The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 June 1895

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 7th JUNE, 1895. DAILY ISSUE, No. 2,380
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      399 1 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Owica,— Collyer Qway. Wbabvis,— New Harboar Die mail steamers will leave Singapore on or ■boat the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. i»55 »8»5Kbednrw lun« 10th. RoniUa June 12th Rosetta June 24th. Ravenna June *'th Xusar-i-Htnd July Bth. P* kin July 10th RohilU July d. Khedive
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      541 1 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM rx NAVIGATION COMPANY. Undbr Mail Contract with tbi Austrian Government. THE following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected to sail from here r— OUTWARDS. HOMEWARDS. for Hongkong, forTbisstr Shanghai h Kobe. ft ports via Bombay. 1895 f *9SMaria Valeric ]une 15. M.
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      735 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Aency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 CoAyer Quay Time table for June. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched for Daw Bawean. Sourabaya. June 3rd. Bawean, S'baya, B'massin, Pulu Laut, Passir& Cotoi Bth. He Carpentier Batavia.
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      692 1 Art Photography. Corner op Stamford Road Hill Street. Platinos Aristos A SPECIALITY. Sittings from 7 a. m. till 5 p. m. Robt. Lenz Cie. Feb. 7. 7-4 G. R. Lambert Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS, By Special Appointment to H. M. THE KING OF SIAM AND H. H THE SU|LTAN OF JO.HORE GRESHAM
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      625 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. f» PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 5000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 PROPRIETORS j »«0,00c,000 Court op Directors. J. KRAMER, Esq.,— Chairman. HON. A. McCONACHIE.-Oki-utv Chaikmah. D. R. Sassoon, E»q. I C. J Holuoav, K-q. R. M. Gray, Esq j jas. J Bell Jkvihc Esq S.
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      564 1 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY. St'BscKißED Cbfital i ,2.>0.<k)0 Sterling. Head Office, 92 Cheapside, London. The undersigned are prepared to accept I- IRK RISKS at cuirent rates. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.,— Agants. TVrORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- x^ ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 17 y7. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insured
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      811 1 PACIFIC MAIL STKAMSKIP COMPANY AND ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL V/ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Th"" 011^ pa&sagt tickets to England Franc-> aru^ tiermam L>\ ;J! trans- At!ant,< of Stea rneri a !sO l<; f" r ancisc<)bj-the siepmm of thea^ove lines y o o the« Kwop< rhjiii;?- a; proportionate rate Special reduced rd'.es «<■
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    The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1895.
    900 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1895. I I An artcle m th~ Pinang Gazette, betrawng l«:)jal inspiration. i> disposed to rind objection with the working of the Banishment Ordinance. But the object ions arr practtcall) built upon the assumption that the community is of such a character that
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    656 2 We cannot say that Router has any reason to congratulate himself on his *uccrss as a news agent. I lie fact of the Sultan ol Jobore's death, which occurred on evening oi the 4th, was known generally m London on the morning of the sth. It was telegraphed to J>
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    THE LATE SULTAN OF JOHORE.
    775 2 KFrotu our rwh Cortapondtnt.) Johore, Thursday, June 6th. Although not entirely unexpected after the serious news of the previous day- that His Highness the Sultan was m ye y critical condition, the telegram Irom the Hon'ble Dato Sri Amar d'R .j t to the Hou'ble
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    446 2 Albeit with a heavy sense of responsibility f.>r the peace of mind of Her Majesty's lieges m Singapore, we venture to give gratuitous publicity to this recommendation to use an awful neologism— of a new cycleality." In these latter day s uhen cyile<> anJ cyclists i icrease and multiply willi
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    THE WILLARD OPERA COMPANY.
    297 2 The Willard Opera Company gave another successful peiformance last evening, a capable rendering of Don Juan," an up to date gaiety burlesque and though the counter attractions at Tanglin l«»ld on the attendance the audience were not lacking m enthusiasm. A number of ihe latest songs
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    COFFEE PLANTING IN BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.
    368 2 A correspondent of i!.c Grocer t Journal, writ" ing on the abwe subject, w)s that whilst Urge sums of money are b"»g idle m tin 1 country, or only produi m,« v. ry sin it] interest, lor the simple reason that investors find gre^t
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    HOUSE-KEEPING AT HOME AND IN THE TROPICS.
    753 2 HOUSE-KEEPING AT HOME AND IN THE TROPICS. It is a topi oi ireq'ient conversation whether the difficulties of iiouse-keepi'in m th>: East aregre.iter than those that vex the soul of wives m iht old country or not. We know tnat m «ny English giils come out fresh to this island
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    19 2 A regular service between Penang and Deli, once every four days, has been started by Messrs. Mansfield Bogaardt Co.
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    790 2 The Insurrection m Cuba. Marshal Campos has telegraphed to hiv Government that several of the rebtl leaders are about lo land m Cuba. Hr demands six more battalion-. Ihe Government is sending ten battalion?-. The Ameer's Son m England The Ameer's son continues to receive a hearty reception
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    MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
    60 2 The O. C. Troops has bam pleurd to grant leave of absence to the undermentioned Officers on private aflairs Major T. E. Compton, D. A. A. G., from the ytli to 201 h June, 1895. Major Hon. C. Lambton, 2nd North "d Fusi. liers, trom the loth to
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      753 2 JOHN LITTLE Co., LIMITED, ARE NOW SELLING THEIR CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES. I* *fr *S $29 Nett L^BrSS Nptt lomuleto with all Accessories, and m Handsome Polished Wood Case. TWm Mach.n- dm SMOOTH RLNNINO. GOOD WORKERS and durable JOHN LITTLE Co., LIMITED. j PROVISIONS. TO BE LET, MCMBMetM B. SPLENfHH 11
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      361 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Straits Trading Cow's Sh-rcs. New Prye Kivtr l>ock Shares. FOR SALE. Raul> (c<miributii«K.> Pengerang Planting Co.'s Sh.inrs. A|.|l> t<» FKASHR C.. K*t:>iaiif c and Shale Hivkers. June 7. v.c For Penang and Calcutta. The Indo-China Steam Nay. Co., Ltd., Steamer CHELYDRA, 1.574 tons. Captain Ctss. having left
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      172 2 The Week. Friday, 7th Hitfh Water 10.51 a. m 10.3 p. m. lull Moon, 5.54 p. m. Sale of Work. I own Hall, 4 p. m. Horse Sale, Abram't, Yard. Willard Company, y p. m. Saturday, Bth Hiifh Water u.iya. m. 10.44 p. tn. Entnts Close Athletx. Sporis. Cricket.— S.
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  • Correspondence.
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      148 3 Puff." To TH» llDtTO*. Dear Sir, —I am anxious to give my firm 4 bit of a lift m the literary way and I shall be glad to know it you will insert a two column adv —I mean article, on Coke, with special reference to Singapore as a depot
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    CRICKET.
    90 3 A match will be played to-morrow be* t*een elevens of the SCC. and the S.V.APtayers are particularly requested tv be at the Pavilion at a p. m. The following will represent the S.Y.A Messrs. Cook. F. Denny*. Koeile, MeClosky. Mcrewether, Plumpton. R Ryan, Saundtrr-v Sisson, St. Clair and Talbot.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    185 3 Pk*mi>*!«t'>» Cir. RI.SL LTS Ot SIU UND Kol M». Mijjjliston 9. Gujjjjisber^ boih scratcheti. rtghton. f >. beat Fowlie I up. Parvenu be;«t W.trrack. 5. 2 up and 1 to play. Miller. 3, b«at Croucher 2 up and < to play. J. B. Kj^berirson beat Madam*, 4.
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    TELEGRAMS.
    250 3 \'iu Ausir f.o»-> op Sr»s»»H WvßsHir A S» RVIVOR IN MID-Al I »N I Kfcst 999 'IMLY TO DIX to'J\ \>- I fcR-A »Kl^. London, May II. A rem-ir<a;.>;e incident .-> reported >n connection »:th the 'kj** vi f.i> r;r-a-c!as-> >>p.ini»h :rui>er Reimt R s fou:i icred Gibraltar dur:njj
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    THE CEYLON MILITARY CONTRIBUTION.
    244 3 rtgarcU thi-> we are no .'ornarder m one ->an we were before. Apparently we li-all ij\e to remain m thi» state ti tMCCVtawty f>_r I It h*d ■jeemed to me that perhap* .r<l dunmwe mijflit usefully ask m the Huu->c i '.ord-> for some indication 01
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    298 3 ihe rw-l-class buttlohp Ktnvmn wa-. Uuncl ed 'jm Pembroke I 2ot.«Yar<i on .ith May, m the pre>«iKe oi thousands ol spectator?. TIM ship wai c >nd sent afloat by Mrs. rlalfour, wife of aptain t. J. Balfour, Capum Superintendent t-l tm; dockyard. Some delay look place during the -*unt_H, and
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    ON BANGKOK.
    1862 3 (By Nbw-i omhr. Sightseeing.) Part IV. Thb KovtL \V*t. I Feel reluctant, m the few lines that I can give them, to attempt to describe the lovely group of tempb-s that form the Palace Wat. The colouring, design and construction of each require a far more learned pen
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    GOLF vs. POLO AT SINGAPORE.
    115 3 'Madras Times.) In Singapore a great paper war has arisen between the votaries of Golf and ilic advocates of Polo. They both want llie centre of the ra< ccourse as a ground, and they have been selling forth iheir respective claims m the local pre>s,
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    BOATING ACCIDENT AT PENANG.
    452 3 BOATING ACCIDENT AT PENAN G. A boating accident occurred on Sunday last off the Kelawei shore. It stems that Mr. A. B« Harriett, avsiium at (he Aerated Water Coinpan) s factory m Pulo Tiku>, has a nice 1 8-foot boat half decked m which he atnuxi himself by bailing about,
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    64 3 A splendid exhibition of batting was given at the St. John's Cricket Ground, Cambridge, on May 3, by Messrs. Kanjitsinhji, N. F. Druce, and F. Mitchell, who played for the Hawks against St. John's College. The Indian cricketer scored 174 not out, Mr. Druce 107 not out, and Mr. Mitchell
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1028 3 Vf INUTES of proceedings of the Municipal j J V1 Commissioners at an ordinary meeting held on Wednesday, the 22nd May, 1895. Present: The President, Alex. Gentle; The Inspector-General of Police, Col. Pennefather; VV. Nanson; J. P. Joaquim Tan Jiak Kirn; M. Meyer C. G. P.alerson A. C.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    649 3 ViINUIKS of proceeding* of the Municipal Commissioners ;it a special meeting held on Wednesday, tlic 29th May, 181/5. PKEStM The President, Alex. Gentle, The Inspector General of Police, Col. Pennefather W. Nanson W. Evans; J. P. Joaquim Tan |iak Kirn C. G. Palerson. Absent.— Seah I.eang Seah M.
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    ONLY FOUR TO MAN THE PUMPS.
    963 3 Dear, dear! When you come lo think of it how close y related things are how ore thing brings up another. Ideas arc like a lot of bead> on a strin j, aren't they A letter I have just been leading makes me remember
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    EXCHANGE.
    70 3 (Corrected up to June On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/2 demand 2/1$ Private credits 3 m/s 2/2$ documents 3 m/s 2/2 I credits 6 m/s .2/24 On India. Bank demand iy^ On Hongkong. Bank demand ia>|>i» On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 130$ Private 30 d/s
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    PRODUCE.
    118 3 (June 7.) S*^S Gambler do. Cu£te No. 1 1250 do. do. No. 2 1 1 40 Pepper, Bl*« k (ordinary Spore) 1 1 50 do. White, (Fair L/W=»s%) „1950 Nutmegs 150s to the Ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. Cloves (Amboina) »j. L.iberian C0ffee.,,.......,,. 41. Pengerang Libenan 44 jo Tapioca,
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    SHARE LIST. JUNE 7th, 1895.
    289 3 SHARE LIST. JUNE 7t h, 1895. yiuTATiOK. Capital Pad up Snarr* IM. D>» Hongkonp S'hai B«nk. ig.j pnm. $10.*****0 $io.ooo.<*x> fajm i*s/i.S*fr. National Hmk of Cfcina J,8 ftm/MO i,4oo.iw I v Founders. Nom.nal in^t Bk.ofChna. Jap.fcStra.ts Nominal £3,000,000 /450.966 199.S75 £2$. rounders. y 2^, Zr t Tanjong Pagar Dock. Jj
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      293 3 QCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY The Company* steamers .-(redoo-u H-<i {r>in !.'»ci- pool outwards for the Strain China ti J pan from Japan Homewards for London every Wceic *nd h.ive a> commodation for fiist and third <-las- piwiifi 11. car'yi'iga Surgeon and Stewardess. Through Bills of Lading are iaraed tor ail
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      1323 3 VESSELS IN PO RT. H«Sk Ton. Captain Arrived From Corin Kn<-ch For Wbec Men-ot-War M rti^ RV M Brit.cra..j7joFa WfcM M =>• 1V..-,-. tf Sr.K.(MU» Other Vessels A..t\*Mi» R Vea-isßmi. si,., ,476 Bnama M.iv 2, LdklandroG B»T»»i» Hnt. 2i'i BuHen low 3 Kotk X Haw.jn Out. ./S Hayes |«ac 4
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      236 4 McALISTER&Co. Government Contractors, Engineers Furnishers SHI PC HANDLERS, Sailmakers General Furnishers. Have always m Stock Fatrbank s Weighing Machines, ,n I ai countries. .olid nun anl wooden frames. S*her Spring Balances Safes a! all sizes. Lros* ct'.t and Hand Saw?, AMERICAN SCOTCH TOOLS 1 F^n- tagef^ h»a*> Wk,, 'l»x>r s
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      473 4 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, UATAVIA. THIS first dass HMci. patronised by the Eng. hsh Community of Baiavia, and situated m the Centre i the moat heakky and bet wiidiiHiil puarter of the Town, often a good Table. Wines, and Accommodation 10 TrawNws. A runner attends all HiMwn, and English is L.
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      779 4 SUNGEI UJONG AND JELEBU GYMKHANA CLUB. THE Annual Race Meeting will be held at Seramban on Monday and Tuesday, the ioth and nth June. Value of open Etents Kuuies close Monday, May ioth. Easy acce-s from all parts of the Straits. Fur programmes and particulars apply to \V. LEONARD BRADDON.
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      503 4 JOHN ROBERTSON J R CELEBRATED ft SON D WHISKY. CEHTIFICATES OF ANALYSIS. 11 Si I?, Great I owkr Stkeet, London, E-C, 12th Jay. 1895. F y "-'"''V llial 1 have submiued to a very careful and searching chemical analysis a sample ol Old Scoich Whisky, as supplied by Messrs. J..hn
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      233 4 Swttf^impflu. Soli Agents, g ajy BEHN, MEYER fc Co., 1 W^ ]f Singapore and Penang. Depois. fri Singapore, I*4 Messrs. John I a tie A? Co. avf^nam Messrs. tiuntzel 6c Sthuhmaiher |S £^B Batavia and Sourubaya, igr I Messrs. Houghton Si Co. Jan. 4. m.w.f JAS. AITKEN Co., FALKIKK. Bottled
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      647 4 The Singapore Free Press AMD Mercantile Advertiser. Cablb Address,— Advertiser, Sinpafct. TBLEPHONB Nt'MBPR.— No. 61. Published at |a, Change Alley. SmgapoTHE Lading English Newspaper m thr Straits Settlements Johore th* Protected Native States of Perak, Selan gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Nfgf Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies, Java
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