Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser, 27 May 1907

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    19 1 Eastern Daily Mail AND STRAITS MORNING ADVERTISER. No. 521 VOL. m. SINQAPORE. MONDAY, MAY 27, 1907 PRICE 5 CENTS
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    THE CHANGING EAST.
    2450 1 THE EAST COAST OF BORNEO (From A. 5» C. Express Correspondent.) In my last communication I was able to give you some glimpse into what was being done by the Shell Company at Balik Papan and Sanga Sanga. I will now retrace my steps for a short
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      112 1 i" II)C I hVermouth. Z.t H SUCCES6UM& bTINI "I SOLA Co. L TOtt wigh to drink the IJKST Vermouth .arid tn M M.'TINI KOSSI. which L |!t t god Vermouth on the IMPOBTERS IMPORT EX i ORT CO., LTD. ,EVY HERMANOS,! SINGAPORE. I [WELLERY AND PRECIOUS STONES,GOLD, SILVER, ft NICKEL
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      240 1 I Ho warth Erskine I Ei>sii>eers and Contractors. I ELECTRICAL HSISTALLATIONS. I I Telephone >4. Telegrams ERSKINE." I CINEMATOGRAPHS IPATHEFILMS. PATHE FILMS.! ARRIVE FRESH AND NEW TO THE EAST BY EVERY MAIL, AT HOME PRICES. I I TO SECURE THE LATEST GO TO I I WEILL &ZERNER, -=&Z I 19
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      523 1 Ule Guarantee tbe Cargest Circulation of anp paper m Singapore. 9 BECAUSE OF BAD BLOOD This Makassar Gentleman Became a Physical Wreck ior Five Yeaks. DR. WILLIAMS 1 PINK PILLS The Great Blood and Nerve Tonic, Cured His Ailments and Restored His Strength. Mr. E. H. van der Puttc resides
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    The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. MONDAY, 27th MAY. OUR POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT
    1981 2 The annual report on the Postal and Telegraph Department of the Straits Settlements for the year 1906 contains some interesting items of information. The total number of articles despatched and received during the year under
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    HARMSTON'S
    71 2 I ii indeed S a: lc »^B John W e I Paeans, next >^B the whole I peii; '^M brought-, I OfrijewiW opened 1 I on hogback, b^.-^B Jci I appearance, ar/Ij ?ppc?.red id the feyi ;neir second »»ZB denic 1 high j I very l I S /{I
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    S.C.R.C.
    17 2 I Recreation Qul Annual mence on the will close on the 1 .of handicap same dajf
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    19 2 British brigades, ftefll commanded by end capal minute >c mac; ther a ti The petrol dcvii pump« 80*
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    FAR EAST FORTRESS
    42 2 A y ill bo.iL- Imperial I*l* deal *3 Far I S r V l J centshipp but he re-. Ed, admirably ciallj however, that hand the Pa full advantage **j whin Colonel Mu' Ta politic^ til I which He
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    JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
    25 2 REPORI GENERA" W In y?\ runner o Ru* Russia hf Governs negotiate Husionol perpetual [Ton m or* l-ar > take to rf S5-
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      327 2 c JOHN IiITTIiE&CO.IiTD. ANDREW USHER St c© 'S CELEBRATED BOTOL HITAM Vv HISKY. Its popularity increases as a result of its being known on the Market for years as A SOUND WHISKY I AT A MODERATE PRICE. ?^^v HIGHLY /^y f^J^^V\^\ FOR ALL Rr-COMMENDF.O l^V^^^ /3?# PUR POSES. w§^^^ Tensile
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      278 2 APPLES FRESH SHIPMENTS REGULARLY. JOfiATHANS-RED AND WOOLUY. FIVE CROWN-GREEN AND JUICY. Per dozen cts. 60. Per case (11 doz) $6.00 THOMPSON, THOMAS CO. THE AUSTRALIAN STORES, SINGAPORE. FOR SALE PriIVATELY Freehold land and dwelliiM house known as (Eugene Villa," upper Sirangoon Road, about :co yards from the liamway rermi'iu-. area
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      217 2 HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS AND Royal Menagerie of Performing Wild Animals. LARGER cV BETTER MIAN EVER. AGAIN i TO-NIGHT AT 9 15 Our all Star Company ol London and Continental Artistes. 40 IN NUMBER 40 (headed by) The ureat Frantz Troupe OF ACROBATS 7 IN NUMBER. ENCORED 5 TIMES NIGHTLY Acltnow
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      83 2 COMING EVENTS. r< >-i \a\ .7 .m Hij;,. Water Ie 21 am, 10 ,im N D L Maii Homeward c". tea 10 am Full Moon 9-17 am Harmston's Grand ("ir> v- y pin Royal CinenHUagraph 7-30 x (hjo pni lapunt.se Qdenvitograp 1 7-30 «sc 9-30 pm Wayanf Kaarim 9pm TO-MORROW,
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    8 3 ,;.:"P- m- s of the Sector MacDingwall.
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    Acient Wheat Crop.
    9 3 RICE Of Rumania •:>< ,'vi it a«
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    The Rand Strikes.
    8 3 3SENIKRON „:p.m. lohannesburg .m Europe
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    Stranded Steamer Kilburn.
    4 3 Stranded Steamer Kilburn. burn.
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    9 3 I i 1: p.m. wires South f wine
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    Kong's New Governor.
    21 3 I 11 CHINA p.m. I c new ->:ded. commercial I i be on euloas the most cr had.
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    Situation in Persia.
    8 3 p.m. c- m Pei arc
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    14 3 Mat I a.m. r*« Derby to i l to I 'oo to 8
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    The French Chanzy.
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      Empire Day Celebrations.
      174 3 GREAT ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT GREAT BRITAIN. London, May 25, 10 3 6 a.m. Empire Day was observed far more widely m Great Britain than hitherto The Union Jack was largely displayed and special addresses appropriate to the celebrations were given m thousands of schools. It is estimated that
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    Female members in the Finnish Diet
    26 3 London, May 25, 10.36 a.m. Ihe Finnish Diet opened yesterday. 1 1 includes nineteen women who have been elected members.
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    The Austrian Ballots.
    44 3 London, May 25, 10.36 a.m. In the Austrian Reichsrath the second ballots have been concluded. The Reichsrath comprises twenty one parties of which the strongest is the Socialist which ha- eighty-two members and next the A :iti -Semites «vith sixtysix membe;
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    The Manchester Cup.
    22 3 London, May 25, 9.45 a.m. ;i:e following is the result of the Race for the Manchester Cup Beppo \n
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    Prince Fushimi.
    17 3 London, May, 25, 9.45 a.m Prince Fushimi has visited H. M. S I'rtadv.ought at Port-mouth.
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    Mr Wellman's Arctic Expedition.
    51 3 London, May 25, 9.45 a.m. The American Explorer Mr. Wellman s>ails tor Spitzbergen on Ist June, whence he will start m his mammoth airship for the North Pole m the end of July. The airship carries a dozen men. boats, -hedges, dogs and provisions for ten
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    The Rand Strikes.
    77 3 London. May 25, 3.16 pm. ;nen of the Cameron Highlanders have arrived at East Rand ar.d 200 men ot the Border Regiment are at Rand, while 200 of the Queen's Boy are at Johannesburg. Meetings f the Striker- have been prohibited m the vicinity of the Mines.
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    Collapse of Mr. Birrel's Bill
    22 3 Loudon, May 25, 3.16 p.m. understood that the Government regards Mr. BirrefTa Irish Government Bill as dead.
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    The Franco-Japanese Agreement.
    48 3 London, May 16, 1.15 p.m. lathe French Cabinet, Mons. Pichon d 1 telegram from the French Am dor at Tokio to the effect that France and Japan are now completely accord regarding the proposed agreement between the two countries which the point of being concluded.
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    The Czar and the Japanese Delegates to the Hague Conference.
    40 3 The Czar and the Japanese Delegates to the Hague Conference. London, May 26, 1.15 p.m. Ihe Czar of Russia has received the Japanese delegates to the Peace Conference who are passing through St. Petersburg r tt route to the Hague.
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    Severe Measures against the Standard Oil Company.
    35 3 Severe Measures against the Standard Oil Company. London, May 26, 1.15 p.m. The Commissioner of the Supreme Court at Missourie has recommended 'he expulsion of the Standard Oil -ompany and tributary companies from the State.
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    CHINESE LABOUR.
    116 3 Ihe Mibject of Chinese labour m Attica is still kept simmering, comparatively little interest is shown m the subject now. It is wo.th ;liile recording the testimony of Lord Aldwyn, who addressing the Banker's' Institute at Cape Town a few days ago, said that he had satisfied himself
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      THE QUESTION OF REFORMING THE LORDS.
      98 3 T HE QUESTION OF REFORMING THE LORDS. Calcutta, May Bth. thaTi/t'h^ K*** l^ 1 tele ram s ay llfrV debate m thc House of JS V° rd Eton's Bill for the of H? f Upper House > *e »ute of £r°H nShlre Said thatma »y members ot the House were
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      GERMAN WEST AFRICA.
      66 3 Ihe same correspondent also wires that 11,000 Heroes m German West Africa have perished of starvation. 1 he tribe is trekking northwards. Allahabad, May Bth. The Pioneer's London correspondent wires that the Oriental Languages Committee promised by the Prime Minister m December last will consist ot Lord
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      STRIKE OF WHITE MINERS ON THE RAND.
      58 3 1 he same correspondent states that a strike has broken out among the white miners on the Rand, and is spreading. The men on the Consolidated and Eckstein groups are threatening to come out. The question of wages is not involved. The men
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      SIR J. MACKAY'S DECLARATIONS.
      42 3 Opinion m Australia Allahabad, May Bth. The Times' Sydney correspondent states that preferentialists m the Commonwealth regard Sir James Mackay's declarations as showing that he is a representative, not of Indian interests, but of British importers to India.
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      DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE IN BURMAH.
      45 3 Thirty Cargo Boats Sunk. Calcutta, May Bth. A cyclone which has occurred at Moulmein has caused great destruction. Three wharves and 30 cargo boats have been sunk. Buildings have also been blown down and trees uprooted. No lives have been lost.
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      THE LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
      53 3 Times of Ceylon Office London, May ioth. The Rubber market is steady. The price of fine hard para is 4s. <^d. A better demand for Plantation rubber is apparent, especially for bi«:uits. The best prices at to-day's sales we* obtained by Aberdeen, Kumaraola. and Kumbukkan all
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      THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE.
      74 3 STATESMLN DISAGRLK. Calcutta, May 12th, 10-473. m. A London special telegram to the Statesman ba3's it is an open secret that there have been numeiou> dissensions at the Colonial Conference, which led last week to a rather painful scene between Mr. Lloyd George and Mr Deakin, over
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    JAPANESE OFFICER.
    211 3 Ihe Japanese correspondent of the Morning Post makes some interesting observations on Japan's military system, remarking that there are per haps one or two little matters connected with the service which are not universally understood. Everyone may be aware that all Japane-e male subjects from the time they
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    CHINESE RAILWAYS.
    167 3 The Peking correspondent of The Times remarks m a recent telegram When the Kowloon-Canton railway loan agreement for ,£1,500,000 was signed on March 7, the Viceroy of Canton expressed a desire to purchase one-half of the bonds. The proposal was welcomed as being equally advantageous to the Chinese
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    EMPIRE DAY.
    2673 3 THE RAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL CELEBRATION. UUL Ihe Raffles Girls' School has for severa years, made excellent efforts under Us several Principals, to celebrate m a fitting manner the 24th of May formerly and during the lif e time of the late queen, as the anniversary of the birth
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      533 3 Clarke &TCoTj IS^* 207. Queen StnetA L Just landed ex S, S. Fortunatus 22 Horses and Ponies m Perfect Condition specially and personally selected «j by C. Zimmermann for the local i market. f *W INSPECTION INVITED. Telephone No. y/c>. W "■^'••■■■l "*^"^*"*****SSSSBSB>BSMBBSSBBBSBSSBBBJBMBS**^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^» mm^ m '^^■■^■■iIMMBBBMBBBBHBSSJITT-* VWUSfSJ*mMBBV"MBSI VU VICTORIAS, BROUGHAMS,
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    MARKET PRICE LIST.
    328 4 25 ih May »>>O7. Beans, Long per catty 5 do. French do. 12 licrl per lb. 18 Bcel Steak do. 24 Bean Sprouts per catty 3 Bamboo Sprouts d<>. 5 Blachan do. 10 Brinjals do. 4 Cabbage, Batavia do. nil do., China do. 12 >10 Salted do.
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    49 4 A Kin(.-,ion (Jamaica) correspondent states that Sir Alexander Swettenham, whose term of office as Governor expi res on .'ird inst., pro|x>^es to reside at Belle Vue, his property m the mountains. This is the first time that a Governor has decided to reside m the island immediately alter retirement.
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      632 4 TRfIDES, PROFESSIONS rq^J HORSE AND CATTLE FOOD Horses get a fine coat by partaking of this food, and milk cows will produce more than 50 0/0 if they get only 2 katties a day, from 1 2 bottles milk* you may bring them up to 20 bottles a day, per
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      136 4 1 GENER Al sj SER EM&J HOUSE ow^ Motor 1 Mac m m s PERAK DlSPfts, Druggists Perfui boM Spectada I HOOT COMFI yj. GtBCUI Repaiicr- j Mot, Cycle and .V. J Ahnfiii S /-J YEAP POX Gil CHOP EWE GUI Uomhl Mcriiiant and CaJ 1 DCVOfS \'u\ji'tii YEE CHEONJ
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      1531 4 SHIPPING NEWS. VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of.War. Flam and Tons. Master Arrived. From For Wben Mr««« Wright UStr*,i«J» Hamilton May 1 7 Manila Manila U TPD Ships Flag Tons master. Arrived From Consignee ForJWhen Where mi v c~ ,si*/ nkpn Mar \2 Penarth Behn Meyer Uncertain Wharf al^klc^ Hut^d, g New
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    POLICE NEWS.
    391 5 >' rRESI AS? IP feared before o'^^ inlhm:in on -^TIV rUr because I tW^SS to open the l^ "iduccdagreen :;Übeen.naccn were m -on the*™*"* 1 Sfc l" t( i 'c^'» l» ck car 5 and pro«t--2» I cpla-a the {ft."- 13 Li**** 1 eo^ J* 3515 thC E
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    "OLD JAPAN" AT EARL'S COURT.
    337 5 "OLD JAPAN AT EARL'S COURT. To the admirable scries of exibitions which the authorities at Earl's Court have provided for the delectation of the public m the past is this year to be added the Balkan States Exhibition, and a display m the Empress Hall of the wonders of "Old
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    TANJONG PAGAR.
    209 5 The following advertisement appears m The Engineer (April 26) "Assistant General Manager required for the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board m Singapore and Penang, comprising wharves, graving docks, and machine shops. It is not imperative that applicants should have technical experience m all tltcsc departments, but a good busine-s
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    THE MIKADO.
    218 5 A Japanese writes to one of our London contemporaries lam a native of Tokyo who has resided m London for more than five years, and I have noted with deep gratification the growing regard and appieciation for my'.countrj which is manifested m England.' But I must confess that
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    AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.
    143 5 The Colonial Conference will not have been held m vain if something tangible be effected m connection with the establishment of an Australian Squadron for home defence. The Commonwealth contributes pretty generously to the upkeep of the Imperial Navy, as also does New Zealand, and they should be
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    108 5 I he Heligoland Cup race for yachts ot eighty tons and upwards, for the cup and other prizes given by the German Emperor, is to be started from Dover on June 15 next, finishing at Heligoland. The Emperor has notified his intention of presenting the prizes to the successful competitors
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    Stocks and Shares.
    849 5 11l CapitaL Subscbed. Tf bCr <X>to Reservt <**•** Quotations pS *r* 1 snares i i r j I rice GOLD. ittml i,,c 13 '5°° l Jo Bersa wal> G. M. Co., Lad. iWOj ¥175,000 $140,000 j 3,500 unissued tonn innnnn 4 0o 10 (Deferred) 1.00 WOO; £400,000
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      EXCHANGE.
      42 5 On London.— Bank a m s 2.4 7/«° India Council Bills last issue 1/4 16 Discount 8 per cent, per annum. Bank of England discount rate is 4 Outside rate 3m s bills 338 M Bar Silver m London 3° 3/4
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      PRODUCE.
      259 5 Copra Klautan Io6 5 do Mixed lO do Bali n 10 -45 do Timor n 10 6 do Sarawak M -°5 do Pasir n "-9<> do Billito'i 10 -45 do Pulo lo 's° do Dongola Io6 5 do Sankawang 10 -43 Coffee, Bali 15 per cent, buyers 3 p/c.
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      364 5 ED. PINAUD'S PERFUMERY "^SKr" PORTEVEINE A EXTRAIT VEGETHL A LiXORA I»TiXDa as ustra;; ns below. E^3 The&e different Articles are also regularly protected and the seller of counterfeited articles will be liable to < %v prosecution from f| ED PINAUD A Il#S| PERFUMERY EEffl \hr%^\\ l 8» Place Vendome PARIS
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    EDUCATION IN CHINA.
    552 6 The Times Peking correspondent, m the course of a recent telegram, states The movement lor education on Western lines, which is so satisfactory a feature of recent developments m China, has received support from an unexpected quarter. On Dec. 30 and Jan. 6 Imperial decrees raised the
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    BARON KOMURA.
    180 6 1 lie Japanese Ambassador, like his predecessor, is becoming a popular after-dinner speaker. His Excellency was present at the banquet given to the Colonial Premiers by the Canada Club. Karon Komura, who responded for the guests, said it was a special gratification to him to have beeo afforded
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    PRINCE FUSHIMI.
    139 6 Prince Fushimi has spent his time m Paris, says the Paris Daily Mail, m acquiring knowledge m conventional ways. A few days ago the. Prince went out from the Japanese embassy unattended and saw a taximeter cab. He was greatly interested m the working of the instrument. Though
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      442 6 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture &c. TO BE HELD AT 6. A. Fernandez Co's Sale Room. No. 6 H Almeida Street. On Saturday 25th May at 11 a.m. Comprising lron double and single Bed-steads, Europe made side, tablets, bentwood and rattan chairs &c. ic. (Now on View) G.
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      629 6 BANKS. Hfcttffeoiif] SUMotW BaiWiit PAID-UP CAPITAL #10,000,000 REiilCHVlv FUND sterling Reserve »10,000,000 Wl OOO,OOO bflver Reserve $11,000,000 tx > KhAJ uw Kcserve Liability of Proprietors $10,000,000 Court of Directors. G. H, Medhurst, Esq. Chairman. Hon, Mr, W. J. Greason— Deputy-Chairman. Bailech, Esq, d. M. Nissim Esq. fi.GoeU, Esq, a J.
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      622 6 "E, P-, M," ADiETS, FOB SALE, WANTED, &C. it KItJSICAL F/HWE ENTITLED "THE RAJA OF STENGAHPORE" WILL BE PLAYED AT THE TEUTOMIA CLUB (by kind permission of the Members) on July 2jrd and 27th at g p.m. In aid of THE SOLDIERS, AND SAILORS FAMILIES ASSOCIATION of which HIS MAJESTY
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      337 6 WANTED, QOVERNESS to teach three childrer^ Bto n years old. Must have certificate. Apply m writing to 41 x. y. zr c/o This Office 22-5-07—29-5-07. Fop Sale Privately. 1. One American built rubber tyred high dog cart, one black mare with harness complete. 2. One rubber tyred Gig with black
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      196 6 -s?y t nr 1 Year 0UT 'N Moatfa k 1 Year SMAU RTIBIMC N SMALL w HT «kJ dail >' 'nsertio* 'H Kor '"chSinju,. ""■'cewetklj; 6 *M ADVA.NCL. J Or^>tr Jc ts N{ ««4 to tbc A*^ Manager, I List of Depots J 11 Eastern Daily y May be obtji
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