The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1886
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1886-12-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. A Weekly Newspaper. N. S—Vol. V.] SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1886. No. 2720 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1886-12-23 1 JOHN LITTLE Co. E. J. BURKE'S GUINNESS'S EXTRA FOREIGN STOUT, Bottled in Dublin. GUARANTEED GENUINE. Selected from Choicest Brewings. M Having analised E. &J. Burke's Dublin Stout, I can certify to its being an article of the very first quality, rich and full in flavour, and its general characters most188 words
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Advertisement320 1886-12-23 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Wine and Spirit Merchants, IMPORTERS OK 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 fine320 words
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Advertisement173 1886-12-23 1 SINGAPOKK AND PtNANG. (Established 1858.; Laoiis 1 and Gkntlkmkn's Outi •ittkrn. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Silk and Satins. Costumes. Millinery. Umbrellas Uotrimmed Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Jfabcrdashery. I losiery. Corsets. Gloves. Underclothing. Fancy Articles for Presents. The dress-making department is in charge of a qualified Assistant. Family173 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement485 1886-12-23 2 Sfcbttttemcnt*. HONCSKONG ANO SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION PAID-UP CAPITAL j7.500.0o 0 RESERVE FUND •i.SOO.ootf RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION Ijoo.ooo OF DIVIDENDS RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO- j *****.000 IPRIETORd S COURI Wl DIREC I "Ks Chairman A. Mclver. Esq. Deputy Chairman,- M. (Ikon-, F.s(j. lion I. Bell-Irving H. Hoppius, Esq. D.Bottomley, Esq. E.485 words
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Advertisement404 1886-12-23 2 atfocrtiscmrnts\V. J. ALLAN C#., GfiNBBAL MERCHANTS AND STORE-KEEPERS. 43 and 44, Rakfi.ks Place, Next door to Dk. Rohkktson's Dispensary.) Have jttfl received another large consignment of new goods now b'ing unpacked. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Dress Materials in all the latest Art sjiades and patterns. Ladies' and Girls" Paris trimmed Hats and404 words
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Advertisement301 1886-12-23 2 Sfobcrttscmcnts. SAYLE CO., UMJTED^ CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, LOOKING-GLASS MANUFACTURERS AND HOUSE-FURNISHERS. Orders can now be executed for every description of CABINET FURNITURE. A f«.ir stafi -of practical Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers and French Polishers kept on the premises under the supervision of an experienced English Assistant. Suites of furniture and cabinets can be301 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1886-12-23 3 On the i*th December, al Rochore, Singapore, the wife of \V. T. Um ikn <»f a s<»n.18 words
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Article33 1886-12-23 3 At the Close, Winchester, on Tuesday, the loth November, Bishop Francis Thomas MacDoagall, Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight and Canon <>t Winchester, for v>me years Bishop oi Laboan. Aged 69 years.33 words
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Article, Illustration966 1886-12-23 3 Hfrr shall tlir I'reM the PfOStt'fl ri^ht maintain^ 1 Fnawcd by Influence sad wibribc4 by gall Merc patriot Truth her glorioill prn rpts draw, I'ledgrd td Religion, Loyalty, and Law. We arc glad to sec that OUT recent remarks upon the subject of Crown Agents have966 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement781 1886-12-23 3 afobrrtisfmenta. THE STRAITS SANITARIUM. Tbi Highlands. PENANG HILLS. Mean temperature, Elevation, '0 toBo°Fahrt. 1,880 Feet. THIS HEALTH RESORT IS NOW OPEN TO THE PI'BLIC. Toikists, men of business, invalids and sufferers of all kinds will find here a quiet residence in a pure and invigorating atmosphere, within an hour's ride781 words
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Advertisement600 1886-12-23 3 atibfrttsrmmts. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. Departures fr,<m England. Steamer. Sailed. Left Sue/. Due Spore Pmtroclut 13 Nov. 6 Nov. |27 Dec. jfasiDi 20 27 iS Menelaiis 24 1 Jan. Deucalion 27 4 Departures from China. Expected t<» Expected to Steamer. leave leave Due S pore Shanghai. Hongkong. Orestes 1 Dec.600 words
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Advertisement68 1886-12-23 3 3t)brrttsrmntts. JUST PUBLISHED Photographs mounted of Exhibits of th<- S* r.iits Settlements at the Colonial Exhibition, London, in 2 parts. Price $1 per pair. T<» \>r had "f JOHX LITTLE < ISth Dec, 1886. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LD. Intending applicants for new i^ur of Debentures an reminded th.it68 words
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Article54 1886-12-23 4 IN consequence of the holidays, we issue our number this week on Thursday, and wiOj an extra Christmas number, dated Saturday which is Christmas Day it contains some stories which have been specially written by gentlemen in Singapore. We also issue with tins paper the short-hand [icportofthe U&>' lative Council54 words
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Article941 1886-12-23 4 No one will dispute that th" discovery <»l a new (independent) moti\e power may have a verv important bearing on the conditions <>t (i\ilis:-d life, more especially in ths case <>! isolated communities such as those ol these Settlements and neighbouring colonies. By this we mean, of course, a power941 words
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Article2912 1886-12-23 5 THE distribution of the prizes took place on Tuesday afternoon, Lady Weld and Miss Weld, the Hon'ble J. F. Dickson, the lion'ble Mr. and Mrs. Shelford, Archdeacon Meredith, the Rev. \V. H. Gomes, B. I)., and many others being present. In the Boys School, the Principal commenced the2,912 words
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Article957 1886-12-23 6 Perth, igtfl November, 1880. In the case of Leake v. H organ, the Law Courts have been engaged in warming up an old cause ci'li'brc. The fact of the case I have related in a previous letter. The interest in the second trial, as in the first957 words
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Article140 1886-12-23 6 Returns which have just been completed at the War Office show that a large number of the men enrolled in the volunteer force an young in years and also in length oi sem.c. Of the aaioia enrolled, 90,863 were under twenty-two years of age between hat and thirty there were140 words
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2507 1886-12-23 7 jfl (By a Singaporean). X Ihe discovery of this now celebrated mine ranks as 9 ,t the wonders in the history of gold mining. fl i mountain is situated about 22 miles from fl :khamptofl in a south-westerly direction2,507 words
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Advertisement522 1886-12-23 9 atrtmiiscmcnts, THE STRMTS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Head Office, Singapore. Subscribed Capitai $2, 000,000 Paid Vf Capital $400,000 The above Company are accepting Fire risks at curren, Contributors rank for Boons whether Shareholders cr THOMAS BUTLER,— Secretary. Office, Raffles Place, fth October, 1886. VORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE522 words
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Advertisement373 1886-12-23 9 atitocrtiscmcnts, THE FIRE INBURANCE ASSOCIATION, LIMITI I>. LONDON. 1> lul "!> Capital Reserve and other Funds 8_>,50.. Subscribed Capital at call of Directors 800,000 I ,082,500 The undersigned are Agents f o r the above Company, and are prepared to issue Policies against Fire on the usual terms. A. 1..373 words
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Advertisement527 1886-12-23 9 SUbrrUsrmnus. APOLLINARIS, The Qvecncj Pabli Wati glass 1 bottles. mi I l..\i;\( H BROS v S A] i Ltd 15th )< tober, i s -'> ORIENTAL TELEPHONE COMPANY LIMITED. GBEA r REDUCTION IN RATE In ord< r to in< rease the numbi r 01 iub* ribera lo the Pelephone Exchange,527 words
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Advertisement521 1886-12-23 10 atjbcrtiscmrnts. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN MAIL STEAMERS. Subsidized m rne Impcbial Gkrmam Government. Tmi- following dates have been fixedfor th- arrvaU arid departure* i4 the mail steamers ui the Norddeutscner l.loyd d ng the current year:— Brin< Sin a ore ifth |aly. Saturday 7th August l,,hAu,M. 4th September. 10th September. October.521 words
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Advertisement458 1886-12-23 10 atibrrtiscmmts. GRIMAULT'S INDIAN CIGARETTES Asthma, Nervous Coughs, Chronic: Laryngitis, Hoarseness. Los of Voice, Facial Neuralgia, an«l Insomnia, are rapidly relieved by using the^e Cigarettes. GRIMAULT Co., Paris. Sold by all Chemitti j rf» CHAPOIEIOrS PfiPSIC isgSL pepto;:e wine Jgy^~ Tonir, Digestive an-1 f'utritive. Chanote nt's Wine nmirislies MNI siM.hu> llif458 words
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Advertisement697 1886-12-23 10 atibfrnsfmrnte, I THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY^ I LIMITED. I INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN' I COMPANY'S ACT ,866. I FIRST ISSI'E (NEW SERIES) OF $200,000. SIX PERCENT. DEBENTURES, REPAYABLK ON 31st DECEMBER, IS9I. I I PROSPECTUS I 1 The Directors are prepared to receive application, I for Sjoo.ooo six per697 words
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Advertisement428 1886-12-23 11 gubrrtisrmmte- IN -srLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGAPE TION COMPANY. Office— Collyer Quay, Godowxs— Nkw Harbour. Th. undernoted are the dates on which this Company's J^nu-rsmaybeexpected at SingaporeTo Akrivk TO LIAVI OUTWARD. HOMWARD. 1886. Friday Dec. 24th MomU, Dec 27th Tan. 7th Jw»- 10th J PASSAGE. Th, fire to Marseilles and428 words
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Advertisement321 1886-12-23 11 Sfctortifttmntts. THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE— SINGAPORE. THE above Company are accepting Marine risks at current rates of premium. All contributors participate in the Bonus, whether share holders or not. OFFICI RAFFLES PLACE. THOMAS BUTLER, Secretary. NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. T*HE undersigned have321 words
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Advertisement404 1886-12-23 11 iltJUfntsrmcnts. SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE, SINGAPORE Subscribed C ipii ki $a Paid- 1 t 4 Fire Insurances effected at low rates on every description ot property. Shut! Period Risks accepted in the Straits SettleflM .it 7! cents nett per $100 for ten days. All contributors participate in the404 words
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Advertisement358 1886-12-23 12 [POWELL CO., AUCTIONEERS, SINGAPORE. Almbirahs J Ce Chests. ,J Bedsteads (iron Jewel Safes 9 Bedroom Suites t Japanese Screens 9 Dining Tables. g Tables. nB Dressing Tables. q. Towel Horses JH Dress Stands. Toilet Glasses Door Mats. Toilet Services H Garden Skats. Washstands. |9 Gipsy Tables. Wardrobes.' Gratings (Bath-room). (tcTDiT358 words
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Advertisement285 1886-12-23 12 SINGAPORE DISPENSARY, Adjoining Messrs. John Little Co.'s, 40, Raffles Place. Established, 1825. Drugs ot the purest quality only kept in stock. Preset iptions and private recipes accurately prepared. All the leading Patent Medicines in stock, comprising Holloway's Pills Fellows' Syrup Cockle's Pills De Jongh's Cod Liver Oil Brown's Chlorodyne Eno's285 words
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Advertisement361 1886-12-23 12 G. R. LAMBERT CO., Photographers by Special Appointment to H. M I the King of Siam and H. H. the Sultan of Johorb, I 186, Orchard Road, BMH Have of late greatly improved their Studio, and are I able to satisfy the highest demand by supplying photos in I every361 words
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Advertisement10 1886-12-23 13 llnl OF THE Hi il sJ 1) CHRISTMAS, |«886. X^J'10 words
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701 1886-12-23 14 V^ J O?i IOYOI'S day is Christmas [)av in dear far j away England. From early dawn till late < al night one sees but contented hearts and happy faces, even in the dreary slums where t despondent fortune mosl docs dud!,701 words
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Article3124 1886-12-23 15 He either fears his fate too much Or his deserts are small, That dares not put it to the touch To gnin or lose it all Moxtkosk. Well, if you will have a story out of me, said Colonel French, the best thing I can do is3,124 words
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Article, Illustration914 1886-12-23 17 A Ballad. The moon is up, but the huntsman's horn Is through the wintry woodlands borne, As he brings the hounds to the castle door For the Squire was mad that night and swore He would hunt the fox by the moon's pale beams— Mad914 words
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4473 1886-12-23 18 A Sunday Salman OR The Fifty-Pounder. CHAPTER I. j A lew years ago I was proceeding home from India on three months privilege leave. Urgent private affairs called me to j the old country, but I calculated on settling the purely busi- i ness part of them in a few4,473 words
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Article5075 1886-12-23 21 That night I was talking over the events of the day with McNab, our landlord, as we smoked our pipes at the door of I the hotel before turning in. I had been abusing Peter's 5 clumsines, which I reviled all the more because McXab j assured me5,075 words
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3438 1886-12-23 24 JOTTINGS ON A Trip up Gunong Pulai, in Fabore. SOME YEARS AGO. It really was a subject requiring the deepest thought and <£k most anxious cogitation. What was to be done It had puz- u& zled me for a couple of days, haunted me in the midst of $6 business,3,438 words
