The Straits Times, 19 March 1883

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    15 1 The Straits Times \-OL~^t m:w si;i;ii-s,] SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 19th MARCH, 1883. DAILY ISSUE.] Xo/ 14,9w
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      345 1 <', ,'t^H MR Compamrd ■tterfrJ^nßsfes T) "KI^NTAL COMPANY. '^^BbV w Harbour■ssf i ,1m! R are the dates on wutcfa Steamers may be exH^flf"?-'" 1 k'apore during the h March. f 2f.th |k April. ML 23r.l I riday I'h Hvf > r^Javl7th lUh June. I 2Sth •1 2Rth PUit, !-tb Aug.
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      674 1 4s»tram *fvp Companies. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Agamemnon. Patboclub. Ajax. Antenob. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glafcus. Nf.TOK. ANCHIS.EB. IMAM. ORESTES. Sarpbdon. Stentob. Utctob. Tkuceb. Menelaub. Labrtes. < VPLOPS. I>I.EMACHUB. Bf.llerophon. Jason. Ulysses. Tbe Coy's St-Rni'-rs are despatched from r.iverpool outwirds for Strait* and China] and from Shanghai homeward* for Lon rfon every
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      839 1 *tram 4*bip Cotnpantrg. Riouw every 14 days. Padano, via Penang, Acbeen, Pntti, Regas Analaboe, Tampattoein Troemon Goenong Sitoelie, Singkel. Baros, Sibogha, Nntal, AyerbangiesandPriaman monthly. A. Thb Nor^h Coast of Java.— Fn in Batavia via Samarnng for Soerabnya and bnck on the sth, I<J 15th, 20th, 2-^th snd 30th of every
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      649 1 JHram »bip eom^anfrt. HOMEWAtIID. For Aden, Suez, Port Said, und t'lyroonth 30th -September 1882. 2«tb October 25th N..veuilnr l';lr«l December 2<ith January 1883. 17th February 17th Mnroh The above "le>mers are speeia'ly «dap ted for the Trade. Each carries a Surgeon and Stewardess and has accommodation for a large number
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      534 1 Insurance-. THR LONDON A PROVING \L FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED Capital, One Million Sterling. The und eraigned. Agents of the Company, are prepared to effect insurance on current terms. SYME A Co. Singapore. 2nd Oct. 18S2. (to 2nd Oct. 1883) GUARDIAN FIRE AND LlFif 'RANGE OOMPANY LONDON Established 1821 Subscribed
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      613 1 In&'uranrr. THE HONOKOKO FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gbneral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Oomni A. Aii^re. Ew). lM» lm Mel^hom. Co.) T. P. Rarnea (M«».r,. HolM.lht.Wliw T- M a n««r, (M»«r«.non»l.«.l*r'-«ik*Co. s^ r I R.rl»o Cohiwt 1 1 1 I
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      587 1 fnstiranrr. LANCASHIRK INSFRANOM COMPAVY. Capital £3,000,000. OFFICES OF THS COMPANY. Manchbbteb— Eichang* Btr Livrbpoov— 4. Manchester Building*. BIRMIHOHAM— Cherry Pt i London— l 4. King William Street. 1.0. Glasoow— I^. W.«t George Stre^. BRIRTOL— Com Street Leeds— l 2, Eaut Parade. Newcastle— 40, M>,ley Street. Dublin— 9, Lower Sackville Street
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    STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 19TH MARCH, 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    165 2 STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 19TH MARCH, 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Sinoapobc, 19rH MA.&CB, 1883. Gambier t 7.30. Black Pepper 17. White Pepper, fair quality. 26.75. B*go Floor, Sar 3.10. Pearl Sag.. 3.45. Coffee, Booth joe picked... 15. Tapioca, email Flake 3.75. Tin 31. 40«. Muletwist 97. H lbs. Bhirtings '..60. 7
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    MAILS CLOSE
    87 2 To-sat. For p*r at Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai, Yangtte, 6 p.m. To-mobrow. Europe, Ptiho, 6 a.m. i Muntok and Paiembang, Ruby, 7 a.m. Sourabaya, Mariaban, 7 a.m. Fort Darwin 4c. Tannadic*. 11 a.m. Malacca, Bengkalis, Siak and Pakan. Pakan, 1 p.m. Malacca. Klang and Penang, Btntan. 2 p.m.
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    33 2 rFor Straitt Time*.) London. London, yjM March. No clue has been yet discovered to the authors of the explosion. The Police have been doubled at the Ministerijs and Houses of Parliament.
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    12 2 Lady Wbld will hold no reception on Wednesday next, the 21st instant
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    23 2 A new paper is shortly to be published at Saigon under the name of le Saigonnais, and to be edited by M. Berthelier.
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    23 2 The Right Revd Dr. Ennes, Bishop of Macao, accompanied by his Secretary, is passenger from Macao to Lisbon by the mail steamer Peiho.
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    24 2 His Grace the Duke of Atholl, Lieut. Colonel Wynnefine, and Lieut. Colonel Moray, are passengers to Hongkong by the MM mail steamer Yang Tie.
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    24 2 His Excellency Senor Rodriguez, Minister for Spain at the Court of Peking, is a passenger to Marseilles by the M. M. mail steamer Peiho.
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    36 2 The Spanish mail steamer Leon XIII, of the Marquis de Campos line, is expected at Singapore shortly from Barcelona en route to Manila with His Excellency General Joaquim Jovellor, the new Captain General of the Philippines.
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    31 2 The P. O. steamer Decean bringing the London mail of the 23rd February, left Colombo at 2 p. m. on Saturday last, and may be expected here next Satur. day morning.
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    35 2 The export of rice from Saigon from the Ist January to the 28th February last was 1,346,866 piculs, as against 655,664 piculs during the same period of 1882. The export of paddy continues to increase.
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    38 2 Thi Hon'ble H. Trotter, Auditoi General, goes home shortly on leave, and during his absence, we are informed, Mr. Isemonger, the Postmaster General, will be his locum teneiu, performing also, we presume, the duties of his own department.
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    53 2 The steamer Qolconde, of the Fraissenet line, which is shortly expected here, will inaugurate the service of this line aa far as Shanghai. The Qolconde is tbe largest steamer of the line, her hull is built of steel, and her fittings are not inferior to those of the steamers of
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    36 2 A correspondent calls our attention to the dangerous condition of the steps at Kirn Tian's pier, through which an unpleasant accident occurred the other day, which might have resulted in most serious if not fatal injuries.
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    89 2 A great improvement U being effected at the popular Tiffin Rooms presided over by the Colonel,' by the addition thereto of a second billiard room, capable of conveniently allowing three new billiard tables to be brought into play. This will bring np the accommodation at this favourite resort to eight
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    563 2 The following is the Calendar of persons tried, convicted or acquitted, at the Assixes just completed. 1. See Abow, alias Lat Jis, tbeft, and previous conviction. Found guilty of the charge of theft, and previous con victioua (nine) admitted. Three years' rigorous imprisonment. 2. Lum Cbye, (1) delivery of Queen's
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    158 2 The M. M. Co's steamship Peiho, Captain Tillier, from Shanghai, Hongkong and Saigon, arrived alongside the Borneo Co's wharf this morning, and will leave for Marseilles and intermediate ports at 8 a. m. to-morrow. Pabsenobbs. For Singapore From Shanghai: Messrs. Cb <rles Hardonin and J. Coghlan. From Hongkong I Messrs.
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    216 2 The M. M. CVs. steamship Yang Tie, Captain Lormier, from Marseilles 18th ultimo, via the intermediate ports, with the London mail of the 16th Febuary, arrived alongside the Cos. wharf this forenoon, and will leave for Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai at daylight to-morrow. Passkngkus. For Singapore From Marseilles i Ma.
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    " Caste."
    413 2 Caste." This tine play was produced on Saturday night in the Town Hall by Herr Bandmann's new London Company. We were sorry to see the house by no means arowded. It is so seldom that the Singapore public have an opportunity of seeing really first rate acting, that it is
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    BRITISH CONSUL IN
    465 2 The Penang Gazette 1£ departure of Mr. KennefaJ in Acheen as follows, ml however, how any frictiof ■rise between him and jg thorities. The &PP^^^| made and officially Dutch Government at 4|^| Officials out here ma W*l well aware of this, and* <y welcome Mr. Kennedy iljjj
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    THE MUNICIPAL
    344 2 Minutes of Proceedings oft Commissioners on Thur*da«J March, 1883. Commiitioneri PqSX Thomas Scott, Esq.— pfl Col. S. Dunlop, b. a. Hon'ble Capt. McCalluffl LMhiu Kwk, Esq. Syed Mohamed AluagoA The minutes of the Ms, read and confirmed. liead letter from Mr.! that he has made au inspafi rious
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      900 2 fJ^^^BVTRATTd INSURANCE COY., LIMITED. {Incorporated wiih Limited Liability unde the Indian Companies' Act, 1866.) Capital 92.000,000 in 20,000 Shares of 9101 each Payable 95 each on application, and 915 on allotment. Further calls not to exceed 920 pc: Bbare, nor to be made at less than thra months interval. Proxnsional
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      907 2 I appropriated in whole or in part, as the case may be, to the payment of tbe amount r due on allotment. Prospectuses and Forms of Application can be obtained from the Oriental Bank J Corporation, the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and Chins, the Chartered Bank of India,
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      636 2 TOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY) TO-NIGHT. MONDAY, 79th MARCH, LAST APPEARANCE OF Louisa Bbaudet, and the London COMPANY. For the first and only time in Singapore. The ULTRA POETICAL, SUPER-^J 3THETICAL, VERY-DELECTABLE, HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE OPERA BOUFFE, B 7 GILBERT 4 SULLIVAN entitled PATIENCE, OB BUNTHORN'S BRIDE. The chorus, by kind permission of
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      434 2 SEL4NGOR GOVERNMENT NOTICE. A Clerk is required for the Public Works Department. Salary 950 a month. Applications with testimonials will be received at the office of the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, up to the 24th instant. Singapore, 17th March, 1893. (to 24th in*t.) THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870. In thb Supreme Coubt
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      91 2 WEATHEE REPORT. Kandang Karbmc Hospital. 171* March, 1888. »».m. 3i>m.9p7mT Blum. Bar. nd. 32- Fah. 931 29 763 29 Ml Tamp gig 80 0 7<-0 Mornln«o»erWet llulh Ther. .77 8 78 750 cMl.dllourDtr. of Wind n.e. N.E. Calm, cut, bmrj Max. Temp, iv •had* 86 i »hower »t 1.4S Mm.
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    THE WEEK.
    927 3 |g of the pf s 1 1 ati 7, c n r m for WedA? d V> l he Utb Ed a 7" the day conHue orders •<- j reading ot the <i m .fcflcut Bill, a.-simi-B lL c fi Z^reading of a Bill IK- £j3? Ordinance, 1870,
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    A FEW WEEKS WITH THE MALAYS. IV.
    2458 3 A FEW WEEKS WITH THE MALAYS. IV. It seems strange to a new arrival at Sing. apore to see the streets of an English governed town thronged all day on Sunday with people and .nv.-y.tno-s of all kinds transacting their business as on other days labourers and mechanics work, as
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      ARRIVALS.
      284 3 K: a Vcssil's Kami. awd From. Suud. Consiosm*. Q Bio. 17 Ginyraede Brit. str. 23rt Fox Deli Mar. 1* Mansfield A Co. 17 Emirne MM. str 727 Lafnnt Batavia Mar. r> M. Maritime*. 17 Shamrock Fob. tra 3T BGatier Saigon Mar. IS French Consul. 17 Scotia Rrit. atr.293i Cato
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      CLEARANCES.
      64 3 Dati. Vuul's Kami. Mar. 17 Celestial 19 Ouiditta D. 19 Ferntower 19 Spaniel 19 Poh Ann 19 Ban What Soon 19 Loochoo Flao Eio. Brit. itr. XUI. bq. Brit. str. Brit. Itr. lirit. »tr. Brit. str. Brit. bq. Captain. Gray Dodero Ke"ey Miles Craik Cockburn Johoson DISTIMATIOM. BaUviai I
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      721 3 telfl in- rnqiiautcii ta <- t VxgsxL's NAire. i Captain. Flao i and i arbitkd Rio. f, Fro 11. CoNsioNna. Dmtiiiatiow C^amrioV*" P«ley H.M. cor 2380 Mar. 7S of Malacca S. Naval Officer. S»tion Fly Hope H.M. g.b 490 Mar. 8 Bangkok S. Naval Officer. Station
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      309 3 ilsMtng. THE NATIONAL MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, Ltd. Incorporated with Limited Liability under the Companies' Acts. Capital £1,000,000, in 100,000 Shares of £10 each. FIRST ISSUE 50,000 SHARES, Of which 15,000 have been reserved for j allotment in tbe Colonies and abroad. It is proponed to call up Two Pounds per
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      1052 3 Auditors. Messrs. Price, Waterhouse A Co., 44, Gresbam Street, E.C. Broken. Messrs. Coates. Son A Co., 99, Gresham Street, E.C. Secretary. Mr. William Gbat. Temporary ('ffieei. '21. Birchin Lane, London, E.C. PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed for the purpose of Conducting the ge eral business of Marine lusu r anee,
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      308 3 this justly celebrated Ointment standa un. rivalled. Its balsamic properties, immediately on application, lull the anguish, protect the exposed nerves from the air, give to the vessels tbe vigour necessary to heal the sore, and confer on tbe blood a purity which permits it to lay down healthy flesh in
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      349 3 1870. 11l THE SUPBKME COFKT OF TH* Straits SxTTLSMiim. Settlimest of Sinoapom. To Kader Mr tan and Ntjttcesah. j Take notice that a bankruptcy P*^*4^B has been presented against yon to^^^B o<>urt by Rudolph Rrennks, Oohkad i Kturzrneooer, Martin Suhl. and Bot> M I ocr Klundsr, of Singapore, Merchants, ctrryinit
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      910 4 Borfcs* n PAOAR DOOK COM PANT LIMITED. ftni works of the Pompany are situated Pagar, within one mile of the and comprise the folestablishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty TessHs at one time wi»h sufficient water Uongside for vessels of the heaviest •raught, and protected by a breakwater swell
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      848 4 NOTICE. From and after the Ist January IRP3, the following changes will be made in the publication of the Ptraits Times. The subscription to the Daily issue will be considerably reduced. The Weekly issue will be published in time for transmission with the homeward mails, and will be of the
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      687 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARTS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters." Bbitibr Hkdical Journal. APOM.TVARTS WATEK. gar "nppH.-d BOBtißßOarif to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRIVfK OF WALES dnring the last five yearn. APOLLINARTS, TFTR NATURAL SODA WATER. Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Midical Times
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      706 4 JOHN LITTLE 00. BAFFLES PLACE, SINOAPOWR. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers op Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, L«mDs. Saddlery and Humous. Crockery, Kl.-otro Plated Worn. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Good*. Arms and Ammunition. Ladies »nd Gentlemen's outfitters. Watch and Clock maker*. Japanese and Chinese curiosities, 4c. 4c.
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      765 4 44j 1 5 if 1 1 tl 1 1 lU U9> FOR PALK A Rmail nhinment of »be v.'ry well known brand Royal Rend Whiskeys" in Bo' Hen, a Jars. Jeroboams and Fl»«Vi». PAMKROV. nrKLOP Co. Fineaporp. 23rd Feb.. 1883. r THE COV"»NT».L W^RWHOUSE, 9 196 Minrn* Rn»rt. Hay» jnntnnr><»cVf>d,
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      736 4 MALAY VOCABULARIES F. A. SWETTFNHAM. Vol. I. Enolish-Malay, w.th Not* rod Dialogues.— Price $2. Vol. TI. MALAY.rc.mUBH. Pn«l« Agentß, «?ineapore. J. LITTLB A CO. Penang, H. R. Matnard, Penan* W. B. WHITTINOHA* 4 CO. )1 Oracechurch Street. i Singapore, 13th April. 1882. ____^lfl' j NOTICE. The agency of the Mfssaqeriks
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      554 4 Oh*oj«<»« t b Watob Aim fjLtv,. Maker. and Opn. t Fli»t Btjfe» ET Has always on hand a well selected L If Jewellery WateWO^^'V onstruments, Ac., oomprum, Mtl< *l Rracelete, i adie !'*'Mw,trb, Brooches, G«nts' Earrings, »»*hes 1 Lockets, Amnnota j^^ Ladies' rings, iraa?* :lo kt Signet rings, flocki. Wedding
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