The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 11 April 1901
1901-04-11
221
232
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepresswk
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
-
Title Section15 1901-04-11 221 THE Singpo ess Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. YJGJ THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 11th 190115 words
-
Article108 1901-04-11 221 221 221 221 f T den, 222 the I Labour, 229 m Colombo, 226,228 Medal Play. 227 ball, 226 igtj Match. 227 2 Tennis To «t, 226 v. Singapore Chinese, 228 Ktatio 1 Annual 227 226 22J. 2 2A A., 224 Mr. W. Makepc.ce, 227 A 227 1 leet,108 words
-
92 1901-04-11 221 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGES. DEAIH. On the Bth inst. at Bethesda, Hras Hasah Road, by Mr. A R. rimburn, Mr. John Clement Ci'Fr h. Kxt. Au^. and China Tel. Coy. to Annie daughter of Mr. A. 1.. Koenitz, Frankfort House! oingapore. .v A L St A drew s <-^thedral, on the92 words
-
Article, Illustration395 1901-04-11 221 'I he mail from home of Mar. 16th arrived by the P. cS: Coromandel on Sunday. lhe next is due by the NDL Pnnz Hfinriek ro-day. The last homeward mails were taken by the P. O Plassy on Friday and the N.D.L. Stuttgart on Tuesday. This homeward mail395 words
-
383 1901-04-11 221 Artillery Antiquities. (April 4 th.) There must be a first-class/^ recur at the War Office. And yet there may be method m his mountebanking. For if it be his sly intention to bring upon his Department the scornful criticisms of the general public he has indeed bi ought off a383 words
-
Article65 1901-04-11 221 We trust, now that the actual text of Mr. Brodrick'S speech on Army Reform is available m the London papers of March 9th, that the Inofficial Members of Legislative Council will endeavour to get the concurrence of the Governor and Official Members as to the terms of a resolution, to65 words
-
Article165 1901-04-11 221 An Apt Parallei (April 9th.) There appears to be quite a fairminded military critic of the South African War m the ranks ot the Netherlands Indian army, one Lieut.-Col. GrAAFLAND, to wit. He practically says, of the usual hostile criticism that Dutch prejudice lavishes upon our conduct of the War,165 words
-
Article709 1901-04-11 221 A recent issue of the Ne:c Press, ol Shanghai, contains a special article, written evidently, from the date, by a member of the Brough Company, very likely by Mr. Brough himself dealing generally with the "Theatres of tie East,' and their good and bad points,709 words
-
Page 221 Advertisements
-
Advertisement114 1901-04-11 221 The Singapore and Straits DIRECTORY NTAI NINO: 01 Singapore Penang VVELLSBLBT MALACCA the Malay States: Perak. Selan CMBILAN AND P.UIAN'G JOHORE a North Borneo, SaraSIAM, Western (Dutch uw and Dependencies. Dei.f fining provinces WITH AN PPENDIX amount <>f useful infor- «-l"th. Price .St> per copy. Federated Malay States and Deli,114 words
-
Advertisement86 1901-04-11 221 Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. L Books Relating to Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria Popular Royalty, by A. H. Beavan $^.50 Events of the Reign, by F. Ryland §1.00 The Passing of the Great Queen, by Marie Corelli $0.65 Queen Victoria, Scenes from her Life and Reign by G. A. Henly86 words
-
-
Article349 1901-04-11 222 A VERY important feature of the situation m the North is the fact that there a afoot a powerful movement amongst the wealthy and influential Chinese of Shanghai which has for its object the declaring and propagating thei: protest igainst Russian aggression m Manchuria. v. ne349 words
-
Article102 1901-04-11 222 Tli.- Calchai of 6748 tons gross, the second largest m tonnage of tbeO.S.S. Co's: fleet, is expected hete from Liverpool about the 12th instant The Malaya left for Port Arthur yesterday evening after coaling She is on her maiden trip to the East urn: r the Russian •lag.102 words
-
Article18 1901-04-11 222 Phe Siamese -un^oat ßmm Ruk entered the V**n this afternoon and exchanged the v !-alut<- with Fort Canning.18 words
-
Article2101 1901-04-11 222 (Daily Telegraph.) There is no suggestion of false modesty about the Royal yacht Ophif as she pokes her nose round the corner of the dockyard, resplendent m her white paint, relieved by the broad band of royal blue and the buff of the funnels, masts, and2,101 words
-
Article575 1901-04-11 222 By Sir Hubert E. H. Jirninqham. After some general references to I recently manifested m the Colo Mother Country, Sir Hubert remarks m IV article m the Febrmry number of \Y h\':ie~<i', that, m spite ot this rapid gi sympathy, ignorance as to how i are governed575 words
-
Article91 1901-04-11 222 The events for thr first meeting, commencing at i i nl row, are. (i) Silver Chailen and a silver medal; (2) ComF* Corps armeJ with Carbines, «;oo yds. All money prizes will be paid m they are won. The other prize and handsome collection, will be by91 words
-
Article2570 1901-04-11 223 {Via Ceylon.) March 22nd.— A Parliamentary paper 5 been issued states that the terms General Botha included a general :ept to the Colonial rebels, the return e rs from St. Helena and Ceylon the of a rown Colony, and, ultimately, tive Government equality of English h languages assistance to2,570 words
-
Article424 1901-04-11 223 The New American (Manila) of the 20th instant says Consul General Oscar F. Williams, recently appointed to represent his country at Singapore, to succeed the late Consul General Mosely, is registered at the Orient Hotel, looking hale and hearty after his trip Mom c. Mr. William^424 words
-
Article156 1901-04-11 223 The public examination m bankruptcy of Mr. J. G. Royd, was on the list for hearing to-day. The debtor's liabilities, unsecured, araoun*. to §9,247.21 and other liabilities, to §630 Against this sum of §9,877.21, the debtor has assets amounting to §8,189.65, as follows. Cash $4.46, office furniture §30, other property156 words
-
Article702 1901-04-11 224 Mr.W. H. Read, c.m.c, whose name is so deservedly venerated here, has just brought out a book of personal experiences of the Straits under the title Play and Politics Reminiscences of Malaya" by "An Old Resident." The book will be duly noticed at the lirst opportunity.702 words
-
Article755 1901-04-11 224 Murdbr and Cannibalism. One of the most appalling tales of suffering resulting from shipwreck has been brought to Singapore by two shipwrecked sailors Hjatmar Johannsen and Miguel Marticorna of the sailing ship Angola, who landed here m a Chinese junk yesterday, from Soubi. There755 words
-
Article77 1901-04-11 224 Mr. Hermann, the Manager of this popular company, writes that the Company will shortly return to Singapore, opening a six nights season from April 15th. For the fust two nights it is contemp'ated to put "The Gay Parisienne'' on the boards, a pay which has created quite77 words
-
Article519 1901-04-11 224 By the courtesy of the Master Attendant we are enabled to give the following particulars of the loss of the Karrakatta on her way to Singapore. Captain Talboys reports that he anchored, on the evening of the 26th, off Cape Leveque, and was under weigh519 words
-
Article36 1901-04-11 224 The following telegram has been received from Batu Bersawah, dated April jrd. ''March ciush:og Crushed 208 tons stone for G6V ozs. smelted gold." The average is 6 dwts. 9 grs. per ton.36 words
-
Article38 1901-04-11 224 The following Telegram has been received from Raub, dated April 3rd.— "March crushing finished; 3,100 tons stone realized 1.503 oz. smehed gold." This is an average of 9 dwts. 17 gs. per ton.38 words
-
Article190 1901-04-11 224 We have again to report the Heath of a veteran, well-known m the Far East, Valentin Lorenz Meyer, part founder of the well-known firm of Behn, Meyer and Co., which firm was established m 1840 He died on March Ist nearly $7 years of age. The deceased enjoyed his full190 words
-
Article370 1901-04-11 224 Appended are portions of the r*w**i 1900: H Jr Uo r Mr. St. V. B. Down, the Honorary S and Treasurer of the Society having Ui t s eta^ Mr. W. E. Hooper was elected m his Eur °W, was resolved to place on record a370 words
-
Article390 1901-04-11 224 London, March 12.— In 'he Fr< Deputies yesterday, M. Pel! ta the adj( urned debate on the Re! ji v Bill, strongly supported the measure. He declared^thatameiTsUiir.^tfie |f, --•VrJif^lrirf UulfiitfeaUiemobilisatnn pin; War Department to a Jesuit father. The present Bill, he said, m the li^l.t 1.390 words
-
Article86 1901-04-11 224 The King of the 9th Mar.! photogra[)h of the Proclamation on the Singapore E^t lanade, as I Mr. A. W. Bean, accompanied b) and not altogether accurate the proceedings. On the initiative of Messrs B and Swire, the Committee of the 1 I Chamber of Commerce bas a I tLter86 words
-
Article, Illustration250 1901-04-11 225 en to solace their wearied minds by astimes, playe at chesse, the astronoand the philosopher's game, which wittes, recreates theyr minds, and etteS o fcody n the mean season mvn j C ations should be addressed to the Singapore Free Z'ress." Original »ames and other chess matter250 words
-
Article333 1901-04-11 225 Bishop' s Game. c forus mate m eight moves! It is a m, which will require some little ich is now considered weak. Ktcd best by modern experts. if While had intended B x Pch, Q-B4ch, but his heart seems to fail ritical point. CHESS NOTE S. competition of the333 words
-
Article142 1901-04-11 225 H. M. S. Algcrine returned from the Westward yesterday evening. The Borneo 1 cr ft the Roads this morning and proceeded to Tanjong Pagar for docking. The outward French mail Yarra arrived alongside Borneo Wharf a 3.30 yesterday evening and left this morning after loading cargo for Northern142 words
-
384 1901-04-11 225 SERIOUS TROUBLE IN HONGKONG GAOL. Mk. CftAIQ and Mr. Pis&POIMT Attacked >M> WoiNDED. Shortly after noon yesterday (27th) a rather serious incident occurred m Victoria Goal, three Chinese convicts rising m revolt and attacking Mr. R. H. Craig, assistant superintendent of the prison, and Mr. E. J. Pierpoint. chief warder.384 words
-
Article183 1901-04-11 225 In connection with the chronically late arrival of the French mail we give this from the Daily Telegraph AH efforts to effect a compromise, which would bring the strike of the dock labourers at Marseilles to an end, have proved abortive. Although some of the183 words
-
Article722 1901-04-11 225 H.M.S. Ringdove has reached Colombo, on her voyage home from Australia to be paid off. The French man-of-war that passed through lately was the cruiser Jean Bart on return to Toulon from the Far East. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith is acting as Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, during722 words
-
Article682 1901-04-11 225 The following programme is published m the Government Gazette Subject to the approval of His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York, the following will be the arrangements Sunday, 21st April. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duch< of Cornwall and York will land at Johnston's682 words
-
Article176 1901-04-11 225 The Russian Transport Tambov with troops bound for Vladivostock coaled at Tanjong Pagar yesterday and left for her destination this morning. The N timid ia of 6,399 tons gross, belonging to the Anchor Line and now on her maiden trip to the East, is 470 feet long, 55176 words
-
Article1396 1901-04-11 226 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Cast your lordly eye over the following paragraph, Mr. Editor, and behold with how little wisdom the world might be governed, if the Oracles m the neighbourhood of Bow Bells had the ruling of it If Sir Henry1,396 words
-
Article188 1901-04-11 226 I he Tennis Tournament is rapidly nearing an end, there being only two more ties to decide, the Profession Pairs and the Championship. In the former the contest is to be fought out between Capts. Dewing and White, (Army I.) and Reid and Hooper (Municipality) on Tuesday,188 words
-
Article73 1901-04-11 226 Dr. A. A. Brown, the medical officer of the Victoria Agricultural Department, has been very successful m preserving soft fruits by treating with hydro-cyanic gas, so as to destroy moulds and fungi, before the fruit is placed m the cool storage chamber. A quantity of fruit treated m this way73 words
-
Article69 1901-04-11 226 The returns trom the Pahang Corporations Mines for the month of February were as follows Sungei Lembing: Tons of stone crushed 1 128; oxide of tin produced 30 tons; with 40 heads of stamps running for 151 days. Working expenses $18,250, Jeram Batang: Tons of stone crushed69 words
-
Article22 1901-04-11 226 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones took his seat m the Supreme Court this morning. Mr. Justice Leach has not yet returned from Malacca.22 words
-
Article292 1901-04-11 226 The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held at the First Magistrate's Room at 3 p.m yesterday. There were present Mr. Brockman (Chairman) and Messrs. W. H. Shelford, and W. P. Waddell, Dr. Middleton and Mr. Stewart, C.P.O. The business was to consider applications for transfer,292 words
-
375 1901-04-11 226 Colombo vs. Singapore. This morning i 7th) witnessed an interesting golf match on the Ridgeway links, the contest being between three Colombo players and three visitors from Singapore, one of whom was a former Ceylon resident, and who, when he was m the island was375 words
-
Article144 1901-04-11 226 Yesterday evening a team of the P* Straits Chinese Athletic Club whirh V an here by the Pin Seng on Thursday S a Singapore Straits Chinese Club*?!!?* the Tanjong Pagar F. C. Ground. The Penang team lost the to^ sequently had to face the sun half, but144 words
-
Article174 1901-04-11 226 The hon'ble C. W. S. Kynners pointed the Governor's Deputy Frank Swetlenham's ab^- oti the Colony. Sir Lionel Cox, Kt., Chirf granted eight months vacation lea Justice Liw is appointed acti ii e j Justice, to remain for the present m The following appointments are ma Mr. J.174 words
-
Article114 1901-04-11 226 Beyond the Worst Pre\ io< m Kn< k. Calcutta, March 27th. Plague has sprung up far beyond the worst previously known m this part of India. Last week t'te Bengal Districts had 7,000 deaths and Calcutta 1,000, the total for India being 11,000 deaths. Lahore, March114 words
-
Article208 1901-04-11 226 (Hongkong Daily Prcss.j London, 31st March. It is report* 1 that Commandant Englebrecht has surren lered to the British, while Commandant Prinsloo has been captured. Shanghai, 31st March. A despatch from a reliable source at Hsianfu annourn early issue of an Imperial Decree stating that the Emperor firmly refusthe208 words
-
Article48 1901-04-11 226 By the Lady Mitchell and F Meran yesterday, from Kuala there arrived H. H. the Sultan of P< lk H. H. the Rajah Muda and suite This morning Mr. Williams, Consul, paid a visit to the U. S. Annapolis, lying m the Roads, an accorded the usual saluie.48 words
-
Article528 1901-04-11 227 i^ stated, that Mrs. Craigie (John JLr Hobtes) will be the guest of Lady ■ndianext "cold weather." The British steamer Albion, of West 3 1, parsed through the harbour rning at 7.30 from West to ngkong Germans arc leaving nt premises, which they have r many528 words
-
Article96 1901-04-11 227 Jam m 3 is the result of taSSS?*- g 47 9 3. C. Smith 2 44 83 F.H.Pearce 5 1? 4 I 4 F Ferousnn 4 47 8 °5 AA C 43 scr 86 Lzunn </; 0 J. C. D. (ones '4 *J 3 87 H.V.W. Wade96 words
-
Article367 1901-04-11 227 The second day of the S.R.A. meeting was held on Saturday, m fine weather. There was a large attendance of competitors for the Open Event, the winner of the Governor's Cup being found m FifeMajor Home, of the XVI Madras Infantry while Major St. Clair won the367 words
-
Article307 1901-04-11 227 The first Rugby Team to leave Singapore for an out-station match went up by the Ban What Ilin on Thursday and returned by the Malacca, after a most enjoyable trip. The match was played on Saturday, and the following were the teams. Sblangor. Back, A. Glassford Three-quarters,307 words
-
704 1901-04-11 227 Rarely has the Drill Hall been filled with a more jovial crowd than that assembled there on Saturday evening on the occasion ot the Farewell Concert to Mr. W. Makepeace. The friends of Mr. Makepeace m bingapore are legion and they were nearly all704 words
-
Article21 1901-04-11 227 Mr. N. Prentice has won the Tennis Championship of Bangkok, beating Mr. N. H. Johnson, the holder by 6 3, 6—l.21 words
-
Article201 1901-04-11 227 St. George's Day. To the Editor. Dear Sir, I am desired by the General Committee of the Society of St. George to enclose their Annual Report, and to thank you for your powerful advocacy and support m assisting to bring about a revived observance of St. George's Day. The201 words
-
Article125 1901-04-11 227 The Tsuyugisau Maru which leit Kuchinotszu on the 28th ulto. arrived here yesterday and proceeded to Borneo Wharf to discharge about 5,000 tons coal for this port. The Dagfred, with stores from Antwerp, proceeded to the Wharf and after coaling left for Port Arthur on Saturdary. During the125 words
-
Article126 1901-04-11 227 Yesterday there arrived jq port anrl pv. chariged salutes with Fort Canning, the U S. gunboats Annapolis and Frolic, Commander Rohrer and Lt.-Commander Helm, and the Wompatrick and Piscataqua, Lt.Commander Sherman, and Lt.-Commander Barliett. The two first are of 1060 and 609 tons respectively, the Annapolis126 words
-
Article211 1901-04-11 227 No title ever so well fitted a man as the above does Sir Henry Keppel, the senior Admiral of the Navy. He has done everything hard worked hard, fought hard, played hard, but at the great age of ninety-two he is still as fit and211 words
-
Article60 1901-04-11 227 Lt. Monro, R.E., is granted four months leave of absence from May 6th. The total return for the Bangkok Farms for the current year is tcls, 3,946,880, (the tical=i/3J, say 60 cts) the spirit farm being the most lucrative. The other farms are for duties on Chinese sweet cakes, boats60 words
-
918 1901-04-11 228 iNTßifasTfao Description of the Play. As reported, the above match ended m a win for Colombo. To-day we are enabled to give some details of the play. Owing to recent thunderstorms the course was m very good condition, and the visitors more than once918 words
-
Article85 1901-04-11 228 Ihe seventh annual meeting of tie G,r rison R.flc Club will commence on TW "vLtn: r lar^ ilnatiiam **«*b nmrrfay,,,.. challenge Competi.ion, 2 00, 5 00 p 2 P Handicap. Competition 16th Madras 2p. C lub Compeiition and for Navi S^utdmy, „a Compe.kion G.,rison, Navy •ilumccis and Polce iP OP85 words
-
Article237 1901-04-11 228 European Child Suffocated by a Burglar. Calcutta, March 28. An atrocious murder was committed yesterday morning m the European quarter. An European nurse had put a child of sixteen months to sleep and, finding him rather restless, lay down beside him, dressed. About 1 a.m. Miss237 words
-
Article235 1901-04-11 228 Mr, Port'i XI v. Mr. E»lh's XI. Mr. Fort's XI. H. Tongue b M act ng^art 47 h. \V. Chiistian b Hannaford 1 H. \V. Noon b M act at; gar 1 10 F. \V. Benj afield b Mactagijart 5 J. MacCiiil b Mactaffgart 22 G. F. Evans lbw235 words
-
Article240 1901-04-11 228 The Army Estimates this year are more brief than usual. The parts that rtfer to the Straits are General Staff Brigadier-General, £912; district inspector ol musketry and deputy-assistant-general, £383; temporary and acting staff, /,iio servant allowance, £95 three messengers, office keepers, £30. Total, general staff, £1,530. Postal240 words
-
Article93 1901-04-11 228 It would seem that the question of the definite appointment of the new Governor of tl.e Straits Settlements has been relegated to a later date, the question for the moment being, as it were, settled by the appointment ot Sir Fiank Swettenham as Administrator. We (L. and C. Ex.) do93 words
-
Article1313 1901-04-11 228 (Via Ceylon.) London, March 27.— The Foreign Governments have been officially informed that the Chinese Court forbade the signing of the Manchunan Convention. The date for its signature expired yesReuter, m a despatch from Pekin dated 26th inst., says that the report that China rejects the Manchurian convention with1,313 words
-
Article315 1901-04-11 228 The prices quoted ur s \s\ at Clyde Terrace Market. At thi there may be small variations. Singapore, April p, Beans, Long prr cat; Do., French Beef Steak do Bean Sprout* do. Bamboo Sprout- do Blachan Jo' Brinjals do. Cabbage. Batavia do. 1).., China Do., Salted do.315 words
-
Article78 1901-04-11 228 Members of the Penang Straits G Athletic Club down from Penang met Singapore representatives at tennis Saturday, with the following result Doubles. Pei .ing (Koh Leap Cheng and LimChee S beat Singapore (Chea Keng Chin and Son Lim by three sets to nil, 6—o, 7—5, 6—2.78 words
-
Article464 1901-04-11 229 Hamburg-American liner passed harbour at 9.15 a.m. to-day, liast. cinq" is a volume of sketches v Mr. Hugh Clifford, c.M.c. Bhckwood are to publish. 0. Intermediate steamer Hongkong at 11. a.m. on is due to arrive here on D, the 1 ith instant. s in town464 words
-
Article489 1901-04-11 229 Bull-fighting m Siamese Protected Malay States. Dear Mr. Editor,— Although Siam is now a civilised country yet her Governmem allows Bull-fighting m Kelantan and all other States under the Siamese Rule. It is carried on under the auspices of the Siamese authorities there. I hope His Majesty the King489 words
-
Article207 1901-04-11 229 A dark tale of a double murder, committed m the harbour early on Tuesday morning, has just come to the knowledge of the police. It appears that on Monday evening, two Chinese detectives and an informer proceeded out into the harbour m a sampan207 words
-
Article99 1901-04-11 229 The M.M. Company's steamer Indus left Colombo at 6 p.m. on the 9th April, and may be exj ected here on Sunday, the 14th April, early m the morning. The Imp. German mail steamer Prinz Heinrich having left Penang to-day at 10 a.m. may be expected to arrive here to-morrow99 words
-
Article260 1901-04-11 229 The Hongkong Daily Press of the 4 th inst. says By the courtesy of HE. the Governor we received last night absolute confirmation of the news of Aguinaldo's capture It appears that the local Government revu l D e il informati °n two days ago from260 words
-
Article523 1901-04-11 229 (By a Straits Sportsman at Jiome.) 4 Yes' when the wintry wind's a howling, the snow's a falling, the weather anything but nice, one sometimes wishes to be transported far-away to the grove with the shady palm, or watching the phosphorated waves kissing the ships bow as523 words
-
Article56 1901-04-11 229 A Malay named Cha Matt, m the employ of the Singapore Dispensary was prosecuted to-day by Mr. McKenzie for the th«-ft of three bottles of iodoform, one bottle of hair o«l, one bottle of oil, one bottle of perfume and a bottle of smelling salts. He pleaded guilty and was56 words
-
Article451 1901-04-11 229 The following Report for month of March has been received from the Acting Manager The mill ran fourteen days only and milled no tons of ore for a yield of 62 ounces of smelter gold, and gold obtained from specimens 21 1 ounces and 15451 words
-
Article460 1901-04-11 229 Manchuria and Korea. A week ago, the Japanese insurance companies were demanding war premiums on shipments to Tientsin. It i; reported that the Russian Asiatic Sqjadron wil. through manoeuvres on a large scale m th c Gulf of Pcchihli this month. t\ ie<egr?»m iroui ->;i«*'-uo460 words
-
Article47 1901-04-11 229 In the account of Mr. Makepeace's farewell concert, which appeared m yesterday's issue, men f ion of Mr. Whit iv Id's able sei vices as accnjnpanist was inadvf r'ently left out. Mr. Whitefield, it should be stated, worked h.ird m contributing to the success of the smo!:er,"47 words
-
Article253 1901-04-11 230 Five cases of plague were reported m Manila on the 2 ist March. A Filipino General named Fullon has surrendered with 1 80 men m Panay. The Japanese cruisers Itsukushima and Hashidate arrived at Manila on the 23rd March. Filipinos remaining under arms after ist May253 words
-
Article224 1901-04-11 230 He's not exactly truthful lies not exactly straight His solemn undertaking doesn't carry any weight But whenever, or however, or whate'er he's driving at, He's always m the vanguard ot the Genus Diplomat. But of all the Russian Statesmen surely Lamsdorff takes the cake; A name to224 words
-
Article297 1901-04-11 230 If Mr. Fok wants to earn the gratitude of the community he must make all 1 *i>tc to introduce to us the fruit known as the Cherimoyer. It is enough to make one's mouth wat< r to read this paragraph, which, by the way, would stein to297 words
-
Article144 1901-04-11 230 The following is the inscription upon the memorial brass-plate placed m Lindula Church Ceylon, m memory of this wellknown planter In affectionate remembrance of Sir Grseme Dalry.nple Horn-Elphinstone, Bart, formerly of Logic estate, Lindula, fourth son of the late Sir James Dalrymple-Horn-Elphinstone, Bart, of Horn144 words
-
Article203 1901-04-11 230 The Austrian cruiser Donan will shortly arrive from Europe on her way to China. Second-Lieut. J. F. Reid, R.G.A., has got his step as Lieutenant antedated to 25th December 1900. We believe Lt. Reid is the only officer m the Army whose commission is dated Christmas Day. A Rangoon paper203 words
-
Article76 1901-04-11 230 (Corrected up to April 10.) UN L.ONUIXV Bank 4 m/s i/i |j demand I lI A Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2 l°fo credits 6 m/s 2/0JFrance, demand 247 Germany, demand 200^ India, T. T i 47 j HONGKONG, demand J%dis. Yokohama, demand .2 4 %pm.76 words
-
Article122 1901-04-11 230 (April 10. 1 Ctn $66.62§ Gambicr 9 00 dc. Cube No. 1 13.75 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 28.7s do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 j „44. Nutmegs 110s to thr Ib.) 56 do. (80s to the 1b) 76 Mace (Banda) M g 2 Cloves (Amboina).... 32 Li berian Coffee..... fl122 words
-
899 1901-04-11 230 Singapore Sporting Club. SPRING RACE MEETING, 1901. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday^ 21st May. First Race. The Maiden Plate.— Value $400. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 141 b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements or Native States at a subscribed price of899 words
-
Page 230 Advertisements
-
Advertisement82 1901-04-11 230 Robert Myram PIANOFORTE DEALER, TUNER AND REPAIRER BANGKOK, SIAM Has now on sale the Aeolian Cos. New Piano Player THE PIANOLA The Pianola is an instrument by means o which Anybody can immediately play the Piano with varying ability, acco.dingto the nmsicVi instincts and taste ot the performer. musical The82 words
-
Advertisement542 1901-04-11 230 The Singapore Free p res AND Mercantile Advertiser Cabl* Address,— Advertiser ft Tblbphoni Numbbr.-n 0 T P Published at 30-3, Raffles Pi ace 3V 1 HTHE leading English Kewspa D e r 1 Straits Settlements; joho' R^ Federated Native States of Perak gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Sembilan British North542 words
-
-
Article84 1901-04-11 231 CHINA. (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, April jrd, 4 jo p.m. A new massarre of Christians having taken place at Chengting-fu, a French <ietachment under General Baillcu 1 ted for their succour on Monday. Hongkong, April 6th, 10.37 a «m« The Australian contingent that has been84 words
-
Article584 1901-04-11 231 CLKARANCSS April 4. Nam Vong, Brit. Smith, for Sourabaya, via port*. Ban Whatt Soon, trit. Bouse, for Billiton ami Pont ian ale. C ilypso, Brit. Lowry, for Penang and Deli. Ban Whatt Hin, Jim. Olsen, for Klang, via ports* Charterhouse, Brit. Dawson, for Hongkong ami Amoy. Cheang Chew, Brit. Frampton,584 words
-
Page 231 Advertisements
-
Advertisement413 1901-04-11 231 AND SHANGHAI H° BANKING CORPORATION. 1 rP CAPITAL f 10.000,000 f A:D D \'K FUND.— rE^ ek o^rve $10,000,0007* K se'i rV Reserve... c Ij^ooo.ooo u^cervc 3,000,000 j Court op Directors. r Shbwan, Esq.— Chairman. swick Esq.— Deputy Chairman. 1 y G**y R r 'chardson Esq. P. Sachsb, Esq. L*413 words
-
Advertisement701 1901-04-11 231 P O_ Office. Telegraph St. QJQ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. r-liffXS 8 f ?KT^ HINA J APAN PENANG, g^YLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN/ m^TO ..MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR f^AVI^ 1 BRIND ISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China701 words
-
Advertisement730 1901-04-11 231 A U AN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Umdir Mail Contract with tbi Austria* T UD GOTERNMIWT. HE following are the dates on which the Co 1 OllTwTo 1 7 cx P ccted t0 f'°m here rOUTWARD. HOMEWARD. m *v 1 b pl 6 China Mar. 28 Maria Valeric May 7730 words
-
-
Page 231 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous73 1901-04-11 231 A/ va- her Keport. (April 9.) T»k<r. at Kandarcr Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. v. iff. 3 P. ic. 9 p. m. Bar. red. 32 Fah 29.89-1 20 7,-1 29.86*. Temperature 87.0 88.0 78.5 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 78.5 80.0 77.0 Dir. of Wind N.E. B.E. Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 89.273 words
-
-
Article221 1901-04-11 232 SOUTH AFRICA. Owing to the renewed activity of trainwreckers, the night service north of Nauwpoort is again suspended. Mr. Brodrick has stated m the House of Commons that 21,000 reinforcements have landed m South Africa since Jan. ist. 22,000 more are now afloat on their way to South221 words
-
Article533 1901-04-11 232 Russia replying to the representations of Japan regarding the Manchurian Convention, states that she is unwilling to U.^-^ Of j*Mfc«»m*».o* with Ouna with a third Power. The Agreement, which was temporary, would be published when concluded. China has notified Russia that she is unable to sign the533 words
-
Article14 1901-04-11 232 The German loan of fifteen millions has been covered fifteen times.14 words
-
Article11 1901-04-11 232 M. Delcassr visits St. Petersburg about April 20th.11 words
-
Article18 1901-04-11 232 H.E. E. W. Birch, Governor of Brtish North Borneo, sails for Borneo on Monday.18 words
-
Article15 1901-04-11 232 MORE SUBMARINES FOR FRANCE. The French Minister of Marines has ordered twenty more submarine boats.15 words
-
Article36 1901-04-11 232 THE DISORDERS AT ST. PETERSBURG. Details published at Vienna of the recent disturbances at St. Petersburg, slate that 35 persons, mostly students, were killed m the streets on Mar. 24th. Two well-known professors have been arrested.36 words
-
Article117 1901-04-11 232 Incident Commented On. Much comment has been caused by the sudden departure of the Russian Squadron from Toulon, where it was expected to participate m the fetes m honour of the visit of the Italian Squadron. It his been explained that the departure of the Russian117 words
-
24 1901-04-11 232 There has been a general resumption of work at the Marseilles Docks. The dockers at Marseilles are resuming work.24 words
-
Article16 1901-04-11 232 The Seventh New Zealand contingent has embarked at Wellington for South Africa.16 words
-
Article18 1901-04-11 232 Preparations for the advance of the Somali-land expedition against the Mad Mullah are proceeding rapidly.18 words
-
23 1901-04-11 232 MERELY "PEACEFUL RAILWAY-BUILDING, The only object of the recent negotiations has been to secure guarantees for the peaceful construction of the [Manchurian] railway.23 words
-
Article23 1901-04-11 232 Several prominent political journals m Russia are already discussing the possibility of an armed collision between Russia and Japan.23 words
-
Page 232 Advertisements
-
Advertisement34 1901-04-11 232 ORCHIDS J. d' A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special Appointment I IS MAJESTY THE KING OF AND H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE GROWER, Importer, Collector and Ex^er Orchids. Nursery »f»H Rr»«iHenrr M Kskbank* r34 words
-
-
Page 232 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous292 1901-04-11 232 Passengers Arrived. Apl. 3.— Per G. G. Meyer: Mr. Czekonsk.. Per Sappho: Messrs. Wise, Baily, Maynard, Crampton, Jollard, Lancaster and Marger. Per Tringganu H. E. Governor Clifford, and Mrs. Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn, Miss Butler, Miss Zoff and Messrs. Taubmann, Rombonnet and Metelerkampf. Apl. 4.— Per Singora Mrs. Clarke,292 words
-
Miscellaneous160 1901-04-11 232 Per Hebe Messrs. Kitching snd De Per Palamcotta Messrs. Dick Per Malaya: Mrs. de Gabrielle and M r Herveau. April 9 —Per Singapore Mr. ai Dr. Turner, and Mr. J. Mackay. Per Chow Phya Messrs. Johnson Matthews. Apl. ro.— Per Ban Whatt Hm Rev, chon, Captain Bennett, and M Bayley,160 words
-