The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 June 1897

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    20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, i 4 th JUNE, 1897.* DAILY ISSUE, No. 2,992
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      828 1 n Office. Co'lyer Quay. X_\ Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYI ON, INDIA. AUSTRALIA. AI)F:.N, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Th;'* t Vn Bills of Lading issued tor Persian ■ti/.'fntmental and American Ports, also for Ckemm Coast, and San
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      999 1 NORD-DEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN. "V "i ,asl and v.- II known steamersjtt^us line A will leave Singapore on or abou^Bi eßjiderniintioned dates. OUTWARDS HOMEWARDS To arrive Singapore for To arrive Singapore for China. Europe. 1897. 'oy?Sa hstm June 24. Pramssem June 27. Bmyern July 22. v tan July 25. Pr. Heinrich
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      835 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I J-JONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Undbr Contract with thb Netherlands India Govkrnmknt. BANKING CORPORATION Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency. late I. DAENDELS Co., j-3 Collyer Quay f ■{P-^ p rr c^. l J^ L *i0.000.00c I RtiSERvE FUND I 6.*****0 Time Table for June, 1897. RESERVE LIABIUTY
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      248 1 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co. SOLE AGKNTS FOR Royal Psycho Cycles FOR LADIES cv GENTLEMEN Starley Brothers Coventry. (By Special Royal Warrant of Appointment) MAKERS rO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. A Large onsignment oi High Grade Cycles Roadsters, Liylit Roadsters Ra< ers and Ladies' 1 897 Patti nis, h.W 1-. JUST BEEN
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      515 1 1 P VAD. --GARDNER, Esg H J. x AND COUNTY B>NK!'.« I_ITBL> SING_:i EREST ALLOWEO On CuKkit.-w CCOva .t the rate of 1 per ctn. per annum 01. 1- d alances. When '.he accrued interest x hs does not amount to *S, no interes 1 v .ii b pared 1
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      627 1 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE Co., Ltd., of HAMBURG. j NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE Co., HAMBURG. HAMBURG BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE Co., HAMBURG. *T*Hk undersigned, Agents ol the above corr- panics, are prepared to accept fire risks at current rates. PUTTFARCKEN Co. Oct. I*. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Fire risk? accepted
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      252 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP 97 COMPANY AND OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Through passage tickeLs granted t.i hn^Unc France, and Gem-any by all tram Ada-Mac hue of Steamers, also to San Francisco by the slepmer« of the above lines Toother European points, al proportionate ffMe Spacial reduced rates granted to OCears
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  • Correspondence.
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      The Moonlight Band.
      627 2 To TBI I_mto-_ v; IR The men of the Rifle Brigade seem appreciate their band very much, judg m a by the number usually seen at the Moonlight performances, but 1 think that rig well-known gallantry of the British Soldier should suggest to them that it is
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      GOLF
      64 2 The competition for the monthly medal handicap for the S. G C. took piace on Saturday. Result ist. 2nd. Heap. lot. ..an 52 46 12 S6 -;ach 55 I 2 I 55 48 9 A. Mackay 48 S3 S R. J. N 53 54 H> 97 0- s 'or
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    DIAMOND JUBILEE LAND SPORTS.
    111 2 These commence at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 2411 fl -Q be at ti:-: SC.C eu 1 k Ihe programme b 1 M fd- 1 '-/'> yds. Jockey Race g Skips biscuits. RatC. I imp. Bobbing for treacled buns. Rikisha Race, 150 yds Hip d Race. Box:ng
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    GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.
    150 2 Th** exportation of arm-. &c, to the PhUlipinc- forbidden for til moathLcttcn al naturalisation have been printed to 1.11:1 P>oon Hisv, ot Penang. ihe leave ot the hon'ble A. P. Talbot, ;<•->. d-int Councillor of Malacca, has been Headed to August -'Ist. IW Qaeea'a Exequatur empowering Mr Mannas
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    SWIMMING RACE.
    136 2 The first of what are intended to be monthly swimming races was held yesterday I at Tanjong Katong m connection with the Swimming, Club which is now showing signs of increased activity, as the membership is steadily growing. A large party of the members and their friends left
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    RIFLE BRIGADE SPORTS.
    739 2 1 he annual athletic sports m connection v\ith .he Ist Battalion Rifle Brigade were held on Saturday at Tanglin. Otiginally they were fixed for May __nd, but owing I to the bad weather the sports had this year tv be postponed over the races and although the
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    TERRIBLE AMOK IN NORTH BORNEO.
    252 2 TERRIBLE AMOK IN NORT H BORNEO. im Biggbsi Amok os Rbcobd. I he British North f> rm > Hi rani ot the ist June contain these details, of svhat is believed to be the bloodiest case of amok ever known to have taken [ilare, no fewer than fifteen male- and
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    CRICKET.
    354 2 2nd XI S.C.C. v. Telkwraph. Flayed on the S. R. C. ground on Saturday aiid won by the Telegraph, the ground being very soft and scoring low. Telegraph. :O. Lowe b Carver o b Hennings 3 N.Falls not out 10 runout 1 J. Valberg c Hennings b Benjafield 4
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    TELEGRAMS.
    763 2 (Fid Rangoon.) 1 m. Ti r< o-( »rlv k W ar. London, 3lsl May. Greek officers have been sent to the frontier to reconnoitre where the lurks are reported to have violated the neutral zone. The Standard states Prince George of Greece has telegraphed to the C/ar urging him
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    306 2 The steamer Vyner arrived from Sadong j on Friday with a cargo ol" coals for Messrs. Paterson Simons Co. which she discharged at New Harbour. The ship Knight of the Garter also arrived the same day from Cardiff with a cargo. The steamer Evandale went alongside the Borneo
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    NOTES FROM THE COURSE.
    767 2 NOT ES FROM THE COURSE. After a few day's rest, most of the horses have gone into training again for the -*xtra day's racing at the Jubilee festival, the entries for which smII close on Saturday next. We do not anticipate large fields, as many ol the horses that ran
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    The Standard Time Balls.
    48 2 A Time Ball at Fort Canning and one at Pulau Brani falls each day at 1 p.m. Singapore mean time (Greenwich mean time 6 hrs., 4 mm., 35 sec., being hoisted five minutes previously. To-day Fort Canning and Pulo Brani both fell I correctly.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    1033 2 Giving port of depamne, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Fuji-Kan, Jap., Newcastle, Yashima Kan, Jap., Newcastle, Mail .Stbam-f.rs kkom Eubopb. Melbourne, due June 12 M. M. Mirzai'ork, due June 21 P. O. Sai hskn, due June 24 N. D. L. K. Simons, due
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    EXCHANGE.
    77 2 (Corrected up to June 14 j On London. Hank 4 m/s 1/111 demand l/i i] Private credits 3 m/s 2/0-1/1O documents 3 m/s 2/0 credits 6 m/s 2/0-3/16 On India. Bank demand 1624 On Hongkong. Bank demand i% prem. On Yokohama Bank demand do On Java Bank demand iig{
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    PRODUCE.
    95 2 (June 14. Tm Gambier 5.35 do. Cube No. 1 9.30 Pepper, Black rdinary Spore) 14 25 do. White, (Fair L/W==s%) „23. Nutmegs 1 10s to the lb.) 63. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.50 Liberian Coffee 30. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.70 do. do flake (do. do.) 4.2
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    ANJER SHIPPING REPORT.
    168 2 (Spci lallv compiled for the Singapore Pree [Date passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name when c when sailed. Destination.. June 2. Dut. str.. iCoNIVGIN Wi i.nt- \i Bakkcr Batavia, |_l»e Amsterdam. June 3. Bnt str.. Dlkk 01 AlBl M I Hfc Ikk Beauchant |unc
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    SHARE LIST, JUNE 14th, 1897
    214 2 Q 'i-a'-iok. Capita! "aid u> >> •<; »i», niMgMOi Shang- .nk iS3%prem. $i. ,*****. $io.j->o,o 80.0.- (•■s#)«. v 24 4500.00 c M' '5' j6' moo Seller- i- 1 ar I-trf *2| Nominai *r.,y,(M' i .gg' t U»cic. $350 *i.500.»* |i h 1 .c. 5* do.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      1276 2 VESSELS IN port. Mer.-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From When IV -ms But. cruiser 755 > drntmn PIOUB Bri_craiser34.su .awak Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees I A.HHBBSI Bnt. [of, < ..rroll IMM I Anns B.aKTH.a Ger. bq., 4■ AMTIOCO A., ssie Ital. bq.. 1086 Felice [6
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      433 3 ALBERT COLAS, *A« itfSSIE.. _jd ,k^ -?-_._*_S. ABSIHTHK #jgP# IMOPOLI QUINQUINA "W 7^ COCA. Trade Mark. Anpiv to MOINE COM l'K, fe I >. Singapore. Agents for M. OPPENHEIMER &Co PARIS Apri IC, TO LET r»OOOWN Change \!!e>. Hoor space iklHt MSOMMRMCI I mmediate -SMTJ SYME Co. Kpnl t tl
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      452 3 Katz 8r05.,! LIMITED. a High Class Tailors, Breeches Makers, Shirt Makers, Hatters, Outfitters and Hosiers. NEW SUMMER GOODS OPENED West of England Black Camel-hair Coatings, Tropical Weight. West of England black blue Cavendish Coatings. Scotch and lri-h Homespuns, light and porous. Fancy Cashmere Suitings. Cricket Tennis Flannels. i Navy Blue
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      413 3 John Little Co., Ltd., HAVE JUST UNPACKED A NEW LOT OF Dress Suitings, including all the latest styles from the West End. Vicunas, Soft Worsteds, Angolas, All of the Finest Quality. S FECIAL VTt. The New Spitalfield Fancy Embroidered Silks for Dress Vests, so much m vogue. These an the
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      446 3 JAMES WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES. ARE TUt: BEST VALUE I\ THE MARKET. V. V. 0. $11 per case, duty paid. V. V. 0. Special Eeserve $13 per case, duty paid. DOMINE, lO^ears old $16 permease, duty paid. OBTAINABLE FROM RETAIL DEALERS OR McALISTER Co., SOLE AGENTS. Oct. 2. ■Fo *f
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      424 3 Singapore Sporting Club. A Special Day's Racing Saturday Ny 7PROGRAMME Pn II H.H. ihe Sultan of luhore. 1 I for Horses entered for the GRAND I I I MEDI aI Si \Kt- at the leeting. ■> I i i mile and a d:=tance. Valu Entrance Fee fio. Ri No. 2.
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      245 3 /[LANGUID WOMEN PALE CHI LI) HEX OLD PEOPLE, IXVALIDS YIN CHAPOTEAUT CHAPOTEAUT S WINE BT PEPTONE A DELICIOUS NUTIiiriVE STIMLLAXT »lim-Ot»ry wint is tasiiv a.similal.d when Bo other iolid or liquid food will remain on the atoouch, it if indicated to 1 wutifiiliiHul tv-aknefi -^and r»cic ©f digestive power. J^^
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      663 3 The Singapore Free Pr^ I N<>. Mercantile Advertiser. 1 ablb Address, Advertiser, ffl_MUjj._ Telephone Number. No. oi. Published at 3 g, Change Alley, Singapore THE hading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johore tbe Protected Native States of Perak, SeU, gor. Sungei Ujong, Pahang, ttu v Sembilan; British North Borneo
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