The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 August 1897
1897-08-28
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article32 1897-08-28 1 On the ->;•.'; instant, Hol> 1 rmiu Church, 1 uLe Hill, by the Rev. W. Wtrfftndrn. Wmim Nlth \ll, of Kingston-oi I -imes, to LIBZIB, 7rd daughter of Charles Wishart, ot Singapore.32 words
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Article, Illustration372 1897-08-28 1 he :-\pi I Trot) hergtorioo*. pr-c-pt- fenr. riedsreft to Religion, Loyalty, ar.d SATURDAY. AUGUST 28. 1897. We hear that Cap', de llamel, Asat. Supt. of Police, ha.-? sprained his toot and i- on the -ick list We are asked to announce that Lady Mitchell will be372 words
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Article1216 1897-08-28 1 Qutcquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli. Juvenal. We have been examining, with care and minuteness, the elaborate carvings on the handle, and the delicate traceries on the blade, of the knife with which Uncle Samuel has resolved to cut his venerable throat. In simple language,1,216 words
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Article540 1897-08-28 1 Fifth Lisi oi Subscribers Amount Previously Acknowledged (70,835.50. Lim Kill Ana [tram Saiboo 1,, Hadjee Mahmood Bin Abdul Kahem Hadjee Abdul Karen. Bin Hadiee Jamal 5 Hadjee Abdul Majid Hadjee Mohamed Ahruf Bin Kunapee 5 S. A. Banabilla 5 KNLAhni/S^m Riley I lar^reaves 3c (.0. 500 Howarth540 words
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Article73 1897-08-28 1 There is a rumour in a Penang paper that the Macassar detention case has entered upon a new phase, and that Frank Valberg has been released. It is quite true, we learn, that the Netherlands Consul General at Singapore has, at the request of H. E. the73 words
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Article93 1897-08-28 1 I lie M. M steamer Haiphong, which is expected next week, will probably dock here on arrival. 'I he Italian barque Fade wrts yesterday taken to the Borneo wbari to discharge over 1,800 tons Welsh coal for Messrs. Behn Meyi r ..V Co. The st. amer/Vev is expected93 words
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Article130 1897-08-28 1 The Order ol the Governor in Council banishing Lim I eng Kwi from the Colony on October Jnd, 1893, has been rescinded, subject to the bond entered into on his behalf for good behaviour. The declaration under the Ordinance for the acquisition of land for public pur- poses130 words
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Article137 1897-08-28 1 Singapore having suggested, to Hong- j kong and Shanghai dates at the beginning of October as possibly Mutable for the annual rifle match between then places, it i- found that the period during which the match will have to be fired will be necessarily put later137 words
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Article262 1897-08-28 1 Via Hong} Shipping Di-.-THK. Loss 01 Life. Adelaide, Aug. 2. The si earner Tasmania ba* been totally wrecked while proceeding on a voyage from Auckland to Wellington, eleven persons being drowned. The vessel struck a rock near Table Cape, Gisbome and Napier. The n I of the passengers262 words
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Article113 1897-08-28 1 SERVICES 1 0-MORROW r//A Sunday aft< Tt im't si Andrew's Cathedral. in. Matins. 7.3. > a. 111. Holy Eucharist and Sermon 4 p. in. Service of the Catechism. „"-0 p. ei. I- tret km g an I Serin St. Matthew's Church. Sepoi 'inks 5 p. m. Evensong and .Sermon. I113 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
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Article128 1897-08-28 1 The s.s. Glengylc has been beacJKd eat I Gibraltar, badly damaged in collision. H-t crew and passengers were saved She has since been floated \mmmt to Gibraltar. The Gtengrie, Capt. McG.lUra) M s n i pore BR the homeward trip on June r6d j season's128 words
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Article12 1897-08-28 1 Departure of President Faure President Faure ha- left St-*Peti12 words
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Article28 1897-08-28 1 'Ih< King ot Siam ha- goM hi Potsdat when he met with hearts re. q 'ion fro the hmperor The Nile Expedition.28 words
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Article32 1897-08-28 1 Om pwboal has reached Abu fi.. and I re other- ba\e pa-.-ed the worst part ol the catarai t -he Nile i- -teadily rising London. August ah (A -afa-aaaj32 words
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Article110 1897-08-28 1 I he French amy is ma stated great excitement. A battle is raging between the moustache and the torm of beard knovnas the Imperial.'' Two chief inspector have decided tha' the latter, which was famous some thirty years ago, when Napoleon 111. was still in his glory,110 words
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Article104 1897-08-28 1 A the penod for mixed residence is ap\- mt ing, says the Japan Mail, some foreign merchants in Japan ate considering the ieasibi fey ol establishing various factories in the interior. Messrs. Samuel. Samuc Ir Co ol Yokohama, wiil. it is said, establish a big Cotton104 words
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Article94 1897-08-28 1 LOW EXCHANGE AND JAPAN'S TRADE lt ii, says mc writer ol the Commercial Notein the Kobe Chrant 1 worth pointing out that a big business was being done in cotton yarns with Chira, but now all Japanese produce for the China and Far Eastern markets generally has been handicapped by94 words
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283 1897-08-28 1 SIR GRÆME ELPHINSTONE ON THE PLANTING PROSPECTS OF PERAK. The following is a portion ot a communication from Sir Graeme Klphinstone, Hart, to a Ceylon contemporary which has been published I little thought 34 years ago, when hrst up m Dimbula that at this time ol my life I would283 words
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Article1282 1897-08-28 1 The keeper of the Gunpowde- Mag H I I a:. Mer.-b Mr. C Philips, wai Lerdav suddenly prostrated by a -trok'e of paralysis, and is reported to be in a pre ous condition. The Police authorise- ha already made arrangement- to bring hira over in a steaan launch to undergo1,282 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement24 1897-08-28 1 Robinson Co/s Annual Cash Clearance Sale. WILL COMMENCE ON Tuesday, 31 st August, 1897. SPECIAL LINES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Robinson &Co^ SINGAPORE. A'.tf. *2 >-*24 words
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Advertisement621 1897-08-28 1 BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY LIMITED. (CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) i 3, Battery Road, Singapore. MERCHANTS AND ENGINEERS. Bell's Packingsarc of World-wide reputation and are used by the British, French, Russian, Italian, Swedish and Spanish Navies also by the Principal English, Colonial, and American Railway Companies. BELLS ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION,621 words
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Advertisement322 1897-08-28 1 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS TANJONG PAGAR DOCK CO., LTD. 'THE 1 ransfer B'joks of this Compart) arc closed till Wednesday, the Sth September. \V. M. ROBERTSON,— Manager. Aug a TANJONG PAGAR DOCK CO., LTD. "THE half-yearly Ordinary General Meeting ot j the Shareholders in this Company will be s held at the322 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous200 1897-08-28 1 The Week. Saturday, 28t- hUgi Water 10.57 a.. l< 4a p. New Moon, 10.24 a m C>. bet.— S. V. A. s. t. i Star 01 East, G.T., 7- v> p.m.. Anglo-Ch,nev Emuiat.on Lodge ot [noUuU on, 8-wp.m Poiiard Opera Co. Town Hall c. p.m. 1-1- I.C. 1 'Jurnament. Sunday,200 words
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2388 1897-08-28 2 rainy weather last night doubtless revested many who would have enjoyed M S Pinafore from going to the 'own Hall and there wa- only a small e eto witness the performance. The *'i wa- capitally played and what the rse ached m numbers it made2,388 words
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Article1759 1897-08-28 2 The annual meeting ol the Fire Assurance Association was held, yesterday afternoon, at the Exchange, Mr. G. T. Batty presiding. Ihe report and accounts were unanimously passed without discussion. It was resolved to accept the invitation of the Foreign Office Committee of London to become affiliated with1,759 words
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Article670 1897-08-28 2 I'O-IMV. For Per At Maar Ac Malacca Pakma pta Penang Alister j M i Matavia, Sic. Soar*- Alt i 1M Sourabaya, a.. Bantam m M 1 Batu Pa hat .4,,,^ .4«« 4 Fv Malacca, fcc Sappho 4 tm Penang Colornbo Java < i Defi Sumatra 1 h Tringganu,670 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1144 1897-08-28 2 Men-of-Wa, PlajUUttd VSM D,„, aUammi ft-. I IeniOSBU Mm.cru,,.- -fa )IK: x Wb <" Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Atr.viu i-ron" Co.-' g S Ba. WUATT Hl« Mm c (T'en B5 L^" L W Sum &EB4 .oa. I Br 270 Knox i- 2"*^' S BUI BUBB I M,' 2 K^i1,144 words
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