The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 October 1901

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1 4 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, Xo. 4298
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 758 1 P_ Office. Telegraph St. Qy Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. o^mers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANCi, r?YLOr? INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN. ervri MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, SjLTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND Bills of Lading issued lor Persian Gulf Continental mnd American Ports, also (or ,htn» Coast. MAIL LINES. UTWARD HOMBWARI. 19 oi IOO
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    • 768 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL O STEAMSHIP COMPANY ANI' TOYO RISEN KAISKA (uAllMt. S»Sa t:o./ VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted ta England France, and Germany by all trans-AtiantiC lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.
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    • 684 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB/I Undir Contract with the Ni Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, lati I MB UNDBRMBNTIONBn DATI Steamer Prom Evnected Swaerdeeroon Cotie via ports O<t. I Van der I'arra Sambas Oct. 1 M.tha N'ajiriiului Batavia via Oct. I BUltton Houtman Doli Oct. I ie N'ii-nhnv Cot via porto <><-t.
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    • 971 1 'VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. ITHBRLANDS INDIA (JOVBRNMBNT. I. DAENDELS Co., 3-3 Collyer Quay IS ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. Will be despatched tor on Billiton antl Pontianak Oct. *> Hiit.tria Oct. Ii ISilliton H:if;ivia, Clicribon Togal Samurang and <Kt. I > Soer.lh.lia BandJArtnassin Kota Karor, Mali I'ap.in Donggala and (,'otio Oct. Bandj^rroaxsin Koto Baroo.
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    • 718 1 TJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI A BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Jio.ooo 000 KKSKKVK FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000') Silver Reserve S 3,000,000 j $I^° OO OOC RRisfckVß LIABILITY OK PROPRIETORS m I lio.ooo.oce Court op Directors. Esq. Chairman Hon J J Bkll-Irvino, Dki-utv Chaibman. H. E. Tonkins, Esq. j L. Richabuson Esq. A.
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    • 499 1 NORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- ANCK SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 170 FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amoumt Insured /,3^.000,000 I.OSSBSP4ID T Tl,Vx>,Ooo Pr.mium ikcohi ooo.oor. I nsurance effected on almost every description ol property at current rates of premium. THE BORNEO Co.. Ltd.— Apents 'PHK STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Rbvbmub r
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    • 244 1 This delicate V li persistent as an J^k I i:\TRACT t^*Handkerchief $j&f X are adopted I Sr^iSP'^i hy refined WS;'*- *I*m society. yBMAJH' jMJJ niUHUL/eIL) I equivalent to the j I'hlil I rcrtume „f 1 0,000 PARIS I WHITE VIOLETS > .'Jt'V. r a 'I* m M ATOMt 111-./'/ />/«
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  • 885 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY, O CTOBER 4, 1901. <■**■ M patriot Truth her (lorious pr» rpt< tmm Pl»<f < to Rc:if iao. Lovutv. and U«. A writer m the Pall Mall Gazette gives a little bit of old time history m connection with Vancouvfr, the Naval Officer who gave
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  • 576 2 Major E. P. A. Tawney, Royal Garrison Artillery, has died at Allahabad of enteric fever. C*pt. M. Dick, I. M.S. has arrived from Madras. This officer hin medical charge of the i6ih If. I. Uussi* has off-red 5,000,000 roubles for three Chinese cruisers and four torpedoboat destro>ers. China will probably
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • 23 2 The Action at Kekewich's Camp Commandant Kemp commanded m t h night attack on Kekewich's camp. Gen. Ddarey was also present.
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    • 36 2 The columns under Col. Fetherstonha. 2 h and Col. Kekewich had r«turned fromd! ing the Boers away. Some distance separated the two columns The Boers returned and attacked Mm weaker of the two columns.
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    • 27 2 The Boers left six killed and ten prisoners behind them when thf-y retreated but a heavy loss m horses prevented the British from pursuing.
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    • 34 2 (Uter.) Columbia Again Wins. In ,i triangular race, m a spanking breeze, Shamrock rou«ded the first two marks i minute and a half ahead, but Columbia finally won by a minute.
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    • 20 2 Lord Kitchener reports that Col. K^ wich is severely wounded, but is doing w*v London, October 4th, 1901.
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  • 27 2 The following telegram has been receifed from Batu Br rsawah Crushrd 1 46 tons of stone, which realized 71 ozs. smelted gold.
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  • 131 2 Yesterday afternoon on the Straits Chinese Recreation Club Green, the prizes m connection with the above tournament were presented by Mr. Tan Hup Seng, the President ol the Club. The following are the winners Championship.— Chia Ho»d Teck. Silver Cup presented by the Club
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  • 174 2 Mush »l Evbninc." The following is the programme of the "Musical Evening" to be given m the Town Hall to-morrow night by the members of the Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra 1. Funeral March from Quintett (Op. 44) ...Schumann. (In Memory of the late Empress Frederick). 2. Song
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  • 69 2 The German Press comments regarding the lack of enthusiasm shown at the meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Germany at Dantzig. It is reported from Breslau that Director Schostag, the director of a large shipping company m that city, has committed suicide, having embezzled 444 million mark* (£220,000). Also
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 390 2 M. C. S. Mohamed&Co. DIAMOND MERCHANTS AND Manufacturing Jewellers 8, HIGH STREET. Hfcld a LARGE and SELECT STOCK of Ladies' and Gent's Jewellery set with precious stones and pearls. Solid Silver Prize Cups and Bowls. A large assortment of suitable articles for Birthday, Wedding and Xmas presents. Precious Stones and
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    • 565 2 Government House "AT HOME.* HIS Excellency |the Officer Administering the Government, (Sir Prank Swottenham, k.c.m.g.,) will bo At Ho-ie," on Tuesday, the Bth October, at 5 p.m. Oct. 3 NOTICE MESSRS. SARKIES BROTHERS beg to inform th«- Public that they have made arrangements with one of the largest and best
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    • 511 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice of Removal. Dr. G, von WEDEL Has removed to 12 Lloyd Road, (House Telephone No. 663,) Consulting Hours, Gresham House, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and .'{p.m. to 4. 30 p.m. (Office Telephone 255.) Oct 4 10.10 ALEX. FOX Co. Drapers, Dressmakers, Milliners &_Haberdashers. 43, HIGH
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    • 438 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. To Let DELLEVUE Bungalow, No. 2 Oxley Riso, at pi asent occupied by Mr. Palmgren. Entry Ist January, 1902. MEYER BROS. Oct 4 Auction Sale. To be held at Powell Co 's sale-room, on Monday, the -jth October, at 3,30 p.m. A tour-seated Victoria Phaeton, m good order.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 207 2 The Week Friday, 4tb High Water 2. 14 a., 1.4$ p. Feast of Rranches (Jewish Festival). S.V.A. Dismounting Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.R. Preliminary Drill for Musketry, 5.15 p. Children's Concert, T>>wn Hall, 5.30 p. Mark Lodge Regular, 8.30 p. Saturday, jtb Hi^h \V aiei 323 a., 2.44 p. Feast of
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  • 96 3 The fifth «f the series of children* concert will take place this evening at the Town Hall. Mr. F. IVUittftM has kindly consented to look 1 1 er the secretarial duties previously discharged by the late Mr. Jenkins. Tickets were sent out to heads of schools
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  • 285 3 The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held at the First Magistrate's Room at the Police Court yesterday afternoon. There were present Mr. Brockman (Chairman), Mr. Stewart, C. p. 0., Dr. liiddleton, Capt. Boldero and Mr. Evans. Mr. Jennings represented the Opium and Spirit Farm. Mrs. R.
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  • 83 3 The New York World says that General Horace Carpentier is the anonymous donor of one hundred thousand dollars to endow a Chinese Professorship m Columbia University, to be known as the Dean Lung Chair,' after his Chinese servant, The servant was insulted m America while serving General
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  • 61 3 O»rps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray. Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, October 3rd, 1901. Bai.istiir RirLi Rahcb Owing to certain alterations now m progress, the R*nge will be closed after 9 a.m. on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and
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  • 170 3 1. DOTISS Orderly Officer (or tht ensuing week 2nd Lieut. L A. M. Johnston. Orderly N. C. O. for the ensainf wwk Boabr. A. E. Baddeley. 2. Parades i Monday 7th, at 5.15 p.m. Standing Gun Drill. Tuesday Bth, at 5.15 p.m. Lecture. Wednesday oth, at 5.15
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  • 254 3 I. DtTIES Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. O. S. Carmichael. Orderly N.C.O. for th« ensuing week A Coy. Corpl. A. Mulholland. B Coy. Col. Sergt. J. VV. Haffenden. a. Paiudbs V nday 6th, at 7 a.m. Class fi.ing 300 Ir, 500 yds. Balestier (drill order;.
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  • 77 3 The Ptnang Gazette says There are rumours that Capt. Sargeaunt's vibit to Penang is not solely m connection with the inspection of the Volunteers, but that the Government are considering the advisability of sending a company of native infantry to be stationed at the Sepoy Lines. The necessary measures to
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  • 200 3 The agenda of business for Tuesday's meeting of Legislative- Council includes the adjourned motion re a *up. Ir-m i.tary vote ot $161,494 to ccver the estimated expenditure on the Singapore X a'.ji Railway to the end of the cunent year, and a motion by Ihe Acting Colonial Secretary,
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  • 62 3 A correspondent, writing to the Perth Pioneer, advocates that all officers to he appointed m future to the Malay States Guides should be taken from the Indian St ft Corps, as these would join their appointments already well equipped with a knowledge of Hindustani At piesent nearly all officers j
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  • 2258 3  -  Edward Dicey, C. B. [All Rights Rxsirvro.] By There are few people, 1 suspect, either amidst the advocates or oppone nts the South African *ar, who can look back with thorough satisfaction on Jhe views they expressed at the outbreak of the conflict.
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  • 421 3 The statement male by our C ilcutta correspo d. Nt that the No th Germ m 1.1,, yd Steamship Company p opuses to run steamers to Bombay, 'mplit-s the revival ot a project which has more than once been mentioned by us. So long ago as
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  • 292 3 Gentlemen, to solace their weaned minda by bonest pastimes, p'aye at ches c, the astronomer's game, a:;u the philosopher's game, which whettes th"r wittes, recre*tes tl eyr minds, and hurts no uody m the mean season." Allrommu" tti-jris sK ui'i \>t .iddrrs^'-r* (o the "UnmUmbi, Mi'gupott ttte
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  • 30 3 By J. E. HIRBkRT. Black '8 pieces). White (7 pieces). Position :-7Q/b6B/Rkt S K/piB 5 /2ki Kt3/«b3pa/4Ktipi/ 4 kt.3. White to play and mate m three moves.
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  • 225 3 A correspondence game with interesting features. The score and notes are from the Westmimtttr Budget hftIKCH DbPIMC*. White— R. Charousek. Black -O. Gestesi. 1 P-K4 P-K3 16PKFO4 B-Kt 3 2 P-Q.4 P Q4 17BXB Pxß 3K.-QB3 Kt-KBs iBKtK S Q-Kta 4PxH Px^ loKtxKtP H-Ki 5K.-B3 B-Q 3
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  • 197 3 Mr. larobsen w>n ihe chattpionship of New South Mr'al--s with the fine score of 7. wins out of 8 games played. The Manchester Evening Nev>i column announces that Mr. Pillsbury ha* really challenged Or. l.aski-r. so the reports seems to be authentic. Mr Pillsbury says he wants to
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  • S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    • 40 3 Championship. Withers, v. Green, unfin. B. Singles, Final. Beatty, owe 3 beat Foreman, scr. C. Singles Final. Goldie, owe i, beat Scott, T. G. B. Doublbs Handicap, Finw. McKean and Cunliffe, 2 beat Chancy and Barrett, owe 1.
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    • 29 3 A. SINOLIS. White Capt. v. Battenberg, to finish. D. Singles. Lean v. Chancy. A. Doubles. Hoop«r and Mosley. 2 v. Beatty and Greco owe 15, to finish.
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    • 27 3 Championship, Final. S. Read, v. Withers or Green. A. Singles, Final. Salzmann, v. Batten berg or White. D. SINOLBS, FIMAt. Baddeley or Lean v. Chancy.
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    • 17 3 Profession Pairs, Final. C 5.1., Beatty and Green, v. Mun'pl I, Hooper and S. Reid.
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  • 56 3 2,410,000 roubles have been assigned by the Russian Government for the purpose of developing the Soochow coalfields m the neighbourhood of Nakhodka Bay, Siberia, cast of Peter the Great Bay, rendering the Russian Pacific squadron independent of foreign coal. The fields are estimated tc ontain one
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  • 472 3 We love Nature Our regard for her, with her sweet and varying moods, is undying, and our |ove such that it is beyond the art of man to quench. The promise of Spring is one great message of Hope. The fragrant breath of Stunn.er whisper* Paradise
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  • 92 3 TMMMMVi r-or Per At Bangkok Singapore 1 1 AM Penan); Andmlutia II am Penalty Ac Cochin Kitl 11 am Bangkok Wongkoi neon Bangkok Hrtxd I pm Penang Pin Stng I pm Hongkong, Ace. Corommniel 3 pm Manila tec. £i> </«/« 3 pm Port Dickson Lady Mitchell 3 pm
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  • 104 3 From Enolahd per P. Ac O. Coromandtl, on Oct. sth, with English mails of Sept. 13th, answeriry letters despatched from Singapore on Aug. 19th. From China:— per N. D. L. Preussen, on Monday, Oct. 7th. Mails already despatched for London Left Sing. Due m London Arrived Aug.
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  • 206 3 SHARE LIST, OCTOBER 4 th 1901. Quotation. p AID# Diviriiros. Ua,,* o t (h.na and Japan, Ud. Li Nominal uivinmrnoa, Deferred. £5.5/ Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. B«rsawah Gold Mine Co. $5. Buyers 8c IH I hM Water Dairy Farm Ud. $100 i loo Fraser and Neave Ud. |8 4 <w
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  • 72 3 CorreCTBD UP TO October 4 On London Bank 411/3 I demand i/ui Private credits 3 m/s i/n.l documents 3 m/s i/i credits 6 m/s l /"«tl France, demand ■242^ GERMANY, demand t q(ji India. T. T ,J 4 j Hongkong, demand pm Yokohama, remand si%pm Java, demand n-rj Manila,
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  • 101 3 (October 4 166. uambier dc. Cube No. -t- Pepprr, Mack -id- v (o do. Whiu-, 'Fa.- I folo Nutmegs 1 10s i\ 2 do. (80s to the iv. C Mace (Banda) Coves (Amt-oi" t j Liberia n CofTev. .I*. Tapioca, <m«)l p. \is ao. uo lakl S- j5 do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 169 3 A Typical South African Store. O. X Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays Kiver, of Cape Colony conducts a store typical of nuih Africa, st which can be purchased anything from tho proverbial "needle to an anchor This store is situated m a valley nine miles from the nearest railway stat
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    • 313 3 OCEAN |f^ STEAM AND NEDERLANUSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJOCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Aehtlles 7<>43 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 A tax 7039 Onstu 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5500. Anchises 2739 Peleus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion 7030 Rhipeus
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 814 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Other Vessel* FUgs ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Andalusia g 1 >7 Hongkong Bnhn Meyer Ilambarg Oct 4 R nna S&CS 1 52*. U M •••'•■ichßros. Uncertain Ban Liong Dut 2... Koenig Oct 2 Knti,. Kk Loom? Chan Kotie Oct r > Ban Fo
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • 21 4 NATAL VOLUNTEER POST SURPRISED. A strong force of Boers surprised a blunteer post on Talana Hill on the 20th.
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    • 27 4 JThe license of Lester ReifT. the rider of Derby winner, Las ru-en withdrawn d he has been warned off the course at :wmarket.
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    • 8 4 Prince Chun has sailed trom Genoa.
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    • 89 4 THE BOER REPULSE AT KEKEWICH'S CAMP. Lord Kitchener reports that at the night Itack on Col. Kekewirh* camp the enrmy, ho were one thousand strong, wer.- reulsed with considerable lo<s. The British casualties were two officers ,d 31 men killed :14 officers and 1 14 men ounded, Col.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 823 4 ADY wonld Uke one or two children to educate with her own m healthy part of nrrey. Reference permitted to 3 h R BALDVTIN, Kota Tinggi, .lohore. July 22 10 fit. George Uw, *.«•»•>« 5 Battery Road Singapore, having had 1/ years ie experience m the East is now open
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    • 759 4 A BAZAAR TN aid of the Methodist J^P B 1 Pa-sonage Fund will beheld, in |t^ Hall, on Thu&*jy, October lOtJh, IWL from 4 6.50 p.m. and Irob 8.30 U> 10.:» p.m. Sept 18 WANTED. A GOVERNESS, with knowledge of music, lor A ctaiW of seVen years old. A comfortable
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    • 347 4 Singapore Sporting Club AUTUMN MEETING) John Little CO., LTD. TAILORING DEPARTMENT WE HAVE JUVT RECEIVED IN THIS DEPARTMENT A NEW LOT OF RACING SILKS In all the Registered Colours. ALSO VARIOUS OTHKK SHADES FOR Jackets Caps Browbands, Rosettes, Hatbands &c, to match. White Silk, Kersy Cassimere, Cantoon, Moleskin, &c, for
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    • 364 4 TOILET SOAPS POWDERS. PERFUMES. LOTIONS. CREAMS. All the above articles are highly recommended by the Medical Profession, The Soaps which contain Deodorized Ichthyol, arc tho bust Perfumed Antiseptic Soapu on the raarke Sole Agents. THE SINGAPORE DISPENSARY Ltd. 40 RAFFLES I>LA< K. July 18 18.10 mwf. K. A. J. Chotirmall
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    • 102 4 BOARD AND RESIDENCE, SINGLE Rooms to be had at Lindadene," Government Hill, from l.*>th inst. Apjly to Mr*. R. H. I'.nM.iy. on the premises. Aug 12 v.c NOTICE Owing to the use by others of the word TANSAN m connection with MINERAL WATERS, the Public are hereby informed that the
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    • 500 4 H. Abrams. The Horse Repository. HAS FOR SALE OVER 100 HORSES, COBS AND PONIES of all descriptions and sizes these include several handsome Pairs, Lady's Hacks Harness and Saddle Cobs, and Polo Ponies! Each animal is guaranteed according to the description given. Forage Department Regular shipments are received from India
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 1153 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. (Jivin- ,H,ri of <lc]) nttiro, and (where lmown) dato due here, ami name of Agents. Men-of-War. Oressy, H MM Portsmouth, duo Oct l>. Kntrecaotcaux, Toulon, due Oct Infcrnot, Fr., Toulon, due Oct Mik.w .lap. Portsmouth, duo Oct AJuti;n-, H..M.5., Sh.-.-rness, duo Oct l'orcsvtl, hh, (ronstadt. due Oct Vengeance,
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