The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 December 1899

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    18 5 THE Singapore Free Press A ND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. 26m DECEMBER, /1899 DAILY [SSUE. No
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      757 5 J^ 0 Office. Collyer Quay. X* Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers lor CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, FGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and Smn Francitco
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      539 5 fHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIM TED. 'THK laSwnßnsj arc the elates on anidS the Co.'s Steamers may be SXSBBBsd here. v/. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For rlaaaaens Sbabo* Tor Maaaaiaaae H VI Sc J TVN I'ORI s. VM) l.ONl> IN. Hyson Jan. t. Teenkai Jan. 15. Tlirouph Bills of Lading issued
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      584 5 DE KONINKLIJKF; PAKETVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ. lInLBR ONTRACT WITH THB NITKKRUNIIV Inlu. IiBSBBBUBBI Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDBLS oi Co.. 2-3 coli.vf.u (Juav 'time Table tor December. 1899. From Fxoectea Will be despatched 1..1 Cocn liilivi.i Dec. lH lUt.ivi.i, (.lienl.i.n, S BKBrani a. SOlll .il „y.i M .Vajiiu.ilus IHdansj
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      480 5 THI NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. I 1 1 1 1 Watt* fi ,54 b rGffi TSs lad t v ,1 seaanhSs', Pc rrm j c*,. vmtui %h r the »pccu. -Ml C ti. always aa aau Istecs* af rv. r 1 ri a pi bs I or MBSas, a'so
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      586 5 LIOMGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. .A.D-Ul- CAt'iTAI Sioooo* I nnaaaj SB* V Sal S 'J.XMMJ 'J> Xf Kb ERVE H.Ni) Imoookio RSSSRVI LIABILITY OP PftOPRIStOR j $10,000,000 C'liUBT OB IViBS I. CkAv, E-— Chairman. N. A ansßß, ISS>— D«»sn Chairmam. CaßUi < A.J. Raitmoi.-o, I q. A. HaBST, hs u
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      735 5 I PETER SYS' WONDERFUL Sl'Ffmr Sprue. Dys en,cry, Di^rrh,. Hem„rrha Ke LVd U. K8c0MMh5,,,,,,,.,,^,, SHBiVaraaLß THE PKTER SYS COMPANY (PaanusToas aaa „.1 k \ii S1 7 r Nov 16 meeeaeai),a > tX»| im 1 .1 DHCSNIX ASSURANCE COM- PANV OF LONDON. rh far t*- a»,-, ye Company are pr.,,.,,.^ to
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTH.
      19 6 «>n the 2^\\i just., at Blanche Masnß, Mount Elizabeth, the wile of H. Es. hkl, ol a son.
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      DEATH
      17 6 Al Ni.. 2 KtianSlreet, AaSBB Road, on Dec. j.yli. Mr. E. J. Stkieii. Aged 65 )c.u-
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    The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1899
    1306 6 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1899 illBHt,lllllflV.ill»ri num. Unawn bj infuenc* anil ui.ur.bed Hen patriot Truth l.er flonons pf". Bfß Be* ricSaca to Relicioo. LoraitT. and law. Li.iir.ks froaa Lon n the saail have settled the iSBCSlhin a'• i. r S.r Hi \lk\ Kf.l'l'l i m his nitntv
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    469 6 lhe homeward P. and O. mail Cor ,/nan- Capt. ,b rt. will leave for Europe at •i a sj on Friday- the sejth itiitant. The outward I*. and m i-.l steamer aletta left Colombo nt i p.m. on tlie 24th instant and is expected to arrive here on Sunday iitoiniug,
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    CRICKET.
    578 6 Pi Rik v. S.C.C. The heavy rain of yesterday had left Ihe Esplanade very sodden when the match between Singapore and the Cricket State commenced just after eleven this morning. The matting wicktt is laid well up the Held, closer to the Hotel side, the usual arrangement being made
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    FIRE ON THE TERESA.
    185 6 Early this morning a fire broke out on boatd the Teresa m the forecastle, the vessel then lying about half a mile from the shore, m the midst of the local shipping. Directly it was reported to the Captain hf ordered the 3rd engineer, at 4.1
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    DEPARTURE OF MEN-OF-WAR.
    77 6 There were live men-of-war anchored m the Roads on Saturday morning representing Great Britain, the United States, Italy and Denmark, three of which have since left. The Italian cruiser Stromboii took her departure for the West on Saturday, at 1 5s pm the Danish cruiser X'alkyrttn sailed
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    THE CALCUTTA RACES.
    30 6 Result of the Trial Stakes. (By Telegram. J The Trial Stakes came off on Saturday and resulted thus Cherry 1 At er loot as 2 Leonidas .3
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • THE WAR.
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        LORD ROBERTS.
        10 6 Lord Roberts had an inspiriting send-ofl from Waterloo.
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        AT COLENSO.
        36 6 The Captured Guns. Col. Bullock a Prisoner. Also some of the Devons. It is now certain that the guns were captured at Colenso, as also Colonel Bullock, and a number of the Devonshire Regt
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        GENERAL BULLER.
        21 6 His Supposed Intentions. It is generally believed that Geneia Boiler is (juietlv pi eparing for .1 fresh attai k
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        LORD METHUEN.
        46 6 Plays the Waiting Game. Boer Flanking Movement. Lord Melhuen is meanwhile statioiiaiv hoping that the ditliculties of provisioning will oblige the Boers to attack. A despatch from Modder River, Jaled the 17th. states tiiat the Boers are gradually extending their wings round the Camp
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        IN THE SOUTH
        53 6 Boer Revolt Reported Increasing. Opinion at Capetown. A despatch from Sterkstroom dated 10th inst., states that the Boers have increased since the Stormberg reverse and that tincountry north of Stormberg is now m arms Considerable apprehension is expressed at Capetown that the rebellion may become wide-spiead m
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        Obituary.
        154 6 The Duke of 'eslminster i- dead. Westminster, Ist Duke of r. 1874), Hu^'liLupus Grosvenor, p.i k.i.. Bt 1662 Baron Grosvenor, 1701 Earl Grosvenor and Viscount Beigravc, 1764 Marquess o' Westminster, 1831 High Steward of Westminister Lord- Lieutenant, of London and of Cheshire Hon. I ol 1 >ih Middlesex r.v
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        DR. LEYDS AT PARIS.
        29 6 An "Unexplained Motive." Dr. Leyds is *t Paris and ii reported to be seeking an interview with If. Delcasse with what motive is not explained.
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    • ON THE MODDER.
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        The Boer Entrenchments.
        54 6 Splendid British Position. A Reuters telegram from Modder River dated the iSth inst. says that the Boer entrenchments extend for twenty miles athwart the railway The Boers are still digging strong work-. lhe British camp is m a splendid posi tion on the plain, the nearest hill
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        Buller Retires from Chieveley.
        38 6 The British Camp at Chieveley has beer moved a few miles to the southward, to obtain a better water supply, and to escape shelling by the Boer guns from the hills to the left.
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        Fighting at Ladysmith.
        15 6 *harp lighting was heard on the 16th m the direction of Ladysmith.
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        Our Field Artillery.
        34 6 A letter from the Standard Correspondent at Ladysmith insists emphatically on the utter inferiority of the British field artillery, which can never get within effectual range of French and German guns.
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        At Ladysmith.
        18 6 An official despatch from Ladysmith dated 23rd, states that there have been five deaths from disease.
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      THE DEFENCE OF KURUMAN.
      26 6 Pluckily Held by Police. Kuruman is still held by a small force o Bechuanaland police, despite the renewed! exertions of the Boers.
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      FREE STATE FEARS.
      38 6 A Transfer of the Capital Considered. The Free Staters are credited with the intention of transferring the seat of Government from Bloemfontein to Wynburg, the former place being undefended and indefensible. London, December joth, iS^.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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      809 6 Powell Robinson BATTERY ROAD. NEW GOODS Ex. s.s. "MASSILIA" it^J—Tfll "The Monarch H White Dress I^^^^^^hl new collars jL \m hading shapes (four fold) White Linen ii y Rhodes ShirtS I Prmce of Wales' Las ~~l^ an New Homburg Hats, New Terai Hats. «BI T*~ wnPaaEsniaaMsnT* l BP^SC'^ Znd*^ <saßa>a«
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      739 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Wine and Spirit Merchants. CHAMPAGNES. Paul Dnanssr ft Co., Reims, Pint Ouality Paul Donimier ft Co., Reims, E.xtraTjuah.y Irroy A. Co., Caite dOr, Extra Oualily l.auson Pen et Kils, Extra Oualily Bollinger (RenaudinJ, Extra Quality, very dry Krutf ft Co., Private Cuvee Yeuvi Cliciiui.t, Basra Oualily RC.,
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      184 6 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMEN IS. WANTED DOARD and Lodging by a single genllcuian. Apply A.Z., 101 c/o Free Press. Dec 2b 29.12 FRASER NEAVE, Ltd. 6% DEBENTURES. *"PHE interest due on these deben'ures to 31st December, 1800, will be p ticl on the 2nd clay of January, iqoo at the Registered Office
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
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      236 6 The Week. Tuesday, 26th High Water 4.2 a., 4.-6 p. St Stephen. Public Holiday Banks close. Golf, Ladies Championship, Sepoy Lines. E-.tries Close Peuauc Club Handicap, noon. LhaMran'i I I ay, Tans Hall, 7-30 p. Tanghn Club, At Home." Cricket, I'eiak v. S. C. C. Wednesday, 27th High Water .—4.52
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    SINGAPORE ART CLUB.
    667 7 SINGAPORE A RT CLUB. Ihis modest and excellent institution, which after irregular intervals of hibernation gives periodical pullu evidence of its artistic mission, again, last Saturday, submitted a number of the works of the members to the- inspection of their friends. The Exhibition was intended to be held on the
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    THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
    269 7 Except lor the heavy rain and thunderthat broke over Singapore yesterday Itmai Day we have had favourable weather for the holiday- and the Native and other visitors are -eeing Singaitl best. Certainly the Golf Champ[lerially the football yestcr- rered trom the -tat<- ot the ground, I was
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    DR. WILLIAM SOMERVILLE.
    136 7 Di William Somerville. cousin of Mr G. Somerville of Singapore, has been appointed to the Chair of Agriculture ir Cambridge University. The Glasgow He ralu says:— lhe Pi p oi Agiiculture m lhe Lnn t Cambridge lias been oilcred to Dr illiatn Somerville, .nd accepted by him.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    872 7 SvTl ROAY Owing to the heavy rains during the beginning of this month, the usual Monthly •ledal Handicap had to be postponed and it was eventually played on Saturday, and resulted m a win lor l)r. Fowlie with a very fine score of 4. j, a, 7,
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    MISS JANET WALDORF.
    301 7 Hi.X Last I'eri ohm s Patrons of the drama were not greatly tn evidence, at the Town Hail on Saturday evening, to witness the la>t performam 8 of Miss Janet Waldorf, m Singapore, for a time at least. However, before a -mail, but a fashionable ami appreciative
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    PENANG AND THE MALAY STATES.
    650 7 Rail vvvv Com vie vn ..vtiobs. f China Enprttt) I km public interest is now so centred m South Afric t lhat the aftairs of all other colonies arc thrown EBBS the shade, and few persons, excepting those specially interested m ihe- Ear East, are
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    SERVICE NOTES
    453 7 I .Vm raflj I BBSS the tniia Stat OS to I. (iving 1 the dmii pply c pa iiUf sm ir t liny eajld OB j done a g.. J thing, Baysawriiei ;><■>. As it is, ihey caaant. Painting ihe slops' hull* 1 black means that lhe between
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    SPEECH BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN.
    580 7 s< i'kkmicy 01 rua Bbitisb Fi.vo. Mr Chantnrlain addrseasd jymmm pc.pl.: n l.cicestcr on 20th ulf. Tlie war, he said, was a great one, alike lor the principles involved and the internes n stake According to Sir Henry ...inpbell- B innerman, we should liave skulked bn
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    TELEGRAMS.
    850 7 I 'nt Ceylon. > I .aad i iii. Do i- \n othci il ten grata rp>n. t olonel Kekc-wtch uports on tlie- loth, according to NflUvS i union- Kiiiuiii.an w.is attacked by Rebels whom the Loyalists and Bechaaaaa npuLc-d. A Eicloriw tc-lc-gram ol Monday l.i-,t stairs that aeenSBBBJ SB
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    "MANDARIN" BERESFORD.
    593 7 Spanking the other ally al home on China and its futmc Loid Charles Beresford said As to the nnhudi adopted m lha Chinese arsenals, he should lik. Ifl few tor.es lhat wcie thoroughly eh rat teristic of the linit-i In the arsenal at Shanghai, under ihe supenntendence if
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    ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
    553 7 s C. c v. Paßaaarsa Mun >un. A VICTOiY H>R TM F. 11, S. BY 2 Cuius i o Nil As the watering pot had been tinned on so plentifully m the earl) afternoon it wa> a moot point whether tin game could be played. It was decided
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    EXCHANGE
    74 7 OKKF.Crr.U UP TO DeC< mber 2j L>N L-jNo cJj.- 4 I OBsaansj i n. Private 1 reiiit- 3 m/s 1 1 1 documents 3 rri/s credit- 0 m/s 2 0,, France, demand GERMANY, demand INDIA, T.T 144; HONGKONci, demand DBS. Yokohama, demand 5* pni JAVA, demand 1 1 Manila,
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    PRODUCE.
    113 7 (December 2 tm j.,,. Gambier f o dc. Cube No. 1 1 Pepper, .'.'lack (ordinary Spore) 20 2 s d... While, (Fair L/W-sJt) „4750 Nutmegs 110s to tlie lb.) 62. do. (80s to the Ib) So. Mare (Handa) M 1,2, Cloves (Amboina) 3a. Libenan (Police >7-^o Tapioca, .mail pear)
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    SHARE LIST, DECEMBER 23rd, 1899.
    209 7 SHARE LIST, DEC EMBER 23r d, 1899. Dcferr,,'. Js >O L «^S 44 I Intern A, HS*» t M f f > «< fcS I Clear xV..i e I) aity F r l; LlJ U UN H I'n.illotted. "S.ooo i^s <x>o Keth.iu (iold AI. Co. i wS t I Kl.in^
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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      300 7 Steams Wineol Cod Liver Oil. pal. liable and reliable preparation, containing the- valuable principles which distinguish cod liver oil from all othc fats. Inorovea the appetite- and i- tjansßaf, enriches the Moos, Ban the najrvena sj item, an.l builds up tissues wasted by d seasc. It i better than plain
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      756 7 VISIkILS 111 PORI '-'.V-. Hag. and Ton. Com'maodars Am vei Fro,. Other V.«s.l m iy Mkxls v 4T n M ,rr S.o.t RlKHv.l 8,1 1 H. PuTsslTa i,,e. •nVunria <m, I) v dcA R.V.B, Ec" fneaSongan.. ,i LATEST ARRIVAL v s •n« 11 nnn Dec -m n Vaamswu M X
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      655 8 I FOR SALE iKIV OF LADY Ml l"t HFI.I elen 11 I Land 111 .i llioiou^li repair, ♦J*- h. :u^ ju^t bsBB r.cwly lined m Blue Mor* iocco ai 'I tlioioc^ii'v Jon.- up. Vpp'-V to 11. 'ABKAMS. Horse Kepository. Dee 10.1 FOR SALE P A K. Kubt^r bttds and Plants.
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      834 8 'ANTED .1 Cliineie cashier. Gocxl salary SttUiity not less than Apply to M.H.i c o -ice I lev uc. 7AN 1 F.D aa intelligent Chinese Store-keeper. Mast be well up to ruling market prices m imports and e\ports. Security required if neceBar**, with copies t .f testimonials to. M.S.,— <
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      1033 8 r a- ;';ftv^\ f Amm waters IWIIC-'M V^i'4 V ~-Yl ar r > "^'".liirel b- ir-.. \c.;. flPwLjgml kr?« <c j^fl»^j4 ft 1 ad.. i .m lecljri-d on all sides tc» bo Bffj Eel THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LTD. NOTICE io HOLDERS Ol BEARER SHARE-W iRR IN A I y
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      1344 8 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port o departure, and l«w unonn date due here, and name ol Agents. Mbb'B* Wan A ki bos v. Jap Hopiar, Dei idie, l*r., Braetj due Dec. H.ii-Pen. Chin., Portsmouth, H iiMS!, Japanese, liitl'MO, Jap., Elswick, Iwatb, Jap., El-wick. Xv .ikon, }ap., Stettin. MaBIBA, U. S.. N'irginia,
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      606 8 BOARD ft LODGING THIRST class rooms for Bachelors. Healthy locality, near town. iood table. Appl) A. C. D., co Fr,,- /v t Nov ri uc TO LET A l.ir^'e new bungalow at I'ass.r PanjaaaTi partly furnished, good stablinsj. Postal delivery. Entry Ist January, i-»oo Apply TOURIST. < o Fr,. Pre.
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