The Straits Times, 4 May 1883
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Title Section15 1883-05-04 1 The Strait Times. XXI\ NKW SERIES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 4th MAY, 1883 DAILY ISSUE.] No. 14/15 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement489 1883-05-04 1 Rift #t)tp compamr*. »r i B^RII-AK AND ORIENTAL COMPANT. I O»Ficx— Collyer Quay. New Harbour. fepndernoted are the dates on wuicb Brnpany's Mail Steamers may bo ei- '-> arrive at Singapore during the HouFWAKn. ■oth March. Monday ISth Marcb. April. JtVi April. BAMS* 23r<J May. Friday 4th May. Kk Thursdayi489 words
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Advertisement625 1883-05-04 1 *tram £I)tp Companies. The departures From Aden for Mahe, Reunion, and following Ports will take Slace during this year on the following I ates: Tuesday 27 March, 1883. 24 April, 22 May, 19 lune, 17 July, 14 August 11 September, 9 October, 6 Nobember, 4 December, 1 January, 1884. Ant625 words
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Advertisement845 1883-05-04 1 JMram *bip eompanttt. As will be seen from the movements below there are steamers running between Batavia and Padang three times a month and from Singapore onoe a month calling at intermediate ports on the East and S. W. Coast of Sumatra, a fortnight will suffice passengers to visit the845 words
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Advertisement589 1883-05-04 1 strain 4*f)tp CompaMt*. Fob China. From Batavia Samarang Soerabaya, Macassar, Manila, Macao, Hongkong and Amoy monthly. The dates of departure are subject to alteration from time to time. Passengers and cargo can be booked through from Singapore for other ports in the Eastern Archipelago besides all thoae mentioned above. For589 words
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Advertisement528 1883-05-04 1 Insurance. THE LONDON 4 PROVINCIAL FIRE INBURANOE OOMPANT, LIMITED Capital,' Onb Million Stbrlino. Thx und ersigned. Agents of the Company, are prepared to effect insurance on current terms. STME 4 00. Singapore, 2nd Oct 1882. (to 2nd Oct 1883) GUARDIAN FIRB AND LIFE ABBURANOE OOMPANT LONDON Established 1821 Subscribed Oapital528 words
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Advertisement601 1883-05-04 1 Insurance. THB HONGKONG FIRE INSURANOB OOMPANT LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 GiNinAL Managxxs. Messrs Jardine Matheeon A Go. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Ard™, Rk,. fMea^r.. V«lnh«r<i, Co.) J. P. B*rnm (U—n. HollM*t,Wlm k Co. A. T Mum, rMmn.Donirlu.LarnUkACo. H. Nioilaa, (Borneo CompuT Ltd.) J. J. dot H«m»dlo.,601 words
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Advertisement581 1883-05-04 1 fnsuranrr. LANCASHIRE INBUKA»OJI OOMPANT. Capital £3,000,000. OFFICEBOFTHB OOMPAKT. Manchester— Kxohang« Straat. Livbbpool— 4, Manoheatw Buildingi. Bibmingham— Cherrr Bkwet. London— 14, Kin* William 3t»ja*, B. O. Glasgow— l 33. Went Georg* Street. Bristol— Corn Street Leeds— l 2, East Parade. Newcastle— 40, Mosley Streai. Dublin— 9, Lower Sackville Street CHAIRMAN IN581 words
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Article159 1883-05-04 2 Sinoapork, 4th Mat, 18-3. Gambier 7.05 Black Pepper 17. Wbite Pepper, fair quality. 26 25 Sago Flour, Sar 2.95. Pearl Sago 3.45. Coffee, Rontbyne picked. 14.50 Tapioca, small Flake 3.50. Tin 30.1i5 40s. Mule twist 96. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.43. 6 doT.d.th 1.124.159 words
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Article52 1883-05-04 2 10-DAT. Tor per lengkalis, Siak and Deli, Patotah, •4 «p.m. To-morrow. 'enantf and Padan^, Chow Pkya, 1 untok i, Palemb«ns, Ruby, )eli Qnnymtdr. Iftl&ooa and Klanp, Louua 'aleinbknr, Muntok Dejambie, Siak, 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Hohdat. Abu&n Kudat and Sandakan, Hong Ann.52 words
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Article39 1883-05-04 2 CFor Strait* Ttmet.) China. London, Srd May. Sir Harry S. Parkes k. c. 8., H. B. M's present Minister to Japan has been appointed Minister to lVkin. i Egypt. Lory Duff« Tin has started for Constantinople. > vReuter - 39 words
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Article25 1883-05-04 2 The homeward M. M. steamer Ava was fixed to leave Hongkong at 4 p. m. yesterday, and will very probably be here next Wednesday afternoon.25 words
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Article68 1883-05-04 2 Ax Inquest was held on the 4th inst, at the Criminal Prison, ou a male Chinese, named Soh Cliua, by Dr. Mugliston, Coroner. Vediict, death from natural causes." T^E LAWK talD 'IOI«IXAMEST. The following are tje ties for Saturday 8\.,.t Prwiicap. J. M. Skinne. vs. "owell. Anderson vs. Cadell. coxon68 words
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Article146 1883-05-04 2 A notification in to-day's Gazette announces the appointment of Dr. Mugliston as a Coroner and a Justice of the Peace. This appointment took effect more than a week ago, and we have waited for its official confirmation before commenting on it. It has long been urged in these columns that146 words
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Article381 1883-05-04 2 The half-holiday this week falls on Saturday, which is a great boon to the hardworked mercantile men and their clerks, as it enables them to enjoy their Sunday by a trip into the country. When the half holiday falls in the middle of the week, all the benefit obtainable is381 words
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Article556 1883-05-04 2 Government Gazitte, 4th Mat. The Secretary of State has beet, pleased to approve of the promotion of E. H. Bell, Esq Assistant Superintendent of Police, to be a Superintendent of Police, Straits Settlements, vice E. Hayward, Esq., reretired. U. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint T. C. Mugliston,556 words
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Article2414 1883-05-04 2 Some years ago there appeared in the Homeward Mail the following amusing account of a case in a District Magistrate's Court in Bengal, taken from the notes of a retired Indian Government Officer, for whose veracity the Editor of that journal stated he could vouch. Serjeant2,414 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement894 1883-05-04 2 Mttrttitmtnt*. SPORTING OLUB. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 15th MAY, 1883. First Race. The Grand Stand Cup.— Value $150 ling Race for all horses. Horses to be entered at a declared value from $250 If entered at $400 to carry list. with an allowance of 7 lbs. for every $50894 words
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Advertisement880 1883-05-04 2 ?.>»bfrtfSfmf Nt«. i entries may be made until noon on 12th May, on payment of double entrance fees. The Races to begin at 4 p. M on each day punctually. The Stewarda'reserve to themselves the right of making such -'Iterations as may appear conductive to the general amusement. Horses entered880 words
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Advertisement852 1883-05-04 2 fltto SRibrrtferrrunt*. SALE OF VALUABL-' PROPERTY, MONTGOMERY HILL. The undersigned hive been requested liy the Administrator of the. estate of the late Henry Hkwetson E*q to Bell by I Public Action, on Tin May, s%e 3rd May. 18S3, at their Sale rooms. No. 21 I Raffle* Plnce. all that valuable852 words
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Advertisement496 1883-05-04 2 *\e)r. mtktriiitmtvtt. BALB. Copies of Abbl Favre's Malay French Dictionary. Maxwell's Mar ual of the Malay L ingu ige. Swettenham's Ecglish-M'liy Vocabu- lary, 2 vols. Apply to" A," St*aitB Tim .j offi:o. Singapore, 3rd May, 18b3. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. Mk-ssKB. Apcab .t Co.' ssteamer Crystal, Captain Darling, is expected496 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous21 1883-05-04 2 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Karbow Hospital, 3rd 3tay, 1883. > a.m. 3 p.m. B p. m Eimiu. Temp*" 5 Iff V -f Jt-^l«-.i-.21 words
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Article633 1883-05-04 3 (From an occational Correspondent.) The Sultan has declared his intention, after some deliberation, of proceeding to Manila, provided his people are willing to let him go. Great pains had been taken, and strong and conclusive arguments used, j in order to get the Sultan to make up633 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter365 1883-05-04 3 To the Editor of the Straitt Times. Sir, There was a better gathering at the course this morning, and I had a good opportunity of seeing the new horseflesh. I rather fancy the new second-class horse from Siam j he has wonderfully improved his pace since he was365 words
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Article216 1883-05-04 3 Clxabid. 1883. Mar. 8 Maria Cardiff. 10 Malabar Newcastle. 16 Benvenus Glasgow. 21 Triumph Cardiff. 22 PraChomKlao Oreenock. 27 Gl.nrath Cardiff. 28 Cicero Glasgow. 28 Radnorshire Antwerp. SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED. 1881. Sept. 28 Emilio B. Penarth. Oct. 25 Muscino Newcastle. 26 Cottardiu Sunderland. Nov. 7 Guisto Newcastle. 16216 words
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Article130 1883-05-04 3 ARRIVALS. i I F"* d I I Ybssm/s Nki. and Captauc. Fbo_. Sailed. Coirsioiro*. a Kia. e2 j M-7 S Kuby Brit. rtr. 149 Long Pa bang May 1 Wee Bin Ck). 3 Isabella Brit. rtr. 83 Jens Jambie May I 3T.A.Ooddard Am. bq. 682 J«»- Bonitead 4130 words
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Article56 1883-05-04 3 Datm. Vcssil's Name. Flao ft Rio. Captain. Dmtinatioh. DISTINATIOM. May 4 Chow Phya Brit. str. 4 May Flower Brit. str. 4 Benmore Hrit. str. 4 Ruby Brit. itr. 4 Louita 111 Brit. «tr. 4 Patoeah l* ut str. Smith Roberts Auguatin Long Harmer Steur Penang Malacca ft Penang. Malacca56 words
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Article444 1883-05-04 3 SHIP P I NG IN THE HA RBOUR. > HH* > t'LkU Vhsil'i Nami.! C apt aim. and Rio. 2 Arkivid I From. Consign™. D'ATIOW Foxho"und War McQuhae H.M. str 485 April X Malacca Steamer* jj. B'nec, 186 Jan. 17 Put Back Wm. Macklnnon Dut. «tr. 701 Feb. 16 Batavia444 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement787 1883-05-04 3 flotfrts. FOR SALE. Fx Ciudad i 'ond il" from Manila. Habanoß and Portados, Meisic, Habanos and Cortados, Fortin. Oaaad <ree, Orientales, Brevas. < 'avales, Regalias, Frincesaa, Concbita*. Londree, and other marks of the Compani* General de Tabacos de Filipinas. At their Singnpore depot. E. a H HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 27th787 words
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Advertisement925 1883-05-04 3 Jiottrrs. THE STRAITS INSURANCE COY.. LIMITED. Incorporated uri'h Limited Liability under Vie Indian Compamet' Act. 1U66.) Capital $J.000,0«0 in 20.000 Shares of $100 each; Payable $5 etch on appVuation, and S 5 on allotment. Farther oils not to exceed $20 per Share, nor to be made at less than three925 words
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Advertisement416 1883-05-04 3 flottrrs. c^se may be, »o the payment of the amount due on allotment. Prospectuses nnd Forms of Application can be obtained from th" Orien'al Bank Corporation, the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and Chirm, the Chartered Bank of Irdia. Anntr.lia and China, the Hongkong aid "bnnghat Banking Corpnrntion. or416 words
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Advertisement499 1883-05-04 3 ftOUtt*. BAXDALAH norOANTJT AND FRUIT PLANTATION. Will be sold by Public At/ctiow. at the Sale rooms of the undersigned OS I Thursday, the 10th May IRS3, at 2.30 P. M. The ;ibi>ve valii'ible and compact Property, plan of which can be seen at our sale rontn. It is nituated on499 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement947 1883-05-04 4 fflonty. TfTB TAN.TONG PAGAR DOCK OOM PANT LIMITED. The works of the Company are situated Tanjong Pasrar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest fraught,947 words
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Advertisement690 1883-05-04 4 iHfertnanrons. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLTNARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table water*." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. •W Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINOE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical690 words
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Advertisement665 1883-05-04 4 *torr* anU iKfrrDanftttt. JOHN LITTLE A 00. RAFFLED PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, c Oilmam Stores. Cigar*. Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps. Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Goods, Anna and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters. Watch and Clock makers. Japanese665 words
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Advertisement694 1883-05-04 4 fionrts. FOR RAL^. A small shipment of ♦he very well known brand Royal Blend Whiskeys" in Ro<tl.>(>, Jars. Jeroboams and Ft».W*. CAMERON. DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 23rd Feb.. 1883. NOTTCiR During mv absence from Singapore Mr. Waltfr W. Wrlls. h»« be«n appointed Actintr Manager and Secretary of the Singapore Gas694 words
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Advertisement706 1883-05-04 4 BALEAVE. A desirable family residence on Leonie Hill. Four bathrooms. Entry from Grange and River Valley Roads. Apply to Mr Mackat, The Dispensary. Singapore. Ist August, 1882. NEW GOODS FROM PARIS. At Mm. Landbsbwro's Milinerv and Dre»* Making Establishment. No. 49 Battery Rone), rommereisl Square. Mrs. Lahdhsbubo begs to inform706 words
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Advertisement881 1883-05-04 4 NOTTOE. From and after the Ist January 1883, I the following changes will be made in the publication of the Straits Times. J 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 be881 words
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Advertisement456 1883-05-04 4 Ohronoms^l Has alwaya^H If Jewellery, 3| onstruments, Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings. Lockets, Ladies' ring*. Signet rin^s, -1 Wedding nng*. Keepers Albert chain*, Guard chains, Studs, Sleeve But- Sfl tons and Links, QjH Gold pencils, Waistcoat buttons, e^ Jet Jewellery, Plated Ice pitch«r*>^H Silver forks, apoonwV^J Ac, Cruet*. Chronometers, W»t cleaned and456 words
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