Mid-day Herald, 16 December 1897
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Title Section15 1897-12-16 1 THE MID-DAY HERALD AND DAILY ADVERTISER Vol. IV SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1897. [No. 3915 words
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Article, Illustration272 1897-12-16 1 FRANK RITCHIE - P O FRANK RITCHIE, Ajjent. Orntß, COLLYKB QIAI, WHAKVFS, NKW HAKIWI-B. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY S'oam for China, Japan. Penang. Ceylon, India Australia Aden, F gypt, Mar«ei-ie« t Gibraltar. Malta. Brindiai. Venice, Plymouth, and London. Tliroiltfli Bills of I>a ding issued f.,r I'trxian it«//, Continental and American I trrt*, also for272 words
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133 1897-12-16 1 T'lryriij'liic Address LICOUNK. fiivtjapore. The mail steamen will leave Singapore on or Hlxtut the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD. HOMKWAKD. IHH7. 897 Dates Dates I SIMONS Oct, 90 Sydney NOT, 2 NUT, l»i Cale<l..nien NOT, 1R Nnchalion NOT. 27 j Oceanian NUT, 30 u M Dtfc.133 words
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266 1897-12-16 1 THE FAST ROUTE BET WEEN CHIN A. J APAN A EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES ROUTE VIA SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTOKI7 AND VANCOUVER, B. C. I vvin Screw Steamships —6,(H'O Tons —lO,OOO Horse-Power —Speed 1U kuots. Proposed Sailings from266 words
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305 1897-12-16 1 JAMES SELLAR - JAMES SELLAR Manager Tins f'ompinv executes ships' repairs of nil description!* in the moat efficent manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright* and Engineers. No. 1 GRAVING DOCK—liCnjft.li—4ls feet. Depth of Water, from 14 to 151 feet. Width at Entrance, 42 feet. No. 2305 words
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Article216 1897-12-16 1 ROBERT ANDERSON - ROBERT ANDERSON Manager THB above Dock, situated in Province Wellesley, at the entrance of the Prye River, has lately been lengthened and deeiiened, and is now of the following dimensions Length on the bloeks 330 feet Breadth at entrauee 50 Depth of wute** on sill216 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement37 1897-12-16 1 FOR DURABILITY, OESIC*. AND EASY RUNNING, THERE IS NO BICYCLE TO BEAT THE lIALEIGH —:o: It is the favorite with racing men—:o:— TO Bf. HAD ONLY HtOM E. M. LYON CO., STRAITS CYCLE AGENCY, 15, BATTERY ROAD.37 words
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Advertisement726 1897-12-16 1 BUCHANAN WHISKY «S THE BEST. SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. SAUK AS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSES OF LORDS AND COMMONS AND TO ALL GOOD LONDON CLUBS. Sole Importers.. &&.Y& BROS,, CANTON INSURANCE OFFIjE. LIMITED. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000 Amount paid up 6u0,000 Reserve Fund 500,000 Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents.726 words
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Advertisement154 1897-12-16 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. LYON <& Co. Straits Cycle Agency* yijotograpffsts, BY BFECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SIAM154 words
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Advertisement256 1897-12-16 1 mt Under the most distinguished Patronage of H. R. H. the Duke of Oonnaught—:o:— B. p. DK SILVA, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, and DEALER IN PRECIOUS STONES. —:0:—» 62, HICH STREET, SINGAPORE. Gaggino Co. :o: Ship Chandlers k Provision Merchants, Sailmakers and Auctioneers, Navy Contractors. —:o: If 2 33&7S &&W&73 m Assorted256 words
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Article725 1897-12-16 2 Referring to the complaints made about the Raffles Library not being opened, as formerly, up till 10 p.m., it appears, as we are authoritatively informed, that there is good and sufficient reason for not keeping it open so late. There are, we are sorry to say,725 words
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Article276 1897-12-16 2 Poor. A meeting was held last evening in the Reading Room of the Adelphi Hotel for the purpose of forming a Committee of ways and means for carrying out this project. There were present Mr. Vigar, the prime-mover in the matter, Mr. Richards, Mr.276 words
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262 1897-12-16 2 A public meeting of the Singapore branch of the above Society took place last evening, at St. Andrew's House, and was well attended. The Venerable Archdeacon Perham, Colonial Chaplain, presided. The proceedings opened with the singing of the hymn Christian! seek not yet repose," and262 words
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826 1897-12-16 2 1 VI.IT TO MFBSR*. UTnti.i4Haar r 01 Ihb feat ire ara«on j, »_>i as th ,r gr»nu X.nas dis,,|J »8 on a more elaborate l S ?n,r erer. Wbat str.ke. thevist. forcibly is that f,,.,,, aod ID each aod e»Hr v t t there826 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement373 1897-12-16 2 BYHAHtITB. DEVIL BRAND. Thk undented hare now my ired shipment of the abore well-lknown Dvunmile, which gaarant«d«iu .I in' every respeot to any other brand offorinj! in the market. The 'DEVIL B'JAKD" of njrn«n.ite it u*-d at the principal Mines in South Africa America, Victoria, and West Australia. GUTHRIE CO.373 words
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Advertisement133 1897-12-16 2 ROBINSON CO., HBW MlLl»lltßftT, HBW SUHSHADBS, HBW FAH3. HEW Stl&LinS&T, SSW SUMSHADBS, MBW FANS. Robinson Co. M. A. Guffoor. Sole Agent for Straits Settlements aud B'kok The Mechanical Improved Hitchcock Lamp. The very best lamp in the world for burning kerosine. No odoar Ho smoke No chimney, No globe. n133 words
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Advertisement279 1897-12-16 2 DEWAR'S CELEBRATED WHISKY. The Lancet.—" This is a good, pore and whole-some spirit." The Sootxtnan.— M Singularly mellow, thoroughly matured, and of the most delieate flavour." The Morning Advertiser. Thoroughly matured, fragrant to the nose, and delicious to the palate.'* The Freemaiia'a Journal.—" la excellent in quality and very pleasant279 words
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Advertisement84 1897-12-16 2 i*3Bl* &193 PHOTOGRAPHERS, (Corner of Hill Street and Stamford Road) Singapore Views and types front Singapore, Siam, Sumatra and Native Slates, dio open from 7a. m. ot 5 p. m. Regular Consignments of drag* and patent mclicino* <fcc. from their London agent enable Singapore Dispensary, Limited, to offer all goods84 words
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Advertisement19 1897-12-16 2 All drop and Chemicals nse<l in tbo Smgapore DwiMtiMry »t*0 ttnffles PUM »r® of the very best quality. [4DVT]19 words
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Advertisement16 1897-12-16 2 Foods in RiwH "J"**'" vJ i„ g Milling, NejU» othurs, can always |bo pore Dispensary. [adviJ16 words
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739 1897-12-16 3 The adjourned herring of the charge of cheating agaiu*t Einile Kahlert and Dr. von Krudy wa* pro-<-r*»«ied with in the third Magistrate's f.'ourt ye*t»rnay afternoon. Mr. U.W. Braddell, tor the def**ndent Kahlert, cross-examined thu prosecutor, after his having been sworn, as follows had a chemist's739 words
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Article531 1897-12-16 3 IT is reported that small-pox is badly at -Saigon. THE outward P. and 0. packet Thumes left Colombo at Bp.m. on the 12th instant. THE Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the IGth November, is expected to be delivered to-day. MONSRIONEUB Tylee, says the531 words
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Article553 1897-12-16 3 Quite a commotion was caused in the dove cotes of the aristrocratic neighbourhood of Cashin Street on Tuesday night, when two of the Hungarians, man aud wife, that infest thi* part of the towu, went into a house occupied by two other of the same ilk,553 words
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Article113 1897-12-16 3 THE funeral of a Russian Artillery officer, who died on h»ard the transport Verowjt took place yesterd *y evening at the cemetery, and wa« a very imposing spectacle. The funeral cortege was escorted by some 230 officers and marines, and a number of ladies carrying beautiful floral113 words
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Article76 1897-12-16 3 On London. Brink 4 m/s 1/1 If demand 1/1 lj Private credits 3 m/s 1/Jlf documents 8 m/s 1/11-11/16 credits 6 m/ 5... 1/11J On India. Bank demand 154 On Hongkong. Bank demand o/o prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 5 o/o prem* On Java. Bank demand 116 Private 3076 words
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Article163 1897-12-16 3 D*c. 12th. Brit. str. Neem, Cor.h, from KUng, 8 f* ship coj. ltd 5? n H j° «n»n, D'Crora, from Weo Bin and 00. ,tr Heoub*. Reese, from Darvel Bey. Wlinn .field and 00. Whyte, from Bangkok, S. 8 "hip and co. fir. Saltan, Chopard, from Bagan, AKa.off,163 words
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Article114 1897-12-16 3 THE Municipal Commissioners require the services of a Sub-Inspeetor in the Hackney Can age aud .Tinriksha Departmert. The salary of the post is $5O a month with transport allowance of $-'4 a month for two Jinriksha coolie* in addition. A knowledge of Malay and some local experience are114 words
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Article40 1897-12-16 3 is hereby given that all outstanding Bills against the Government should be presented for payment butorethe 15th of December. All bills incurred after that date should be presented for piymeut, if possible, some days before* the 31st December.40 words
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Article50 1897-12-16 3 rpilE undersigned begs to inform the public that he will not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by his atep-son. QUAY HOKT TKNO, unless his signature, with the chep £im Seek Hean Press, is appended thereto. LOW AH CHENG, No. 872, Victoria Street Singapore, 7th December, 18^7.50 words
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Article130 1897-12-16 3 J. POLGLASE - By otder, J. POLGLASE Municipal Secretary Assessor. Municipal Office, Robinson Road, Singapore, lith November, 1897. NOTICE is hereby given that the Amos*, ment List containing the annual valaation of and amount of Assessment to be levied on all houses and buildings situated within the Municipality of Singapore for130 words
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Article63 1897-12-16 3 f PENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up t<» the 2lst December, 1897, for making clothing for the Police Department, Singapore, for the year 1898. Patterns tor clothing, and full information, can be obtained at the Chief Police Office, Singapore. The Government does not biud63 words
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Article73 1897-12-16 3 RENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Offiea up to the 21st December, 1897, for the supply of 1,200 pairs, more or less, of canvas boots to the Singapore Police Force, from Ist January to 31st December, 1898. A sample may be seen on application to the73 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement23 1897-12-16 3 High class perfumery always in stock j, s u o ipnre Dispensary, 10 Ruffles All |M'rfumes from the best and ltuowu makers. [ADVTJ23 words
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Advertisement25 1897-12-16 3 Ship Captains can have their medicine chests refilled or g«-t Jiew ones complete withdruga of the first quality from th» Sintfapye Disjwnsary, Raffles place, [ADVTJ25 words
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Advertisement36 1897-12-16 3 FW pnre mineral waters, And the best Crated waters, families shonld patronise The Singapore Dispensary Limited, who send ont their price list on application. Thpy also keep a good stock of H oiuce patmc medicines [ADVTJ36 words
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Advertisement137 1897-12-16 3 MAILS WILL CLOSE. TO.DAt. Penang, Gl<*nfalloch, 3 Araboina, an<l German tfew Guinea. Stettin 3 Malacca <fc Klarti; Chow Phra 3 K. Pahang, Pekan, Kuan tan, and Kemaman. Fantee, 3 Bengkalis k Bagan, Ho Tang 3 THE NEW Cirque de Varities To-Nigiit> For a short season only Location at foot of137 words
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Advertisement479 1897-12-16 3 Notice. T\EPOSITORS in the Savings Bank are reminded to send in their pass-books between the 2nd and 15th January, 1898, fur audit in compliance with the rules and regulations under the Savings Bank Ordinance, Passbooks may bo forwarded free bj post tc the Superintendent of the Bntik. Sd. L. A.479 words
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Advertisement175 1897-12-16 3 CHRISTMAS HBW TBAR PRBSBItYS. A CHOICE STOCK JUST RECEIVED. M. C. S. Mohamed Co, 8, High Street, SINGAPORE. Diamond Merchants It Mounters, Manufacturers in Gold silver: Jewellers. CHARGES MODERATE Solid Gold Silver Ornaments from China Tndi*. Kings, Bracelets. Earrings, Brooches. Necklets, Pendants, Scarfpins, Sets with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls, Opals,175 words
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Advertisement146 1897-12-16 3 METIiOPOLE HOTEL. ANSON ROAD. TANJONG PAGAR. (GHILL AND SUPPER ROOMS) COUNTER LUNCHKB, PUBLIC SALOON AN* CAPS BARS, Billiards Reading Room*. AL'_ Lt\>. O 3f E /l\f MAIL. Wines, spirits and Liquor* or THE BEST QUALITY. McEwan's Draught Ale —»:o: S. B. SALTER, Managing Proprietor. United Service Hotel. 16, North Bridge146 words
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Advertisement697 1897-12-16 4 Powell Co., Singapore. Fl' rxiture m a N C fa cturers. The following notices are taken ruin tlie Singapore Press. The Hongkong and 3han<£hai Bank. A in*i»*'»,!♦* teak *:reen nearly *> ti-.'t Ion" an't w* f'"* l Wlt '/"J 1 „,,n "Hlh Isaring the monogram of the J> inn in697 words
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Advertisement283 1897-12-16 4 HUTTE NBA'OH BSOS. CO. Chubb'3 IRON' SAFES AND LOCK, The best in the world. Apollinaris Water, The queen of tablo waters, a most healthy and refreshing drink in tropical countries. Sl7 o<> per case of 100 irlass bottles. sd.so hf. 50 stone Perrler Jouet Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, A high cl*ss wine283 words
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Advertisement293 1897-12-16 4 Katz Bros., Limited. Have just opened their new goods in time for a show before Christmas. Sheepskin Mats for Carriages and doorways in all colors, Velvet Pile Carpets, excellent and exclusive patterns, all sizesVelvet Pile Carpet by the yard, Tapestry Carpet by the yard, New travelling bags, Ladies' Gentlemen's Dressing293 words
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Advertisement48 1897-12-16 4 THE DISPENSARY, A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OP Drugs. Chemicals, Perfumery, Photographic Requisites, Toilet Appurtenances, OP FiasT CLASS QUALITY, Vide issue of the or THE 4TH AUGUST, 1897. and following days, for detailed particulars Dote Address: No. 43, BATTERY ROAD. A. MACKAY, Manager t r 9 jf*4 J48 words
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Advertisement503 1897-12-16 4 T 7"? IA^ 8T WHITC P-RSIAN CJ Island. Offers to A large-sized b. 'ef tvn, writer, in thorough working No reasonable offer tvlused. Apply to Typist, c/o this otfi M "YY^ ANTED Board and lud-i„o ip quiet family neat town v English Gentleman, uf quiet habits. ferms must be Lank-jut.503 words
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