Mid-day Herald, 22 November 1897

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    15 1 THE MID-DAY HERALD AND DAILY ADVERTISER Vol. IV] SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1897. [No- 18
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    272 1  - P O FRANK RITCHIE, Agent. Orncj, COLITKI QVAT, WiIAKVKS, Nit* LLAUBOTR. CTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY steani Tor China. Japan. Penan g. Ceylon. India. Australia, Aden, Egypt. Marseilles, Gibraltar Malta, Brindi3i. Venice, Plymouth, and London. Through Rills of Lading issued for Persian (hilf y Continental and Avitriran ortx, alto for China Coast
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    COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE.
    132 1 T > A Y 'H, LICORNK. T!.' ivo Singapore on i" ;ioned dates. <•1 iiOMKWARD. 1 1897. Dates E Siiii' i V» Sydney Nov, 2 S.- Nov, I Caltslonicu Nov, 10 S a Nov. 27 j < h-'anion Nov, :W J.i'-i Dec. It Melbourno
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    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
    254 1 THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN. EUROPE. VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES KOI" I K VIA SHANGHAI. NAGASAKI, KUIU:, YOKOHAMA, VICTOKI/ AND VANCOUVER, B. C. 1 win Screw Steamships—G,ooo Tons —lO,OOO 11 orsc-1 wor—Speed 19 knots. PfetPOSKP S \ILINOS FKOM lIOXIKONO.
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    THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY, LTD.
    307 1  -  JAMES SELLAR Manager Tins Compmv exi*cutes ships' repairs of «11 descriptions in the most efficent maniier under the superintendence! of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. G R VVINO DOCK— Lomotil —415 feet. Depth of Water, f»v.m 14 to 15s feet. i«11h at Kntraw 1-2
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    THE PRYE RIVER DOCK, PENANG.
    213 1  -  ROBERT ANDERSON Maua^tA" THE above Dock, situated in Province Wellesley, at the entrance of tho Prve Kiver, has lately been lengthened and deepened, and is now of the following dimensions Length on the blocks 330 feet Breadth at entrance 50 Depth of water on sill
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      36 1 FOB. DURABILITY, DESIGN, AND EASY RUNNING, THERE IS NO BICYCLE TO BEAT THE -KALEIGH." —:o: It is the favorite with racing menTO BF. HAD ONLY PROM E. M. LYON CO., STRAITS CYCLE AGENCY, 15. BATTERY ROAD.
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      733 1 BUCHANAN WHISKY IS THE BEST. 5 SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALEBS. SAME AS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSES OF LORDS AND COMMONS AND TO ALL GOOD LONDON CLUBS. Sole Importers K.AT2 BROS,, CANTON INSUR\N«E OFFICELI MIXED. Capital Subscribed ..$2,.V*),000 Amount paid up «;UO,oOO Reserve Fund. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents.
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      162 1 Robinson Co. —:o: The Premier HELICAL TUBE CYCLES have the largest sale. 33,000 of these machines were sold in 1896. ROBINSON CO., Agents for Straits Settlements. Raleigh Cycles ARE THE BEST. E. M. L YON <fc Co. Straits Cycle Agency* i: i, amis i 53.) y(fotograpfjsts, BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO
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      237 1 Under the isost distinguished R&trcnage of H. H. H. the Luke of Connaught. B. P IH: SILVA, MANUFACTUF If.C bV LLLER, ar.d DEALER :N PR EC iC US STONES. —:0: t 62, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Gaggino k 1 >. Ship Chandlers Provision Merchants, Sailmakers and Auctioneers, Navy Contractors. IS Assorted
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    MILKMEN AND METERS.
    256 2 THE Municipal Commissioners at the ordinary meeting held last Thursday discussed the terms of a petition presented by the milkmen. The subject matter of this was a prayer for cheap water and a mild protest against the introduction of meters on their premises. The milkmen urge that
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    The dairies and their surroundings will be filthy.
    266 2 because it will cost too much to cleanse them. The milkman and his belongings will be dirty for the same reason The result of this accumulation of evils must be mildly contaminated milk for a time, but milk, surely, dangerous for infant
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    It is not easy to with the Commissioners
    178 2 that the milkmen should pay a high rate for water. Their position, their calling are such as to force upon the Commissioners the necessity of dealing with "them in tbis matter in tin exceptional way. It were infinitely better that every milkman
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    The old song of the dollar
    184 2 not losing anything of its purchasing power with local commodities will be sung, but milk can hardly be said to be a local product. The best milch cows are brought from India, which has practically a gold standard. The exchange between this colony and
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    A cure for the blues.
    315 2 Mr. Frank Lincoln appeared before a very full house in the Town Hall on Saturday night, The elite of Singapore were present. It would be a hopeless task to attempt to give a description of the style of this "funny man" and the remarkably easy
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    The Yuletide feast to the Deserving Poor.
    94 2 We hope to he in a poBition a few days to anuounce the Con, mutee for the distribution of the Christmas bounty to tli,» Meanwhile we solicit th<of any ol our renders «i lo woul( caie to help m the wuik to aid
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    The Federated Malay States.
    101 2 The Higfh Commissioner, Sir C R H, Mitchell, has forwarded to Mr' Chamberlain the report bv the dent-General of the Federated States for thß ynar ]£9t;, t (l < reL i with the four Administration of the different States for the U.uperiod. Sir Cha». Mitchell states
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    The English Mail.
    573 2 LoifDoir, OCTOBER "29TH, GENERAL. Says the L. C. Expre**: -r\* prevailed over a considerable mr ..f the country yesterday. In London traffic was impeded, and tW,. Wa a collision on the Thames. Then, has been quite a flood of political oral,. y daring the we. k, but
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      279 2 jjlcAlister&Co Harness and Accessories, American Buggies, AND Sulkies, [Swift Victoria Cycles, Planting, Mining. Engineering Carpenter's Tools, &c-, &c. Prain Pipes, Fire Bricks Fire Clay, Cement, &c. FOR PARTICULARS AND PRICES APPLY TO McALISTER Co. DIH&MITB. DEVIL BRAND. The have now received i shipment of the above well-known Dynamite, which 18
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      523 2 ROBINSON CO;, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS, GENERAL OUTFITTERS. Table Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, and Glassware. A full stock always kept of these goods Very good value. The following arc worth notice: Improvement in Table Knife HandlesTHE HOLDFAST (PATENT SHOULDER.) Xyolonite Handles—Dessert size $B.OO per dozen Table size 9.50 n Carver and Steel to
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      285 2 DBWAR'S CELEBRATED WHISKY. The Lancet.—"This is a good, pnre and whole-some spirit." The Snotsm in.— M mellow, thoroughly matured, and of the most delieate flavour." The Morning Adverti<*er.— 44 Thoroughly matured, fragrantjto the nose, and delicious to the palate." The Freemaus's Journal.— 41 Is excellent in quality and very pleasant
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      66 2 RAFFLES TIFFIN ROOMS AND International Bodega (Raffles Place.) Wines of the best quality. 4 SD* PHOTOGRAPHERS, (Corner of Hill Street and Stamford Road) Singapore Views and types from Singapore, Siam, Sumatra and Native Slates. Studio open from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. INFANTS' FIKXIH in great Vdrietj iuc-pnj
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      57 2 Regular Consignments 0 f drug** and patent medicines Ac. from their London agent euable the Singapore Dispensary, Limited, to offer nil goods fresh, and at moderate price's, consistent with first quality only. Messengers are despatched to all parts of the town and suburb*, every morning and afternoon: medicines that are
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      22 2 Ckolkha, typhoid, and li'lLi"'' eases averted by the use of uisn» Every kind ot tlkcm are Singapore Dispensary, 40, K;»> 3 [advt]
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    Death of the Duchess of Teck.
    309 3 great sorrow has fallen upon the Royal Family, a sorrow shared by the people of the Doited Kingdom. The Duchess of Teck wa? not only the u ra ndmother of Prince Edward of Y«»rk who, in the natural coarse of events, ii destined to
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    The Straits Settlements Association.
    113 3 At the meeting of the Straits Settlements Association, recently held at the offices of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Mr. W. Adamson in the chair, a long report fmm the Branch Association at Singapore was read on the prevalence of disease in the Settlements, from which
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    SUPREME COURT.
    334 3 Nov. 22nd 1897. (Brjore the lion. Mr, Justice Collyer) *A'JISTKATKB AND CONVICTIONS. HIS Lordship had before him this sfu-rnuon an appeal by Messrs. khory and Brydges on behalf of one Tiinbv Kechee, who was charged bet >re the Magistrate with causing hurt t'» one Nadasan, and sentenced to
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL
    1098 3 Illicit chandu of the value of f 110 was found on the a. s. Si&n this morning. THB Austrian cruiser PAnther arrived from Bangkok yesterday, homeward bound. 8o Mr. W. McMurray is about to enter the matrimonial state. His fiancee is coming out, and she will walk
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    The Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial.
    400 3 BTH LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS, JOHOKE LIST. Previoug Total $81,831.<>5 H. H. The Sultan 500.00 H. H. Tunku Knhlid 200 00 Dato Biutara Dalam 100.00 The Unku Suliemau... 100.00 J. Campbell Kerr 100.00 Dato Sri Stia d'itaja 50.00 The Unku Mat 50.00 T. Rawson Kerr 50.00
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    A Huge Chinese Procession.
    169 3 THIS has bsea a gala day amongst the Chinese in town, and all round the Celestials have been en file. The occasion has termed chingay day," in rough parlance, but otherwise it is known as the celebration attending ths removal of one patron saint from one
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    The Kins of siam on route to Singapore.
    85 3 His Majesty the King of Siain has arrived at Aden. He will reach Penang on the morning of the 6th December, and will stay there in order that the Royal Yacht may coal. His Majesty wilt leave Penang on the Bth for
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    The Cinematograph.
    174 3 THREE was a large and influential gathering at the Adelphi Hall on Saturday night to witness the exhibitions of the Cinematograph. Despite the couuter attraction at the Town Hall, l>oth pei formances were thoroughly well patronised. The programmes are varied nightly, aud the pictures come out wonderfully well.
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    234 3 Nov. 19th. Brit, str, Kentiirern, Fairweatber, from Glasgow, Bourftead and 00. str. Calypso, Whiter, from Deli W Mansfield and 00, str. Teooer, Biley, rrom Hongkong, W. Mansfield and oo Ital. str. Farfalla, from Muar, Gaggino and ci» Brit, str. Lady Mitchell, Mngford, from Saigon, S. S'ship coy ltd,
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    EXCHANGE.
    77 3 On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/11| demand 1/111 Private credits 8 m/s J/1 If documents 8 m/s 1/11-13/16 n credits 6 m/ 5... 1/11} On India, Bank demand 150 On Hongkong. Bank demand o/o prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 5 o/o prem. On Java. Bank demand 116 Private SO
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    Municipal Notice.
    130 3  -  By order. J. POLGLASE Municipal Secretary it Assessor. Municipal Office, Robinson Road, Singapore, l.th November, 1897. NOTICE in hereby given that the Aswmment Lint containing the annual valuation of and amount of Assessment to be levied on all houses and buildings situated within the Municipality of Singapore for
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    Municipal Notice.
    232 3  -  W. EGERTON Depnty President, Municipal CnmmiaMionerti Munieipal Office, Robinson Kosid, Singapore, 11 lU November, 1897. NOTICE ia hereby given that in terms of Sections 45 and 37, of the Municipal Ordinance No. XV of 181)6 an eh-ctton of one Commissioner for Central (N0.2) Ward of the Town of
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      36 3 x pure mineral waters, and the host •j waters, families should patronise v '»e.'«|K>ru Dispensary Limited, who j l ,e r price li.it on application. W 'P a tfood stock of Honne'*JK J, C MEDICINES [ADVTJ
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      20 3 All drugs and Chemicals used in the Singapore Dispensary at 40 Baffles Vl»ce ar» of the very best quality, [ADVT]
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      25 3 Patent medicines. Proprietary goods, Toilet requisites, Sponges, (llouey comb and Turkey) Tooth, Nail, Hair and B:ith Brushes always on hand at the Singapore Dispensary. [ADVIJ
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      101 3 MAILS WILL CLOSE. TO-MORROW Saigon, Tibre. 9a. m. Sarawak, Vorwaerts, 2 p.m. Malacca, Port. Dickson, and Ban Hin, Guan, 3p. m. Penang. Sri Bandjar, 3p. n». Penang, Rio. 3p. m. Hongkong. Kut, Sang, 3p. m. Malacca, Sri Trinirgann, 3p. m. Malacca, Beiigkalis and Pngn, Sultan. 3p. in. Colombo. Oolong, 3p.
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      179 3 It touched the Spot What did Y Find out ADELPHI HALL The Wonder of the Century! For a few Nights only! Two Perform*nces nightly at 8 9.80. Saturday, 20th November, The Wonderful ('inematograph. Pictures from life with lif«*-like movoments. .Don't mia« seeing the Great Novelty. The only chance yon will
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      373 3 8? rvr The pareot mid therefore the cheapest Crated Water* la tUagapere. Factory, 76, Braaa Baasa Road. uuoi r. Paul a to. —:o: FRENCH HA IB DRESSING SALOON. —:o: Just received per M. H. Steamer CALEDONIAN, LATEST PARISIAN FASHIOHS consisting of a great variety of LADIBB* THIMMBD HATS, SILK BUXSHADE9,
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      148 3 *l3 SIT mis. Goods for the coming season can be had on order. Fresh and Salted Bombay Butter from the Western Dairy Co., Stationeries, also X'm;iB and' New Year Cards, Ac. Apply to W. N. FLETCHER, No. 98, Bencoolen Street. METKOPOLE HOTEL. ANSON ROAD. TAN JON© PACAB. (Obill aid Supper
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      635 4 Powell Co., Singapore. furniture manufacturers. The following notices are taken rom the Singapore Press.: Tfte Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. A handsome teak screen, nwrly f,„.* loiik: and six high, with castiron grills bearing th u, °J^c Ban. in g'H I-**™, marks o« the Caah •lenartment, an inlet counter, 11 feet
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      274 4 HUTTENBACH BBOS. CO. Chubb'3 IRON SAFES AND LOCK, The best in tlie world. Apollinaris Water, The qneen of table waters, a most healthy and refreshing drink in tropical ooan tries. < $l7 00 per case of 100 glass bottles. $8.50 hf. 50 stone Perrier Jouet Co. s CHAMPAGNE, A high
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      241 4 THE DISPENSARY, A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OP Drugs, Chemicals, Photographic Requisites, Toilet -Appurtenances, ALL OF FIRST CLASS QUALITY, Vide issue of the OF| THE 4TH AUGUST, 1897, and following days, for detailed particulars Note Address: TIB BI3PSHSAKT No. 43, BATTEBY BO AD. A. MACKAY, 7. SC. &VQW CO., MILLLWRIGHTS,
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      162 4 Katz Bros., Limited. Are now showing in their show-rooms a large assorted stoc steads and Furnishing requirements. Sizes of Bedsteads. 6|i6x2 C>\ ft. x 6 x 1* 6£ ft. x 6 x 1 6* ft. x 5 x 1 61 ft. x 4 x 2 6$ ft. x 4 x
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      493 4 ■yy ANTED —Board »nd lodeim near tow? L Eugliab Gentleman. of quiet habit. r,rms m..»t be moderate* accordance with requirements. "CIRE, c/o Mi<l-day Uenld The Hammond Typewriter Eclipses all others (types of 14 different h»^ U ng n E. M. LYOX Co, Battery Road. JOSEPH BAKER, CONFECTIONER VIENNA BAR AD
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