The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 December 1901

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, ioth DECEMBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4353
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      720 1 r~ o Office. Telegraph St. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PKNANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued lor Peman Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for Chin* Coast. MAIL LINK. OUTWARD HOMEWARD lOOK
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      850 1 Pacific mail steamship 1 company i accidental and oriental v o BteamBhip company i AND t rpOYO KISKN KAISHA (ORIIMTAJL 3.5. CO.) I IJ| VIA INLAND SEA OF |APAt4 ij AND HONOLULU. J M! Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all trans- At (antic liniis 1
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      683 1 iX'MAS NEW YEAR PRESENTS A Grand Show of HIGH CLASS DIAMOND AND JEMSET v JEWELLERY j WITH A Su'pe'b DIAMOND and RUBY NECKLET, composed of the finest white double i cut Brilliants and Pigeon Blood Oriental Rubies value M $26,000. rW EMERALD and DIAMOND NECKLACE worth if' $5,000. J* Many
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      188 1 WE BEG TOCALL YOUR ATTENTION TO PERFECTION CURLY CUT TOBACCO In 4 oz. patent Vacuum tins for Cigarettes. THE PERFECTION CURLY CUT TOBACCO Is manufactured Jrom the brightest, most delicately flavored, and highest cost Tobacco grown m America the most exacting smoker will find this tobacco is perfection. Price per
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      723 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1i0.000.00. RESERVB FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000? Silver Re^rve 000 j |137l 3'7 v >,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS .4i0000,00r Coubt or Dirbctou. ft. Shiwan, Esq.— Chaibmab. Hon. J J Bbll-Irvimo,— Dbputt Cnaikman. H. B. Tomkixs, E*q. I R. L. Richaioson E«q A. Haopt,
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      798 1 Milkmaidf PNDENSEDMJIJJ 11/ l 1 J r Full Cream 8 Wedm TRADE MARK rge 5t Sale m the WorJd. C^pijljrVV These tiny Capsules mPrs superior Mpß I^^m t' l >n y^^^M^^BW CuU-hs. and V cure i the same diseas<-> :i- these drug! > m forty-eisht boon without inconvenience > 1
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    The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 1901.
    1039 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 1901. Here thall the Prei« tlr IV r ;r'i right numi* Unawtd bf mfluenoe and unlßltll by gain; Hcrt MMpt TraU her glorious pree«pU dr»w, f^*^» WMltl>«. UriltT. and Law. Int in spite ot the occasional moment* y spurts and scatterings of Boer
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    768 2 Mr. Dugh arrived by the Singtra yesterpay afternoon from Bangkok. The Band of the 13th M.I. will play at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, the 14th inst., at 5 p.m. Lady McCaiium, the wife of the Governor of Natal, is reported to be seriously indisposed. Lieutenant R. F. Mainguy, r.e.
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    THE LOSS OF THE "AMHERST."
    77 2 THE LOSS OF THE AMHERST." A Marine Court of Enquiry assembled m the Marine Court this morning to enquire into the circutnstaaces attending the wreck of the s.S. Amherst on Kuala Pahang Bar on Nov. 17th last. Mr. Elliott, who appeared on behalf of the owners of the Amherst, asked
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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    MUSIC ON THE ESPLANADE.
    43 2 Weather permitting, the Band of the Italian cruiser Vettor Pisani will play the following programme on the Esplanade this afternoon. "Vettor Pisani" Alpigian. Preludl •.."Carmen !TW CavaJlena Rusticana Masca*ni* "IPaglucci" LeoncSaW f ot-Pourn "Coquelicot" Warney" V4L "Sobre LasCMas" Rosas'
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    BURGLARIES AT TANGLIN AGAIN.
    93 2 Last night a gang of burglars, probably the same as that which has so long been infesting the Tanglin district, entered Mr. J. B. Robertson's residence, No. 2 St. Thomas' Walk. It appears that one of the back doors had been left open, and, gaining access
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    DEATH OF BISHOP CHALMERS.
    119 2 A telegram from Sydney reports that the Right Rev. William Chalmers, D.D., Bishop of Goulburn, N.S.W., had died. One of the first Scottish students to enter St Augustine's Missionary College, Canterbury, he was first sent by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to Übuan
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    A FILIPINO PEACE COMMISSION.
    105 2 A Filipino Peace Commission has been formed with the following officers:—President Sr, Leon M. Guerrero Vice Pre s^dent.-Sr. Pedro A n.terno Administrator Sr. Aguedo ,rde Treasurer; H W*T? L J" la: Lwa 'l' t ">ller. S. Pascul H. Poblete Secretary Sr. Rafale Palma Committee Sres Justo
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    63 2 Mr. Wool arrived by the Chow Phya this morning from Port Swettenham. rJ WM u d yesterd*y that the S. V.C 2 e M f b announced for to-morrow n>ght, h*s been withdrawn, it should have celled. The S. V. R. will f a U m at 845 p.m.. to-morrow
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      470 2 KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED. BEG TO ANNOUNCE THEIR Christmas Show of Cadbury's Chocolate Cream m Fancy Boxes, from 20 Cents to $10 each. Exhibition Packets. Footballs. Hampers. Baskets. Plush Purses. P'"»h Bags. Plush Glove Boxes. Plush Handkerchief Boxes. Venetian Caskets. Chrysanthemum Boxes. Satin Violet Boxes. Violet Bags. Painted VeH'jrr bo tes.
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      719 2 Hfohn Little 8c Co., Ltd. CHRISTMAS IUY dA£AAm\., ENORMOUS SELECTION ENTIRELY NEW. Dolls. BISCUIT, CHINA AND CELLTJi-OID FACED Speaking, Walking and Unbreakable. Goats, Elephants, Bears, Sheep, &c. ON WHEELS WITH VOICE. Drums Pistols Building Blocks Magnetic Toys Puft and Dart Magic Lanterns Skipping Ropes Harmless Pistols Furniture Sets Racquet Sets
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      427 2 ADVERTISBMBNTS. On Sale. JUBT arrived all sorU of Dutch Cigars. KONG TIONtfHIN ft Co. Dec 10 10 s TWO ROOMB to let froai 15th inrtant. at 87 Institation Hill. Tennis Court. Addrau MRS. RAX, At 86 Institation HiU, Dae 10 For New Zealand Ports Direct British ladia Steaa Nay. Co.,
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      196 2 The Week Tuesday, lotb High Water 9.29 a., 10.44 P Vettor Pisani Band, Esplanade. S.V.R. Signalling Parade, 5.1 5 p. S.V.I. Recruits Drill, Telok Ayer, No. 2 (Baba) Coy.. 5.30 P« Wednesday, nth High Water 10.3 a., 11. 17 p. New Moon, 9.48 a. Bearer Co. Drill, 5.15 p. S.
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    THE WAR AND THE WAR OFFICE.
    1919 3  -  Mr. Brodrick SrncH BT SUM AMD bTIADY PROORISS. BOBR ELOSIV-SfSS. Mr. Brodrick the Secretai} j S a*e (be War, was on (13th Nov.) the guest of the City Cariton Club at a dinner over which Lord George Hamilton presided. Mr. Brodrick, who was warmly
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    THE SEVERE GALE.
    432 3 A Coast-Goard Cutter Wrbckid. Ninstsim Blui-Jac&its Drown*:.. The Press Association's Edinburgh correspondent telegraphs The storm of Tuesday night is said to ha\e been the most severe experienced at Granton for ten years, a tremendous gale blowing, while the sea was running very high. The Active was riding
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    THE SHANGHAI CRICKETERS.
    172 3 The N. C. Dmily News of the JSUI Nov ember says -.—Precisely at noon on Saturday the well-named Victoria came up to ths P. and O. jetty, brining back from Hongkong the champions of Shanghai. At the mast-head floated the flag of the Shanghai Cricket Club with
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    TELEGRAMS.
    2146 3 m (VtaC^lcn.) Blif'S 1 Nov a 7'- rh o*tdi at Sydney beHWeen New South Wales and Mr. MacLarens ■foiish Eleven has ended m a win for New South Kales by S3 runs, after a magnificent straggle, B c scores were First innings aM Second innings 422 BftWlishmen— First innings
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    THE EXPLOSION ON THE " ROYAL SOVEREIGN."
    879 3 THE EXPLOSION ON THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN." Official List op Casualties. The Admiralty have isssed a list of casualties, from which it appears that Captain H. W.Spurway, who was m command of the Royal Marine detachment, and five members of the crew lost their lives, while Commander Sir Robert K. Arbuthnot
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    EXCHANGE.
    72 3 (Corrected up to December 10.) On London. Bank 4 a/s I/IoA n demand i/044 Private credits 3 oa/s documents 3 m/s IO T 8 credits 6m(% IO J France, demand Germany, demand. India, T. T ZIZZiS Hongkong, demand 1% DIB Yokohama, demand lo'.inm Fava, demand ""no" Manila, demand -\%om
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    PRODUCE.
    102 3 (December to.t £*n: $68.50 <»anil,ier do. Cube No. 1 f*Tj P«-p r cr, Ulack (ordinary Spore) 30 ."50 do. White, (Fair L/VV-s* Nmm-g» not to the Hi.)... do. (8o« to thelb) Mao- (B*nda) Cloves (Amboina) Liberian Coffee .V.'.V.'.'.V.V to Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality' do flake (do. do.) s
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      114 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED.— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is Rowland's Macassar Oil, which closely resembles hh« oily matter nature provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which he hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. 1 1 prevents baldness aad scurf, strengthens the hair, and
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      71 3 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS 17, ARMENIAN STREET. Telephone No. 272. The Finest Studio ia charge of skilled ani experienced handu work* ing with the latest and best appliauoes. All descriptions of Photos taken and finished as XMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS at ear ordinary pricei*. Photos can be taken m oar
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      131 3 MAILS CLOSTi re. morrow. For Per At Hongkong. Joe. Patroclus 7 am Bandjermassin Ban Liong 1 1 am Indragiri Aing Ann noon Hongkong Ice Hong Wan I 1 ru Broome ic. Australind 2 ru Malacca, kc. Bintang Timor 2ru Malacca fee Malacca 3 pm Muar k Malacca Sultan 3 PM
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      1304 3 SHARE LTST, DECEMBER iotb» X9Ol. y OT TI P*">- DITIDINDS, Up^i, Liu. 2 1 Nominal. f± Oeferrei. Js-S/ Zi t Asoesto-. Ka-stem Agency. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. 14. Saskn. 1Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. fioo J^oo PraserandNeaveLtd. f^. Buyers. o for year 1 goo Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. $620.
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      253 3 PASSENGERS FOR THE STRAITS. Per N.Y^. Kawachi Maru, due Dec 11Mrs B J! k r rs «<*«> Bishop Hose, Miss tice Bishop and Mrs. Hose, Miss Hose, Mr. E. 8. Hose, Miss Gentle (two). Miss Leask, Miss Little. Mr. W. Grove, Mr. N. Prentice, Mr. Clarke and son, Mr J.
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      653 4 HOWARTHERSKINE, LIMITED. I ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS ..SPECIALITY" Mining Machinery and Appliances WINDING GEARS, ENGINES, BOILERS PUMPS, STEEL PIPE LINES FITTINGS. The Pulsometer. (TRADE MARK). STEAM PUMP WORLD-KNOWN UNRIVALLED p.ease write or ca.. and give us particulars of your requ ir HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. V ENGINEERS SINGAPORE, PERAK AND BANGKOK >i
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      1350 4 "now on exhibition WKLI. SELECTED STOCK OF Christmas and New Year Cards, K. A. J. Chotirmall &Co. Jewellers and Silk Merchants 51 ol HIGH STHfcKT. St. George's Girls' School, PENANG. AX Assistant Mistress i* required from Ist January next. Salary 40 dollars a month, v.'th i.-.«- furnished quarters m tho
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      429 4 John Little and Co., LtcJL SINGAPORE. J SILVER ELECTRO-PLATE DEPT.fIJ A LARGE STOCK OF Hall Marked Sterling Silver Ware INCLUDING I Bon Bon Dishes f Salt Cellars Tea Spoons j Muffineers r Candlesticks r Flower Vases Cups Rose Bowls &c. l[ P. Entree Dishes fE P. Tea and Coffee Sets
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      1070 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Daphne, If M.S., Hongkong, due I** Fearless, H.M.S., Sheemess, dne 1*» <!a^el'e, Gcr., Kiel, «*ne Dec Infernet, Fr., Toulon due Doc M.Jcas« Jap., Portsmouth, doe l>ec-^ Mnuine, H.M.X., Hhecrness, -*ue Deo Poresvict, Ru^., Gk istadt, due Uec Rin'ldo, M.M.s., S'KHjrnesfi, due Uec Sb -akumo, Jap., Lhuswick. Thetis, Gcr.,
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      690 4 To Let FROM Ist April, 1902, Osborne House .el furnished on a^long lease. Apply to A. LOKB. Dec ti v.< To Let. ONE room m a first class Boarding Houm, close to Town. Apply Z. 11., c/o Free Prta, Nov 16 v.c TO LET GODOWN No. M Robinson Road. Two
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