The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 November 1889
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section20 1889-11-12 581 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER, 1889. T 0. 12020 words
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Page 581 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1889-11-12 581 JOHN LITTLE fc Co. B. fc J. li U R X E' S GUI N NESS'S EXTRA FOREIGN STOUT. Bottled m Dim. m. GUARANTEED GENUINE. Select i-d from Choickst Brewings. Having analysed E. k J. BVRRR'I Dublin Stout. I _*n certify to its being an article of the very first181 words
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Advertisement453 1889-11-12 581 Riley Hargreaves Co. Established 1865. Engineers, Boilermakers, Ikon and Brass-founders, Bridge Builders, wi> Shipwrights. MERCHANT KOAD. SINGAPORE, AND AT KUALA LUMPOR. Sole AttRRTS for the Str.iits for RI'STON PROCTOR CO.— Portable and Horizontal Engines, Centrifugal Pumps, Steam Navvies, Saw-Mill, and Mining Machinery. lor which they have receiveel 230 Pii/«- Medals.453 words
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Advertisement167 1889-11-12 581 ROBINSON Co BIROAPORE and Pknang Ladies' ihd Grrtlrmrr'e OtITHTTRM*. LADIES 1 DEPARTMENT. S Millinery, l/mbrdlas Uatrimined Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. IM)bons. lUber<l;.s|,er\ doves. Under* I, .thing. Fancy Articles for Presents, lhe dress-making department is m charge of a qualified .Assistant. Family Mourning made to order at167 words
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Article124 1889-11-12 582 SuKKARY. 5 82 LfMisf Articles. Notifying the Law 5^3 The Kawang Bankruptcy 5^3 Municipal Ordinance Amendment.. 584 Old-fashioned Dances m s°\S Labour for the Straits 5^5 Reports. Singapore Debating Society 59 2 The Typhoon m the China Sea 594 Mining m the Peninsula 594 Legislative Council _)R*»597 Municipal Commission124 words
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Article62 1889-11-12 582 (Corrected up to Nov. II.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 3 '$1 demand 32\ Private credits 6 m/s 3 4 documents 6 m/s 34i n n 3 m/s 3/3* On India. Bank demand 229 Private 30 d/s 233^ On Honoronq. Bank demand 1% dis. Private 3od/s 3% dis. On62 words
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Article98 1889-11-12 582 (Nov. 11.) Tin 34-5° Gambier 7-s°« do. Cube No. 1 11.75 do. do. No. 2 11. Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 17. do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 33Nutmegs (no to the lb.) 102J Mace (Banda) 105 Cloves (Amboina) 18. Bally Coffee (10% Blacks) 26.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair qualit)) 4.65 do.98 words
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Article676 1889-11-12 582 The Directors are prepared to receive applications for $200,000 m nine per cent, debentures of $250 each. These debentures are issued m order to provide funds for paying off the present debentures of the Company, which secure 81 10,00 part of the original purchase money, and become due on676 words
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Article24 1889-11-12 582 Domestic Occurrence. BIRTH. On the sth instant, at Raleave, I.conic Hill, the wife of Mr. JaCKSOH Millar, of a daughter. v__„ia..«»j--.»^-«^-. _fW--»ir-«— 1 ii--^«-_*---»______fc_________________»__24 words
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Article357 1889-11-12 582 The homeward M. M. steamer Natal arrived on Thursday morning last and aftrr docking at Tanjong Pagar left for Europe at nine o'clock on Sunday morning last. She is followed to-day Tuesday) by the P. O. steamer Malwa. The M. M. steamer Yang-Tse, with the outward mail from357 words
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Page 582 Advertisements
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Advertisement128 1889-11-12 582 G. R. LAMBERT CO PHOTOGRAPHERS To H. M.the King of Siam, and H. H. Sultan, of Johore. Singapore. Medan. Orchard Road, 186, Deli, (Sumatra) 6tudio open daily from 7 a.m. to 5. p.m., on Sundays from 7 a.m. to noon. All orders of Portraiture, landscapes, Reproductions and Enlargements are executed128 words
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Advertisement62 1889-11-12 582 The Tanjong Pagar Land Company, Limited. INCORPORATED UNDER THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS COMPANIES ORDINANCE. ISSUE OF $200,000 NINE PER CENT. DEBENTURES OF $250 EACH. TO BE PAID OFF ON THE 31st DECEMBER, 1891. DIRECTORS. J. Guthrie Datidror. C. Edwm Crake. The Hon. W. Advmson. K. Jvmf.n Nanson. John Anderson. BANKERS. I'he62 words
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Advertisement141 1889-11-12 582 JOHORE TEA. Delivered at Mr. A. Hollsy'i Livery Stables Orchard Ke>ad. Broken Pekoe, $1.25 per lb. Pekoe, 1. 00 per It). \in 2 |t>. Packets. IVkeie Souchong. (m per It). J Thi- is the best Tea ever offered to the Sing... pure Public, and is good value for the money.141 words
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Article, Illustration1225 1889-11-12 583 Here itull thr Pre*- the People* rifM n- I'nawrd by iMutWCC anil MWIW bed t>\ g_ v Ikn p-Or.nt Truth her glonou* preiej.U m I'ledjjeil to Religion, loyalty, am! I ...v.. EXPERIENCE is no experience at all il it does not teach. That1,225 words
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1170 1889-11-12 583 CONCERNING the proceedings m bankrupted m connection with the affairs ol the Rawang Tin Mining Co., up till now there has not been put before the Singapore public any very detailed account ot how these were instituted and carried on. A communication has1,170 words
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768 1889-11-12 584 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 1889. Municipal Ordinance Amendment. On the last occasion on which the Municipal Ordinance was discussed m these columns it was pointed out that, with the exception of the important constitutional point of the nature of the President's powers, and the important practical point ofthe unfair incidence of768 words
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Article293 1889-11-12 585 In another column Tullochgorum favours us with a useful letter m connection with St. Andrew's Ball. We would commend our correspondent's suggestion to the gentlemen who have the supervision of the Dance Programme on the occasion of St. Andrew's Ball. The more local colour is imported into the293 words
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1044 1889-11-12 585 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1889. Labour for the Straits, Hitherto we have consistently advocated the claims of agriculture as too valuable to the State to be unduly subordinated to those of mining and we again revert to this subject, as m certain quarters our first notice of the results of Messrs1,044 words
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Article121 1889-11-12 585 H. M. S. Calliope left for England yestciday morning. \\Y arc- requested to state that Lady Clementi Smith will be at home every Thursday at 445 i J M. The final tie of the Bowling Handicap at Lewis' will be played off to-morrow night between two scratch men. H. M.121 words
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Article471 1889-11-12 586 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above company was held to-day (Nov. I ith) m the otfice of the Company. The following was the business: (i) To receive and consider the report of the Committee of Shareholders, appointed at the General Meeting of the471 words
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Article258 1889-11-12 586 The following are the Government Gazette announcements Dr. H. S. Colston, acting Colonial Surgeon, Malacca, has been appointed to perform the duties of Health Officer to the Malacca Municipality. The Assizes commence to-morrow (12th inst.) at Singapore and Penang. Acting upon information received Sergeant Maxwell of the Marine Police Station258 words
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Article3105 1889-11-12 586 A farewell performance was given on Friday evening at the Town Hall Theatre i by the company of Spanish Students who are about to continue their journey to Australia. The house was very poor the seats being but sparsely tilled. To account for this it would be3,105 words
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Article742 1889-11-12 588 The Council met again on Friday to resume consideration of the Municipal Amendment Bill m committee. H. E. the Governor and the whole of the Singapore members, except Sir Charles Warren, were present as well as the Hon' ble J. If. B. Vermont from Penang. Section 8 of742 words
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Article2311 1889-11-12 588 One of the biggest and jolliest picnic expeditions that ever left Singapore on a general holiday was that of the members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery and a number of their friends, bound for tinGreater Carimon m the early morning of the Prince of Wales's2,311 words
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Article641 1889-11-12 589 1-iKsi Ki.i u\ S. CC. v Next l'\\ k\ty-two. A match under the above title was play- „n the Regimental Cricket ground, Tanglin, on Saturday last. lhe eleven was a fairly representative ono though Gahagan Penney ami Talbot were absent while the twenty-two was greatly strengthened m tin- bowling641 words
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Article462 1889-11-12 590 A fairly strong team of the Recreation Club journeyed to Malacca to meet the local team there m friendly rivalry on Saturday last and succeeded m defeating ihe representatives of the Ancient Settlement by five wickets. The ground was not m the best of conditions, the heavy462 words
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Article408 1889-11-12 590 Madras Times.) This Bill, which was m all probability passed at yesterday's meeting of the Viceregal Council, has been necessitated by the repeal of certain other Acts which formerly operated for the protection of the soldier m this country. In placing it before the Council, both General408 words
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Article1110 1889-11-12 590 Pinang Gazette. j A Malay named Driss, who was lately arrested at Setole m Siamese territory tor the alleged murder of one Mat Saman at Campong Siam m Province Wellesley four years ago, has since been committed for trial at the next assizes. In con- nection with this1,110 words
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Article1238 1889-11-12 591 Guardian 14th Sept.' In an early issue we referred to the probable effect of Pahang being administered by a British Resident upon the development and exploitation of that country, and ventured to prophesy that a great impetus would be given to the investment of British enterprise and capital1,238 words
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Article1006 1889-11-12 591 i London and China Express.) Hui ing the last few years Siam has been making forward stepson the way towards Western civilisation, and interested flatterers have even whispered to her that m this respect she can favourably compare with Japan. The progress, however, which has recently1,006 words
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Article450 1889-11-12 592 There would appear (says the Times of India) to be a fine field of unworked romance m the anna's of Indian jugglery. One Siddeshur Mitter, writing to the Calcutta paper, gives a thrilling account of a conjurer's feat which he witnessed recently m one of the450 words
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Article524 1889-11-12 592 We print below the text of the Knglish draft of tbe Secret Society Proclamation, which was posted m town on Saturday SaCRST Sot IBTIBS. Powell, Acting Protector of the C hinese Secret Societies issues the following important Proclamation, by order of the Governor, on the subject524 words
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Article485 1889-11-12 592 Last night, (sth) to a not numerous but appreciative audience, the Spanish KstudianUna gave their second performance m the I Town Hall Theatre. We have already described the nature of the very clever m r formances of this travelling band of Civilian troubadours. In no respect did485 words
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Article1089 1889-11-12 592 There was a fairly attended meeting last night (sth) to discuss the question "That the time lias arrived for the Native- States to be under the Government of the Straits Settlements/ 1 which Mr. A. E. Palmer proposed. No name appeared as opposer bul Mr. J. Polglase1,089 words
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Article877 1889-11-12 593 Our Hongkong exchanges of the -29th ultimo, have these paragraphs m reference to the sudden upward jump ol" Punjom shares. 'Tin- China Mail remarks 'The rise m the price of Punjom shares, which was recorded m our Share List yesterday, has been fairly maintained. A telegram has been receive<l877 words
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Article1500 1889-11-12 594 The M. 11. steamer Natal, Captain Such, arrived from Saigon at daylight this morning (7th). She went alongside the East Wharf and as she was drawing too much water to go into dry dock a quantity of pig iron ballast was put on board1,500 words
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Article2327 1889-11-12 594 Mining Laws and Customs m the Malay Pennsula, by Martin I.ister. The above is the title of a little pamphlet of twenty -one pages, printed at the Government Printing Office, and written by the Resident of the Negri Sembilan. whose tenure of office there during the2,327 words
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Article1203 1889-11-12 595 The Ardgay." \l 7.30 a.m. on the 13th December, 1887, the _teel steamer A rdgar. Captain Cook, sailed out of Hongkong with 150 t- ns of cargo for Bangkok, where snc was to laid for Liverpool. Hardly had she passed Gap R >• k w ien she met with a1,203 words
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460 1889-11-12 596 The following is an account of the attempt to murder Count Okuma, the eminent Japanese Statesman and Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Mainichi Shimhnn says that Count Okuma was returning from the Cabinet meeting to his official residence when the driver noticed a man, about460 words
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Article187 1889-11-12 596 Hongkong v. Shanghai. This match, after a weary wait owing to the unfavourable weather at Shanghai, has been at last won by the home team. The following telegrams have been received from Shanghai by Mr- A. K. Travers. Hon. Secretary H. K. C. C Shanghai. Oct.187 words
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Article133 1889-11-12 596 Lat Pau News. joth October The recent fighting between the Song Peh Kwan and Gee Tiong Hing Societies forms the subject of to-day's leading Article. The writer says that when a member of one society has a dispute with a member of another society they ought to refer the matter133 words
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Correspondence.
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Article169 1889-11-12 596 To the Editor. DEAR Sir, I do not know what arrangements are being made with regard to the drawing up of the dance programme for the coming St. Andrew's Ball I suppose however, that a Special Committee will be, or perhaps has already bees, appointed to look169 words
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Article2845 1889-11-12 596 There were present the Governor, thr Colonial Secretary, Treasurer and Engineer, the Auditor General, the Hon'bles Seah Liang Seah, J. M. B. Vermont, J. Burkinshaw, A Currie and T. Shelford. Mr. Vermont rose to ask questions to the following effect regarding the withdrawal of troops from Penang. i.2,845 words
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Article666 1889-11-12 598 Thursday, 7TH November, ISX9. At the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Commissioners held yesterday afternoon there were present Colonel Dunlop (President), Messrs. Maxwell, Sohst, Crane, Tan Beng Wan, Lim Kng Keng and Tan Jiak Kirn. The minutes of the last ordinary meeting and of three special meetings were666 words
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Article1378 1889-11-12 598 (From our own Correspondent.) The great event m ther theatrical world during the last fortnight has been the revival of The Dead Heart" at the Lyceum with Irving m the character of Robert Landry, Miss Terry as his love Catherine Duval, anel Mr. Bancroft as the Abbe Latour.1,378 words
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Article150 1889-11-12 599 Renewal of the Strike. London, sth Nov.—\ wholesale strike of the London lightermen commenced today and the shipping trade of the port is again paralysed. [Received at 10.35 A.M., Nov. 6, 1889.] Australian Federation. London, Nov. 5. Sir Henry Parkes' project of the Federation of the Australian Colonies150 words
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Article87 1889-11-12 599 London, ,th Nov.—Vr. Peters and party have been massacred by the Masai. [Received at io A. M. Nov. 8, 1889.] The Parnell Commission. London, Sth Nov.— The utmost sensation has been caused by a .statement made by Mr. Mollov, M. I. for King's County m87 words
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Article31 1889-11-12 599 London. Sth Nov. The- Australian Colonies are- generally averse- to Sir Henry ParIces proposed Convention, nnd consider the present Federal Council sufficient for their needs. 1 ma* win w-«»_m______w_ww_w__________w__i31 words
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Article1410 1889-11-12 599 ARRIVALS. November 5. CHIANG Hrn k KIAN, Brit. str. 95'), Hinsdale. Pe. nnng, Nov. .1, General and 306 Chinese PaSMnfers, Hun Hin k Ce. R. PoBT Fairy. Hrit. str., 1.044. Clark, Hongkong. Oct. JI, de-neral and 544 Chines, l\i--engers, Paterson Simons k Co T. P. Sumatra, Get -tr., 407,1,410 words
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Article117 1889-11-12 600 LlMFUlP, from London Sept. 29. DrsBif.sHiup do. Oct. 5 ASTtNoR, do. Oct. in. CJLENORCHV, do. Oct 10. Ben vf.nus, do. Oct. 12. Glaucus, do Oct. 17 Ariadni, from Liverpool Sept. 21. Jason, do. Oct. 12. Laju, from Antwerp Oct. 7. Piomy H M.S., from Sheerness Sept. 19. Plover H.117 words
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Article37 1889-11-12 600 For London Baron Colonsay, Brit, sh., Gilfillan Wood k C: Fer Liverpool Osberga, Brit bk., Boustead k Co. Frr Boston Celina, Am. bk., Boustead k Co. For New Yoork 1 Penobscot, Am. bk., Boustead Co.37 words
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Article353 1889-11-12 600 Exclusive of Arrivals reported to- Any.) [Tht words following consignees' names iadioil< date of the vessels' arrival, intended destination, aid probable date of departure, kc?, Men-of-War. Orion, Brit, turret-ship, 4,870 tons, 283 crew, 4 guns, 4,080 h p., Captain J. A. T. Bruce. R. Rattler. Brit. g.353 words
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Advertisement758 1889-11-12 600 ARTHUR HOLLEYS Livery and Commission Stables. Orchard Road, Sinoafors. ta— First Class Carriages and Horses on Hire by the Month, Half Month, Week or Day. CHARGES: Carriages and Pair Horses if Engaged !l -oi one- Month '.ini per day. Halt 13.50 Seven Days l^oo Carriage with one Horse, if Engaged758 words
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Page 600 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous81 1889-11-12 600 WEATHER REPOR'I. (Xovembei II.) Taken ot Kandong Kerhau Hospital Obseriatory 9 A. M. 3 pm. 9 p. m. Bar. red. 32 Fah 29.908 29,810 29 899 Temperature 84.5 80.0 76.0 Wet Bulb Thermometer ...800 785 740 Dir. of Wind S S.W. VV. Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 86.3 Mm. do.81 words
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Miscellaneous151 1889-11-12 600 HONGKONG WEATHER TELEGRAM*. Barometer, reduced to degrees Pahrenheit, and to the level of theses m inches tenths and hundredths. temperature, m tin- shade m degrees, Kanrenheit. Humidity, m percentage ol saturation, the humidity ol air saturated with moisture being 100. Direction ol Wind, 10 two points. Force of Wind, according151 words
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Advertisement400 1889-11-12 601 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. t hE under-noted are the dates on whichthis Company s Mail Steamers may be expected at Singapore during the DOOutward. Homeward. Friday, Feb. 4th Jan. 10th, Monday. 18th 24th Mar. 4th Feb. 7th 18th 21st April ist Mar.400 words
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Advertisement455 1889-11-12 601 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $7,500,000 RESERVE FUND $4,300,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-. PRIETORS 17.500,000 Colrt OP Directors: Chairman— W. H. FORBES, Eso. Deputy Chairman— ll. L DALRYMPLE Eso. Hon. John Bell-Irving. 1. R. Moses, Esq W G. Bkodif.. Esq. L. PoEENECKEE, BtS, J. F. Hoi.i.iday, Esq. N.455 words
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Advertisement342 1889-11-12 601 LAMBERT BROTHERS, SINGAPORE CARRIAGE WORKS. Established i 862. f ANI'FAC TI'RERS of all kinds of Carriages on 'he Al newest principles .md with the best materials, be* to call attention to their present large stock of sea »ni fashionable carriages consistinf oi Landaus with patent Heads. to suit either ponies342 words
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Advertisement380 1889-11-12 602 POWELL CO., AUCTIONEERS, SINGAPORE. Furniture, *<;., furniture c For Sole. For Sale Avmeirahs. Ice Chests. BmsTEADs (iron). Jewel Saees Bsn.RooM Suites. jj Japanese Scebeks Book Cases. /S**^ J^^^^K AMPS Book St\nds. *V\ ___n_>^ _T _______________Jv« Linoleum. Chamber Cupboards. \f l/L fil tt rMC Dbses *'TS\ «jj|| "^LS H**W^^^^"^"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^»f|T IKi JjL380 words
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Advertisement91 1889-11-12 602 IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803. The undersigned are the authorised Agents for the above Company at this port, and they are prepared to ssue policies against fire on first class risks only to the extent of $40,000 on each risk. VV. R. SCOTT ft Co. HONOURABLE MENTION, EXHIBITION, LONDON,91 words
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Advertisement114 1889-11-12 602 THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Head Oekice, Singapore. Subscribed Capital $2,000,000 Paid it Capital $400,01" The above Company are accepting Fire risks ,v correal rates of prrmium. All Contributoi rank for Bonus whether Shareholder! or not. CRAWFORD L). KERR, Secretary. |une 15. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.114 words
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