The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 August 1886
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section19 1886-08-07 79 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. sdfgdg n. s.-voi v. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY 7 th AUGUST, 1886. No. 619 words
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Page 79 Advertisements
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Advertisement307 1886-08-07 79 JOHN LITTLE Co. OUTFITTING. Ahrg e Assortment of Fancy Coating,, newest patterns suitable fur carriage aprons. with linen fronts and "twest Scarves The Alfonso," TrortlU ARMS AXD AMMUNITION. Winchester Repeating Rifles. Martini Henry Carbines and RlflflS. 'Rifles Hook Rifles. Whvte Melville's Novels, cheap edition 'Silvester Sound Goblin Gold Behmd the307 words
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Advertisement304 1886-08-07 79 Wine and Spirit Merchants, IMPORTERS OF Cigars, Tobacco, Provisions, Grocery, Hardware, Glass and Crockery -wares, Plated-ware, Lamps, Arms and Ammunitions, Saddlery and Harness, Boots and Shoes, Perfumery, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Diamonds and other Precious Stones, and Watch and Clock-makers. Wines and Spirits. Hock and Moselles of very fine qualities. Clarets304 words
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Advertisement184 1886-08-07 79 ROBINSON Co. Singapore and Penang. (Established 1858.; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfitters. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Silk and Satins. Costumes. Millinery. Umbrellas Untrimmed Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Haberdashery. Hosiery. Corsets. Gloves. Underclothing. Fancy Articles for Presents. The dress-making department is in charge of a qualified Assistant. Family Mourning184 words
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Article596 1886-08-07 80 Drs. Engler and Jansz are, by the exercise of their peculiar skill, doing a great deal of good in Bangalore. We have paid a casual visit to their surgery to see for ourselves what is being done in the way of cures. Of course we speak596 words
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Page 80 Advertisements
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Advertisement477 1886-08-07 80 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $7,500,000 RESERVE FUND $4,500,000 RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION I t S(X >,000 OF DIVIDENDS RESERVE, LIABILITY OF PRO- j i7c.00.000 PRIETOR /O Court 01 I)irk< TOW Chairman— Hon. F. I). Sassoon. Deputy Chairman,-- A. McIVER, Ksq. H. L. Dalrymple, Esq. A. P. McEwSH, Esq.477 words
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Advertisement216 1886-08-07 80 SDbcrtisnnntt*, STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND FREMANTLE. TMI West Australian Co.'s steamer NATAL" subsidized by the Straits and West Australian Governments will be despatched on or about the following dates, calling at Cossack, Gascoyne, Shark's Bay and Grraldton each voyage, and when sufficient inducement offers she will call at King's216 words
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Advertisement381 1886-08-07 80 iltitjcrttsnnrnts. H SAYLE CO, LIMITED, I CABINET-MAKERS, fc; UPHOLSTERERS, R LOOKING-GLASS MANUFACTURERS fcj AND HOUSE-FURNISHERS. Orders can now be executed for every descripti mm CABINET FURNITURE. 1| A full staff of practical Cabinet-makers, Uphold I an<l French Polishers kept on the premises under Vk" B supervision of an experienced English381 words
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Article, Illustration28 1886-08-07 81 Here shall the Press the People's right raainUli* Unawed by influence and imbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article382 1886-08-07 81 THE remarks which we felt justified in making, respecting the present position of the unofficial members of the Legislative Council, in our issue of the ioth instant, are shewn to be virtually correct by the shortlunid report of the proceedings in Council on tht; 19th instant,382 words
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Page 81 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1886-08-07 81 gubevtuscment*. \V. J. ALLAN Cogeneral MERCHANTS AND STORE-KEEPERS, 44, Rafi-i.i-s Place, >. TO Dl RoBBRTiOM'I DISPENSARY.) SIXI DOOM 1-> v*u The cheapest House in Singapore. 1 \DIES- DEPARTMENT. Dtt Fabric .n all the newest art shades and pattern,, Jona Cloth. Honeysuckle stripe. Bilkudbtios. Washing Silks, ie, &c. ladies 1 trimmed169 words
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Advertisement485 1886-08-07 81 snroerti*emem& NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN MAIL STEAMERS. Subsidized by the Imperial German Govkrsment. THE following dates have been fixed for tin- arrivals and departures of the mail steamers of the Norddeutscher Lloyd during the current year |6th July. Saturday, 7th August. :> ,st 22nd January, 1887. To leave To arrive 1886.485 words
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Advertisement156 1886-08-07 81 Ittjurrasrmrnts. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. Dr.' a rtures from Englan I. Steamer. Sailed. Left Sue/. Due Spore. Cyclop* 3 Jwlv. 18 July. i 7 A«fLaertes 10 24 14 Prometheus 17 31 m 1 Achilles 1 -'4 m jS Departures from China. Expected to Expected to Steamer. leave Uave Due Spore.156 words
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Article1242 1886-08-07 82 We have been at some trouble to endeavour to ascertain as accurately as possible, the probable monthly consumption ol ri< <: in Singapore, but have not been able t;> obtain any two opinions agreeing with rac h Other. The lowest estimate has been 70,000 piculs, and the highest 100, 0001,242 words
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Article764 1886-08-07 82 His Excellency the Governor will leave this morning in the Sea Belle for Penang, calling at the Dindings, and landing at Pcnang on Monday morning. We do not know when he is likely to return, but as the opening of the Selangor railway has been fixed for HH the764 words
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Article3177 1886-08-07 83 We are requested to state that the following gentlemen will preside at the noon-day prayer meeting in Raffles Place during next week Monday, Revd. B. Wonnacott Tuesday, Mr. P, Hocquard; Wednesday, Revd. J. A. B. Cook Thursday, Mr. C. F. Moore Friday, Mr. C. Phillips Saturday, Mr. BeauWe reprint to-day3,177 words
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Article837 1886-08-07 84 m EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OP P*> CEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL tu£ X MISSIONERS OX WEDNESDAY IHt H JULY, ISS6 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: I lon'bie Major McCallum, R. c., Presiden V J. P.Joaquim, Ksq. X C. K. Crane, Esq. H 'lan K?ong Saik, Ksq. H Stamford and North Bridge Roads. Read837 words
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Article1342 1886-08-07 85 It seems to me that it would be as well to dissecl the voting; in the legislative Council, if we desire the Colonial Office and foreign public to understand the value <>i our majorities or minorities. Take for instance a recent debate upon the Mil rva1,342 words
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Article278 1886-08-07 86 I UM M U lte Grand jury Presentment >»<■ J*| ofXXc hep- k ;r;; m babe foe everything depended on a, innocent a >•■<'"■• was 1,,,,, at that I' 1 1 t „,jt, jt so overflow..^ as at present Drama the Ciime* war. the shippin* l «f lhe „,-,/> aground.,,278 words
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Article824 1886-08-07 86 Am-f.R (-real Britain, Holland is the mot import- colonial Power in the world. Her possessions beyond the ocean are small compared with our own but when set against those of the Continental Powers. they loom large indeed. The Dutch colonies artrelics of the time win n Holland824 words
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351 1886-08-07 86 THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Extra* ts FROM the Report ok the Directors I'or the Year IVDIVG 31st December, 1885. The Fourteenth Annual Report and Statements of Accounts are herewith submitted. During the year, 399 proposals were received for Assuring a sum of £155,115, of which 247351 words
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Article247 1886-08-07 86 (Published bf arrangement with flu London, jot/i July.— Mr. Henry Mathews, H Q. C., has been appointed Home Secretary. The Rt. Hon. Henry Cecil Raikes, Post- H master-General. The Goodwood Cup. The Hard walked over. I London, rst August.— Viscount Cranbrook has been appointed Lord President of the247 words
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1511 1886-08-07 87 AN ANECDOTAL HISTORY OF Old Times Singapore. i ,n,l sources of ihese papers, seethe 4 tBS4—Contin*ed. The same Presentment made by the Grand in December alluded to a number of other grievances, such as the powder magazine being in the centre of the town ,Je to the public buildings the1,511 words
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Article581 1886-08-07 88 OUR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LETTER. Perth, 2nd July, 1886. Western Australia, which has always been looke 1 upon with somewhat of contempt by the other Australian Colonies, seems really al last to have betun to move along with a little more speed than in former days, and we congratulate ourselves •ccordin£Iv.581 words
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Article1054 1886-08-07 88 The Straits Sbttliments Court. The little portion <>t the Kast Gallery belonging to the Straits Se: dements Court is now reached again, and here are exhibited a large map of the Settlements, and several models of private houses in Singapore, and other buildings. The visitor n1,054 words
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Article721 1886-08-07 88 (Reprinted from the fl*,^ #f special permission and arranvemtJ with the proprietors of that paper bn newspaper only in Singapore.) London, i 7 th July.-\i is understood U lat Gladstone Cabinet have decided to resign r formation of a coalition ministry i s ilu^u improbable. The re-hearing of the721 words
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Article231 1886-08-07 89 Friday, 6th August, 1886. Sksri Market.-rA very small business lias been done during the week. Union Pagar Dock Com tony. Ln>uted.-*w^ JS fully P^d »P- A «k* <u> end lasl p3Twasn»deatsi6scuiii dividend tor old issue, at which there are buyers. UujongPapr 6% Debenture Bonds are in231 words
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Article113 1886-08-07 89 METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVA TIONS taken at Kampong Kerbau Hospital Observatory. n x l Z Ul UI? H 10 IP'J N w ~~t r< as O O O UO|JBJodi;A 3 jo X ON O\ Ov X OC 30 ain^j^duidj^ uw|^ X X X X gg| qcNr>»qNOio qt q; q I ri»or>qt>.qN>^o I113 words
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Page 89 Advertisements
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Advertisement718 1886-08-07 89 VALUABLE LAND ,v: DWELLING HOUSE. N.». 12. SOPHIA ROAD The undersigned arc instructed to tell by Auction, at their Sale-rooms, on Tuesday, 17th August, iSS6, at 2 V. M. That valuable piece of Freehold land 0:1 Sophia Road, Prinsep Estate, containing an ana of about 15.586 square feet, and a718 words
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Advertisement587 1886-08-07 89 StJbcrtisrmrnti*. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice 19 hereby given, that (he Valuation of Hoosca and Buildings for the rear 1886, lias been completed, and the books containing the valuation ami tli" ratea amcixd may be inspe ted at the Office ot the Municipal Commissioners. Town Hall, daily, between the hours of 10587 words
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Advertisement653 1886-08-07 90 aubcrttsrmrnts. Nonet is hereby «vm thai Messrs. Bimm Mfykh Co of Singapore. Merchant*, are the proprietors of a trade mirk, being a key. which is represented at the head o. this notice, in respect of the follow, ng description of good* that it is to MT Champagne. Cyder, Wine, Spirits,653 words
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Advertisement808 1886-08-07 90 THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated with Limited Liability under the Indian Companies' Act, 1866.' Capita! $2,000,000 in 20.000 Shares of $100 each Payable $<; p 1 Share on Application and $15 per Share on Aflotment. Further Calls nol to exceed $J0 per Share at anyone time, nor to be808 words
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Advertisement762 1886-08-07 90 atobcrttsementg. form and lodged with any of the local Banks or a Branches with a Deposit of $5 each Share applied for Where no allotment is made the Deposit will be ed in full, and in case a less number of Shares be lv"™' than as applied for, the surplus762 words
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Advertisement429 1886-08-07 91 gtjtoertiscmrntsSTEAM NAVIGAPEN TIOX COMPANY. Office— Collyer Quay, QOD©WIW-N«W Harbour. demoted are the dates on which this Company's SS SS. expected 3E" OunVAKI 1886. v llm Aue 20th Thursday Aug. 19th F 'Seof 3rd h >hft 2nd bep J PASSAGE. The tare to Marseilles and thence by Railway to London is429 words
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Advertisement412 1886-08-07 91 3fabertisementB. THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE— SINGAPORE. 'T* he above Company are accepting Marine risks at current a rates of premium. All contributors participate in the Bonus, whether share holders or not. Office Raffles Place. THOMAS BUTLER, Secretary. NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE412 words
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Advertisement484 1886-08-07 91 aiitoertisements, SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE, SINGAPORE. Subscriufd Capital, $2,000,000. Paid-up Capital, 400,000. Fire Insurances effected at low rates on every description of property. Short Period Risks accepted in the Straits Settlements at 7i cents nett per $100 for ten days. All contributors participate in the bonus, whether shareholders484 words
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Advertisement951 1886-08-07 92 i^ 7 eTl& CO., AUCTIONEERS, SINGAPORE. D r v k k W \rf S* S i I M 1 vll I I m 111 IT, un I ABLfcij graViJgm'bath.room;. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES FREE. Work N tlbles. "TuRXITUKI- CAN BE FORWARDED BY LOCAL STEAMERS TO THE NATIVE STATES, SUMATRA, AXD BORNEO^ i951 words
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