 words
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Article236 1889-10-22 504 There was born yesterday m Kandang Kerbau, so it is said, a monstrosity m the shape of a calf with a tiger's face and claws. The thing was taken to the Museum m a large sack but the Curator refused to receive it, telling our representative, who this morning went236 words
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Article5807 1889-10-22 504 LEGISLATIVE CO UNCI L. WEDNESDAY, qth OCTOBER. 1889. Present HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Sir Cacti. C. Smith, k.c. m 0.) The Hon'ble the General Officer Commanding thr Troops >Maj -Gen. Sir Charles Warren, r.e., k.c.h., o.e.M The Hon'ble th" Acting Colonial Secretary (A M f Skinner) the Attorney-General iJ.W. Uonx-r5,807 words
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Article990 1889-10-22 507 The Acting Auditor-General: Sir, I have to move the first reading ed a Pill "lor making final provision for the PublicService for the ye-ar 1888." It has not been the custom lor the Auditor- General, m introducing this annual Pill, to make any elaborate statement, as the990 words
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175 1889-10-22 508 The Attorney-General: sir, m the period of now nearly two years during which this Ordinance has been at work an Ordinance which touches so nearly the health and welfare of the large communities of this Colony there have, as might reasonably be* expected, many defects manifested175 words
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580 1889-10-22 508 The GOVERNOR As there are* other matters lo be brought before the Council, and as probably Hon 'ble members will not desire to sit very late to-day, 1 propose to deter taking the other Bills on the )rders. 1 have to ask the attention of580 words
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Article432 1889-10-22 508 The GOVERNOR: As regards the business of the Council, I am naturally anxioi s that the Committee on the' Estimates should take precedence: of other business, and that, without undue haste, but with reasonable expedition, the Estimate s should be considered by that Committee. I am432 words
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Article1907 1889-10-22 509 (From our own Corespondent.) In the present dearth of material fur "copy" the papers are grateful for very small mercies and the strike with its sad results of want and depriva tion has been quite a comfort to many a despairing rditor, while a new Whitechapei murder conies1,907 words
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Article178 1889-10-22 509 [For the Free Press. The Czar m Berlin. London, 1 4th Oc/.— The: coldness ol the* Czars response to the Emperor's toast produced a marked effect on the: Assembly. His Majesty whilst, speaking was almost inaudible. Tin* Russian Press expresses content with the Czar's reception, and is convinced178 words
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Article70 1889-10-22 509 London, fjih (Jet. The consensus n l continental opinion seems to be that the Czar's intercourse with the Emperor and with Prince Bismarck has improved both personal and political relations, and that the later impression is removing the; first coolness. |Greece. Great preparations arc* being made70 words
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Article65 1889-10-22 510 Lisbon, t6th October. The King ol Portugal is dying. South Afrk a. London, t6th Oct. -A Royal Charter has been granted to the British South African Company to exploit the region between Bechuana land, the Transvaal, aid Portuguese territory. The Crown reserves the right to take* over and administer65 words
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Article45 1889-10-22 510 Berlin, iSth Sept. The Kmperor and Empress of Germany have started to visit King Humbert m Italy, thence they proceed to Athens to attend the wedding. The Czar has started on his return to £t. Petersburg. [Received at 4.30 i\ If. (Jet. 18, 1889.]45 words
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Article31 1889-10-22 510 London, iSth Octobrr. The Italian Government has notified the Great Powers that henceforth Italy vvill control the foreign relations of Ethiopia. [Received at 10.25 A M Oct. ">• 1889J31 words
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Article46 1889-10-22 510 London, njth Oct. Sir William HarCOUlt addressed an immense meeting at Carnarvon. He said that disestablishment of the Church m Wales, and the devotion ol tithes to national purposes would henceforth be inscribed on the Liberal programme. [Received at 1 p.m., 21st Oct. 1889.]46 words
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Article29 1889-10-22 510 London, 21st Oct. The King of Portugal is dead. The Duke of Braganza is proclaimed King under the title of Carlos the First. [Received at October 21, 188929 words
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Miscellaneous304 1889-10-22 510 SHIPPING. ARRIVALS. October 14. Will o'the Wisp, Brit, str, 166, Angus, Malacca. Oct. 13, General and 125 Deck Passengers, Mansfield Co R. Borneo, Brit, str., 349, Hide, Bangkok, Oct. 10, General, 16 Deck Passengers and 65 Bullocks, Low Sam. R. Bucephalus, Brit, str., 1,192, Johnson, Rangoon, Oct. 8, General, McAlister304 words
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Miscellaneous747 1889-10-22 510 Otth.r It, OoPA< n Hut Mr, 1,739, Kemp. Liverpool S- pt IO, General and Deck Pmnftn, Borneo C<> Ltd— B. W. Norm why. Hrit -t r.. 664, |oycs Sarawak, Oct. 14 General and i>i Deck Passenger! Lin Las Co.— ft BlLLITOM, Uri t str 105. Chopard, Klang, Od 14 General747 words
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Miscellaneous647 1889-10-22 510 Rir.v. Brit.str. 14.,. DQll^ M—HJ«ng, <)., Q General and loDtocli PfcatMftn, Wee M ft 1 &ALVADORA, Span str.. fiSK, Conte, .\UniU O, 1 -n.-r.il. Ma— field A: Co.— T. P. WlLLO'mi Wisp, Brit str 166, AagW, KUng (j, 19, General and 121 Deck Passengers, Mansfield ft Co. K. GlINOCHIL, Brit,647 words
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Advertisement355 1889-10-22 511 Teplitzer Stadtquelle MINERAL WATER. The nature of tins spring. which has been noted foi more than a thousand years as the oldest medicinal spring m Bohemia, issue- through tht- rock from a great depth at a uniform temperature of 119 deg. Fah. and is therefore entirely free* from all organic355 words
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Advertisement500 1889-10-22 511 BESONNS WATCHES. MAN'I'I A< rORY, LLIX. rE HILL. LONDON. MAKER ro H. M. I HE QUEEN. Sn< Iv iv M\ n i ri RID AnD KM OMMI muc i-ok isk n thi. East, Hknson 'fl Spkc |AL si KKNa.'l H, FIELD" WATCH. A ioi.d Xi rums English Hali Chronombti i500 words
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Page 511 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous631 1889-10-22 511 •/KSSKI.S LOADINC f-',<r [.,tn<i<>n Baron COLONSAV, Brit sh., GilfilUn Wood K. <,wv Ot AN Si\, Brit, str Boustt ad Co s-*vdari> Brit bk., GilfilUn Wood Ik Co. !K II. Law, Brit sh Boustead It Co ClIICftLADB, Brit. str.. (.iilfillan Wood ft OsMtOA, Brit bk Boustead Si Co For Ni* York:631 words
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Miscellaneous215 1889-10-22 511 HONGKONG WEATHER TELEGRAMS Barometer, reduced i« 3J degree* Pahren beit, .mil to tin- level oftheaea in inchei tenth* and Inindicdtlis. remperature, in the slndr in degrees, Kali It'lllu II. Humidity, in ptrceM'.i,''- <>t taturation, the humidity oi air saturated wth moisture being loo. Dire tion oi Wmd, to [%o point*.215 words
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Article277 1889-10-22 512 Cap. j Pd. up j Shares Value Pd. J Div. RBMABKS. Singapore Slip Co. 100,000 100, 000 l 1.000 100 100 $$< Seller^. Bentong, Straits Tin. £100,000 1 £100,000: 100,0001 £l I _Cll f<] Sellers. Goldfields of Siam, Ltd. £250,000 150,000] 150,0001 £1 j£l $Sj277 words
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Page 512 Advertisements
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Advertisement870 1889-10-22 512 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. The premises of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, adjoining the Town of Singapore. Steam tram-cars run at short intervals carrying passengers and goods from Wharf to destinations at low rates. The Wharf extends to one mile and a quarter and is divided870 words
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Advertisement396 1889-10-22 512 I THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS AERATED WATER Co. OFF BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE, (Entrance Opposite Messrs. Kelly fc Walsh I MANUKACTIRI-RS OK ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF AERATED WATERS. OF FIRST QUALITY ONLY, Comprising 1 Sut>\ Water, Selt/ek Water, Potass Waikk, Lemonade, Lemon Syc.vsH, Tonic LIMOM IM, Ginger Beer. GIMOM AI.K, (iINGKKADK. Orange396 words
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Advertisement338 1889-10-22 512 J. M. LYON CO. Civil \nd Mechanical Engineers, Millwkm, h1 (roneoundeks and Contractors Albion Engine Works, Beach Road Oi*eice and Sale-room Hint Street, near the General Post Office Small Steamers and Launches. Elephant Land Boilers. Lyon's Patent Rice Mills. Self-acting Tapioca Machinery. Colonial Wood Working Machinery. Mining and Pumping Plant.338 words
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Advertisement439 1889-10-22 513 "^^TaTaND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY OkHCE— Collyer Ouay. Ge.DoWNs-NKW Harboc k. „,-dare the dates on which th,s Company FHF be expected at Singapore during the Mail Snssaan laaj t** %m t V1 TO I.KAVI. ToAtsivi Homeward. OuTwaao. '.< ..k Un ioth. Monday. Mar. 4-« Feb. 7 ih ,Bth 2.st April439 words
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Advertisement441 1889-10-22 513 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING 1 ORPORATION LAID- LP CAPITAL 500.000 RESERVE FUND *f.*Qooo,M, RESERVE LIABILITY OE PRO-/ t son,OOe PRIETORS S Cooar 0* DiaacToas: Chairman Hon John Bu i.-I k\ mo. Depnty Chairman W. H. Forres, E«-< t D. Bottonaler, Esq Hon. A. P. Mcßssaa W G. Brodie, Esq S.441 words
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Advertisement462 1889-10-22 513 LAMBERT BROTHERS. SINGAPORE CARRIAGP: WORKS. Wl) II \KNKS.s M WIT <A( TORY Orchard Road. Singapore. I'.vr UsLISHI D |M> MANUFACTURERS ef all kiade of Canriagrs oe ihs newest principles and wkk the hast materials. s**e to call attention to their present large stock af nee* *«d fashionable carriages consisting oi462 words
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Advertisement906 1889-10-22 514 POWELL CO., AUCTIONEERS, SINGAPORE For SMle. 1,... (t AVMEIRAHS. lv^, i S S BIOSTEADS (IRON). ,\v c" Bsn-Re,OM Suite*, i __-S=S_s_*_ StK ____^***^^^^^^a__b_ I. AMI'S. Book Cases. 0^ I inoi kDrawino.room SurraaJ I Jl j i II II _r I I 3, a om ai-Uthi*«« Dinner Waggons. ff I L_~**'906 words
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