The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 November 1899
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Title Section18 1899-11-24 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 24m NOVEMBER, 1899. DAILY ISSUE, No. 37i;18 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement697 1899-11-24 1 "P rt Office. Collyer Quay. Xg Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. j Steamers lor CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, KYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR j MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of trading issued (or Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and697 words
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Advertisement662 1899-11-24 1 f HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester, uiiiintnt.il ports, New York, Boston, Philadel- j phia and Baltimore, &c. For freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents. Feb n AUSTRIAN LLOYDS STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Umokr Mail Contract with the Austrian662 words
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Advertisement314 1899-11-24 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKE.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with tki Nkthkrlands India Government. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quav Time Table for November, 1899. Prom Expected Will be despatched lor 1 ambora Hatnvia Nov. 22. Hatavia, Cheriton, Samarang SouraLay-i Nov. 2\ Bantam Sourabaya Nov. I{. Sourabaya, Hoeleleng,314 words
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Advertisement661 1899-11-24 1 McALISTER Go. RETAIL AGENTS FOR NOBEL'S Sporting Ballistite Cartridges. Smokeless, Water Resisting, Uniform flt Safe, Pleasant Shooting Slht Recoigil THE FAVOURITE POWDER. PRICE 100 Cartridges 100 > Cartridges 2,000 Cartridges .<i 10. McALISTER Go Rspl 1 1 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT FISHER FOSTER HAW IN STW i<661 words
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Advertisement668 1899-11-24 1 fIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AX BANKING CORPORATION. PAIIJ-UP CAPITAL i, ,***** RK.SKRVH FUND »i.,'000,V«) RBSKRVI LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS J $10,009,000 Courr r i) < R. M. Gray, Esq. Chairman. N. A Siem, Esq. Okiutv Chairman. H. (ion/, Esq. "A. Raymond K-a I). M. Mushs, Esq. R. H. Hill, Ksq. A. Haupt,668 words
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Advertisement518 1899-11-24 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC HlKonly mm*, M p knovnnsan INPALUBLB an-l PKIMWRVf CURI Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and UlfiMation of th e Bowels THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov ,o R rRIITORS N SoLI Mwn Tll RS >- 9. 0...< nuSn ij.t DHCSNIX ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for518 words
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Advertisement209 1899-11-24 1 PACIFIC MAIL STBAMSHIf OCCIDENTAL a ;o ORIBNTAI STEAMSHIP COMPAM AND T OYO "BIJJfWMww "AISHA ..opennp. i Sailing r-atcs from Hongkon f T Yoko«ama to San Francisco. N 1! H 'AN, WOOD ACr,.. Jur, Ajyeiu NC, I 2 h;g. f <- I N« HI Singapore, A MACKAY, The Dispensary rn.w.l 1209 words
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Article, Illustration2075 1899-11-24 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 24, 1899. l!»re»ba!l th« f'ren Vr Vr L:.»wed bf intbei \\m patriot Truth het f'.or'.om pr» I rimti to Rclicton. I»t»Iit. and 1 1 1 is satisfactory to hear that the rat«--pay< r- of the Tanjon^ l\«g.»r Ward an no 1 any longer to2,075 words
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208 1899-11-24 2 ll.c following important statement (says the ashm K ton correspondent of the Daily Chronitle) is intended to be considered as official, and w ai made with tint purpose ".Some of the Powers having sought t0 ascertain p y lhw affecting Knjfland and ilic llocr-,,208 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article19 1899-11-24 2 AN ATTACK OF INFLUENZA. Lord Salisbury is suffering from influenza and is unable to transact any bmcaefs,19 words
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MR. CHAMBERLAIN
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44 1899-11-24 2 Mr. Chamberlain was at HaYheJd on Wednesday. He visited Windsor yesterday anil conferred with Count von Hat^feld-Wilden burg, German Ambassador in England, an J afterwards with Baron von Bulow, GenMn Secretary o( State for Foreign AHair.v44 words
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Article13 1899-11-24 2 Mr. Chamberlain whs received by tli Kaiser afterward*13 words
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THE WAR. IN NATAL.
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Article23 1899-11-24 2 No Damage. The Boers commenced shelling thr British Camp at Mooi Rivet yesterda> but did no damage23 words
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Article28 1899-11-24 2 Anticipated Boer Raid on Marit/bur fc Seveial reports that have corm. in suggest the conclusion that the Boers are making a determined rush on E-'ieterniarit/.buri;28 words
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Article41 1899-11-24 2 Movements of Free Staters I heir largest fore*, of 7,000, with guni* reported to be J5 miles from Hotvit k under the personal command d General Joub» it. 3,000 Free Slaters are BUT hingt SStWMId via Fort Nottingham.41 words
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Article15 1899-11-24 2 Major General Hildyard is in command at E^tcourt, with about 2,000 men15 words
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Article42 1899-11-24 2 Resting the Cavalry and Artillery Horses. There are thai two bodies of the British isolated trom the base, where Lieut. -General Clery is collecting Ins forces and resting the newly landed artillery and cavalry ai. 1 their horses.42 words
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IN THE WEST.
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Article26 1899-11-24 2 Two days Fighting. There were sorties made from Knnbei ley by the garrison on the ibth and 17th. followed by sharp fighting.26 words
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Article12 1899-11-24 2 Ihe British casualties were one killed and nine wounded.12 words
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41 1899-11-24 2 Consequent on fresh protects (rom thf Chinese, President McKinley has instructed General Otis to simply carry out in the Philippines the provisions of the Chinese Inclusion Act as applied to the Tinted States. (Later41 words
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METHUEN'S ADVANCE
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Article26 1899-11-24 2 ANOTHER BOER DEFEAT. A despatch from the Orange River, dated -13rd (yesterday) states that the British have engaged the enemy at Belmont.26 words
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Article31 1899-11-24 2 British Bayonets and Boers' Backs,. The artillery practice was magn.Hcent, and the infantry carried the kopjes at tin point of the bayonet, clearing the Boers from their positions.31 words
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Article17 1899-11-24 2 Proceeded to Natal. General Buller has gone to Nata. London, November jjth, i6y 917 words
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Article21 1899-11-24 2 for Sing ap or e C o™™»i°n" and C mmissioner den!, r pinang Vel Om l be De W21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement683 1899-11-24 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. RK«; TO ANNOUNCE THEIR SPECIAL SHOW OF TOYS and GAMES Thousands lo select from, Prices to suit everyone, Comprising China Tea Sets Steam Engines Enamel Tea bels Mechanical Toys Noahs Ark Cooking Stoves Complete Railway Trainb Rubber Balls Flags Steam Boats Drawing Slates Out -Door, Games Picture683 words
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Advertisement712 1899-11-24 2 TO-DAV'S ADVERTISEMENTS JAN TED a house within two mi)es from town- Kent about S5O per month. Apply A., co Free I'ress. Nov 24 uc. AUCTION SALE \T OLR SALB HOOSI.) Tuesday, 28th November, al 11 a.m. HENTWOOO FURNITURE, MMfaft- v\\y» ot standard cUairs, aim chairs ofhee chairs, lounge--, chest-of -drawers,712 words
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Advertisement227 1899-11-24 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. John Little CO., LTD. MAVI [LSI RE( HVBO A CONSIGNMENT OK BOYS GIRLS BICYCLES, rittrd with Brake, Mudguards, [.amp, Belli Tool* and Bag. Complete Price 65 dollars. At present we have about 150 Bicycles in Sloe)* assorted Ladies and O'cnts. High a/id Low iramis in trie following makes227 words
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Advertisement17 1899-11-24 2 The annual sale in connection with the Chinese Girls School commenced at 4 p m to-day. n17 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous182 1899-11-24 2 The Week. Friday, 14th High Water 2.42 a., 2.-\ p. Anmi.il ))'m^ay Prucessio/j. Chinese (/iris School Sale, 4 p. S. V. A. Carbine Drill, 5-15 p. Saturday, 25th Hi^'i W.Ker .J.29 a., 2. -,6 p. Mam Lml Ou.irler, 1.29 p. Cricket.— C(u() v. S. R. C. 2nd XJ. Club v.182 words
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Article701 1899-11-24 3 Miautmufl a meeting of the Diamond jubilee IVrmanent Memorial Committed held on Mamfay, .-oth November, i8o»>. Present Hon'ble, J. Burkmshaw, Chairman Sir Alexr. Swettenham, k.c.m.o. Hon'ble, A. Murray W. Nanson Ksq. Alexr. dertle tsij. .\bitnt. Hon'ble, G. S. Murray, \V. G. St. Clair Esq. Minutes of701 words
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Article326 1899-11-24 3 arc the chic! batting aLC u >a rages mack- by the four team it,- g i in the recent TournaiuexX. Jhcre is a larg«: sale- of hor.M 3 MM VfMfei at Clark? a I.ivrry btables at four tJ c 'lock to-day. \V|] ».n thi? Hermionc turns326 words
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Article1170 1899-11-24 3 Am-ku »n Imkrikhince with 1 he Sulc 'i'R' I)B. \From n fii>. '<h i.) I lie s. s. Libt'llc lias ayain arrived here after her pfUjapectiag voyage to the Philippines, ostensibly on behalf of an im[)orlant German house in the Strails, but generally supposed to be more of1,170 words
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Article102 1899-11-24 3 Corps Orders by Mafor the Hon'ble A. Murray, Coininandam, Singapore V«MHteer Artillery. Head < >u.utcr Ofhce, Foil Fullerton, Sin Vpore, sjrd November, 1899. 1. Oideily Omcer for the en-uinjj week 2nd Lieut. F. J. Benjatield. Oiderly Serjeant for the ensuing week: Coipl < F. Mmniu. 2. Sergeant102 words
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Article65 1899-11-24 3 The New York Tubacco I.iaj reports that the Sumatra branch of the trade is in a \>< tter conditio 1 than any other. The fact of there beiiitf Ics suitable tobacco than usual ollt-rcd at this year's inscriptions, coupled with Ihe shortage of wrapper leal in New65 words
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Article53 1899-11-24 3 The orders of the da\ lor Tuesday next include, the Plague Propagation Prevention Bill, jrd reading; Defence Contribution Bill, 3rd reading; and Jinrikisha Bill, committee. Mr. String) r nil also i>u» In-, •jut.siion re the Coroner*! report of the cl'-.ith of Chan Ah S< nj; at Mm It53 words
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137 1899-11-24 3 THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND THE REPORTED ITALIAN DESIGNS. 'I h< < anlral GovanHUoM having, accordina t 1 .1 r«;Um^ effi wire, rateived infanHatiaM tiiat the It^'ian in hina intends, in reinforcements thai arc amvui^, t > iinkr .1 dc <_■ tit on the i hekiaiif; to.i I, MM SUM urgent137 words
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Article815 1899-11-24 3 S KICM OM no \W,-. is i in \iri. IRi I m» M S i I llf lIrI M. Wa is SaviH Amci Tun m s,,i!i I •J H .1 J |iu In I V t i i. r r do i 1 1 i »tc*ndj»815 words
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Article171 1899-11-24 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chessc, the astronomer's game, ard the philosopher's game, which whelles tuyr w-ltes, recreates tlieyr mind:., and hurts no body in^the mean :.eas,on." ProbHM No. 106 i-. solved as follows.— 1 I'-Rj KxKt 2 H IJ,ch, K171 words
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Article, Illustration45 1899-11-24 3 M) L N(H( K. Mlack (j pi« 1 White 6 eo W lute tu play ami inat<j in three mint.,. Problem No. 201. M) <>. Wi i:/i;i k«., Grand H., Mad m 1 W1,,;, 6, Whit< l< i .1 mate in two i45 words
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Article1109 1899-11-24 3 Hjr Dr. 1 •> W< < uld multiply ex.ini| u| on .-.i i ndetrn I lions. Id ciou> and d scr g I! it the Iheori t h e .■re dealing miy, in sc me -ort, be I. Whea I bj i,ii ,j,, No. id. W1,109 words
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Article501 1899-11-24 3 As to matters that have no practical outcome it s of no COMMMKI whether we ajjree or not. The earth may be, as some s.ty it m, a molien m.i'.s (save for a shell a few milt ihich an the OUtlidc), or it may be solid and501 words
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Article79 1899-11-24 3 (Cokkeciei> up TO Noveabei i). On London. Baiil; 4 m/.^ 1/1 1 demand >/>>r« Private crcdMi 3 r.i/s '0 docum -nts 3 m/s 2/0J credits b m/s Fr anc k. dem ami 24 V*' Germany, deamd _-oo India, l T ....14s Hongkong, demand o dis. Yokohama, demand 51. ))m79 words
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Article112 1899-11-24 3 z\ Tm.... If 3 5° Gambier (> ,j dc. Cube No. i i^ u Pepper, I'lack (ordir.ary Snore; M do. White, (Fair L/W -s*) ,750 Nutmeg* 1 10s to liie Ib.) f>4 do. (80s to ihe !b) SO. Mace (Banda) 8«. Cloves (Amboina) m jj. libeiian Codec 1; Q112 words
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212 1899-11-24 3 OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, AND NEDERALNDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIT OCEAAN. 11m I omp.iny 's steamers despatched (row Liverpool outward. f»r t!:c S;.-.uis, Chin Japan, and from Japan boirtw.irds for l.oi J n I every ten da^ s. 'I !il- Company's str. inner' on ihe Ja\a I .u\c .\tt dcp.-itched Iroin Amsterdam212 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement164 1899-11-24 3 1 v 1 ion.— I he wond< rful popularil Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil i \*y the nM I iv) upheaval or repobion. I'hc i- ticbuildcrof flesh and Mren^th, .11 the I albwniiMMn ur reparation to- «J. r I king IM palieiM robosl and Steams' Wim. of Cod Livei164 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous72 1899-11-24 3 Wea'.her Kcport. (Ni,vuinLier Jj.) Taken at Kandang Kcrbau Hospital Observatory V. A*. ]P.M..j I. M Bar. red. 3J hah ?9 gX<y *<}.?>>* Temperature 81 go j Wet Bulb Thermometer... n -0 c Dir. of Wind N.N.W. NAV. Max. 'i'emp. in :<U- 81.7 Mm. do do 71.1 Max. 111 Nun 110.272 words
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Miscellaneous497 1899-11-24 3 SHARE LIST, NOVEMBER i4f h ,f9 9 r-r; Wattr Dairy Fam Ltd. 1 l J FraaarandNwvtUd. soo f »s.ooo iS o 7 6% Debs. par. >- wtS.' I<>oo 4^°° $5 11 ind Shanghai Bank ?-i Jelebu A1,,»n B and TraiJmij Co. 8n io,<n. l lo^oo»aoo 80,000 Su> i yr. sos497 words
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Miscellaneous221 1899-11-24 3 C I. K A N ftICII. I!. .1 I IJT H (iHMg A I<r Pckmi ami < 1 v 1.1l I I ".»!IK. Dirt. Ml I H u... U||lTl Hi», Mi Mr., 0 SVOMI b«»«si iiM j lorSaigo I 1 H Ot V I cand 1 1 unli i! |j221 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1078 1899-11-24 4 ESTATES OK LIBERIAN COFFEE*] Mtl> 'llllfcß lUI lIUTIONI In tlte 1 t crated Malay States, the property ol the i Malay IVmnsula Cottee t oy. Limiiea, will be Stlered tot sale by I'ublic Avicti'on, by Messrs. 1 Powell J' il 0., at their Sale-Room>, in Singapore, cilntxlay. 13th December, iBgg,1,078 words
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Advertisement530 1899-11-24 4 Lot No. 6. Kamuning Estate. Situated in the State ol IVt..W, on the main ro.fl between Kuala Kang^a and I poh, being U miles Irom Kuala Kan^.i and 2u units from Ipoh, and 1 mile from Saagei Sepui Railway Station on ihc Kima Valley Railway. Total Area is 5973 acres,530 words
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Advertisement506 1899-11-24 4 G. A. Ribeiro Co. HAVI JUSf taCttVBO Ex Socotra. 1 POSTCARDS. With Views of Singapore. A Vkry Nbai and Artistic Grkitiku C4RI> I >R THK I OMIMi SSASON. Price 10 Cents each with (Postage) Stamp. ti DIFFERENT CARDS. We are also ottering the same Cards with a Set of the506 words
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Advertisement307 1899-11-24 4 John Little CO., LTD. I OUT-DOOR GAMES. Badminton Lawn Bowls Croquet For 4 and 8 Players. Cricketing Goods. Cricket Bats Cricket Bags Cricket Matih Halls Cricket I'ractice Balls Batting Gloves Wicket Keeping Gauntlet* Cricket Stumps Leg Guards Golf Clubs. A Large Selection of Specially Selected Golf Clubs from Leading Makers.307 words
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Advertisement739 1899-11-24 4 WANTED to rani house with good tables' 2—4 miles from town. Apply to H.M., c/o Free Pl9ss, Nov uc CLERKS. \I7ANTED for Harneo, Eurasian clerks. Men with knowledge of short-hand and ■>?*" writing (Hammond and or Bar-Lock) pic.ired. PfM lurmslietl quartet s. Apply, with copies of testimonials, and stating salary739 words
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Advertisement1022 1899-11-24 4 NOTICE DURING my absence from Singapore Mr. Kuiixr- S<ssoom lioMs my power ol AttOrnty M. MEVKR. Nov I] a Chinese Girls' School. 1-HK usual Half-yearly Sale of Useful and Fancy Articlts. in aid of the funds of tlie above School, will take place, God willing, in the Upper Room ot1,022 words
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Advertisement612 1899-11-24 4 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd. \TOTKE IS HERErtY GIVEN that thr ORDINARY HALF YEARLY meeting ol the Company will be held at noon on Thursday, the 30th day of November, iH<k>, at the registered office of the Company No. 17. Collycr Ouay Singapore for the purposes following namely 1. To612 words
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