The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 February 1895

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  • 18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 12th, 1895. No. 394
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 38 1 Thomson Black —At 19 Springwell Place, Edinburgh, on the ,}ist Dec, by the Rev. D. M. Black, Hccles (uncle of the bride), William Thomson, late of Singapore, to Christina, fourth daughter of Donald Black, Ksq., Tarbert, Lochfyne.
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    • 14 1 On the 10th inst., at the General Hospital, Singapore, Robert Lyall, of Hongkong.
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  • 414 1 (February 7th.) Ink name mentioned by us, in connection with Mr. MAXWELL'S transfer to the Gold Coast, as'that of a probable successor to our Colonial Secretary proves to be the name oi the officer now announced to be appointed. This Colony, even at the time of
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  • 586 1 Is Saul also among the prophets J< we are tempted to ask ourselves, when we see thfc Saturday Revieufa the only journal that ever took up a pro- Downing Street position c:? to cur Military Contribution, exhibit :tse!t in a new and entirely agreeable
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  • 317 1 It is eminently satisfactory Lo see that 11 the attitude of Singapore the few dissentients elsewhere apparently don't count is beginning to be noted at home. And not only noted but approved and supported. Mr. RaTHBONE, M P, "a devoted Gladstonian with slightly Radical
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 299 1 rj Se« ofcmial Secretary, 81 I AVr.'Vu 1 in Our Defence, 81 si- Smith in the Time*, 81 pi -:o:iti Postal Conference, 82 1; I i- t t ireol Lhi-Kung-Tau, 82 I I■ pc tunenesb of Our Action. 82 f\ ili lit) Bills of Sale, 82 i rst Great Torpedo
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    • 60 1 ST. ANDREWS HOUSE SINGAPORE HPHIS is a Boarding House for European -i- and Eurasian Boys only, attending Day Schools of the Colony. It is under the direction of a Committee consisting of the Bishop the Colonial Chaplain, and five other gentlemen. Applications io~ adn;i:>L4ori should be addressed to the Honorary
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 475 1 The next mail from home is expected to arrive by the M. M. S. S. Sydney to-mor-row (Wednesday), with English mails to the 1 8th ult.. being followed by the P. and O. s. S. Ravenna on the 18th inst., with London dates Lo the 25th inst. The mails for
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  • 528 2 (February Bth.) The Postal Conference referred to in a telegram to-day, which was fixed originally to take place in Melbourne, was opened on the ist inst. under the presidency of Sir Jons GAVAN DUFFY, the Post Master General of Victoria, to discuss postal and telegraph matters,
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  • 214 2 The last Chinese stronghold at Wei-hai wei, the fortified island of Liu-Kung, has fallen at last, after what must have been surrly *eveie fighting. The Chinese were at bay and could not escape either to land |or by sea. In such a case the Chinese have
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  • 538 2 (February <>l>.) DAILY have we more and more reason to believe that th»s Colony is happy in the hour of the ciisis that Lord RIPON has thrust upon it so ruthlessly. Indeed for that we thank him a half concession, a pretence at finality, might
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  • 250 2 (February nth.) What is believed to be the most important judgment given under the Bills of Sale Ordinance" (XII of 1886) has just been delivered by Mr. Justice Collyer, and will be found elsewhere. The essence of the judgment lies in the fact that
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  • 624 2 The sth and oth of February will be dates long to be remembered in naval annals as that of the first general torpedoboat action on record. These destructive adjuncts to a naval squadron have of course been used singly in separate incidents in warfare on
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  • 553 2 {From our NM Correspondent.} The s. S. Amhoina arrived at Soerabaii from Lombok on the 4th inst. with the following invalided troops 5 ofiioer<. non-commissioned, 70 privates, an i jiconvicts, which points to the fa< t that the health of the army there is not very good. The
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  • 48 2 Messrs Mcllwraith, McKachain arc placing the s.s. Federal M tfcc Me bourn e- Singapore trade, and intcud J spatching lier via West Australian [>ort< and Java. The steamer leaves Mclbourn on February 10, and i» expected \<> IW' at Cossack en voyage to Singapore «'> the end of this month.
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  • 490 3 The House of Commons assembles today IYl* IP. Joaquim is a passenger on d t he German Mail steamer Prims ffeinrick, due here on Saturday next. ■jail (j A. Bramwt 11, Northaxnptonu re Ke^iment. is promoted to be capt, H C Mettalte, seconded for service •Utant
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  • 161 3 wd oi the two new twin screw b «ilt for the Norddeutscher Lloyd ka Danzig, the Prims Heinrich, erhaven on the 2nd January, and N > cted to arrive here on the 9th f*nns Heinrich is a sister lhe SS. Prinsregeni Lvitpold, aunched last August, and is
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  • 163 3 (To the Editor of the London and China Express.) Sir, I venture to draw your attention to the extraordinary changes, which, it is matter of public notoriety, have lately taken place in the personnel of the London office of the Straits Insurance Company (Marine). If I
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  • 187 3 It is now definitely settled that Mr. H. A. O'Brien is to be appointed Senior Magistrate of Penang, a promotion consequent on Mr. Kynnersley being appointed to Malacca as Resident Councillor and Mr. J. K. Birch to Singapore. The appointment of Mr. O'Brien to the Penang Court
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  • 160 3 The result of yesterday's play was as iollows Mrs. Grigor Taylor, owe 12, beat Miss FrizelL I up. Mrs. Greig beat Mrs. Parkinson, even, by 3 up and 2 to play. The match between Mrs. Grigor Taylor and Miss Frizell was a very even one, there
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  • 230 3 Mr. W. G. C. Walter (letired R. N.) is appointed Harbour Master, Klang. Mr. J. L. D'Arcy Irvine is appointed a Magistrate of the First Class. The Labour Contract Regulations are published in Chinese. The District Officer of Jelcbu reports A petition was received from most of the
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  • 26 3 Tlit: Russian torpedo boats IJaydamak and Vsadnidk left this morning at 9.15 for Saigon. They proceed afterwards to Hongkong and froir. there they go to Vladivostock.
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  • 318 3 {From our >»•« Correspondent,) Mr. Halliimy Treed by a Tiger. A few days since Mr. J. M. Halliday, of Loonchoo Estate, had a very narrow escape from a large tiger. He had just returned in a sampan from Johore, and was walking along the jungle path towards his bungalow,
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  • 522 3 Electric bells are now become so common a domestic adjunct, that there must be many of the public who will welcome any hints as to maintaining these in proper working order without the necessity of calling in professional assistance. Below we are enabled to give a series of
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  • 105 3 Opening op St. Marys Church. The Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak left by the S.S. Malacca yesterday and is expected to be in Kuala Lumpor on Friday. On Saturday, 9th, he will consecrate the New Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the service being at 8 a.m. The services
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  • 189 3 lOTH REGT. V. S.V.A. This match was played yesterday and ended in a win for the Lincolns by 39 runs. The game was in an even condition until Corpl. Nealon in three successive balls got rid of Gr. Cook, Capt. Talbot and Tr. Ryan. The strength of the military
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  • 537 3 (Pinang Gasette.) There are O4 entries for the forthcoming Pinang Races, which beats the record. First Day, 12th February. 1. The Maiden Plate. St. Ib. 1 Mr. Kho W'ah Gold Coin 10 3 2 Khoo Hun V cam's Cynosure 10 3 3 H.A.W. Aylesbury's Tonic (late Pancreatic Emulsion)
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  • 3580 4 Chop Kong Leong vs. Vavena Secuxhar. The Chief Justice gave judgment yesterday (Feb. 4th) in this case as follows: The plaintiff claims $3,742.91 for damages done to a cargo of rice shipped by him on board a tongkang belonging to the defendant, which capsized in the Singapore River
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  • 443 5 Our Action in the Home Papers. (Times, Jan. Bth.) XHE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. fo rHI Editor of hie "Times." X __!n The Times of this morning we tt iron a message from your Singapore r rrespondent that the best-known of the official members
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  • 399 5 STR AITS AFFAIRS IN LONDON. •/>•//; our oTi-n ConespiudmVl L Nid p. Jan. i ith The resignations of ial members from the Legislative mncil have come as a bolt Irom the blue the metropolis. No one in political les anticipated such an inconvenient ttrttemps. Wtv Majesty's Ministers been down in
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  • 1322 5 and C. Express.) A Reuter telegram of 4th inst., from Singapore, states that f.oni Ripon 's despatch to the Governor on tlie question of ihe military contribution of the Straiis Settlements hid caused extreme dissatisfaction throughout the colony, and it is reported that the majority of
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  • 177 5 The following telegrams appear in the Times THR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Singapore, Jan. 5. Four members of the Legislative Council and all the Singapore holders of unpaid offices making in all 35 English and Chinese yesterdiy resigned on account of Lord Ripon's despatch with regard to the military contributi >n of
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  • 349 5 {Daily Telegraph, Jan. $th.) Lord Ripon's last despatch to the Governor, 011 the question of the military contribution of the Straits ettlements, has, says Reuters Singapore correspondent, created extreme dissatisfaction throughout the colony, and it is reported that the majority of the unofficial members of the Council,
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  • 715 5 H. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell, who were accompanied by Miss Saunders, Capt. Herbert, A. D. C, and Mr. C. Severn, Private Secretary, left for Perak and Penang in the Sea Belle on Tuesday evening at six o'clock. Mr. W. E. Maxwell, the newly appointed
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  • 1722 6 CFr§m §ur own Corr§sp§nisntj Lombok affairs we are only reminded of, from time to time, by some allusion being made by the papers to former events in the Island. The old Rajah still sits on his stool of repentance here, and what the Government eventually intend to do
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  • 1015 6 E'en as the heading At the Tiffin Table Doth meaningly portend intentional fnvdity. Junior. Ut sMtPe summa inetnim in •cculto imtenU r Plaut. I, who have laboriously edited this column week by week for some eight or nine months, am very much disgusted with the Junior
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  • 256 6 [Mr. J. A. SWETTENHAM c.m.<,. Auditor-General of Ceylon, Appointed Colonial Secretary oi ih« Straits Settlements. H. E. the Governor, on the eve of hi* departure for Perak and Penang on Tuesday, received from Lord Ripon the information that Mr. J. A. Swettenham CM G., Auditor General
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  • 218 6 A very good and level game was phfcd yesterday between Mr. Orman's tearr. re presenting v The Banks," and an eleven of the R.E. Lieut. Anderson, k.!. unlucky enough to g';t a finger tracti rec in taking a catch in the field. The iCPfts are appended
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  • 70 7 number of very dose games have been played during the Tournament for the Go*. rnor's Prize. The semi-final yesterday between Mrs. G rigor Taylor (owe 18) and M'ss Salzmann ended in a draw. This ;emi final tie will be played again this Jternoon. The final tie
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  • 1415 7 Pi is advertised a> being exhibited rtbbridge Road a lusus naturae in «hapc of iwo Javanese female children t bodies are connected by a short v band, a new edition ol the Siamese in fact. The sisters are bright in--1 children, seem happy and fond and are,
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  • 675 7 The S.C.C. Cricket match to-morrow is between teams in charge of J. Cook and F. J. Benjafield. The new Central Market at Hongkong is almost completed. It is to be lit by electric light. The Palatine Insurance Co. (Agents Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co.) send us a
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  • 256 7 As it has been found that the imminent departure of the Lincolnshire Regiment would almost certainly interfere with the participation of any of the officers of that battalion in the projected Straits v. Perak match it has been found necessary to postpone this contest for a
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  • 187 7 Results of third round for Mr. Alcx. Johnston's Prize. Dr. Mugliston beat Hon. Mr. Justice Collyer^ 4 up and 2. Dr. Fowlie beat J. Sommerville, 2 up. A. Mackay beat W. Grigor Taylor, 3 up and x. A. J. R. Greene beat A. W. Stiven, 2 up
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  • 67 7 In the semi-final tie last evening, for the Governor's prize, Mrs. Grigor Taylor (owe lS) beat Miss Salzmann by 2 up and i to play. The final tie between Mrs. Grigor Taylor (owe 24) and Mrs. Bromhead Matthews will take place on Wednesday next, when the
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  • 404 7 Speaking of the affairs of the Straits and Hongkong the Rangoon Gazette says The fact that Lord Ripon and a recent letter of his are at the bottom of the present strained relations, will not lessen the sympathy Anglo-Indians will feel for the people of the Straits and Hongkong. If
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  • 864 8 A WOMAN'S MORNING. Dearest Edith, —Please do come over and spend the morning and tiffin with me. I am so wretchedly bored and long for some sympathetic soul to have a good, long, comfortable gossip with. I have so much to tell you and have got some new
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  • 541 8 {By "Aft Old Tax-Payer.") Among events not yet classed as ancient history, the British Government claimed the right to tax communities outside the United Kingdom mostly the descendants of people who fled from persecution in their native land, and by iheir own valour
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  • 274 8 The Gentlemen who still have the Tin Can labelled Honourable tied to their Tails, and enjoy it poor souls, will also enjoy this opinion of the Hongkong Telegraph The Pinang Gazette states in a special 1 extra that the Hon. Dr. Brown has not consulted the Hongkong unofficial members." And
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  • 2005 8 The annual congrcgattonal meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church last evenine, when there was a good attendance, the Rev. G. M. Reith presiding. The proceedings having been opened by prayer, Mr. Reith announced that he had received letters of apology lor absence from the Rev Mr.
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  • 720 9 The following is tl»e fifty-ninth report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half -yearly erera! meeting of shareholders to be held at Hongkong, on Saturday, the 16th instant, at no©* s f 1 T To the Proprietors of the Hongkong and Shangl ai
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  • 550 9 (Vanity Fair, loth January.) The Hardships of Singapore. To the Editor of Vanity Fair. Dear Vanity, Two years ago you advocated the cause of the Straits Settlements with respect to the Military Contribution imposed upon them. Since then the state
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  • 1069 9 (Vanity Fair.) THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. In another place we print a letter the Hardships of Singapore which very clearly shows the pitiful rottenness with which it is possible for a Radical Colonial Secretary to administer, or allow to be administered, the affairs of a very important part of the British
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  • 50 9 Examinations. It is notified that the undermentioned Officer has passed in subjects and (d) for promotion to Captain, at the examination held in November, 1894:— Lieutenant J. J. Howie y, 2nd Line. Regt. Field Officer for the ensuing week Captain G. B. Me Andrew, 2nd Line. Regt. m
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  • 64 9 Artists are being invited (says a home paper) to compete for a prize of £15, offered by the Hongkong Plague Committee, for designs for a medal commemorative of the energy shown by the many willing helpers whose efforts 0 did so much to stamp out the recent plague in that
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  • 486 9 The Pan torn me of Robinson Crusoe," produced by the Hongkong amateurs, is a moderate success. The French transport, Capt. Serenon, from Saigon, left this morning, for Marseilles at seven o'clock. The steamer Port Adelaide, of London, passed through from west to east this morning at
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  • 250 9 During the absence of H. E. the Governor, the Hon'ble A. P. Talbot has been appointed Deputy Governor during His Excellency's absence. The fees leviable in the Land Offices in the Settlement of Penang and Malacca for a copy of Extract from the Reg ster of Holdings are
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 118 9 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. Corps Orders. Singapore, Slh February, 1595. 1. Orderly Officer for ensuing week:— Capt. R. Duninan. Orderly Sergeant tor ensuing week Sergt. Makepeace. 2. Parades Monday, nth, 5.15 p.m. Maxim Gun-drill. Wednesday, 13th, 5.15 p.m. Squad-drill. Thursday/ 14th, 5 p.m.— B-inch B. L. Gundrill. Parade at Johnston's Pier.
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  • Correspondence.
    • 1384 10 To thb Editor. Dear Mr. Editor,— Noticing a remark anent a s'»-called M Society in yesterday's Voces Populi I forthwith called on the President wiih the enclosed result which you may find of some small use. Inquisitor. (An Interview.) I s the President of
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  • 48 10 Early this morning a Chinawoman was picked up insensible by a native constable on round in O' Almeida Street. The woman had apparently fa'len frum ihe window, but the Police are miking inquiries as to how the woman, who has not yet recovered consciousness, came to be there.
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  • 1507 10 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth how, too oft, portend dead AM ON. Quicquid agunt famines nostri est farragoUMU. f Having celebrated with appropriate festivities (the principal sign of Colonial rejoicing is that the newspapers considerately refrain from publishing) the seventy-sixth anniversary of
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  • 120 10 The composition of the Madagascar empedition has been definitely decided It is to be ready to leave by March is 9 and will be made up of thirteen battalia of infantry, seven batteries of artillery one squadron of cavalry, four co«i;>a"»e* of engineers, one division of the ar.ny transport corps,
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 376 10 Results 01 the First Day's Rating. First Rack. Value $100. For Roadsters duly qualified under Rule 30. Weight 11 st. Distance K. C. 1 Mr. Ha Li Put's Trombone Mr. Raymond ic.o 2 Khoo Wah Sin's Golden Coin Mr. Starr 11.0 Time 2.4 V. Skcond R\ce. Value $200. For all
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  • 2083 11 7 th Feb., 1895 M 3 t* Trusty. F. G. Bernard— Claimant. This *a> an Interpleader arising out ot a small use in which the Plaintiff recovered judgment 1-^ an d cost*. The Plaintiff had issued execuupor the goods of the Defendant, which were 'iimed under a Bill
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  • 34 11 The M. M. Company's steamer Natal lelt Saigon at i p.m. yesterday and may be expected hcrj on Tuesday the 12th inst. about noon. She will most prcba--11 y be despatched during the night.
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  • 134 11 Reuters Telegram on the public meeting in Singapore is as follows (through reuters agency.) Singapore, Jan. v. A public meeting was held at the Town Hall to-day for the purpose, as stated in the convening notice, "ot supporting the action of the
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  • 515 11 Second Day. The R.A. Sports were continued yesterday, (Bth) when there were a considerale number of visitors and several very amusing events, particularly tilting at the bucket and the menagerie race. The following are the results Putting the Shot (5 entered) l. Gr. Murphy (31 feet), 2.
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  • 157 11 On the morning of the 4th inst., writes our Anjers Correspondent, the Norwegian barque Gaa Paa from Port Natal to Anjer, f.0., ran ashore close to the westward of the Lighthouse. She is now lying on her starboard side with all masts gone and is a total wreck. The captain
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  • 1236 11 Lord Brassey sails for Melbourne in his yacht in April. Mr. Stammett, an employe of the Korat Railway, has died of cholera on his way from Ayuthiato Bangkok. A successor to Vice- Admiral Sir E. R. Fremantle as Commander-in-Chief on the China station will be appointed
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  • 186 12 The death occurred at the General Hospital yesterday morning of Mr. R. Lyall. of Hongkong, a brother to Mr. Lyall of Singapore. The deceased, who was well known in Hongkong as a broker and insurance agent, and socially as a genial, affable and kindly
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  • 1111 12 Before Mr. Justice Collyer. M^avacht v. Trusty: F. G. Bernard, Claimant. Mr. Justice Collyer gave judgment this morning in this case, which was an interpleader arising out of a small cause in which the Plaintiff recovered judgment for $500 and costs. The Plaintiff had issued execution upon the
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  • 717 12 THE N. D. L. PRINZ HEINRICH." The following additional details of the structure and internal arrangements of this Une vessel, which left on Saturday, tor Hongkong, have been placed at our disposal and will be perused with general interest by all who have some time or other to decide by
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  • 1169 12 {National Observer.) The envoys whom the Chinese are despatching to Japan to sue for peace are moving with the usual Chinese deliberation. This delay, however is of little consequence, for the mission is doomed to failure. We do not guess, but we know, ti* Japanese
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  • 1079 13 rhe first case taken for trial out of the Vndar at the present Assizes came to an dvesterday afternoon (Bth). Four Chinese barged with offences in connection at Yeo Chu Kang, the hree prisoners being accused of taking 1 the robbery and the fourth prisoner iving of the
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  • 420 13 Ihe first part of llie Royal Artillery Athletic Sports was held yesterday (7th) at Fort Canning, the usual preparations in the way ol flags being made. There was a considerable number of visitors and some very good events. The open tug of war was postponed til!
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  • 1897 13 (Via Ceylon,) London, Jan. 25.— The Times publishes a telegram from Tientsin, stating that the Chinese repulsed the Japanese advanced guard near Yungching Bay on Thursday with some loss. Marshal Varna is personally conducting the operations against VVei-hai-we' at present. The Japanese Engineers are busy repairing roads fur the
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  • 154 13 Cargo has been scarce and tonnage plentiful during- the la.->t week, and the result has been a weakening of freights to the United Kindom. For London, via Canal, 22/5 is now current rate for I3ag Goods, and 25- for Bale Gambier and Peppet>. (lean measurement 27 6. l or
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  • 2038 14 The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in- the Exchange this afternoon (30th) Mr. T. Shelford, C.M.G., in the Chair. There were also present the following A. Camming, J. K. Moir, W. H. Frizell J. Miller, G. Pertile,
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  • 650 14 (From our own Correspondent** On Saturday the final match in the Cup Tie was played between the two teams of the Johore Football Club, both of which had successfully beaten their opponents in the earlier matches. After a very interesting game victory fell to the senior team which obtained
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 515 14 AVER'S Sarsaparilla 18 THE GREAT Blood- Purifier NERVE TONIC, AXI>-STRENGTH-BUILDER. Si UIW^X ailfl r,, s Vf^S^V^/fQX SllfT rt rs fror,; ii'^ip'Stioii p< i :mv othtr aU- ment arising from Impure Mood, should take Ayers Sarsaparilln. It gives strength to the weak, and builds up the system generally. By its use
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 579 15 Tuc Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cabli Address,— Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number.— No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. -THE Lading English Newspaper in the I Straits Settlements Johore the I, led Native States of Perak, Selan Sangei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri *i n: British North Borneo; Sarawak;
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    • 410 15 KATZ BROTHERS. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. New Shipments of Gentlemen's Outfitting JUST ARRIVED. Black and Brown Shoes. Black and Brown Boots. Patent Dress Shoes. Superior Dancing Pumps. Our new shipment of Boots and Shoes is the largest we have ever imported. New Pearl and Black and White Straw Hats. New Sun Helmets.
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    • 320 15 Lancashire Patent Hair Belting. HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL. ANTWERP 1894. HIGHEST AWARDS AT Paris 1878. Sydney... 1880. Melbourne 1881. Paris Electric 1881. I Vienna 1883. Amsterdam r Calcutta 18S4. 4 I L i I I Cl U 1 J 1 Adelaide inby. Melbourne 1889. London (Mining) 1890. vj6nod
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    • 770 15 CLEARANCES. February v. Pakan, Brit, str., Bruce, for Pakan, via ports. Amhersj Brit, str., Shimmen, for Klang via ports. Hanoi, Brit, str., Thow, for Bengkalis and Bagan. Kian Ann. Brit, str., Moss, for Djambie. Ban Whatt Hik, Brit. str. Olsen, for Sambas and Palembang. Calypso, Brit, str., Lowry, for Deli.
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  • 721 16 THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION QUESTION AT HOME. Sir Cecil Smith in the Times." A letter sent to the Times by Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, late Governor of the Straits Settlements, warmly protests against a letter from Mr. Rath bone, m.p., which declared that the Protected Malay StaWes ought directly to share
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  • 172 16 London, $th February, 1805. Italian Diplomatic Changes. General Ferrero is appointed Italian Ambassador to London, and Count Tor-nielli-Brusati de Vergano to Paris. [Reiiter is not very thrilling to-day, j London, 6th February, iSoj. Opening of Parliament. The Queen's Speech declares that Britain's relations with foreign powers are friendly.
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  • 249 16 Details of the Fighting at Wei-hai-wei. Chinese Ironclads Torpedoed. Liu-Kung-Tau Captured. During a night attack on Wei-hai-wei harbour on the sth instant the Chinese ironclads Chen Yuen and Tint Yuen were torpedoed and sunk, and the island Liv-Kung-Tau is virtually in the hands of the Japanese. Japanese
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  • 100 16 Further Details of Naval Action at Wei-hai-wei. Two Nights' Torpedo Flotilla Attack. L Twelve Chinese Torpedo-boats Captured or Sunk. Several Japanese Torpedo-boats Sunk Six Chinese Men-of-war Destroyed by Japanese Torpedo-boats. While thirteen Chinese torpedo boats were attempting to escape from Wei-hai-wei ten ol them were captured and
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 57 16 Society for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals. THE public are informed that the ad i Society'! Inspector Mr. K. F. t'^ the Old G.-icl site, Brass Bassa Ro AL persons wishing to report an* i cruelty which may come unde#*their i tici vt requested to cominuntcate w!:r him at <■
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 1442 16 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY nth, xS 9s Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Dif Hongkong S'hai Bank. 140 prem. $i 0,00*,000 $10,000,000 80,000 125 National Bank of China $21 *500,000 V**** Founders. Nominal £1 Bk of China, Jap. Straits Nominal j £2,000,000 £450,968 199,8/5 £25. Founders. £5 C I>2S<>1 > 2
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