The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 July 1886
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section19 1886-07-31 57 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. A Weekly Newspaper. N.S.-Vol V.] SINGAPORE, SATURDAY 31st JULY, 1886. No. 519 words
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Page 57 Advertisements
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Advertisement351 1886-07-31 57 JOHN LITTLE Co. OUTFITTING. A large Assortment of Fancy Coating*, newest patterns Water-proof Coats. Water-proof Tweeds suitable for carnage aprons. The CredenU Brace. Long cloth Shirts, best quality, with linen fronts and U Newest Scarves The Alfonso," Trouville,' .•Ascot."" Club House," -Windsor." Calf Boots and Shoes, Patent Leather Boots and351 words
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Advertisement341 1886-07-31 57 kA TZ BRO I IIhRS, Wine and Spirit Merchants, IMPORTERS OP Cigars, Tobacco, Provisions, Grocery, Hardware, Glass and Crockery-wares, Platcd-ivare, Lamps, Arms and Ammunitions, Saddlery and Harness, Boots and Shoes, Perfumery, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Diamonds and other Precious Stones, and II atch and Cimk-makers. Wines and Spirits. Hock and Moselles341 words
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Advertisement167 1886-07-31 57 ROBINSON Co. Singapore and PeMAHG. (Established 1858J Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfitters. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. I'nibrellas Untritnined Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Haberdashery. Hosiery. Corsets. Gloves. Underclothing. Embroidering. Fancy Articles tor Presents. The dress-making department is in charge of a qualified Assistant. Family Mourning made to order at167 words
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Page 58 Advertisements
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Advertisement476 1886-07-31 58 gtterttemeiitt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAI RESERVE FUND $4,500,000 RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION $500,000 OK DIVIDENDS RESERVE, LIABILITY OK I'KO- ..$7,500,000 PRIETOR COI RT "I DIEJH TOR* Chairman— Hon. F. D. Sassoon. Deputy Chairman, A. Mclver, Ksq. H. LDalrymple, Esq. A. P M. Kwkx. Ksq. H. Hoppiu., 6q. W.476 words
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Advertisement802 1886-07-31 58 STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND FREMANTLB. TNI West Australian Co.s steamer NATAL" subsi- di/ed by the Straits and West Australian Governments will be despatched on or about the following dates, calling at Cossack. Gascoyne, Sharks Bay and Geraldton each voyage, and when sufficient inducement offers she will call at King's802 words
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Advertisement307 1886-07-31 58 Stibrrtisrmrnts. SAYLE CO.. LIMITED^ I CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, LOOKING-GLASS MANUFACTURERS j AND HOUSE-FURNISHERS. Orders can now be executed for every descripti i CABINET FURNITURE. A full staff of practical Cabinet-makers, Uphokt ami French Polishers kept on the premises under? P supervision of an experienced English Assistant Si; us of furniture and307 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1886-07-31 59 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. SINGAPORE, 31ST JULY, 1886. Op the ?(jth July, at his residence Olga Lodge, Singapore, Edward Maker Smith, in his 65th year, formerly Manager of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited, of Singapore. litre shall the l'rc^s tar People's right tr. ntaiiv liiawe! by iuMuenv and unbribed by1,218 words
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Page 59 Advertisements
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Advertisement217 1886-07-31 59 if gtttocrtisemnxts. \V. J. ALLAN Co.. GENERAL MERCHANTS I SOT DOOi io Dk. Robertson's Dispensary.) The .to,,* House in Singapore. I LADIES" DEPARTMENT. I T)rrs, Fabrics in all the newest art shades and pattern,, I I" Wucbell Stripe Hawthorne Cashmere. Titania Stripe. Menstone Churchill Colville 11 Tarantell Ponsonby I pagoda217 words
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Advertisement752 1886-07-31 59 SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, kc AT WO >DCO SATURDAY, 28m AUGUST, The undersigned are instructed by \Y. Birki i i to sell by AuctionVU Woodcot, Grange Road, on Saturday, 2 l 'th August, at 1.30 p. m. The Household Furniture, &c comprising drawing-room couches, easy chairs, marble centre table,752 words
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Advertisement158 1886-07-31 59 afobcrtisrmrnts. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY un f* "i England. Steamer. cd. Left Su< z. Due S Djrdattut 23 June. I|j ?A« Dem alioM I 26 10 \P < clop* j 3 Jw 7 f IO Prometheus ;17 Dr'un 'a m China. \'\\> cted to Expected to Steamer leave leave Due158 words
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Article2058 1886-07-31 60 On Thursday last we issued two supplements containing the short-hand reports of the proceedings of the Legislative Council on the 19th tnd 26th instant, respectively, and in ourpresent issue will be found the short-hand report of the speeches at those meetings by Counsel on behalf of parlies affected by2,058 words
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413 1886-07-31 61 SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Singapore Insurance Company, Limited, was held at the Exchange Rooms at noon on Tuesday, the 27th instant, for the purpose of considering and passing the subjoined Resolutions. The following Shareholders were present Andrew Currie, Esq., Chairman; Messrs. Alexander Johnston A.413 words
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Article491 1886-07-31 61 The meeting at the T >wn il ill on Tacsd.iv last for the exhibition «>f works by nuernbera ol the Club was, i as the London society papers irould express it, in every way a most successful function. There was a good attendance including 11. B. the491 words
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Article725 1886-07-31 62 We observe that the Singapore Debating Society will shortly commence a fresh ses»ion. This Society, in which we have- always taken considerable interest, has now been in existence for several years, in spite of an ominous prediction that it would not last six months. A« we wish725 words
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Article833 1886-07-31 62 {From our own Correspondent.) No news, say the papers, and yet oik- cannot be a single day in society, without hearing some news about Government affairs, which at times induces one to laugh whilst at others it draws forth tears of r despair. To hear the high officials833 words
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Article1653 1886-07-31 62 {From our own Correspondent.) Hfl H The passenger traffic between Singapore and Ma- Bjß lacca has been quite brisk lately. We have had a lifl largo number of Government Official* and also priv.itr individuals as visitors, and if accommodation at the Rest House could be depended upon many more1,653 words
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Article1242 1886-07-31 63 I (From an Occasional Correspondent.) I notice in your paper of 17th instant that a certain Mr. Ally Sloper has been making tender enquiries as to the disappearance of my name from your columns, and that he himself proceeds to plagiarise in the most shame-faced manner the grace and1,242 words
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Article1994 1886-07-31 64 I suppose the reason the late A. B. C. Bridge was called after Governor Ord, is that each name has three letters. I certainly fail to remember any other claim Sir Many has to be remembered, except .1 very doubtful popularity The appointment of Dr. Rowdl1,994 words
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16357 1886-07-31 65 MALACCA TITHE-IMPROPRIATORS BILL. i the end of the short-hand re. i S fte proceeding, on ihe 19th My ff tW l^Legislative Council in Committee on ll 1 I^l,, DAVIDSON, a. Counsel for ,t .r.-t.-«l in 'he estates numbered rfteffiuTe, addressed .he Council. s usual for a short-hand report to be16,357 words
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Page 67 Advertisements
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Advertisement414 1886-07-31 67 gnbrrtiscments. E MNSr,AR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGAP T ION COMPANY. et S&Lwi lln es r are the dates on which this Company s Ma^Stean^s may be expected at S.ngapore--1886. Fnd.,vAug. fth Thursday Aug. gk 20tIi m y PASSAGE. The hre to Marseilles and thence by Railway to London is the414 words
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Advertisement410 1886-07-31 67 Stobcrttsfmrnts. THE STK/JITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE— SINGAPORE. 'T'Mie above Comparfy are accepting Marine risks at current A rates of premium. All contributors participate in the Bonus, whether share holders or not. Office Rakflks Place. THOMAS BUTLER, Secretary. NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE undersigned410 words
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Advertisement481 1886-07-31 67 atitocrtiscmcnts* SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE, SINGAPORE. Subscribed Capital, $2,000,000. Paid-up Capital, S 400,000. Fire Insurances effected at low rates on every description of property. Short Period Risks accepted in the Straits Settlements at 7.J cents nett per Sioo for ten days. All contributors participate in the bonus, whether shareholders481 words
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Page 68 Advertisements
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Advertisement331 1886-07-31 68 POWFLI CO., AUCTIONEERS, SINGAPOKK. J l> C m J^^^^^^^^^&< flr v,\ ATT I X< t I I H MRS, Aj' U4ff \m\' *•I i i i I r Jjl l\l\\ 0 1 N* N' K< W %OOOMSi l P^Ji V ill 1 I uk 111 iV pi? IABL E S331 words
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Advertisement310 1886-07-31 68 SINGAPORE DISPENSARY, Adjoining Messrs. John Little Co.'s, 40, Raffles Place. Established, 1825. Drugs of the purest quality only kept in stock. Prescriptions and private recipes accurately prepared. All the leading Patent Medicines in stock, comprising Holloway's Pills Fellows' Syrup Cockle's' Pills De Jonah's Cod Liver Oil Brown's Chlorodyne Eno's Fruit310 words
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Advertisement380 1886-07-31 68 G. R. LAMBERT CO.. H Photographers to H. 11. The King of Siam, and Bp H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. X Orchard Road, Singapore. R^ The studio is open on week days from 7 a. m. to 5 By p. m., and on Sundays from 7 A. M. till380 words
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Article165 1886-07-31 75 EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF PROCEKDINI OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONEKSON WEDNESDAY, THE 14m JULY, 1 MMissiowms Prmiwi Hon'ble Major McCaUum, k. c., President. Colonel S. Dunlop, C. M. v. J. P. Joaquim, Esq. C. E. xanc, Esq. Tan Keong Saik, Esq. 1,0.\X IRON (ioVKKNMENT. Read letter from the Hon'ble the165 words
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Article316 1886-07-31 76 Read Iftterfro* the Han 'We the Cnta" f«? tarv dated loth hily, on the subed of the btlh pre Sited o Smmissioier by ihi f. jvenmi.;. (onmls.oni-sto p.v »«ch bill d the fine. imposed ran,. ,t be sanctioned. ervices The Commissioners decided to engage th *ervices of Veterinary316 words
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Article587 1886-07-31 76 (Reprinted from the Rangoon Gazette h\ special permission ami arrangement mad: with the proprietors of that paper hy this newspaper only in Singapore. London, i jtk July. The 11)1)11- Rule candidate has been elected, by a small majority, for Angles* a. ;i v»ai In Ul by Mr. R. Davte*587 words
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Article14 1886-07-31 76 The Chinese Government has formally approved the British Annexation of Upper T Durma.14 words
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Article158 1886-07-31 76 (Published by arrangement with the "Straits Times.** l 1 London 2jrd July. -Lord Hartington declines to enter a coalition Cabinet. Lord Salisbury is consulting his colleagues with regard to accepting office. i London, 26th July. Lord Salisbury has conferred with Lord Hartington, who promised to support the Conservative158 words
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Article241 1886-07-31 76 iRm \Y, ;,(irn July, isod. Share Market. Business during the week lias beei very dull. TmnjOHg Pa/rar Doc. 1 Company, Limited.— $1^ ■fores, fully piid lip. Sellers of old at $170. cum dividend and new at $165. Taniong Ptgmr 6% Debenture Ron have saleable iti small241 words
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Page 76 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous278 1886-07-31 76 Maw. Movfmknts. Ouhvard: The M tteamer traoumidy% with the London mails of |j July, arrived on 2O(h instant, and left for Sh^n^; via Siiijon and Hongkonf, at daylight yc'erT" mnminip. llomcxard The M. M. iteamer SagluUien rived on 2Qlh instant, and left for Kurope, Vla jl" usuil ports of call,278 words
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Page 77 Advertisements
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Advertisement527 1886-07-31 77 gfobcrtisrmcnts. Motl ce is hereby given thai Messrs. Behn Meyri of gjogapore, Merchants arc the proprietors of a trade I^k. being a key, which is represented at the bead of in respect of the following description of goods, L it is to say, Champagne, Cyder, Wine, Spirits, anJ neura and527 words
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Advertisement631 1886-07-31 77 Suforrttscmmts. THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. 1 (Incorporated with Limited Liability under the Indian Companies 1 Act, 1 < Capital $2,000,000 in 20,000 Shares of jim each; Payable $5 per Share on Appl cation, and $15 per Share on Allotment. Partner Calls not to exceed $20 per Share at631 words
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Advertisement639 1886-07-31 77 SatomiscmmtsL than ten per c >ot. per annum, as the Company in neral Meeting shall from time to time dt t< rmine. 2nd. In the establishment and maintenance of a Reserve Fund of 8200,000 to be formed by yearly appropriations as may be determined by Share. holders, after proi iding639 words
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Page 78 Advertisements
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Advertisement563 1886-07-31 78 3W>rrttsrmrnts. WANTED Hv ta KnglshnM.) a re-engagwnei 1 Bookkeepei < ieM rtl Clrrk is thoroughly compete* and can give g 1 references. Speaks Spanish Moderate salary. Addresi P C'^re of Singapore Frrr I'rv Offo NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE bOCIETYOP NORWICH AND LONDON Established 17,7 KOK FIRE INSURANCE ONLY Amount insured563 words
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Advertisement546 1886-07-31 78 a&bert&emnn*. MINK IPAL NOTICE Notice is her. J ,nd Buildings for the) ar iBM6.hu bjen completed *hebooksc« Revaluation I maybeinspe tedaf the Oflice of tn< Municipal Coming sioi.ers Town Hall, daily, between the hour* of 10 A m. and 430 P M until the 17th Au;;usl n <1 ThVComniissi. I546 words
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Advertisement575 1886-07-31 78 aubcrttscmrnts. Applications will be received at the Colonial Bar Office up to the 31st instant, for the post of ond^'' Interpreter in the Supreme Court ai Penang BaL 1 per mensem. 5 I By lli^ Excellency's Command I J. F. DICKSON I Colonial Srrr<\ irx Colonial Secretary s Office, 6th575 words
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