Straits Times Weekly Issue, 12 January 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section29 1884-01-12 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. Nkw Series. Published fob Transmission by, Every Homeward Mail Steamer. Price 4»0 Ce v VOL. XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1884. NO. 3,24 I29 words
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Article484 1884-01-12 1 DE NEDERLANDSCH-INDISOHE STOOMV^IART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian Governments. Head Office, 13 Austin Friakf, London, E. C. Head a g knot Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running m connection with the mail steamers of the P. p. S. N.484 words
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Article665 1884-01-12 1 Imon, Goenong Sitoelie, Singkel, Baros Sibogha, Natal, AyerbangiesandPriaman monthly. U A rHK NoRTH Goast op Java.— 3 -n Batavia via Samar.mg for Soerabaya ?^£k on the sth, 10th, 15th. 20th siSs.^fc.'Wth of every mouth. Vr^gfbe Bteamers sailing both from Bsitavin and Soerabaya on the 10th, 20th 30rh,665 words
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Article541 1884-01-12 1 Nangamessi, Savoe, Rotti, and Timor Koepang and back via Timor Koepang. I^arentoeka, Maoemeri and Bima. In the months of May, July, September and November, via Bima, Maoemeri, Larentoeka, Timor Koepang and back via Timor Koepang, Kotti, Savoe, Nangamessi and Bima. L. Ist. From Macassar via Bonthain, Boelekomba,541 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement601 1884-01-12 1 NOTI PR bscribers are reg vested to intimate *s early as possible whether they wish to pay their subscriptions m advance for the rttPirne year, and their attention^ requestto th terms of subscription, which are ai follows Local Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition f Wbikly Edition.! P^r Annum 524 1601 words
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Advertisement54 1884-01-12 1 Notices. Job Printing Department. This Department is now under the control of an experienced "European Sunreintendent, and is capable of executing alorders for Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders Business Cards, Bill Hv»ads, Funeral Oardr- c Ball Programmes, Manifests, Permits, "5 A nd every description of Job Printing. 11 Uollyer Quay,54 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1884-01-12 1 4Rttttllaneousu YARROW'S. SMALL STEAMERS AND STEAM LAUNCHES, BUILT OF WOOD, IRON OR STEEL, Screw Steamers with speed ranging np to 26 miles an hour. Paddle Steamers with draughts ranging down to 6 inches of water. MACHINERY CONSTRUCTBD FOR BOATS BUILT ABROAD. YARROW CO., (Late Yarrow Hedlbt), ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS, Isle54 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement623 1884-01-12 2 BKWARE OF IMITATIONS T EA and 1 I^MNS* OAUCfc. TheTOriginal a (ftnuine. XT^bBCESTERSHIRE <3AI bears j the autograph sigare of Lea and Portias on a red label Sold wholesale by the Proprietors, W< >rce •nd Cross* md Black well. London T JEA and PERKINS' CJAUOI Of Gn and Oilmen throughout623 words
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Advertisement738 1884-01-12 2 iHtsrrllantoiu BEWARE of .SCB^TITTJTES, Com pounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs, which some Mean Unscrupulous Persons are making up to sett' on the great Repuion of Dr. Lalor's Phosphodyne, Fraudulently us ng Dr. Lalor's Trade Mark, Phosphodyne," His Advertisements and Patients' Testimonials, to Foisi their Hud Imitations on the People738 words
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Advertisement747 1884-01-12 2 iHsircllaneous. DR J. COLLIS BROWNE'S PHLORODYtfE. The Original and only Genuine. Advice to Invalids.— lf you wish ot obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish, cairn and assuage the weary achmgs ot protracted disease, invigorate the nejjsous media, and regulate the circulatingj^stems of the body,747 words
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Advertisement625 1884-01-12 2 iHtscellaneous. m the fo» mof Dr Bright's Phosphodyne, its mv '1 uable action on the human systt n is realized without any of those drawbacks which other modes of preparation invariably produce. Dr. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE CAUTION. Phosphons is sometimes sold m the form of Pills and Lozenges it should be625 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement527 1884-01-12 3 iHferellatuous* DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. The best Remedy For Acidity of the Stomach DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. For Heartburn ard Headache. For Gout and Indigestion. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAC v h m A Inc h: ;t M-'h 3 Ar> e nt for Delica c ConstHr tfo is Ladies. Chile 1527 words
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Advertisement680 1884-01-12 3 iHtetellanrou*. Photo Albums, Writing Cases, Despatch Boxes. Pens, Pencils, Ink and all Office Sundries and a great variety of Fancy goods for Presents. Arms and Ammunition. RiJJes, Fowling Pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. Cartridges, Cartridge Cases, Wads, Shot, Percussion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories. Pigou and Wilkes680 words
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Advertisement810 1884-01-12 3 Bofks* T IE T^N.TONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED. The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and -comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest810 words
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Advertisement483 1884-01-12 3 ffiortts* 'or Wharfage, Laborage, Storage, Godown or Warehouse rent, fire insurance, and any ather expenses and charges, and for a general balance of account dne to the Company. Further information, particulars snd Rates of charges, can be obtained at the Company's Office, No. 4 Collyer Quay, or I at the483 words
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Advertisement379 1884-01-12 4 'TREASURY oftheTHROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLORATE of POTASH (B e 2? l 3a. olet's salt) ARE THE BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST SORE THROAT, EXTINCTION OF THE VOSCE, QUINSY, APHT/E, ANGINA. CROUP, GANGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. They are Indispensable to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently.379 words
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Advertisement811 1884-01-12 4 ?^P 1 Vs\\nk!jSM Pi. -> T n >iim™im! Tin I old Medicine R kNKS UCON< TH R NO NEGEBBARII til Tho.se famous Pill> >OD. and 5t power! LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEI andßOW] onergy, and vigour JO V L tended i i failing remedy m where the oonstitu! impaii WO* -ully m811 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1884-01-12 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 12th* JANUARY ,1883.10 words
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167 1884-01-12 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JAN., 1881. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore, 12th January, 1884. (Jambier 7.27*. Black Popper 17.f. White Pepper, fair quality. 284- nom. Sago Flour, Sar 2.60. Pearl Sago M 3. Coffee, Bonthyne 15.50. Tapioca, small Flake 3.30. Tin 25.|. 40s. Mule twiat 93. *k Iba. Shirtinga 1.524. 7 do167 words
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Article721 1884-01-12 1 The last weekly issue of the Straits Times was dated Saturday, the sth January. The M. M. steamer Oxus arrives! on Sunday, the 6th, with the French mail and London advices to the 7th December, and the P. &O. steamer Assam is expected to-morrow with the721 words
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Article401 1884-01-12 1 Government Gaeette 11th Jan. ISB*. j Her Majesty has been pleased to allow and confirm the Ordinance No. VIII of 1883, entitled An Ordinance for making temporary provision for securing the Status of French Mail Steamers at the "Ports of the Colony." The tender submitted by llamasawmy Pillay for the401 words
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Article491 1884-01-12 1 Messbs. W. G. Hale <fe Co. report a t follows on the Saigon Rice market m their circular of 4th January R ice.— Supplies from the country have been very scant, and stocka m town are greatly reduced. Requirements for tonnage m port, mostly for Sourabaya, and a slight spurt491 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement313 1884-01-12 1 plotters* IMPORTANT NOTICE. FOR SALE. (On account of the Managing Proprietor's ill-health.) The well known CHASSERIAU ESTATE, situated m the district of Bukit Timah. This Estate has a total acreage of 3,108 acres. 3 roods. 2 poles, comprised m one lot of which 1.961 acres, 3 roods, 2 poles, are313 words
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Advertisement276 1884-01-12 1 er M. M. steamer Oxus, on the 6th inst* For Singapore. From Marseilles Hon. W. H. tleid, Mrs. Bayne and daughter, Messrs Muir, Konier, Miller. Gabel, SchuL theiBB, Brabo, and Mr. and Mrs. Meisner. From Aden Mr. and Mrs. de Florii. For Batavia.— From Marseilles Messrs. Walen and Van Duevenbode,276 words
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Article2884 1884-01-12 2 Tftk total return of visitors to the Raf- I liibrar -luseum during the week nding Friday, 11th January, was G7u\ VVs are informed that H. E. the vernor i- bed here on Monday morning next, and will probably land quietly about haH-pastr seven o'clock. TflE Italian2,884 words
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Article1468 1884-01-12 3 I EIERE is no more convenient or beautiful seaside residence near Singapore than Tanjong Katong, and the fine large hotel erected there by Mr. Henry A. Crane must prove no unwelcome boon to the European community. It is difficult to say how the hotel could have1,468 words
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Article1485 1884-01-12 3 On Saturday evening, Messrs. Kellar and Cunard gave another of their interesting and extraordinary entertainments. The Town Hall was well filled, many of our leading citizens being present, thus shewing the steadily increasing popularity of the performers. The first part of the entertainment was the tame as1,485 words
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Article1033 1884-01-12 3 The Hongkong Daily Press correspondent gives the following additional details of the capture of Sontai Haiphong, 25th Dec. Since I last wrote, Sontai has been taken by the French, who entered it on the 16th. The bombardment commenced on the 14 th, the gunboats being anchored1,033 words
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Article415 1884-01-12 4 A Gover Itt Extraordinsued on Saturday last conwing notification rei sport Retui It is greatly to be wished that merchants and traders should heartily cooperate with the Government m making these returns as accurate and I prompt as possible The Regulations m regard to the Regis*415 words
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Article227 1884-01-12 4 fFor Straits Times.) England and Egypt. London, oth Jan. The Egyptian Government has sent a vigorous note to the British Government stating that if Eugland refuse assistance m reconquering- the Soudan, Egypt will relinquish the Eastern portion to Turkey. Madagascar. London, 6t/t Jan. The Malagasy Government m reply227 words
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Article3008 1884-01-12 4 Telegraphic Summar v From Ceylon and Indian paper. Dec— The difficulties between the Orangemen and the followers of Mr. Parnell have culminated m open hostilities m several parts of Ireland. At Newry, where their meetings were recently prohibited, continuous rioting has been going on for some days, necessitating the intervention3,008 words
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Article835 1884-01-12 5 The Honukonc; Legislative Council and Public Gran CURIOUSLY enough, there has been ly a small breeze m the Hongkong Legislative Council owing its origin to tbe same reason that caused the recent storm m the Council here. The Governor and the Secretary of State between them,835 words
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Article479 1884-01-12 5 explosions ana spontaneous eomousi of coal cargoes at sea, especially during the long voyage round the of Good Hope, are gradually but surely leading to the employment ot steamers m the Eastern coal carry iug trade, thus greatly diminishing the risk by the short period the coal479 words
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Article710 1884-01-12 5 The exhibition of tlte Art Club on Wednesday, was distinguished by the absence of pictures. It no little disgrace upon the members, amo; whom are many excellent artist neglect the interests of a socio' eminently calculated to prom cultivation of all that is ennobling and purifying.710 words
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Article2817 1884-01-12 6 The Flower Show of 1881 was opened on Thursday at the Botanical Gardens, m an attap building specially prepared for the occasion. The flooring and the shelves terraces for the plants were cut out of >olid earth on the slope of the hill, openings m the roof2,817 words
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Article2951 1884-01-12 7 Convention. The Conference or Convention of representatives of all the Australian Colonies terminated its sittings m Sydney on Thursday, the tith December, and tbe results of their labours appear m the Australian papers received by the French mail on Sunday last. No reporters were admitted to their2,951 words
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Article71 1884-01-12 7 The following is the programme for the Beg] vhich takes place on Tuesday, the 29th January, under the patronage of li. K. the Governor, Sii Frederick A. Weld, K.C.M.G. Committee. The Senior Naval Officer. Joaquim, Kb., A Naval Officer. Miller, K d a. J. Baxter^ Esq. Oounor,71 words
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Article315 1884-01-12 8 First Rage. For large Malay Sampans. Firsr Prize $20 Second do $10 (if 4 start) Second Race. For small Malay Sampans. First Prize $10 Second do 5 (if 4 start) Third do 3 (if 5 start) Third Race. For Kling Sampans manned by Kling Crews. First Prize315 words
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Article315 1884-01-12 8 i i od by Flags 2, 3, 4 and 5, eial Code. Flu. i Race.— For all Yachts of any rig. i md the Course. Frist Prize, a cup value. SoO ooni do. ...825 (if 4 start) Third do. (amount of entrance fees) (if 5 start)315 words
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Article1222 1884-01-12 8 .\i> the Sue/. Cajtal. ewsof the 7th December •lowing account of a meeting amship owners, and the text of ntion then agreed upon bethem and M. de Lesseps regardr the Suez Canal 3 the Committee of the Ship* -oeiation held another protractit the office of the Peninsular m pany, Leaden1,222 words
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Article4604 1884-01-12 8 Promotion or Piuxce Prisdan {From our special Correspondent.) London, 30th November. Prince Prisdang, the Siamese Minister m this country, received high honours at the hands of his S »vereign by Royal Commission on Mon- day last. The ceremony, which reminded j one of a page from the4,604 words
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Article2125 1884-01-12 9 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris, Bth December. Nearly all the political evils ot Frenoh government ari^e from the governing classes not having the courage to tell the people disagreeable truths, and to avoid nattering their vani ty. This would accustom the Frem the fact, of which they are2,125 words
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Article765 1884-01-12 10 Wk take the following items from the Saigon Independant The following officials have been granted the cross of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour M. Bonnal, chief secretary of the Civil Commissioner m Tonquin M. Marquis, Resident at Haiphong Captain Georges, leader of the Auxuliary Corps of Yellow765 words
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965 1884-01-12 10 The Straits Settlements Court in the Calcutta Exhibation. We take the following detailed account of the Straits Settlements Court m the Calcutta Exhibition from the special correspondence of the Penang Times The Straits Settlements Court, outside the Indian Court*, takes a leading place m this part of the building. It965 words
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Article2050 1884-01-12 11 (Translated from Dutch newspapers.) Batavia, 19th December.— Regarding the Nisero, the vessel which recently strand ed on the West Coast of Acheen within the territory of the Rajah of Tenom, a chief hostile to us, the' latest number of the official Java Courant preserves silence. The latest2,050 words
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Article2641 1884-01-12 11 (Translated from Manila Newspapers.) A Visit to Maibung m §ooloo.— Unless by actually seeing it, one can with difficulty believe what has been written about the court of his Highness the exalted Sultan of the Archipelagos of Sooloo and Tawi Tawi and of the north coasl of Borneo.2,641 words
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Article484 1884-01-12 12 The Journal des Cltambres de Commerce, published monthly m Paris, m its November number, publishes the following official figures showing the trade of France with her Colonies and Foreign countries m 1882, as furnished by the Director General of Customs The following countries sold more484 words
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Article539 1884-01-12 12 {By a Visitor.) Sports were held at Seremban on the first two days of the New Year, and the residents of Sunghie Ujong may fairly be congratulated upon their success. Athletics are a novelty m this part of the world, the first meeting having been539 words
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Article651 1884-01-12 12 The tbeft of valuable varieties of tons and Ferns lias long been a source of trouble and annoyance to residents, who have repeatedly complained to the nolice without effect. Recent develop ne/ ts have, however, shown that m most instances the Javanese or Boyan ise gardeners have been651 words
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Article432 1884-01-12 12 1 hou who, m thy youth's hopefulness, didst look for power or fame j For a wealth of future honour, for a world renowned name* Thon, who, m some dim moment, didst sea those hopes depart, And didst feel a morbid indifference, creeping into thy heart,432 words
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Article154 1884-01-12 13 Tin Art Club Exhibition. 2b the Editor of the Straits Time* Shake hands, old fel:id the amat urs are tnerebv encouraged tha: are all at the It js t We react ueral dirge m Wednesday er. His Jeen no more mould, h< raiiiy w mantle hold, r V-duo anse,154 words
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468 1884-01-12 13 To the Editor of tie Straits Times. Dear M.«. Editor,— Allow me to point out that the well known artistic term Chiaroscuro is one word, not two as printed m GuidoV art criticism, m last night's print of your paper; also that the pictures' of four dog. ..hjGuido alhides to,468 words
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Article229 1884-01-12 13 The Ca.tui.dh.vl Xv. >ua.tio: To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sut, I have been waiting for sonic l abler pen than mine to denounce the *ocalled decorations which disfigured our Cathedral last Christmas day. Any thing in worst taste it is difficult to imagine. The whole thing had more229 words
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Article1043 1884-01-12 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, No one can be surprised at our I correspondent having been hept wait- ing for some abler pen to denounce the >-called decorations of the Cathedral -<-uss its having the get up of a Music Hall" with Cockney Alleluia* &c. It is1,043 words
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Article386 1884-01-12 13 To the Editor of the Straits Tim* Sik, With your correspondent, A Protestant Member of the Church of England." T confess fto having no sympathy. my protest against the Xmas decorations was made wholly upon artistic grounds, and being no Gallio m such matter must beg leave to reason with386 words
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Article163 1884-01-12 13 To the Editor of the Straits Timet. Dear Silt, The remarks of your Protestant correspondent remind me of the actions and sayings of a certain man of the' name of Freund, who was lately restrained from his zealous actions at St. Paul's Cathedral by being locked up in a lunatic163 words
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Article361 1884-01-12 13 To the Editor of tf^e Strits Timet. Sir, I have certainly seen more artistic decorations than were presented in our Cathedral on Christmas day. But I for one am thankful to our Church Workers for what was done feeling sure that they did their best under the circumstances, and that361 words
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Article213 1884-01-12 14 To the Editor of the Str lits Times. find the long projSfised Australian beef is not coming/here, and that Java bad monopolised it all. Go no farther than Java, seems to be the order of the day. Could not some good people manage to club a la co-operative213 words
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Advertisement185 1884-01-12 14 Heajth is impossible when the blood is impure, thick, and sluggish, or when it is thin and imp 'veiished. Under ich conditions, boilt, pimples, head cbe*», neuralgia, rheumatism, and one disease after another is developed. Take Ayer's Sarsap irilla, and it will make the blood pure, rich, warm, j and185 words
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Miscellaneous632 1884-01-12 14 ARRIVALS. Jf F' W Vessel's Name. and Captain. From. Sailed Consignhjs. jS_ H Jan. 4 Madras Brit. str. 1069 Pie nge Java Jan. 1 Guthri#A Co. 4 Geelong >. str. 183 Bombay Dec. 22 P. &(f Company. 4 Rosslyn str. 1049 MeKechnie H'kong Dec. 29 Bun Hin A Co. 4632 words
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Miscellaneous874 1884-01-12 14 CLEARANCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Rio. j Captain. Destination. I 7~ 7~ "rhina ken Bangkok 5 Pakan Brit.str. hopard Pal 5 Ban Whatt Soon Brit. str. okburn Bilbton Joutiai 5 ]i u hy Brit.str. Partrid Mnnt..k Palemlmng 5 L UC y Ihit. sell Won-1 l>eli Bogslyn iTi-it. str. MeK.chni.'874 words
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