The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 February 1900
1900-02-27
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Title Section19 1900-02-27 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 27m FEBRUARY,/ 1900. DAILY ISSUE, NO. j«i i19 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement745 1900-02-27 1 J* n Office. CeUyer Quay. Jfaj Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers ior CHINA, JAPAN, FENANG, 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 San Francisco745 words
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Advertisement525 1900-02-27 1 f HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. HPHK following are the date> on which the Co.'s Steamers m:»y be c\ peeled here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For HUIUM. Sh.n,.- f London, hai J*pan Ports. iqoo. 1900 Yangtsze Mar. Teenkai Mar 15. Through Bills of lading issued to Manchester, Continental ports, New525 words
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Advertisement1283 1900-02-27 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKE.TVAART M AATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Npthkrlands India GovRKN«<Kt«T. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late F. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collver Quay Time Table for Keb-uary, igoo. From Expected Will be despatched Icr v. d. Lyn H'massin Feb. 24 B'maoSm, P. Laut, B llik-Papan, Moo.iradjm.i, (o'ti, lierouw, Imlimm1,283 words
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Advertisement659 1900-02-27 1 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI XA BANKING CORPORATION. PA<D-l/P CAPITAL Jioooo., o R- IBRVB KUND Jnoon'o* i RBSUUIVI LIABILITY OF PKOP«IKTO!<S 1i0.00a.000 lat or Dixictoks U. M. OtiAt, —CHAiriw. N. A SIBCI, Ksq iJ^iLir Cmmkmam. K. Cio^ </, Hs.^. I A. I Raymond, Hs^D. 11. Mosrs, E.g. J K. I Rk mammjum659 words
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Advertisement548 1900-02-27 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC THE PETER SYS COMPANY N )v |Uo fR 111 .o R s, N ,,So lI .NI.,M,n. I RR s), 9 ,0 L n( (1 5 R IIM MHi DH^ENIX ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF LONDON. The undersicmed Aptnts for tt r above Company are prep.. red to548 words
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Advertisement307 1900-02-27 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY TO™ KISE A N KAISHA foRHNTAI S .(O j fi r -■-,ar,- v tkroutk til 11 *■< sco. .V, r/IJ M.r. 1 M r pply I •CD fct>. f. **<"'• John Little CO LTD SIN(i.\P(J 1. WSI RfiCBIVf D A Large307 words
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Article, Illustration920 1900-02-27 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1900. II T* paMM 1 ruth h«f (Uariou* p*crrpt* di r »d«,i t 3 Rc:.«or.. 1^»» t». a -i 1 »w. Wiiholi enquiring t-"j narrowly into the variou- ir. volunteering that if tli'suit b<- sattt(actorj ill' clamor. OM, mm thods oi bis a920 words
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Article606 1900-02-27 2 I 5. V. A Commanding (MB ,t to-morrow ii khaki itltoui pull frogi pouch and >et. With referei I '^t I'mctiard Mo been i a Shanghai cont< 'it t > <r try sa)~ the Company ii m p<* > ha-> 300 miners at w-ur'K f S lopl the th« Mutual606 words
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Article468 1900-02-27 2 The lirst annuil meeting of the sharelolders of tlif* above Company was held m he Company* oJtit es, Read-st., at noon ;o-day, Mr. K. Allan m the Chair. Tber* were present: Directors, Meters. Robert Allan, H. Muhlinghaus. W. M. Robertson, G A. Kesting and G If. Preston.468 words
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Article64 1900-02-27 2 It is undersi 1 1 on v\ itfa the GoV' t-riuir of the reported i i-jre on tl ii Sho^l in ibe Strait- ot rtm miles north <>{ the <.n- iatbono bank lighthouse. Eton went re >i. information w red I Miual steamer di«l endeavour to64 words
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Article104 1900-02-27 2 Ihe an.. ft Colonial -teamer 5 v g m kl announced by a sa!ut- H MS. Ipi.i^mia at i_• I■ n Mtaotei later the 1 rameat launch landed His Kxceltiie act.ii^ Governor, Sil Alt-xan-d> r Sweltenhan and t!i«- Hon'bles \V. i Resid :.t >uncilor I J enang,104 words
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Article81 1900-02-27 2 The Monthly Medal for Feb. was com- peti d f Of I i last, with the fol- j lowing result. \V. 1.. t r 4; 4$ i,, >j E Hewmn 4>> 47 I <to il.ill K.i. 55 5< 16 95 'I Vi m S7 14 v81 words
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Article112 1900-02-27 2 The Annual Meeting will be held tomorrow evening m the church, the chair to I).- lakes at o'clock. In addition to the reading of Urn yearly reports, a musical prograaMM will be rendered by the choir and v.tri m> soloists, at th^ tlosc of which there will112 words
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Article127 1900-02-27 2 The election of a Municipal Cornmiasiomr for Korhorc Ward, vice Mr. \V. Nansoii resigned, took place to-day, the voting being at the Municipal Office, and the rival candidates Mr. \V. C. Niblett, barrister at law, and Mr. J. \V. B. Maclaren, architect and civil engineer. Hefore tiffin127 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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THE WAR.
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BULLER'S ADVANCE
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Article45 1900-02-27 2 Severe Fighting Expected. The Time* correspondent at Coleni wiring on the 24th Saturd.n t^ at General Buller is within two miles of being in touch with Lad) smith, but that this i 5 the hardest part and he may rxpect very severe lighting.45 words
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Article38 1900-02-27 2 I Free Staters Sick of It. Refuse to Fight. It is stated at Pretoria that Pro Steyn had wired to President Kruger that he Free Staters refuse to continue t.ghting ind urged immediate peace overt-ir-38 words
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Article86 1900-02-27 2 The Officers Killed. General Buller's casualtie- in otti<.er s jetween Feb. joth and Keb. .'4th are tilled Of the 1st lnniskilling- it (.0,. \l. G. I hackeray, Major Franei tta^tu ind Lieut. W. O. Stuart Of ihc 2nd Uublin Foatlien M :iaude G. II Snwell. D86 words
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Article157 1900-02-27 2 eI. AY ON MONDAY IBs *M> GeSTIEM»N- U'J 1 k "R < L^S FiS.M.. MiSb( rain and Mr. Mulhulland, re*.. 2 beat Mra Jown and Mr. G. T. Greig, owe 4. 3> Lamm Dot puMr*. Kyunersley and Mrs. Lovell, owe 3 beat Mr. <eid and Miss157 words
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Article111 1900-02-27 2 A Javanese has died of small-pox at 51 Clyde street. Yesterday afternoon a Malay *a> seen by a detective coming out of Kat/ Bros, godown \vith three rolls of silk. On examining the man, the detective found that he had a chit signed for S-'i-7S onlyHe was taken111 words
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Article123 1900-02-27 2 At the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon the following resolution wa? moved by the Colonial Secretary Whereas more than 160 persons whose name* have been submitted to His Honour the Officer Administering the Government have c\pr« ie< a wish to be enrolled as Rifle123 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement414 1900-02-27 2 l, m l John Little CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Physical Exerciser ®M Thc No. 5 (.old Medal ia Bos with Chart &c. complete $12.50 Whitley's h xercises 7 Sandow's Noted 7 The Manhattan 4 John Little CO.. LTD. CLARETS Medoc, lilack L.ibt< Ck St. rvnihon Malescot St. 1 -ilien h. Mouton414 words
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Advertisement819 1900-02-27 2 WANTKD T7LKOPEAN Assistants on a Tobacco Plantain' non m South Borneo. Climate first rate. Apply J.co Free Press. Feb26 '"3 "wanted ONE or two Fox terriers thorough bred. Apply H. c o Free Press. Ftb 24 8 4 WANTED A\ Vsistanl Foreman m a workshop, preference given to a good819 words
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Advertisement732 1900-02-27 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS Town Hall Italian Opera Go. TO NIGHT. I iiCMiay, 27th February, Lucrecia Borgia Tomorrow, j'>th February, \i\ SIM( lAL RKQI BT Ernani with the artists Mis* assallo, Mr Tortorici, Mr Sarti. &c. PLAN at the ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. Feb Wf "government notification. ~p KNURRS will t.e received at732 words
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Advertisement310 1900-02-27 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMEN IS A 1.1. persons having any claims against Capt. H. Vos, .lie rtquested to present the same for payment at the office of Mr, Hock Seng. Agent for s.s. Ct. Q, Meyer No. g, D'Almcida Street. AH Hills BMM be signed by Capt. H. Vos. Feb 27 2.3310 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous183 1900-02-27 2 The Week. Tuesday, 27th Hii;ti Water |L| a., y.43 p. Municipal Klection, Kochor Ward. 1 Riley Hargreavev mjon Legislative Council, 2-}o p. S.V.A. Squad and Carbine Drill, 5.1 p. Philharmonic Choir, s-lo p. Lucre-?ia Borgia, Tcwn Hall, 9 y. Wednesday, 20th 1 Hi»jh Wattr i y.6 a. 10.2', p. A^li183 words
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Article986 1900-02-27 3 Kkpiti Harbolk." To .hi KniT'R. S:R, In your issue t Januaiy last you have, m a leading Article, headed Keppel Harbour, alluded to Sir Harry's lonnectioii with New Harbour and you state It was Sir Harry Keppel who hrstjof all m H If. S. Raleigh, m 1856, sailed from986 words
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Article73 1900-02-27 3 s i.->ter St. Albine of the Convent, Bangkok, who has served m Malacca and Penang, succumbed to an attack of cholera on Feb. 1 7th. Ih' directors of the Manila Railway Company (Limited) m London were adMsed by cable from their representative at Washington that the United States Government decline73 words
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Article43 1900-02-27 3 Frf.su Casks Nimrrols. Calcutta, Feb. 13. An unprecedented number >f fresh cases of plague were recorded m Calcutta on Sunday, the number being 36. There were 35 deaths, and a total mortality of 100 against the quinquennial average of 69.43 words
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Article92 1900-02-27 3 A lady whose son is m the War Offic e writes thus to a relative m Singapore by th c mail Lord Salisbury's speech is considered very weak. There is plenty ol hie and patriotism m the nation, but it seems as it a strong hand92 words
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98 1900-02-27 3 We acknowledge the receipt of a dt aft for Sj >j 52 from the staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. at Uanjoewangi, who desire the amount to be put to trie I>a:ly Mail Kipling Fund, m the name of the lianjoewangi Exiles." We shall98 words
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Article153 1900-02-27 3 f'RoaiKss is H. X. Boauao. correspondent writes: Some little while bach you mcntioneii m your column* a launch, which had been built by the China Borneo I > and subsequently sold to the Americans. 1 have now tfreat pleasure ia statin^/ that anotlv r launch named after one153 words
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Article248 1900-02-27 3 (/V#^t Sandakan, Feb. ijlh, Hjoo. The news of Mat Salleh'a death, reported m my la-t 1 on the 7 1 tt inst.. when H 1. Governor Clifford Wired that ther>- was no doubt about the information. Ilie rebel met l.is death m a rather peculiar manner. Capt. Harrington,248 words
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Article150 1900-02-27 3 "SINGAPORE 'S SONS." A private letter from a lady at Home iayi "Singapore has tome of bar sons at work m South Africa already, lorn Cuthbertaon's son was wounded at Modder River, Waller Crockett went to the front la-t Sunday, and Jack Donaldson m the same vessel, although he has150 words
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244 1900-02-27 3 Al ibe Knrolment Form, which must be signed by each appli< Ml i"r admission to the Singapore Votuateef Rifle Corps. i> equivalent to an undertaking to give two w.-.ir 's eflicienl Knrice it m«y be a-> will to quote for the information of all concerned244 words
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Article269 1900-02-27 3 Although the house was not so full as the merits of the performance deserved, the rendering of Verdi's beautiful La Traviata" was warmly applauded and much appreciated. The story of the young girl, at first dissipated, then heroic, repentant and finally dying for the sake of her lover,269 words
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811 1900-02-27 3 iterday afternoon the new and handsome building m Shortest. S. legie-rd. to be ased as a Methodist (jirls' Si hool, was formall) opent d bj the Hon C. W. S. Kynnersley, th<- Deputy-Governor, th dedicatory servit es being < ondu< led by the811 words
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Article75 1900-02-27 3 Capt. Gray of the British steamer Singapore, which arrived from Bangkok tuis morning, reports having spoke UM lugger urn; Pertama, belonging to Capt. T. Maikie, four miles north of Honborgß. She desires to be reported all well. The regular meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held to-morrow. Among the75 words
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Article957 1900-02-27 3 Jan. 24th, K»)O. The proceedings m the Reichstag tins last w< c-k arefc enlivened bj ihe interpellation of the Guwriumnt by Heir Molh r on the subject of the detention ol German ships by British m<r. ->f w,u To my mind j the Gersaaa Goverasseat owe a957 words
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Article156 1900-02-27 3 f l'i<jnecr.J Mr. \V. I). Scolt, tlie Ins «CM ot Mute*, will retire (r,nn tli' innv mi llic 1 -t April MSI Mr. K. (i. W i' -.on, Semot Magistrate, Pscak, will be fOMg boUM S« lo'>tf leave very .on In all prob it.ilily lie will b<: suet156 words
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Article40 1900-02-27 3 According to ll»c Shanghai native papers' Jung La, the gwecalsMMM of the Notlicrn Army, is K oin K lo COlMT nVr;ite a^ forces i»r the purpose of giving protection to the Kmprror atvl ov<-»lhrowing I'rince Ching and his assoi iates.40 words
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Article426 1900-02-27 3 (i Uina M February 17. IMe Boer .iu:!iorilie- arc fclHI inn anxious, m consequence f l.oii Robert's activity on the Orange FreeSt.Ue Irontier. and the MKCMtM march of the troop, under C.ener.. l French's command through thr r-ree Stale, since the relitt of Kimberley. Colond do Villii.ois M426 words
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Article70 1900-02-27 3 (Correcjed Lc ro February _<^. Un London. B a< k4 mH 1> liiand I PriVdl' i l/l If 2 documents 3 nv> credtti f> n/i j/ 0 France, demand i Germany, deawnd i vv iwoia, 1. t 45 t Hongkong, .I.rr.and j j Yokoiia-'a Muid 5t JIU Java, ficmand70 words
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Article94 1900-02-27 3 (I'tbruary A 1 9l9S> G*mbi« 7 u dc. Cut,- No. 1 j V b, (Fair I Nutmeg* iijs |c th« 1h.).... 62 do 'fcos la a o y2 ,U) ,i. I zi I (I^'- ul). IJOJ 7.75 do. UK Jium „< i' I .-.,ir .j.i N 7.70 do. <io94 words
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Article301 1900-02-27 3 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY 27t h 1900. Bank of n ax Quotation. Cafitai.. Paid Ur. Shares Paid Oi?. o(1 M andJ T);ye r n ~'-k>.000,000 414 3 W .8 75V MTtAsbnte Extern A^.uy. j 3 Sellers. foooof£ B 's«* B^4 t Clear Water IWy Farm Ltd. Jioo 1 ,c 114 6301 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement16 1900-02-27 3 PDAMP PROOF PIANOS Robinson Piano Co. 1 .11. ir an teed for Climate. Aug 14 t.th.s16 words
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Advertisement308 1900-02-27 3 I. UK \M) VIGOUR FOR THI IIAIK.— lli- only article which really possesst s nuttilious virtm I lor stimulating, and restoring the hair, is Kk\\l\ni»'s MaGaMai Oil. It nmtovtu scurf, karshacM, itvmtm, pnvaali the hnr bcmn injured by illness, and shouM always be used for children's hair no other article308 words
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Advertisement280 1900-02-27 3 UCKAN BTKAM SHIP COMPANY. N I NBOBRL>ANDSCH3 BTOOHVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCBAAN. l'nc CompAiv, 's steamers are despatched Iron 1 Liverpool ouC.virds for t": Sir,;. is, Chin )apan, and from Japan homewards for Ixxidcn every ten days. The Company's 3l*amt.rb on the J iva Line are despatched iroin Am -.'icl.:n and 1280 words
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Miscellaneous131 1900-02-27 3 Weather Kepon. (February iv.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory. ft *W. 1 P M. •< f. M. Hltr r I >9>99i *9^9] .'O-'^rS 1 84.0 ;.,.5 o 4 Wet Bulb I 1 75.5 7. 6 74. s Dir.afWiad S.E. S.E. ..Im. M*<. i 1 :n; .1 ih ..!r 8;131 words
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Miscellaneous710 1900-02-27 3 V IBKH m PORT. Vr KU.,. and Tont Comm.ndorr Arrived F r7 -n V^b I ■MM H.,.»Ton, M ..ter. Arn.ei Kron, Coa«.eo«. For |B IUiBDitL Ha 11 >v 16a N Uh FathoolKa..- 1.,. ,30 N. Kirn Sam BHi Loudmwa Mr,,.. Malacca Kr, tlv v v n- l-.t.. Palitah* ;gu „>710 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1008 1900-02-27 4 Singapore Sporting Club, PROGis.vMMt:: FOR SPRING RACE MEETING 1900. .!/,7y 2->nd, Jjth and 2btli. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 22nd May First Rack. Ink Maiden Plate.— Value J3OO. A Race for Ma. den Morses Weight as per scale (lost.) \n allowance of 2 lib. to ex-Griffins, imported nto the Straus Settlements or1,008 words
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Advertisement819 1900-02-27 4 NOTICE S. MARY'S 49. HILL STREET. THIS Home for Pupils wishing to attend one of th? Schools m the Settlement will be opened for Boarders on March Ist. Children received fxom 5 years of age they will enjoy most of the Benefits of an English home. A Kindergarten Department for819 words
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Advertisement1287 1900-02-27 4 HADj EE ABDOOLA RAHIMBU X 150 Middle Road, Sinoapork. Near Campong Bencoolen. INDIAN EYE DOCTOR. "T^HOUSANDS of testimonials from England- Cures Eyts, Rheumatism, Piles, and other diseases. Eye medicines fiee for poor men. Feb 9 y.3 1"~\R. Ameirah (Indian doctor) has successfully cured several genlltmen suffering from piles and sore1,287 words
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Advertisement900 1900-02-27 4 Ideal Milk Enriched 20 per m qua!ity to cent, with Cream. every other g^Ai Mltfa brand of I^L^^l STERILIZED\(§fy~j&. NOT SWEETENED. Unsweetenea Kfe T °NT[»'Sj A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. JKRNfINCA of Japanj TOILET WATER ApprecidtHl tin its delicate perfume and the Ming ol lomfort and fr-rihness v.!mli it900 words
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Advertisement74 1900-02-27 4 JU S f A RRIVED Steam Riding Gallery Situated under Fort Canning Hill. Open daily from 3 p.m. to n p.m. Vch 14 WAVERLEY HOTEIHill Strbbt. GINSBURG having pu. chased the above J well-known Establishment, begs to inform the public that it will be earned on as a First Class74 words
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Advertisement625 1900-02-27 4 The Singapore Free Prtss. ajaj Mercantile Advertiser. Cablb Address, -Adnrtiur, Smgapor,. TBLirHONB Numu.- No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, SiD f por THE leading English Newspaper r th. Straits Settlements; Johore, Federated Native States of Pcrak, S«-! an gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the egri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak625 words
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Miscellaneous1296 1900-02-27 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. filvir.fr port ot deonnur';, and (where known) d*:e du'' h<,rc, and naOM o' Mkn-i>i «iIkcalls, LJ. S., New York, clue Feb. Si mmkr, US, New York, due Feb. MtIL STKAMKKS PROM Xi hOII. Kiisiii Albert, due M^r. 1 N. I). L. Asm^m, .Lie Mir. 5 M. M. Masmlh1,296 words
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