The Straits Times, 29 February 1884
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Title Section15 1884-02-29 1 The Straits Times. \XV. rww series.] SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 29th FEBRUARY. 1884. [daily issue.] No. 15.24515 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1884-02-29 1 *tratn *hip fcomyantfe. I.AR AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION COMPANY OrriCF— Collyer Quay. New Harbour. LINES. U 4 »re the daws on woicb Mail Steamen may be ci. Singapore during the tairl-' HOKTWARD. lay, 14th Jan. f i 10th Mar. 24th 7th Aprl. 21st Friiay Ind May. Thursday IMb .>-*h mh June.345 words
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Advertisement552 1884-02-29 1 strain *htp Compantrt. 'MEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antbnob. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Olaucus. Nectob. Anchises. PkiAM. Orestes. Sarpkdon. Stbntob. Hectob. Tbuceb. Menelaus. Laertfs. Cyclops. Telemaohus. Bbllebophon. Jason. Ultssbb. Tae Coy'a 8t nmi-rs are despatched from Uverpool ontward* for StraiU and China! and from Shanghai homewards for Lon don every552 words
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Advertisement827 1884-02-29 1 *»tram *t)fp compantrs Return tickeU are issued st a reductio n In the foregoing n w* is inclnded the on*t of Provisions and Wines. Second Claas tmssairoa. inolnsive of Üble are irrnnted at half of First Claas rates. Children between two nnd fifteen yean wiy hnlf th» above rete*. if827 words
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Advertisement674 1884-02-29 1 Attain *btp Companfttf N. B. There is also one non-contract trip on the 10th of every month. B. From Palembang via Muntok and Moeara Kompeh for Djambie and the same way back on the 10th of every month. V. Bobneo's Wist Coast. From Batavia via Billiton and Pontianak for Singkawang674 words
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Advertisement540 1884-02-29 1 insuranrr. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON Established 1831 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fund*, upward* of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The andenigned have been appointeAgent* at Singapore and are prepared to is*ne polioie* against Fire on the usual term*. PATERSON. BIMONS A 00. Singapore, l*t April.540 words
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Advertisement550 1884-02-29 1 Insuranrr. THE HONGKONG FIRE INBURANOE COMPANY LIMITED CAPiTAi $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Genebal Manaobbs. Measn Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Anir., I>|. (llsssn. Mslnhsra, Co.) V V S""* fMsssrs. HoUldsr,Wlss Co. A. T. atucn, rifsssn.Dnjhu,Ysj>nlk*Co. J iv*°* < J- J- dos B.nTsAo. a Co.) The550 words
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Advertisement479 1884-02-29 1 fnsuranrr* THE BCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE OOMPAHT. LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION SmUM. 2*** n 7tT" Al IXAiri> Rofau>»«i,lj* Vo**Uh*t Actuary— H. Ambrosb Smibt CHIEF OFFICW, Glasoow flfil Wbst OMHI. MO^W. Lo DO {2Kino WiuiasSt LIVBBPOOL, J 28 EICHANOI BT. East. Manobbstbb ow Bwii>rN«« 20 Booth Stbbbt MOrfTBEAL,. f BT r*AMOOa XAtieb479 words
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173 1884-02-29 2 FRIDAY, 29TH FEB., 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Bi»oapobb 29th Fbbbuabv, 1844. Otmbier 7.35. Slack Pepper 18. White Pepper, (air quality. -26.25. Sago Flour, Bar 2.50. Pearl Sago 3. Coffee, Bonthyne 14.75 Tapioca, small Flake UsV. Tin Ms. Mole twist H3. H lbs. Shirting* 1.524--7 do do 1.421. 8 do T.173 words
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Article77 1884-02-29 2 for per mi I Saigon, Pearl, t pn. Samiirarig Sourabaya, BoeleliDg, Ampanan and Macaasar. Sumbama, 6 p.m. Jlonfrkonfr, Swatow and Amoy, Donar 6 p.m. Kangoon, Antrerp\a. 6 p.m. To-Moaaow. I Hongkong A. Apear, 10 a.m. Munt"k 4 PalemUnp. Ruiy. 11a.m. Hongkong, rT^j Sonj, 1 p.m. Deli, Mercury. 1 P-m. Malacca77 words
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Article36 1884-02-29 2 fPnr StriiU Time:) Madagascar. faasto, W* Pehy.—Admiral OaliDer ha* IsjM Bjaßßftvjltl by Admiral Miot in the command <>f At French Naval force in Malairaay waters. Thia is understood to indicate a policy of conciliation.Reuter - 36 words
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Article52 1884-02-29 2 Wi undVretand the Manager of the Oriental Bmlc Corporation ha* received a telegram from London, »t»tin(f th»t »t the Special Meeting held yesterday to consider the advisability of the Corporation applying to be rejfifitered the Oriental Bank Corporation Limited, under the Joint Stock Comp«niea AcU, the Shareholders approved of the52 words
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Article15 1884-02-29 2 The Band of the Royal Inninkilling Fusiliers will not play in the Gardens this evening.15 words
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Article25 1884-02-29 2 Th>: French ironclad flagship La Qalit-t3nni>-re with Rear Admiral Letpee on board, a ft the Borneo Co's whar' at day. light t >-iay for Hongkong.25 words
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Article39 1884-02-29 2 We are requested to intimate that the next Exhibition of the Singapore Art Club will take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 25th March. Members are requeeetd to send in as many new sketches as they possibly can.39 words
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Article33 1884-02-29 2 Pame*oebj per Indo-China Co.'s s.s. Wingtamy, from Calcutta I F ~.r Si W .r-- Mr an Mr. Mitobell and t i.w children, Mr HolMi For Hongkong— Mt—n. Alrx-tnd- r, Old. ham. aid Admms.33 words
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Article59 1884-02-29 2 Xenin. Apcar A Co. steamer Arratoon Apcar. Oapt. A. d. Mactavish, from Calcutta 21st, and I'enang 27th in.it. arrived here this morning, and leaves to-morrow at noon for Hongkong PAMBWOBft*. For Smyapo From Calcatt t Mr*. K. Gabbay, ll r. Stewart. r"r imtPenaog Mr. Ltvioo. For HongkoH). Frim Jalca*t»: Messrs.59 words
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Article74 1884-02-29 2 30TEBMENT (JAZETTE, 291H FtBBVABT. At a meeting of the Justices of the Peace held on Wednesday, the 20th instant, J Miller, F.-i| wan elected a Member ol the Board of Licensing Justices for re, cite E Bradbery, Esq., absent The average Note circulation of the local Banks during the month74 words
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Article263 1884-02-29 2 Him Siiol's BoHiMiAva. Htß> SiKOi.'g Orchestral Union gave the final performance of their series of I Orchestral concerts in the Theatre Royal, I Town Hall, last night, to a much larger audience than on any of the previous nights. This company performed on Wednesday evening at the Teutonia Club, and263 words
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Article1346 1884-02-29 2 Pbom the Boigonn I and 2M Kr» r n*the follow- ing iteiu^ of news of wore or l«a« general interest. It seems vorr probable that tli.' attack on Bacninh will not be delivered till about the middle of next motitli, the French evidently intending to make a clean sweep of1,346 words
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Article344 1884-02-29 2 Before R. SO' Magi, Thur*dat. 28th Febrcart. Jj uunj, Muti. -'Sin. udcci, summoned Mr >eil. Sung S*M) t T buildibg two h limita without fi'a; k v n« <■' 'ta Municipal Commisti >n. ri, but the Inip* otur will.drew the charge. Win. n. Br ,wne, Inspector XuisssjHH summoned344 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement748 1884-02-29 2 STEAM COMMUNICATION TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Thi West Australian Steamship Com■any'* iteamer NATAL," J. Wood, comBaaader, andex engagement with the Strait* and Wsatern Australian Government*, is •atpfcted to leave Singapore for Fremantle, Balling at Batavia, Roebuck Bay, Oouack, Shark* Bay and Geraldton, as notified be PROPOSED TIME TABLE. NOBTHWABD SBBVICB. IMb748 words
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Advertisement639 1884-02-29 2 RETURN OF THB FAVOURITEB. POLLARD'S LILIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY. OPENING NIGHT, TUESDAY. 11th MARCH, 1881. LES CLOCHES M CORNEVILLE. MADAME ANGOT TO FOLLOW. Box Office at M> ars. Satle i. Cob. F. DUVAL, Agent. Singapore, 22nd Feb 18*4. FOR SAI.K One new Cottage Piano, by R. J. Heath A Son*, belonging639 words
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Advertisement782 1884-02-29 2 SALE OFVAT.rXBLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Ac. Wednesday, 12th Mabch. The undersigned are inatrncted by Major PaterSON. Brigade Major, to sell by Auction, at hi* residence H Bungalow, Tanglin, on Wednea-tay. 12th March, com mer ring at 1.30 p. M. The Valuable Household Furniture, Ac. comprising handsome Eogliah-made drawingroom chairs, mahogany dining782 words
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Advertisement457 1884-02-29 2 handsome aaaortni"iit of Glas* an 1 Crock cry ware, and beg to call attention to the following Dinner Service*, in White and Ivory. Te'te a tece SeU. Uejeuners. Table Ornament*. Epergne*. M»jo,ica Ware. Tulip Flower Pot* Ariryle Yaw*. Toilet Set* < lant Juija Decanters. Wine (Jla'ws. Cut \l n*s Til457 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1884-02-29 2 WEATHER KKI'OK I. r«adawg KrabvK Hof\Ui, tMK Ptbruaiy, 1884. •mlpilpi Ukiiii to.niVAh aFVM a>aia14 words
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Article478 1884-02-29 3 j %I FvMr.Bi l.iris -oent mal of Cnmmer.-.' in trun -infraporeon a through bill from the M^sagerie« Man- to the Spanish Manik, posneww some fr >m V fthe 25th f mmnt, ippear that at the these packages the -anshipraent by the local Ag*ocv or the478 words
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Article3467 1884-02-29 3 Thk strife between the two great parties who divide hatwtOß them the government of tho Hriti^li Empire, was nurelv never so bitter as it seems to lie at the present moment. We have little idea of its UttHMM "Ut 'ueri', I, lit it i interesting to watch iU3,467 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article102 1884-02-29 3 I VWU'IKUI. AWD CiITiCT. Fml'i Kami. in Bio. Kbom. SkiLMD Comaima. Kbom. SkILMD Conitiw. H Feb. 18 Phrm Chom Kl»o Brit. »tr. 1011 Strmtton Z8 Ranee S«. rtr. »84Joyoe IS Aihton Brit. rtr. 1069 Turner M Cairnimair Brit. itr. 112SC»«Ue 19 Loui»« 111 Brit. rtr. lllH«rm«--29 Winvmng Brit. ftr.102 words
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Article98 1884-02-29 3 DiTl. Vuul'i N*m. Flas Ei». Cirriin. DtrrmATioii. Feb. J8 Lido M Pak« 18 Htro Banmorc 19 GWoa t9 Louiaa 111 19 Then* 29 Pbra Chom KUo M Snmb»w» 19 AntT«rpia W Bwwjio* t9 Btska |Q L» (Hliwonsien Brit. itr. Brit. rtr. S«r bg. Brit. Itr. Brit. itr. Brit. ttr.98 words
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Article60 1884-02-29 3 Vmbi Km awm ato* B F»om. Cowiowm. j r/ATioii fSSs 0 kk -•sat. sssa.*^ sgs run §1 iJitli K. Bickmw. Strieker Oer. bq 1246 F.b. »Jg F I ill l-fcf I SSsr- Ktf 7 r 7 ?rj asffl?- 8 b&o £5 last sr sffl^ic Nil IX»per»nduiß60 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement728 1884-02-29 3 GOVERNMENT NOTIFKMTI TIMDKBS wil l be received at the Colonial Secret.rv'" OftW, up to the 15tb March next, fir the maintenance of a fortnightly Mail Packet Service between Singapore and Penang, and vie* «<r*4, calling at Malacca, f^r a period of three year*, from the Ut May. 1884, subject to728 words
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Advertisement307 1884-02-29 3 T«hd«b* are invited for the ejection of the Abutment* of the Bencoolen Street Bridge. These abutment* are to be built of brick* carried on cast iron Cylinder foundationa. Plan* and specification* may be seen and fall particular* obtained at tbe Office of •he Municipal Engineer between tbe boars of 11307 words
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Advertisement286 1884-02-29 3 FLOWER BHOW, For sale by G. R. LAMBERT A Go. Photograph***. Singapore, 12th Jan 1884. BILLIARD TABLE FOR BALK. I A first claa* full *ize Billiard Table, with lialls, one*, marking board. Ac, complete. POWELL A Co., Auctioneer*. Singapore, 7th Feb., 1884. TANJONO KATONG HOTBL. This Hotel is now open286 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement698 1884-02-29 4 iHtgrcllanrou*. KATZ BROTHERS. A.POLLINARTR WATER, T»; Natural Soda Water. "Tti qneer of table waters." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. bY Supplied continuously to the Table of H. B. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THj, NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical698 words
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Advertisement677 1884-02-29 4 JMorrt ana JHrrf&anli; JOHN LITTLE A 00. RAFFLEB PLAOB, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware Lamp*. Saddlery and Harness, Crockery Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery Perfumery. Fancy Goods, Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ters. Watch and Clock makers. Japanese677 words
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Advertisement1038 1884-02-29 4 Bor.l TrTE TAVTOvn PA.OATI nooK OOM. PANT LfMITF.D. The works of tbe Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, wi'hin ons mile of the town of Singapore, and compri." *be fol--1 iwing establishments, viz Wharf. Affording berthagefor twenty i vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the1,038 words
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Advertisement675 1884-02-29 4 rePtting and coalingof steamers, also Shears complete for taking out masts. Boiler* Be Further information may be had at the Office of Mea.ra. Paterson, Simons A Co., Oenersl Agents, who forward Telegrams to *h« Dook fr«». CHARLES WISHART. Manager. Ringapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.) #Ottff«. FOR SALE. A Few675 words
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Advertisement793 1884-02-29 4 flotfrr*. NOTICE. Subscribe** ore reqneated to intimate as esrly a. possible whether they wish to pay their subscriptions in advance for the i ensuing year, and their attent'on h requested to tbe terms of subscription, which are aa follows LiOcal Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition Wkfei.t Edition. Per Annnm $24793 words
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Advertisement896 1884-02-29 4 ROBTNPON CO. '23 COT.LTFB. QUAY, SINOAPORF. foprxHiice the Clnh 1 Draper*. Milliner*, Silk Mercer*. Haher dashers. Glover*, and Oeneral Outfitter*. Gentlemen's Outfitting D»partmbnt. Every description of clothing made on the snortest notice hy an experienced Cntter, fit guaranteed, a good ascortme.it of tweeds, worsteds, serge*, broadcloths for selection. Calf walking896 words
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Advertisement723 1884-02-29 4 flotttt. Chronometer, Wxtph Maeeb. a*o opt*"'o1 Flin Has always on hand a v. If Jewellery, Watch, onstrnments, Ac, sonp riß n "»oti,, Bracelets, \+di,*- j Brooches, Earrings, I.iwketn, Ladies' rings, Signet ringa, Marh:" Wedding ring., Ohron Keeper. Therm <aavtMsßa Albert chain., Guard chain., Bext» j Btud», Sleeve But- Salin i723 words
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