The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 7 February 1901

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th/ 1901 No. 70G
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    :ONTFA'TS
    304 1 ARTICLB9 3i I>- Funeral, s t The Through London. Si •c Grievances 82 fior Mu c .ic, 3 2 right Side of Mud," §2 Oh M 82 'Pt 32 8 7 a r ation aae, 89 A So, ort. b 3 M S3 otball (JO ing. Pen; 1 y
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    PRODUCE.
    79 1 (February 6 do. Cube No. i ,£o re Pper, MUck (ordinary .V port- 28.7s do White, (Fair L/W-s* 42 50 110s to the ib.j S 6 do. (3os to the Jb) 76 V 2 -'oves (Amboma) n C;;; c j! *poca. small ptarf Kan s^o 2°- «io Rake (do.
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  • Domestic Occurrrences.
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      BIRTHS.
      55 1 At M. James, on 2nd Feb., the wife of Charles Me Arthur of a daughter. At No. 8, Oueen Street, Singapore, to-day, the wile of Mr. H. G. Me D. Peche of a daughter At Astona, Oregan, on Dec. 19th the wife of John H. Whjtaker, night editor of
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      MARRIAGES.
      102 1 ÜBNNYS-KETTLBUELL-On 28th January, igoi, at St.^eorges Church, Penang, by the Rev. W. H.C Dunkerley, Colonial Chaplain, Allen Henry BmsDbnnys, of Penang, second son of the late Dr. N. B. Dennys, of Sandakan, B. N Borneo, to Blanche Joslphine. youngest daughter of the late G. Roche Kbttlbwell I t Colonel,
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      DEATHS.
      55 1 At Kotie, hast Borneo, Claude Lemercier, the only surviving son of the late E. Lemercier. Oeeply regretted. Penang a.id Perak papers please copy. (By Telegram.) At the General Hospital. Madras, of typhoid fever on the 2nd inst., Norbert Castbl Pbstana btraits Student Assistant Surgeon, fourth son of 1. C.
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    Public Lighting (Jan. 31st.)
    686 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pl«Ued to Relfcion. Loyalty, and Law. It is of no small interest to notice that, as m the case of Singapore, public lighting is
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    The Queen's Funeral. (Feb. 1st.)
    322 1 The Queen's Funeral. (Feb. 1st.) Aktkr sunset to-morrow evening with us m Singapore, one hour after noon at home m England, all that is earthly of our late beloved Queen is to be laid at rest m the tomb. That day is to be observed throughout the Empire as a
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    The Procession Through London. (Feb. 4th.)
    372 1 FROM the few restricted phrases of the telegrams received to-day it is possible to dimly guess what solemn scenes were those: amidst which our good Queen, for the last time of all, passed slowly through the assembled millions of her grief-stricken people. There was
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    • Advertisement
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      34 1 ORCHIDS J d> A PEREIRA, Horticulturist, Special Appointmtnt to 18 MA JESTY THE KING OF SIAM n^owK^f SUL^ N OF J° HORE U Orc^ds. P rter Lollect orand Exporter and R^»denre. Rs k," Tannin
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    • Advertisement
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      25 1 THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co., Ltd ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY BRICKS, FIRE BRICKS HIRE CLAY For particulars apply to THE RORNEO Co.. Ltd Managing Agents.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
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      391 1 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe of Jan. nth arrived by the M. M. Tonkin o-i Wednesday. The next outward mail is due by the P. &O. Bengal on Sunday. The last homeward mail left by the M. M. Indus on Sunday. This homeward mail is taken by the P.
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    Undefined Chinese Grievances. (Feb. 5th.)
    454 2 The Straits Chinese Magazine tor 1 >ecemher, thu> discourses on recent changes m the Municipality. The Mi. nii ipality. Ouite a liitle storm m a tea-cup has been raised over the action of His Honour Sir Alexander Swettenham m refusing to re-nominate Mr. Gentle as
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    Horticulture By Music.
    563 2 Music m the Gardens" has justified itself without knowing it. Prof. Hans TietGEN has discovered (says the Menestrel) plants which are sensitive to music* In his description of one of these botanical meiomaniacs, he says the plant unfolds its leaves when some one commences playing, but it
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    "The Bright Side of Mud" (Feb. 6th.)
    351 2 With the entirely trivial appearance, m a couple of odd cases, of what is pretty certain to be originally imported plague, and with the recently occasional instances of cholera infinitely fewer than the doctrine of averages demands m a tropical town we may
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    The Art of Mis-Government.
    754 2 Yesterday a poor Chinaman sat iv the five -foot way opposite the fountain and, strangely for a Chinaman, cried tili the tears ran down his face. By his side was one of those baskets which Chinamen are accustomed to take back to their country, with their
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    The Governorship.
    220 2 The latest solution of the Governorship question that has been propounded is thai Sir Frank SWETTENHAM comes here and acts as Governor, while Sir ALEXANOQ goes on leave. The appointment of Governor will not be made until the conclusion of the operations m South Africa when a successful
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    PENANG RACES.
    92 2 (By Telegram.) Penang, Feb. sth, 6.4 p.m. In fine weather to-day the first day o! the Penang Races, originally fixed for Jan 29th, was successfully held. The tollowing are the results Thk Maiden Plate. 1. Cutaway 1 Katak. First Griffin Race. 1. Scotsg.cri 2. Moonray. Skcond Griffin Race.—
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    THE NEW INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS.
    210 2 This valuable new Signal Code, issued by authority of the Board of Trade, Marine Department, as serviceable to all na:ions. is practically an entire revision of the ternational Signal Book m use from to JBS7, which at the end of that pc iod failed
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    THE "BRUTAL BRITISH."
    69 2 A Volunteer acting as sergeant-major of a. a:g< camp of Boer prisoners writ es.— 11 These poor, simple murderers that I am m charge of oily gf (each man) daily islb. o£ fresh meat, i;lb. <* bread, \\b. of fresh vegetables, |lb. of jam cor.cc. tea, marquees,
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    THURSDAY, JANUARDAY 31, 1901.
    410 3 r> c number of deaths for Singapore for l week ending January 26th is 200— a ier mille of 42. i/ Fever, beri-beri iThsis Maimed the most victims. and p nuK David Cope Jnr., who is wellas a professional musician m arrived by the Karakatta yesntends
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    IN MEMORIAM.
    166 3 1819— 1901. our hearts are aching, and our pathies are dead, fountain of our tears is dry, and •n hope has fled not of to-morrow, all overcast to-day— <rn -ken, wail the awful news our Queen has passed away. Lady, Mother of her people m iill lands, ily,
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    THE BROUGH COMEDY COMPANY.
    122 3 Mr. Allan Hamilton, the genial advance agent of the above sterling dramatic company, writes as follows from Calcutta, under date 16th January: 'We shall be m Singapore for four or five nights, commencing on Wednesday, 27th Feb. The plays will be selected from the following "The
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    PENANG BUSINESS.
    115 3 According to the Pinan% Gazette the following were to have been brought before the Legislative Council on Tuesday last.— J Motions. By the Hon. J. Bromhead- Matthews 1 That it is desirable that the Government should improve the communtciation between Pen, ne and Butierworth, Province Wellesley, by maintaining
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    MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE AT SINGAPORE.
    149 3 The Municipal Journal of Jan. 4th has this j— We learn that the Singapore Municipal Council have just arranged to purchase the whole of the works ancf plant of the Singapore Gas Company for a sum approaching £50,000. The profits accruing m the first few years
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    THE KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA.
    127 3 Berlin, Jan. 21. The jubilee celebration of the foundation of the Kingdom of Prussia was a brilliant affair. The Emperor William has created a new Order of merit for Prussian Crown officers. He also decrees that henceforth the officers and men of the German Navy will
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    THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH.
    91 3 ablegram from the oubbn. Heartielt Congratulations.'* Sydney, Jan. 13th. His Excellency the Governor-General has received the following telegram from Her Majesty the Queen M Accept my heartfelt congratulations for the New Year, and for the welfare of my new Australian Commonwealth." His Excellency has sent the following
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    YESTERDAY'S LAND SALE.
    77 3 The following properties were disposed of at Messrs. Powell and Co's saleroom yesterday afternoon A piece of land m Orchard-Rd., area 7,050 sq. (t., with the residence thereon No. 3 Orchard- Rd., was bought by A. S. Desker for $7,500 No. 64 South Bridge Rd. 968 sq.
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    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    81 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomers game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." A! 1 communica tons should be addressed to the Lhess Editor, Singapore Free
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    Problem No. 276.
    147 3 By \V. A. Shinkman, Grand Rapids. Black (3 pieces). White to play and mate m three m wes. Below we give what is believed to be the most ancient problem on record. The authorship is possibly open to question, but it is reputed to have been by
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    Black (12 pieces).
    280 3 White to play and mate in nine moves. We take the position and notes (abridged) from the Britis'i: Chess Magazine. The solution is as follows 1 R(R7)xKtchKtxR 6 R-Ktch K-B4.'d) 2 R-BSch K-R2(a) 7 R-Kt5ch(e)K-Q5 3 Kt-Kt 5 ch KxKt(b) 8 P-K3ch(f) K-O6 4 R-B6ch KxKt 9
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    CHESS NOTES.
    301 3 Play has been resumed m the cable match between Singapore and Batavia, the latter having wired 23...P-QB3. The position aflords little promise of an exciting termination and looks, m fact, uncommonly like a draw. By way of celebrating its 3,000 th number the Illustrirte Zeitung announces an international
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    SIR ARTHUR HAVELOCK AND SIR ALEXANDER SWETTENHAM.
    74 3 We learn on very relive authority by this mail (says the Ceylon Observer) that Sir Alexander Swettenham vu'fl be our next Colonial Secretary here, Sir Arthur Havelock returning to the East, to take up the Straits Governorship. 'The Ceylon Observer of the 24th
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    A TIGER NEAR CHANGHI.
    102 3 Several of the 16th Madras Infantry, when out at Changhi for fidd- firing, report having seen a tiger, about three-quarter size, moving across the road, proceeding m the direction of Tampenis. Inspector Sullivan, of the local Police Force, also reports that at about half past five
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    THE MEMORIAL PARADE SERVICE.
    215 3 On the historical occasion of the Funeral Service held m honour of the memory of the late Oueen Victoria, it is expected that every member of both the S. V. A. and S. V. R. will make it his duty to be present on parade. The
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    209 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarters, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, January 31st, 1901. Church Paradr.-— It is hereby notified that the funeral Service of Her late Majesty Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain aT»d Ireland, Empress of
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    31 3 Mr. Joseph Walton, M. P., forwards to the Editor a printed copy of his speech m the House introducing an amendment to the Address on the question of Affairs m China."
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1126 4 Ordinary Mbbting January 30TH, 1901. PRRseNT.— Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, (President) Col. Pennefather and Messrs. Barker, Moses, Evans, Sohst, Lee Choon Guan and Choa Giang Thye. Absent Mr. Jago. Minutes. The minutes of the two previous meetings were confirmed. President's Statbmbnt. •Mr. Anthonisz referred to the shocking condition
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    44 4 The Singapore and Zvseena were both docked at Tanjong Pagar this morning. The Teresa proceeded from the Roads to Keppel Harbour and was docked yesterday afternoon. H. M. S. Mohawk is expected about the ist or 2nd prox. and will coal here.
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    THE COUNTESS FESTETICS.
    39 4 The Countess Festetics has been granted a divorce from her husband at San Francisco. In granting her appeal, the Court severely stigmatised the Count for his indifference, neglect, cruelty, and efforts to blacken his wife's reputation.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.
    436 4 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, January >ist, 1901. 1. Duties: Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. F. J. Benjarield. Orderly N. C. O. for the ensuing week Sergt. B. L. Frost. 2. Parades:—
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    AND SO IT WAS.
    104 4 The lesson was given from the Prodigal Son, and the teacher was dwelling on the character of the elder brother. But amid all the rejoicing," he said, there was one to whom the preparation of the feast brought no joy, and to whom the prodigal's return
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    TELEGRAMS,
    1129 4 (Via Ceylon,') London, January 21st.— The Prince of Wales returned to London yesterday, and met Emperor William and the Duke of Connaught at the station. Thence they drove to Buckingham Palace, and proceed to Osborne at 10 o'clock this morning. Emperor William, on his arrival m England, looked very
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    THE DOWAGER LADY CHURCHILL'S DEATH.
    406 4 THE DOWAGER LADY CHURCHI LL'S DEA TH. Her Majesty's Last Life-Long Fribsii Removed. The death of Jane Lady Churchill has, q| course, been a great shock to the Oueen, especially under the melancholy circumstances of its having happened at Osborne, and on the m irnini; ct Christmas Day. To her
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    88 4 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray Commandant, Singapore Volumeer Corp Head Quarters, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, February Ist, iw ■> 1. Funbral Parade.-— lt is notified that is a salute of 81 minute guns will be fired to-morrow between 4.53 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. the Funeral
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    140 4 The Annual General Meeting of the F«"« Club will be held m the Exchange Tuesday, the sth February, at 5 p.m. On Monday next Mr. John Cooper co brates his 87th birthday, having been bon at Malacca on the 4th February 1814. H< has been a resident of Singapore for
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    Friday, February 7, 1901.
    589 5 >ut Sir T. A. A. M. Cuninghame, I S I Rifle Brigade, is now graded as aotain while employed as a brigade 3 Sl.'-- palling ottcer. m isc of cholera occurred at 257 Tan-Pagar-rd.. on Jan. 30th, when the Chinaman, was removed to the victimof Beauchamp,
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1575 5 Qincquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli ru/ Juvenal. L We give to-day the general paragraphs crowded out of last week, and some of this -weeks. The Great Topic of the Week, is dealt uith m our other columns throughout the week. W. 7*.] Mooning idly
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    THE GREATEST GOLD MINE IN THE WORLD.
    154 5 In 1886, the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, Limited, was formed with a nominal capital of £1,000,000 m £1 shares. From July 1886 to May 31, 1899, a period of thirteen years, 1,968,920 oz. 8 dwt. 13 gr. of gold have been obtained
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    TO-MORROW'S SOLEMNITIES.
    652 5 To-morrow, being the day fixed for the funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria, will be observed as a Day of Mourning m Singapore. All Government Offices will be closed except the Shipping Office, which Will open for an hour from 10 to n a.m. for the purpose
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    100 5 The Saint Kiida arrived from Calcutta yesterday with about 5,000 tons Indian coal, and proceeded to Pulo Brani to discharge. The Sultan van Langkat, with a cargo of liqued fuel, from Pulo Soesoe, proceeded to Pulo Sambas yesterday to unload. The Johore Government steamer Sayang arrived from Johore
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    24 5 The outward French Mail Tonkin left Colombo at 2 a.m. to-day and is expected to arrive here at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday next.
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  • Correspondence.
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      The National Anthem.
      413 6 f O THE EDITOft. Sir,— Until we know here what is by common consent to be adopted as the second line of God Save the King, it is necessary to decide for ourselves how we are going to sing the second line, which is the only one
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      "Plenty of Tin."
      780 6 To thb Editor. Sir, I have just read an article with the above heading, which purports to be an extract from an English paper named British Mining. I have been intimately connected with, and interested m mining and minerals for many years now m various parts of
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    266 6 The China Mail concludes its obituary panegyric of Queen Victoria by quoting the words of her latest biographer as emphasising what the Queen was to her people 1 In her old age, she has become to her people perfect, and can do no wrong: and perhaps her
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    THE QUEEN AND LORD ROBERTS
    293 6 On the occasion of the visit of the Com-mander-in-Chief to the Queen on the 2nd January, the last mail gives these details There was no Guard of Honour outside the gates of Osborne House, but the route was lined with Volunteers, of which Colonel Seely,
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    OUR LATE QUEEN.
    925 6 We quote the following portion of the tribute of the Ceylon Observer^ with its inclusion of the beautiful lines on the Queen by the immortal Elizabeth Barrett Browning An outstation correspondent writes, How strange it seems that the familiar formula— 1 The Quben! God Blbss Her '—familiar
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    THE FUNERAL PARADE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE.
    459 6 A Postponement. A War Office Order has been telega to the Officer Commanding the T (Lt.-Col. Oakes r.g.a.,) directing salute of 81 minute guns shall be from Fort Canning tp-morrow, to minate at sunset. The hour of sunset being the Salute has accordingly been
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    GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.
    169 6 Wednesday next is a public holiday m honour of the anniversary of the Settlement of Singapore. Rules under the Harbours Ordinance. relating to the landing m Singapore ol armed soldiers and sailors m the service of any foreign power are published armed soldier or sailor shall land with
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    MR. C. CRANE.
    76 6 That old and respected reside Mr. Charles Crane who came toSingapor over 40 years ago, says good-bye, with family, to this place this afternoon Mr Crane as Municipal Commissioner time to time has done good work and his enterprise m starting the Tampenis Dairy Farm has been
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    95 6 In connection with our remarks ai 10 the desirability of securing pictorial records of all events and buildings m Singapore, to be preserved as part of the history o: the place, Mr. A. \V. Bean has sent us another interesting photograph of the Esplsnck showing the old Dalhousie Obelisk partly
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    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1901.
    752 7 amended orders of the day for tormv's Council Meeting contain the reading of the Malay States Leper s vlum Billnew mail service between Penang Europe via Negapatam was opened by ft which was to sail for Singapore esterday afternoon. She may, therefore, 2te before the French
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    THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
    909 7 Never before has Singapore witnessed such a day as Saturday last, the day set apart as one for national mourning for our late beloved Sovereign, Queen Victoria. Business was at an entire standstill, the generally busy streets were silent, and a general air of solemnity, with the
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    PLAGUE.
    191 7 It is notified m a Government Gazette Extraordinary that a third case of plague has occurred in Singapore. The official account reads The Principal Civil Medical Officer reports that a fatal case of Plague was discovered m Singapore on the ist instant, the deceased being a coolie named Permal|
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    AN ESTATE CLAIM.
    248 7 In the Supreme Court this morning, the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Leach delivered judgment m the appeal case of Tan Boon Teck v. Wee Kay Poh. This was an action brought by Wee Kay Poh, Wee Kay Hock and Wee Kay Yam against Tan Boon Cheng
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    351 7 The Memorial Service on Saturday at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue was conducted by the Revd. J. I. Sherida, the Chief Rabbi. He read Psalms XVI and XXXI and then the service, of which following is a translation Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above gems.
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    MR. C. E. CRANE.
    680 7 By the IVakasa Maru, en route for London on Saturday, there left Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Crane and their family. Mr. Crane is one of the oldest residents of the place and since he is now severing connections formed m many and various ways with
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    CHINESE NEW YEAR SPORTS.
    155 7 The above sports will be held on Saturday, the 2nd March, at 10 a.m., on the ground of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club. There will be 16 events for natives, and 17 events for subscribers. The following are the list of events for subscribers 1 Flat
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    OUR NEW KING AND QUEEN.
    2009 8 (Hongkong Daily Press,) There is no position m an exalted rank of life that is more delicate or difficult to fill with dignity than that of the heir-apparent. In a high position m any class it is fraught with obvious difficulties which exist only m
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    74 8 Mr. E. S. Ezekiel leaves Singapore today for Calcutta, where he joins a wellknown business firm. Mr. Ezekiel will be greatly misseJ m cricketing circles here, as he was dist inc.ly the best wicket keeper m the Club. We trust to hear of E. S. doing good work behind the
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    THE PUBLIC PRESS
    1030 8 Referring to the official concealment from the press of what is supposed to have been an alleged ceremony m connection with the Royal Proclamation, these remarks are made by the Pinang Gazette and the Malay Mail (Pinang Gazette,) By way of comment, we need but say that
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      Plague Precautions.
      247 8 To the Editor. Dear Sir, —I am directed to request y O. to be good enough to notify to the pj^ through the medium of your paper that account of the occurrence of a case bubonic plague m Singapore on the 3lg ult. the provisions of Chapter II
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    THE RUGBY MATCH.
    219 8 It was a treat to witness a game of gooc old Rugby, even such as that indulged i; last evening on the Esplanade, bnween an S. C. C. team and one captained by W Angus. The S. C. C. had distinctly the betU the game throughout, winning
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    TELEGRAMS.
    126 8 {Hongkong Daily Press.) Shanghai, 25th January. The Germanpropose to open 50 miles of railway ir Shantung, fromTsingtao and Kiaochow, 01 the Ist March. The German mining engi neers are resuming operations at Weihsien A Hsianfu despatch reports that Tscn the Governor of Shensi, is preparing hunoreds of carts for
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    158 8 The M. M. steamer Indus arrived at noon yesterday from the north and she left this morning for Colombo, where her mails ano passengers for Europe will be transhipped into the steamers from Australia Genera' Bertin of the army m French Indo Chin; and his family were through passengers or
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    112 9 The Scarthol, with a cargo of over 5,000 o f coal for this port, arrived from CarsJ S vC «;terday and is now m the roads. The cxtri M M. steamer Guadiana came n from Saigon this morning Owing to late arrival and the hurried departure c he
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
    169 9 M.ijor the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant Singapore Volunteer Corps td Ouarter Office, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, 4th February, 1901. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week K. Ellis. Orderly N.C.O. lor the ensuing week A < oy« Sefgt« D. Hewan. r. Ccrpl. Berry. v Movn Miniature Rifle Practice (Drill
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    MARKET PRICE LIST.
    277 9 Long per catty ct. 3} Do., French do. 10* teef do. 25 eef Steak do. 26 can Sprouts do. _> amboo Sprouts do. 2^ do. 14 3cinjais do. 2 Cabbage, BaUvia do. g < hina do. 6 Salted do. 5 Imported do. 16 N .-^ipore do. Nil
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    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1901.
    741 9 Mr. Wee Thiam Tew has been duly elected a Municipal Commissioner for Rochore Ward of Singapore. At 3 p.m. he had already 26 votes, and as [the election is not contested 20 votes are sufficient to ensure election. There are 250 Municipal cases being lieard at
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    373 9 At the Darul Adab Club a special meeting was held last night, when special prayers were read by the Honorary Secretary, Mr. H. M. Sirat. We quote them, and a free translation by Mr. A. M. Patail of the same. Ilahi kushuf adohi gerhana, Shamo Inggris di
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    "NO OFFICIAL EXISTENCE."
    256 9 I can thunder like Jove on his cloudbegirt throne, At my dictum humanity trembles. Of justice and progress I'm right m the van. And my cult a hierarchy resembles But the claims that my power, my position and wealth Should establish, are met with resistance, And F'm
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    PAHANG GOLD.
    53 9 The following telegrams has been sent us by the secretary of the Raub and Batu Bersawah Companies Telegram from Rai!b dated Feb. 4th. January crushing finished; 3,100 tons stone realized 1,260 oz. smelted gold. Telegram from Batu Bersawah, dated Feb. 4th. January crushed 209 tons stone for 73^
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    S. V. R.
    66 9 There will be sectional firing on Tanglin Rifle Range for A. and B. Companies S. V. R., on Saturday, 9th inst., at 2 p.m., sharp. All those who have been exercised m their Company's recruit course must attend. There will be individual practice at 200 and 500
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    THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES.
    91 9 It has been said that a Prince of Wales must be born and not created that is to say, must be born to a reigning monarch, and that consequently neither the Duke of York nor his son will assume the title. To those who hold this
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    THE LATE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS.
    356 9 A Canadian newspaper after giving details of Her Majesty's Christmas at Osborne, the Royal Children's Christmas tree, and the preparations for the Christmas dinner of the entire Royal Household, goes on thus The Christmas dinner comes on Chrisimas night, and the baron ot beef on the
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    D'ARCS MARIONETTES.
    135 9 D 'ARCS MARIONETTES. This well-known Company re opened last night for a short season, under canvas, on the site at the foot of Fort Canning. There was a fair audience and although the commencement of the programme was delayed until rather a late hour, the versatile mechanical effects produced with
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    A LATE QUEEN'S SCHOLAR
    106 9 Many m Singapore will be sorry to hear that Robert Hoisington, the brilliant young Queen's Scholar of a few years ago, has died of consumption near Jaffna, Ceylon. Mr. Hoisington was the son of the Rev. H. L. Hoisington, formerly of Singapore, and took high honours
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    16 9 ||When a cyclist is thrown from his wheel, 1 c feels the gravity of his position*
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    81 10 Lowenburg proceeded to Tanjong Pagar yesterday to discharge, 6,000 tons 01 Japan coal. The Sapphv, which was about a month m Dock, has resumed her usual run to Malacca and the Native States. The Paknam leaves to day for her maiden rip to Bangkok. The Charterhouse w*± docked
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    812 10 (Telegrams via Rangoon,) London, Jan. 24. By express wish of the Queen her funeral will be a military one. The Gazette publishes a proclamation signed by the Privy Councillors declaring the Crown to have rightfully devolved upon the high and mighty Prince Albert Edward. The Emperor laid
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    PING PONG FAMINE.
    316 10 Infatuated Thousands Turned Empty Away. The deadly Ping Pong malady is upon us. With frightful rapidity, with an intensity of ferocity unparalleled m the sporting history of this, or of any other nation, the awful scourge sweeps pinging through our drawing rooms, and the flower of society
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    MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES.
    689 10 Gold, Lead, Copter and Iron m AjunDANCE. OI'INION Ol AN ExiERT. Regarding mining m the Philippines, the following is from 1 letter written by a practical miner who entered the IT. S. army as a volunteer and served m Luzon "At present there are m Manila
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    761 10 Tuesday, Feb. STH, 1901. Present H. H. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Egerton.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) W. J. Napier.
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    Widows and Orphans Pension Fund Bill.
    33 10 Widows and Orphans Pension Fund Bill. This Bill was taken m Committee Several amendments were made th and progress was then reported. The Council then adjourned to T..* j March s th. lues
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    THE ARMS IMPORTATION CASE.
    358 10 Both Convictions Qlashbd In the Supreme Court this morning tt Chief Justice delivered judgment appeal of Mr. A. von Roessina o j i f Behn Meyer Co., •gainst two magistrates convictions, one for importin arms and one for concealing arms Mr. Napier was for the appellant
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    "STROKING THE T AND DOTTINE THE I."
    214 10 "STROKING THE T AND DOTTINE THE I." (Daily Telegrap;.. Excessive tea-drinking induces, according ;o various oculistic authorities, certain maladies o. the eye. Of course, the mere layman on read.ng such a statement can only acquiesce. Although the organs are not visibly affected, a dullness sight follows indulgence m the afternoon
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    MOTOR-CAR MONOPOLY.
    236 10 In a recent contribution from a Pahang correspondent to the Malay Mail appear? the following With regard to transport via Selangor alert the Trunk Road, it is hoped that State owm tor cars will soon be introduced, and enquii m fact, now being made with a view to
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    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1901.
    518 11 >o this rrorning a German steamer through the harbour from West to East idian Government will start shortly isive rubber plantation on King's bland. Mergui Achipelago. Rw^ian cruiser Razboynick left for Bangkok, proceeding thence 1 reamer Bulysses, which left nth ultimo, is detained at by an
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    PLAGUE PRECAUTIONS.
    728 11 Chopping Passengers. Quite a scene of excitement there is to-day at the new Detective Station buildings at Teluk Ayer, for here the regulations under the Venice Convention for examining all passengers leaving Singapore are being enforced. There being no suitable building yet erected, the above buildings were at
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    MASONIC.
    139 11 A Special Communication of the District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago was held at the Freemason's Hall last night, to pass a vote m connection with the death of Her Most Gracious Majesty the late Queen Victoria. VVor. Bro. J. P. Joaquim occupied the Chair and the following
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  • Correspondence.
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      From Mr. John Foreman.
      264 11 To the Editor. Dear Sir, I beg you will kindly afford me space m your valuable journal to allude to the paragraph m your issue of the ist December last, m which my name is mentioned. I beg to say that I am not acquainted with
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    THE POLO CLUB.
    436 11 The Singapore Polo Club held its Annual General meeting at the Exchange Rooms last evening, when there were present Col. Pennefather, m the Chair, Capt. White, lj.a.a.g., Messrs. C. W. Laird, W. C. Symes, J.B. Young, E. Brockman, F. Weld, G. Stitt, C. S. Crane, C. Bosanquet
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    92 11 The numerous friends m Singapore ol the late M. Paul Antoine will be sorry to hear of his death at San Francisco, on the 15th December last, the result of a revolver accident. For many years he was Chancelier of the French Consulate here and also acted as Consul during
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    THE ARMY OF THE FUTURE.
    159 11 At a banquet given at Bedford to Lord Alwyne Compton, m.p., Commander of Compton's Horse, on his first visit since his return from the war, the Duke of" Bedford spoke of the value of a properly organised field army. He said we must make the
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    CLEARANCES.
    620 11 January $j. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Borneo, Brit, str., Robinson, for Bangkok. A. Apoar, Brit, str., Fey, for Hongkong. Chow Phya, Brit, str., jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Hin Sang, Brit, str., Lake, for Sourabaya. Haliotis, Brit, str, Blair, for P. Brandan. Kian Yang,
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      SOUTH AFRICA.
      347 12 The columns of Bethune and De Lisle have arrived at Clanwilliam. Operations will commence m a few days. The task of repelling the invaders will be most arduous, as the country is of the most difficult nature. The Boers are abundantly supplied with stores and ammunition. Lord Kitchener
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      THE KING AND THE KAISER.
      38 12 The Emperor of Germany has appointed the King to be head of the Dragoon Guard Regiment, of which the late Queen Victoria A detachment of the Regiment will participate m the funeral procession
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      THE KING.
      26 12 It is understood that the King opens Parliament m person. The King has appointed Prince Henry of Prussia en suite of the Royal Navy.
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      THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA.
      29 12 The Emperor Francis, at the opening of the Reichsrath, said he was convinced that the trouble m China would not aftect the peace of Europe.
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      SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
      55 12 A SAD TRAGEDY, Murder and Suicide. A Cavalry Officer Wounded. Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Feb. ist, 11.35 a<m A Naval Instructor recently married has shot himself and his wife dead, and has dangerously wounded Lieut Dening of the Bombay Cavalry. Lieut. Dening ran away with the
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      THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
      22 12 A New Commissioner. C hou-fu, formerly Customs T?.otai at Tientsin, proceeds to Peking to assist m the peace negotiations.
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      THE DUKE OF YORK.
      25 12 The Duke of York has a severe attack of measles and is forbidden tc attend the funeral of the late Queen.
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      A REPRESENTATIVE MILITARY PAGEANT.
      214 12 A REPRESENTATIVE MILITARY PAGEANT. ;,o;5 troops of all bran, he^ of the servce, including Bluejackets, and 125 colonial troops, with 20 of the Indian Army, will take part m the funeral procession. 32,383 troops will line the route of the procession, the line being *cr;g enough to sr.retch from Victoria
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      THE QUEEN'S FUNERAL.
      28 12 THE PERIOD OF MOURNING. A Gazette has been issued directing that there be public deep mourning till March ;;rd, and half mourning till April 17th.
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  • CHINA.
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    SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY 5th, 1901.
    411 12 Quotatiom. Cafital, Paid Uf, Shares Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd, L\ Nominal. <£ 2,000,000 414,231 199.875 i 4 Deferred. £5 I '.»s<> Zi Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 f 7 f f sfg f584 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.00 Sellers. 175.000 87,500
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      166 12 lIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI XA BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 10 RESERVE FUND.— ♦10,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 Silver Reserve 2,000,000 C* l2 o >000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF V PROPRIETORS J $10,000,000 Court g» Directors. N. A Siibi, Esq.— Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. E. Gobtz, Esq. Hon. R. M Gray. A.
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      1095 12 V K L S IN P O H "cn-««-W*i Flags and Tom* Commanders Arrivod i^rora heu Algbrinb Brit, sloop, 1,050 E- D. Hunt Dec. 23 Hongkong Uncertain PlGMY Brit g- b 755 J. F. Green Feb. 5 Malacca Uncertain! Other Vestels Flag! Tons Masters Arrived From Contienees For Whe Anobwar
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