The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 December 1900
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Title Section18 1900-12-27 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27th. 1900 No. 70018 words
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Article84 1900-12-27 1 (Corrected up to December 24) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1 demand 2 x i Private credits 3 m/s 2 I 1 ts documents 3 m/s 2 l l i credits 6 m/s 2 I I H France, demand 264-J--jERMANY, demand 214 1 INDIA, T. T 155 l Hongkong,84 words
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59 1900-12-27 1 THE public are informed that the address of the Society's Inspector, Mr. E. F. Paglar, is at vso Bencoolen Street. All persons wishing to report any cases of Mielty which may come under their notice are Queued to commdmcate with him at59 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article24 1900-12-27 1 n Wednesday 19th inst., at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jenneth Ambi.ia Theresa, daughter of the late Capt. Carl Habekost, of Singapore to Arthur Coulcher.24 words
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Article94 1900-12-27 1 On the 27th Nov., at 1, Lockyer-road, Mutley, Plymouth, Edward Hoggb, aged 51 years, Retired Superintendent of Police Straits Settlements. At M Erin Villa on the 20th inst., Cyril Rushbrook, much loved son of Austin and Li/zie Williams, aged 15 months. (New Zealand papers please copy.) At Singapore, on94 words
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Article, Illustration237 1900-12-27 1 1 !':f shall the Press the People't right ma'.ntair, t T r,r*'vrr! by influence and wnbribed by gain; Ht-re patriot Truth her glorious precepts dray., ou *»-d to Reiicion, Loyalty, and Law. (Dec. 20th.) Concerning Col. Gawne's greatly to be regretted death m South237 words
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Article599 1900-12-27 1 THERE reached this office this morning a pink circular or express, printed m Chinese, which appears, on translation, to embody a grievance of a very direct and grave personal nature. In substance this is a wail from one Sun Ch'iu Shiu, who alleges therein that he was599 words
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Article163 1900-12-27 1 THE Moulmein Advertiser gives the gisz of the difficulty between the Municipal Commissioners and the Acting Governor regarding the Municipal Presidentship, h then goes on to say The conclusion to be drawn from the ab^ve correspondence should be somewhat consolatory to those who m Burma complain of163 words
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Article128 1900-12-27 1 (Dec. 32nd.) It is understood that the Municipal Commissioners have a conference with Hh Honour the Officer Administering the Government at n a.m. to-day on the subject of the Municipal Presidentship, possibly other matters. Mr. Gentle will not himself attend. (Later.) At noon to-day we learn128 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement370 1900-12-27 1 CONTENTS. lAOIVG ARTICLES. The Late Col Gawne at Vryheid, >oi Bienmv by Committee, 4 01 The Municipal Presidentship, 401 Putting His Foot Down, 401 \rmy Keform and Army Shooting, 402 Sanitation, o2 •tiVi 2nd Al v. b.C.C, 41^ KeroRTS. Raffle* Institution Prue Distribution, 402 Municipal Commission, 40^,407 A Notable Nose,370 words
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Advertisement69 1900-12-27 1 McALISTER Co. I HARNESS HARNESS HARNESS HAVING made favourable contracts with our Manufacturers at home we are prepared to offer Best English-made Harness at the following prices until further notice Horse size $50.00 per set Cob $47*50 m Pony $45-0° >» A Shipment of this harness has just arrived and69 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous309 1900-12-27 1 The mail from Europe of Nov. joth arrived by the N.D.L. Prcussen on Friday, followed by the M. M. Indus on Sunday, bringing the outward mail of Nov. 30th. The next outward mail is due by the P. O. Peninsular on Saturday. The last homeward mail left by the M.309 words
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Article658 1900-12-27 2 Supplementing the skeleton outline of Army Training reform measures given m recent telegram, the fuller statement contained m the Daily Mail from an authentic source is very interesting read•ng. In order that the year of the soldier be occupied to real educative advantage he is658 words
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Article53 1900-12-27 2 Another great point to Mr. GENTLES redit is his share m the consigning of an ilterly deformed and hopelessly perverted Memorial scheme to the limbo of the dustbin, Had it beer, carried out m its fi al deformity a fatuie generation would have irisen and curbed the Committee, as it53 words
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Article74 1900-12-27 2 (Dec. 24th.) It is proposed to publish, m the Singapore Free Press, a series of special articles on Tropical Sanitation, with special application to the urban conditions of Singapore. This series will include separate papers on the following topics: (1). Night-soil and Town Refuse. (2). Water, and its Distribution.74 words
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Article308 1900-12-27 2 Considering thr* M obloquy m the form of a perfectly baseless insinuation made m high places against the Municipal President and his colleagues, but specially, and wrongfully, and libellously levelled at the Municipal President, it will be admitted that sanitation is a timely topic. Perhaps the greatest308 words
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Article218 1900-12-27 2 Golden Rod - Golden Rod. Heres a health to all at home this Christmas Day, And there's more within our hearts than we can say, For you are all together now, and we are far away. Are your laughing faces round the table Does there stand another chair that's empty218 words
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Article1663 1900-12-27 2 Priib Distribution. The Annual Prize Distribution took place at the Raffles Institution yesterday afternoon, m the presence of a large gathering, the school room being tastefully decked out with bunting and floral decorations. Amongst those present were the hon'ble W. Egerton, the hon'ble W. R. Collyer, Archdeacon Perham,1,663 words
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Article35 1900-12-27 2 Four cases of cholera, with live deatl were reported yesterday. The fresh case were Chinese (male) 3 Kallang Rd. 1 )ied. 43 Ophir Rd. 39 Upper Chin Chew St. ihed 69 Craig Rd. Died.35 words
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Article71 1900-12-27 2 On Monday the 24th instant, the Mone Order and Parcel Branches will be closed The General Post Office and Sub-Pos Offices will close at 4 p.m. On Christmas Day all Post Offices will be closed. Wednesday the 26th instant, the Money Order and Parcel Branches will be71 words
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1138 1900-12-27 3 ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE EAST TRANSVAAL. Lbtter from an Inniskilling Dragoon Officer. Monday, Sept. 17th. The last week seems a month. We, Ist and 4th Cavalry Brigades, Marion's force of Imperial Light Horse, Australians, etc. and two regiments Infantry all under French, left Carolina on Sunday, and fought our way1,138 words
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Article791 1900-12-27 3 The discovery of another and even more rlagitious plot against Lord Roberts, who, with as many members of his Staff as could be included, was to be blown up by dynamite during divine service, is not the only sign, this week, that the situation m South Africa leaves791 words
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Article45 1900-12-27 3 The Perak cricket match having been concluded on Saturday, it is presumed that only the football match will be played today* The absent teams will then leave for Penang, to be m readiness for the match against that settlement, commencing on VVednesday next45 words
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996 1900-12-27 3 The Report of the Board of Directors states The net surplus for the year, including £9,691 brought forward, amounts to £219,214, which, after deducting the interim dividend on the preferred stock of per cent., and 3* per cent, on the deferred stock, paid m996 words
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Article479 1900-12-27 3 Via Ceylon.) The Ceylon Association m London and the Indian Tea Association have thrown out the proposition of the Dealers' Association for the selling of tea without the insertion of estate marks m safe catalogues. London, December 14th.— The Boers have detained a supply-train ten miles from Standertom The479 words
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Article355 1900-12-27 3 (Daily Chronicle.) It is possible to predict, with some certainty, a. reduction m the price of coal. The immediate cause for the advance of prices twelve months ago was the boom m iron and .'steel manufactures. This led to the inflation of the market, and355 words
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Article28 1900-12-27 3 Mr. and Mrs. Warrack are due here by the Peninsular on Sunday next. Soon after Mr. Warrack's arrival, Mr. Alex. Cumming will go for a holiday to Australia.28 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement603 1900-12-27 4 TJTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL fio.ooo.oc RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000*) nnn Silver Reserve 2000, 000 j $I2 00O 0C RESERVE LIABILITY OF V PROPRIETORS M 110,000,0 c Court or Directors. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Chairman. R. She wan, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. E. Gohtz, Esq. Hon.R. M Grat.603 words
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Advertisement707 1900-12-27 4 N ORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. -CJAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIF HAMBURG. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. »The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of these ies will leave Singapore on or about the underentioned dates OU rWARD. HOMEWARD. 1901 1901. Prim Heinrich Jan. 5. Hamburg Jan. 3. Princess Irene Jan. 14. Sack sen an. 17. Preussen l? n707 words
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Advertisement681 1900-12-27 4 Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. KUESTEN LINIEN. Steamers of the Coast Fleet. Tons n.r. Tons n.r. Sandakan *374 Pitsanulok 1 150 Paknam 1250 Rajaburi 1150 Tanglin 1250 Chow Tat 11 15 Bangkok 1237 Wong Koi 11 15 Korat 1223 Keong Wai 11 15 Singora 1123 Devawongse 10 57 Chi en g Mai681 words
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Advertisement564 1900-12-27 4 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is m ained between Japan and Europe by th» f«ii NEW TWIN SCREW Wame^S* 1 Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for the Company's Euronp, Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, prov with excellent accommodation564 words
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Article1523 1900-12-27 5 Government invite applications for two student-apothecaries. Particulars will be found m our advertising columns. A Japanese, who is the secretary to the (iovernor of Formosa, has arrived at Bataiia on a mission to inquire into the way Java is governed. The Japan Mail announces the death1,523 words
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Correspondence.
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Article216 1900-12-27 5 The Water Grievance." To tub Editor. Sir, With reference to the letter of Chinese Ratepayer m yesterday's issue, will you permit me to inform him that if he had read the report of the last Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, he would have seen that the Board have already taken216 words
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Article281 1900-12-27 5 To Tut Editor. Dear Sir, In commenting on my letter of yesterday, you made the remark that fifty gallons filtered water per day per coolie is rather a tall order m a non-manu-facturing community and then you put this question, what is the usual figure m a similar community m281 words
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Article158 1900-12-27 5 The sense of smell, so notably developed m savages and some of the lower animals, is not ordinarily very acute among civilized people. An extraordinary exception has been brought to notice by Dr. Bett, a German observer. In one of his male friends the sense is so158 words
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Article119 1900-12-27 5 It is stated m naval circles at Portsmouth that Admiral Lord Walter Kerr, at present First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, is likely ro succeed Vice- Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour m command of the China Station, and colour is lent to this rumour by the119 words
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Article48 1900-12-27 5 The Shanghai Daily Press introduces a leader on the position m China by quoting a paragraph from the gifted and wellinformed Topicist of the Singapore Pn e Press" (W. T. asks the Editor to thank the S. D. P. for what he playfully styles its kindly thuriferous encomium.)48 words
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Article31 1900-12-27 5 Five cases of cholera with five deaths were reported yesterday as follows Malay (Female) 211 Kallang-rd. Died. (Male Gaylang Chinese Female) 113 Mirket-st. (Male 93 New Market- rd. »> 93 do31 words
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Article78 1900-12-27 5 H. M. S. Pigmy, after taking m about 60 tons of coal at Tanjong Pagar returned to the Roads at 4 p.m yesterday. The Hamburg-America liner Bosnia resumed her voyage to Hamburg after receiving about goo tons of coal last evening. The Benmohr, from Antwerp, sailed for Kiaochow78 words
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Article139 1900-12-27 5 Between 6 pm. yesterday evening and 6a.m. this morning, the Presbyterian Church m Orchard-rd. was broken into and a clock, looking-glass, two lamps and some other articles stolen. The affair was reported to the police by Mr. Fargie, at 9 30 this morning. Previously to this, a139 words
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Article331 1900-12-27 5 (Via Hongkong.) Shanghai, ioth December. Sun Chianai, the Emperor's friend, has been appointed to the post of President of the Board of Rites and to the Hanlin College. Wang Wen-shao has been promoted to the Grand Secretariat. Lv Chuan-!in has also been promoted with two other reactionaries. 1 2th331 words
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44 1900-12-27 5 H. E. the Governor of Macau received on the 1 2th inst. the following telegram from the Minister of Marine at Lisbon Officially proclaimed by the King and the Representative of Great Britain alliance between Portugal and England."44 words
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Article16 1900-12-27 5 Dallas's Company opens m the Town Hall on Tuesday, New Y< ar's Day, with "San Toy."16 words
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Article4390 1900-12-27 6 Ordinary Mebting, Dec. 19th 1900. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President) and Messrs. Barker, Maclaren, Sohst, Moses, Lee Choon Guan, Choa Giang Thye and Col. Pennefather. Absent Messrs. Jago and Saunders. Minutes. The minutes of the two previous meetings were confirmed. President's Statement. Mr. Gentle said regarding their financial4,390 words
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Article56 1900-12-27 7 H.M.S. Bramble left the Roads and proce eded to Tanjong Pagar wharf, S< 1 lion 4, this morning fot coal<. The Saint Ktlda y which arrived fiom Calcutta yesterday afternoon, brought for this ort a full cargo of India coals. The Victoria, fiom Swatow, now m Quarantine, has56 words
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Article311 1900-12-27 7 A "PHIL FIDDLER IN EUROPE. An old and valued string player of the Singapore Philharmonic Orchestra, now at home on leave, writes from B^rne to the President, giving a few of his musical iinns 1 i have visited all the prominent concerta going on, and many a time wished that311 words
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Article87 1900-12-27 7 N< I far from Dublin (says the Liverpool IVsi lived and tied a doctor, who was beloved and respected by both rich and poor. After his death a memorial tablet was end to his memory m the parish church. Ihe mmittee met, and, with much deliberation, d what87 words
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Article1397 1900-12-27 7 Mr. Buckley's Christmas Treat for children takes place on Wednesday next, at the Town Hall. A Civil Engineer is also wanted for the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, preferentially one who has had experience on dock and wharf construction. The Installation of Bro. T. Powell Robinson, as1,397 words
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Article180 1900-12-27 7 Would you tell to me talcs of a Teuton who tells, Just exactly M who's who by their separate smells And expect me to squander surprise that he can, Smell the diff'rence 'twixt Sammy and Sweet Mary Ann Not much Let me tell you I wear on180 words
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Article177 1900-12-27 7 The former Aciing Adjutant S. V. A. has been keeping himself well to the front m Ashanti, capturing Kings by the halfdozen Telegraphing from Ku'nasi on Friday, the special correspondent of the Morning Post states that Colonel Montanaro's column arrived at Odumassi on November ii. all177 words
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Article271 1900-12-27 7 (From a Correspondent.) The appointment <>f E. W. Birch, Esq., of Negjn Sembilan, to be Governor of British North Borneo and Libuan, m succession to H. E. Hugh Clifford, C.M.G., is confirmed, and nothing but pleasure is expressed at this fresh proof of the interest now shown m271 words
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Article72 1900-12-27 7 We have it from a reliable source to-day, that the rate of freight to New York is down to 15s, by the German stenmer Ver§na y due here on the 28th inst. The non-Conference vessel Johanna, how. ver, holds out at 25s and the Claverhill, though not72 words
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Article, Illustration1032 1900-12-27 8 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyf wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the 41 Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press.1,032 words
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Article100 1900-12-27 8 The Queen of the Netherlands, says the Warldy can make a generous settlement on her future husband without any appeal to the Dutch Parliament. Queen Wilhelmina not only has a life interest m the very large and very valuable estates of the Otange family m vaiious parts of100 words
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Article179 1900-12-27 8 On the Bth inst., at an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Punjom Mining Company Ltd. the following resolutions were adopted 1. That the capital of the company be increased by the creation and issue of 60,000 new ordinary shares oi §10 each, with the sum ot179 words
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Article233 1900-12-27 8 The foundering of the Sum Chau passage boat m the Canton river is found to be due to that evil so common amongst Chinese-owned local steamers m the Straits, over-crowding and top-weight. A Canton correspondent writes to Hongkong This boat, which is one of the largest233 words
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Article103 1900-12-27 8 Owing to the dearth of errand-boys at St. Anne' s-on-the-Sea, the postmaster has obtained the privilege of engaging girls as telegraph messengers. The following notice appears m the window of ihe local post office 14 Wanted a few respectahle girls to deliver telegrams." This solution of103 words
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Article706 1900-12-27 8 From January 6th to 13th united meetings for prayer will be held m Singapore. The S. C. C. have made arrangements for a pick-up cricket match on Monday, 24th, commencing at 11 a.m. It is understood that on his return from Java, Earl Beauchamp will dine,706 words
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191 1900-12-27 8 Indian Military Notes. Calcutta, Dec. 7th.— Approximate est mo, have been called for, for the supply of i-n IV 15-pounder Field Artillery qSid«.f,rj£ rk complete, with the latest sights and breerh for India. ttln B s It is proposed to raise five Regiments, in3tea of three,191 words
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Article185 1900-12-27 8 Mr. Bernard Nunn, who arrived hei the 17th inst., is appointed a Cadet m the Civil Service of the Colony. The following Committees ar- )i nt Ed .—-Directors, Widows' and Orphans Pension Fund, the hon'bles Attorney. General and the Col. Treasurer the Assistant Treasurer, Penang Messrs. W. i185 words
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Article250 1900-12-27 8 The Rikisha C oolies require about three oaths a day before they can obtain the necessary personal comfort They require on the average about 50 gallons water) a cky per r w,- A Chinese Ratepayer' m Singapore F*t- pr- 19th Dec.) I Oh tempora^ OJi mores, Mirabilc250 words
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Article70 1900-12-27 8 H.M.S. Brisk took m about 60 ions bunker coal from lighters m the yesterday. H.M.S. Bramble after receiving about 83 tons of coal at Tanjong Pagar left i Hongkong about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The French transport Chodoc left Marseilles last evening after taking m 4 00 tons coal and70 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous146 1900-12-27 8 CHRISTMAS SERVICES. (From a Church Correspondent,) At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Christmas Eve. Vespers will begin at 10.30 p.m. and the Pontifical High Mass by Bishop Fee will be at mid-night. At this service, Haydn's Imperial Mass will be sung for the first time, by about 40146 words
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Article1333 1900-12-27 9 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. We gather from the home press that here has been a recrudescence of the Pro-Boer propaganda, synchronising with ihe fresh outbreak of Boer activity m the new South African Colonies. That mis chievous meddler, VV. T. Stead, is1,333 words
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Article122 1900-12-27 9 A telegram has been received from TaiP cn g> 43° P- m yesterday, giving the play of the match Singapore C. C. v. Perak. McKenzie tool* three wickets for 28 Spink three for 44 Fox three for 16. PEKAK. When Perak had scored thirteen runs for three122 words
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Article168 1900-12-27 9 We regret to state that Lady Cox, wife of Sir Lionel Cox the Chief Justice for the Straits Settlements died at three o'clock this morning at the family residence, Leonie Hill. Since Lady Cok returned to Singapore some eighteen months ago, her health has been failing.168 words
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Article40 1900-12-27 9 It was mentioned the other day that a French cruiser, probably the D'Entrecasteaux had passed through from east to west. That is so. She has called at Colombo with Admiral Courjolles on board, who has been relieved by Admiral Pettier.40 words
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Article1339 1900-12-27 9 Joss Chinchinjoss - Joss Chinchinjoss. (With Apologies to Mr. Dooley.J I see be th' pa-aper," said Mr. Dooley, man m th' Singapoor Free Press Where's that asked Mr. Hennessey with a violent start. 11 Ye ought to go back to school an' study jography," said Mr. Dooley, th' pla-ace I refer1,339 words
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Article571 1900-12-27 9 A Signalling Station at the Cocos. In the Indian Ocean, 1,600 miles north-west oi Fremantle, there is a small island which m the near future bids fair to become an important signalling and coaling station. On the chart, the island is designated the Cocos or Keeling Island, and571 words
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Article35 1900-12-27 9 A Chinese woman living at 116 New-bridge-rd., reports that her house was entered last night and property value $5. 20 stolen. The police afterwards recovered the missing things on the roof of the next house35 words
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Article1937 1900-12-27 10 (Via Ceylon.) London, December 9th.— All the troops engaged m the war m South Africa, including Colonials and the relatives of the dead, will receive a gratuity varying from £5 for a private soldier to £2,500 for a, Field Marshal. A party of Boers stopped two trainloads of remounts1,937 words
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Article215 1900-12-27 10 Mr. C R. Robinson, the head of the Tow boat and Dock Company cf Manila, who is now en route to the Philippines from the I'nited States, informed a Press correspondent just before he left San Francisco, that a syndicate would proceed at once to build215 words
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Article308 1900-12-27 10 FRENCH ARMY MANŒUVRES. (Globe. The recent grand manoeuvres of the French Aimy at Chartres have been commented upon by i lie correspondents of the morning papers, bu rt .il warfare and other more important matters prevented those comments from attracting the attention which was due to them. However, Mr. 11.308 words
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Article178 1900-12-27 10 Amongst the passengers returning from Europe by the Prcnssen due here this afternoon is Mr. Mans f'ocfcrr, lu-ad of the shipping department of Messrs Behn Meyer Co. It is un erstood.the following are probable dates of the forth-coming enU rtaipmcnts at the Town Hall Dec. 26th, Children's Treat Dec. 28th.178 words
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Article86 1900-12-27 10 The following names have been assigned to the battleships, cruisers, and stoops inc'ud-d m this year's new new shipbuilding programme, the Admiralty having given orders for the construction of these vessels m the dockyards and private ship. building yards 'Battleships Queen, Devonpori Prince of Wales, Chatham. Armoured86 words
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Article153 1900-12-27 10 te_ In the Cathedral of Good Shepherd the midnight mass on Christmas Eve will be pontificated by Bishop Bourdon, m the absence at Penang of Bishop Fee who may probably return m time for the New Yeai celebration. As this is the last year of the XIX Century, instead of153 words
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Article145 1900-12-27 10 Mr. F.Frankfort Moore, m a recent work, has this amusing dialogue between a young English girl and a fair American. the American 11 I could not read an account of bloodslu am a member of the Brot'ierly Love Society ol Nokomis. Our aim is to make urn and bloo impossible.145 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement336 1900-12-27 10 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES. Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corns Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton' Singapore, December 22nd, i m 1. Strength The following gentleman having been dul elected is posted as a Private to Section a, i Company as follows J. J. Gledhill to336 words
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Article5475 1900-12-27 11 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEEKLY. CONTENTS.— JULY— DEC. 1900. hihng Articles. The Perishing Amenity of Singapore Intervention at Peking, To the Rescue, C able News, l The China Crisis, 2 China's Fate, A Minister Murdered, The German Legation, 2 The German Casualties, The Manifesto of Six Viceroys In South Africa, 25,475 words
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Advertisement48 1900-12-27 12 Subscribers to the Singapore Free Press W© returning from Kurope to the Straits by am the mail lines are invited to send to the Managei 'the name of their steamer and date ot arrival i Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to them at various ports of call.48 words
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Article688 1900-12-27 13 A page 246 of Sir G. O. Trevelyan's [n tere^ting work on Cawnpore (Macallan Co occurs the following significant passage 'By the last day of June Neill judged strong enough to detach towards Cawnpore two guns and eight hundred tiall of whom were Europeans. The was688 words
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Article72 1900-12-27 13 S.C.C. 2ND XI v. S.R.C. the T EL^ g T m f nt Sulted m a dr on when tS P n St Saturda y aft ernoon, when the S. R. C. made 87 runs for five z£S' Jans A c r tributin S 38 runs and fhe sr72 words
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Article116 1900-12-27 13 THE SINGAPORE TEAM (1900 \\r A mn s failures at the final practice on w ednesday, the constitution ot the Singapore team has been settled, af.er consultation amongst the "certainties." The tallowing will represent Singapore m the Annual Inter-Colonial rifle match next Saturday, (29th) weather permitting 1. Lieut. Yesey, re.116 words
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Article41 1900-12-27 13 A wire has been received m Singapore from Calcutta saying that H. H. the Sultan of Johore's Ninepins won the Paddock Stakes on Saturday. The re Milt of the Tiial Stakes was 1. Cherry 2. Stand-Oft 3. Toxteth.41 words
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Article429 1900-12-27 13 The Glamorganshire, which left Kuchinotzu on the nth instant, came into port on Saturday, with a cargo of a 1 out 6,000 tons Japan coal to discharge ht re. During the week ending Saturday the 22nd instant, a total number of about 3,108 Chinese emigrants arrived here from429 words
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Article141 1900-12-27 13 Should Cupid wound my beating heart, Then am I ready to forgive. I would not shield me from his dart, Should Cupid wound my beating heartRather would I invite the smart, Than all unscathed by love, to live. Should Cupid wound my beating heart, Then am I ready141 words
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Article125 1900-12-27 13 The funeral of the late Lady Cox, wife of the Chief Justice, took place on Saturday afternoon, the funeral cortrge proceeding first to the Cathedral of thr Good Shepherd, and subsequently to the Cemetery. Bukit Timah Road, where the remainder of the burial ceremony was performed125 words
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Article109 1900-12-27 13 The United States transport Buford (Commander Walter) of 3.621 tons, passed through the harbour at 12.35 p m. yesterday, bound (10m New York to Manila. She coaled and provisioned at Colombo, and is conveying over nine hundred Volunteers, to be attached to Infantry, Cavalry, and Arlillery detachments,109 words
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Article202 1900-12-27 13 Christmas-tide is come again Let us sing Noel." Eat and drink and merry be, Let the laughter Mvell. Can we think of frost and ice, And the snowball Irisky All the ice we ever see, Goes to cool our whisky. Chrismas tide is come again, At our task202 words
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Article48 1900-12-27 13 The Christmas Mail per M. M. Indus (Europe, Dec. ist) readied the Post Office at 12. 30 p.m. yesterday, the sorting being completed a couple of hours later. The M. M. Ernest Simons, homeward bound, arrived early this morning and leaves this afternoon with the Mails for Europe.48 words
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Article84 1900-12-27 13 The Echo de p *ris says that Colonel Marchand, who is at present with the French forces m China, is doing all that he can to profit by the opportunities offered to him to accurately gauge the strength of the British Empire, "m view of84 words
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Article157 1900-12-27 13 Singapore v Pbrak. (By Telegram.) Per\k Wins. The Perak eleven were all dismissed for a total of 62 runs, Billings securing five wickets for 28 runs and F. J. Mnctaggart four wickets foi 34 runs. Singapore, with 32 runs lo the good, only compiled 75 runs m the second157 words
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Article465 1900-12-27 13 On January ist, the new dog reguations known as The Singapore Dogs Orders 1900," come it to force. Under these orders, the importation of dogs from other settlements is allowed under the following conditions. The dogs to be imported must have been m the possession of465 words
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Article12 1900-12-27 13 The date suggested for the Marine Club Ball is Friday, January 25th.12 words
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Article315 1900-12-27 14 The medical report for 1899 for the whole of the Straits Settlements is a favourable one, according to Dr. Simon, late P. C. M.O. With the exception of small-pox, a limited outbreak of plague at Penang and a lew cases of chickenpox and measles, the315 words
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131 1900-12-27 14 LORD BEAUCHAMP'S INTERESTING TOUR. Lord Beauchamp, having given up his place m Sydney, is coming home m a roundabout way, and he will not reach England till well on into the spring. He goes first to British New Guinea, and after visiting that place he will sail for the Philippines.131 words
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Article268 1900-12-27 14 A grave epidemic of neuritis is reported from the north of England, chiefly Manchester, as many as 794 cases having been treated, with 61 deaths. It is believed to be due to arsenical poisoning through beer, and thousands of gallons have been run into the sewers. The268 words
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Article39 1900-12-27 14 It is reported that Mr. Victor Cavendish has been made a Junior Lord of the Treasury. Such an appointment would cause a vacancy m the Western Division of Derbyshire, but there was no contest at the recent general election.39 words
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Advertisement559 1900-12-27 14 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SINGAPORE ijpppH^^ -v-^ »;;f>f»**P: 9 INSINGAPORE&NATIVESTATES SOLE AGENTS FOR The Improved Portable Steam Engines Estimates given for Lishti w Buildings of any Description. By Ruston, Proctor Co., Ltd., England. Spedfications and Designs given (or all559 words
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Miscellaneous70 1900-12-27 14 Weather Report. (December 23.) Taken at Kandang Kcrbau Hospital Observatory. 9- am. 3p.m. 9 p. if. oar. red. 32 Fan. 30.005 29.900 29.944 Sn^K^t' ?8 3 82 5 76.0 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 75.^ 7c.c 7A.c Dir.ofW.nd N.E. N.eT Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 82.6 Mm. do do 72.5 Max. m70 words
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Advertisement691 1900-12-27 15 CHAMPAGNE pommery Greno's I3XTRA SEC." m W 11 H IV' 11 w fl n Little I Co., Ltd. Sin galore. Dec. jo o 29A2 THK TANiCI v GAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. wrights, i? v -mccrs, Iron and Bra*s Founders, Wharfingers, &c. THIS Company execute Ship and Marine Kngine Repairs ot691 words
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Advertisement354 1900-12-27 15 ONE Medical Man m every gJJ Throughout England has placed on Record his opinion that COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS iS UNRITALLID for Recuperating the System AND FOR Regaining Lost Health. COLEMA N'S W INCARNIS is an elegan combination of Port Wine, Fine Extract of Malt a nd Liebifc s Extract of Meat.354 words
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Advertisement605 1900-12-27 15 The Singapore Free Press. AMD Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number.— No. 61. Pu blished at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. HTHE leading English Newspaper m the A Straits Settlements; Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands605 words
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Advertisement437 1900-12-27 15 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. CHINA. KIANGSU GOVERNOR RESIGNS. (Special to Singapore tree Press.) Sungshou has resigned the Governorship of Kiangsu and has gone to Singanfu to place his services at the disposal of the Emperor, who is reported to have acceded to the demands of the Ministers for the punishment of the437 words
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Article17 1900-12-27 16 France restores to China everything taken by French soldiers from her except war material.17 words
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Article53 1900-12-27 16 A SIGNIFICANT SPEECH BY LORD SALISBURY. Lord Salisbury, addressing the Conservative Union, said that, speaking at a time of some anxiety, without knowing exactly what had taken place, the glory of our Empire rests upon the issue of a great enterprise, m which England must spare no effort53 words
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Article28 1900-12-27 16 The service at St. Pau \s on Lord Roberts return has been abandoned. The thanksgiving service will be deferred until the operations have been concluded.28 words
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Article141 1900-12-27 16 THE BOER RAID INTO CAPE COLONY. Military Measures. A portion of Knox's force has abandoned the pursuit of De Wet for the purpose of dealing with the new situation created by the invasion of the Cape. Owing to the invasion of the Cape by the Boers, martial law his been141 words
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21 1900-12-27 16 Delarey's Force in Neighbourhood. Delarey's force is near Clements' Camp. Fighting is believed to be imminent.21 words
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Article119 1900-12-27 16 DESPATCH OF REINFORCEMENTS. The Government has arranged for the immediate despatch of reinforcements to South Africa. The Australian Colonies and New Zealand are being invited to send further mounted contingents. Three thousand horses beyond the usual monthly supply are being sent to the Cape. General French has routed119 words
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Article16 1900-12-27 16 THE HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY. The Senate has adopted the Hay-Paunce fote (Nicaragua Canal) Treaty with further amendments.16 words
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Article109 1900-12-27 16 Tin (December 24.1 Gambier" **-**i do. cu^No;;::;;:;;: do. White, (Fair L/\V~S% 2 o Nutmegs iios to the 1b.).. S do. (80s to the lb) 2Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) .V 'V' Laberian Coffee..... N Tapioca, small pearl (FaiV quality') c. 7o do. do flake (do. do.) 6.J0 do. medium pearl109 words
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Advertisement97 1900-12-27 16 t AUSTRALIAN PRESSED This Hay is cured and harvested when green while retaining m the husk the whole of the corn, the bale when pressed contains both HAY CORN together, thereby doing away with the necessity of making provision for these two necessary articles of fodder. The peculiar aroma and97 words
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Miscellaneous1829 1900-12-27 16 CLEARANCES. SHARE LIST, DECEMBER 24th, Io December 20, Quotatiok Capital. Pa 11 c PohA-h, Brit, str., Robertson, for Kotie, via Bank of China and japan, Ltd. i« Nominal. t a ,000,000 4.4S Hbbb, Brit, str., Inkster, for Penang and Deli. Deterred, £5 I f Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for1,829 words
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