The Straits Times, 23 May 1884
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Title Section15 1884-05-23 1 The Straits Times \v. M.W SERIES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 23rd MAY, 1884 [DAILY ISSUE.J No. 15,31615 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1884-05-23 1 *hip fcompamrs. MFANT LIKES. ii.-rs may be eiring the ■■a*d. ?rED HACK. MC, 2, 0 L rtoM Bri»- fV)»IK,\Er- f argo by this Companj"! wnotcthftt no cUimt for tt«d ai-<r th( (O°" < n %3 bF -t packages landed r.surancf whilit I ■:ia»ter transIB j,_j M ilacca, Stl- GEIGER. I132 words
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Advertisement508 1884-05-23 1 strain *hip Companies. Rtrmah A Struts Bc«v?ck. The CYmpany'* Mail Steamer* are den. iil.-nttn for Sirpaporr via Moulmein, Piwnn and Malacca md the utne way 1. ick evory fortnight. are the dates on which ted to Arrive from Calcutta i Leave for Calcutta ■M are despatched from f r Biirnmh508 words
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Advertisement836 1884-05-23 1 *tram &t>tv compantrs. Children between two and fifteen years pay half the above mtes, if travelling with their parents one ohild under two years tree, when more than .ue. each child additional will be charged one quarter fare. The voymge to the Moluccos Islands is made monthly the voyage to836 words
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Advertisement623 1884-05-23 1 *tram *bip Companies V. Borneo's Wist Coast. From Batavia via Rilliton and Pontianah or Singkawang and baok on the 15th of very month. VI. Borneo's South A East Coast. Fr.im Soerabaya via Bawean, Bandjermassin, Kottaharoe (Poel* Lant) for Kn.'fi and via the same place* back on he IoA of every623 words
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Advertisement529 1884-05-23 1 fnsuranrr. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ABBURANOE OOMPANT LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1821 subscribed Oapitai £2,000,000 •potal Invested Funds, upwardsof 3,000,000 Inoomc upward' of 400,000 The undersigned hare beeo appoints Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policiei against Fire on the usual PATERBON, BIMONB k 00. Singapore, lit April, 1«75. (u.O529 words
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Advertisement618 1884-05-23 1 Insuranrr. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOH COM Instituted 1803. Capital «1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RlrhaM J. Alhton. E*). Alfred Qoncer, ■>«,. raoma. O. Ban-lar. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran. Q«onra rTlbhert, Pewlral Boeaaqnet, Samnal Hjia, Jamee Brand, William rntlf, CharUe C«t«. Charlee Marrr»t. Oeonre H.618 words
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Advertisement527 1884-05-23 1 fnsuranrr. THB BOOTTIBH IMPBRIAL INBUBANOB OOMPAJTT. LIFB. Capital ONE MTLLION Bmui*. Chairman— Alkxawdkb Row AUMO>. Bso General Manager— W. W W Ran*. Ba« ComulHng Aetuary—H. AMBBOftll SMTOT OHIBF OFFICES, Glasgow, f 151 Wm GaoM>. *»»"■*■<" .14 O^omTbwmt. Lo Dolf {2KIM Wixxiamßt. Liverpool, f 28 ExcHAirai St. East. m (grxJ H527 words
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Article182 1884-05-23 2 FRIDAY, 23 rd MAY, 1884. LATEST MAKKKT QUOTATIONS, Sis jap iiir. 'J3bd May, 1844. •iambier 6 M. Black Peeper... 16.25. White Pepper, fair quality. 25. Sago Floor, Sar 2.17 J. Pearl Sag- 2.70. Coffee, Bontliyn.- 13. Tapioca, email Flake 2 90. Tin 26.545. Wa. Mnle twist ■li lbs. Shirting* 1.524.182 words
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Article77 1884-05-23 2 Laboan. Kudat and Sandakan. tumt, 6 p.m. To-mobsow. Bat .via, Kmine. 7 a.m. Muntok A Palembang, B«k». 1 1 a-in. Kaneknk. H«oJ>o. 11a.m. Manila Carritdo. 11 a.m. Malacca, and Klang, Louisa 111. 1 p.m. Deli. OanymtJt, 1 p.m. Penang Calcutta, Japan. 2 P n.. Hongkong 4 Shanghai, Anehises.77 words
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Article52 1884-05-23 2 (¥ot StriiU Time*.) The Soiuax. London, iind May.— The Pall Mall publishes I Mfaffaaa statiug that a British Expedition consisting of 10,001) men under General Lord WoeMley will be despatched to Khartoum in the autumn by way of Suakim and Barber unless General Gordon effects his escape inReuter - 52 words
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Article83 1884-05-23 2 TaTJ fn"°winjr ''''eijrams have been received by the local Government today, from the Government of India, and have been sent round in a circular by the Marine Department i Chief Commissioner British Burma reports Oyster reef lighthouse in the Bay of Bengal, off Akyab, destroyed by Cyclone and disappeared." The83 words
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Article16 1884-05-23 2 Mr. A. B. Carlos has been appointed Financial Clerk in the Public ,Worlcs Department ;-t Malacca.16 words
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Article28 1884-05-23 2 The P. O. Co.'s steamer Mmmili*, with the London mail of the 2nd May, left Colombo at 10 p. m. oa Wednesday, and should arrive here next Wednesday.28 words
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Article29 1884-05-23 2 Ax imjiKst was held on the 22nd instant, at the Criminal Prison, by Dr. Mujfliston, coroner, on a male Chinese named Li Chap Sin?. Verdict. death from natural causes.'29 words
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Article43 1884-05-23 2 Mi. \V. G. E. Harvey, Chief clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office here, is now Acting Magistrate at Malacca, rice Mr. H. A. O'Brien, who has been transferred to Sun^hie Ujong as Acting Resident in place of Mr. Paul, absent on sick leave.43 words
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Article54 1884-05-23 2 The Guion mail steamer Oregon, which left Queen stown on the 13th, arrived at New York at 5 p. m., on the 19th April, making the extraordinary passage of 6 days 'J hours ii minutes, or twelve hours less than the shortest passage on record, which was made by her54 words
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Article62 1884-05-23 2 To-day being the first anniversary of the death of the Very Revd. Father Paris, a pontifical high mass of Requiem for the repose of bis soul was celebrated 'his morning in the Church of St. [Peter and St. Paul (founded by the deceased Revd. gentleman) by Dr. Gasuier, assisted by62 words
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Article65 1884-05-23 2 His Excellency Monsieur Patenotre, the new French Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Peking, was a passenger from Marseilles per If. M. Co.'s mail steamer Saghalieu. Before proceeding to his post, M. Patenotre goes to Hue to ratify the treaty with the King of Annam. M. Rheinart, Secretary of Native65 words
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Article64 1884-05-23 2 Letters Patent, says the London and China Exprett of the 26th April, under the Great Seal of the I'nited Kingdom, have been granted to Arthur Bernard Ilodyk,of7,Mincing-lane,London,K.('., solitor, for Improvements in shirts for tropical and other climates," a communication to him from abroad, by William Robert Grey, of Singapore, in64 words
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Article120 1884-05-23 2 There is to l>e an attraction at the K.i. Course on the second day, not down in the programme, in the shape of a "costume race," tor which an enterprising lover of fun this morning passed round a circular in the paddock, with the result of half-a-dozen entries otl'-hand, anil120 words
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Article412 1884-05-23 2 and moderate contemporai na*<r Garettr, has allowed himself, in his issue of the 15th instant, to be betrayed into a roost unwarrantable and unprovoked attack on the Boa. Major MeCillum, the toting CoksdtJ Knu'ineer. It appears that the water s>ipply of Penang is diminixbini; and is unsatisfactory. The OlMtft puLli-h-412 words
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Article127 1884-05-23 2 The .M M Co'i stsaasM s, Cant. Brctel. from Shanghai, Hongkong, and arrived alongside fJaJPorneo Co's wharf yesterday afternoon, and left bl Marseille* via the intermediate ports at 10 A. M. to-day. Passenoers. For Singapore. From Hongk »ns» R-v. Father Caaimir Saleilles. From Hugos Mr KUdel and Sirs. Helen* Cnr.t.127 words
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Article169 1884-05-23 2 TilL M M Go's steamer 3a.jhalien, Capt. Horuery, from sfirssillss "27th ultimo, via the intermediate ports, with the London mail ot the SMk April, arrived alongside the Borneo Co's wharf yesterday afternoon, ami left fur S Hongkong and Shanghai at noon to-day. PASSBKGSuS. Wot Singapore —Proa Mjrseille.4 Mr. and Mrs.169 words
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Article316 1884-05-23 2 4l may ai gathered from our police court reports from IMM to time, the TanjDii k Company authorities are doiinj their utmost to root out from their premises idlers who, encouraged by the Chinese employe, enter the place and often take "up their ul>ode there mi the coolies' quarters, under316 words
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Article683 1884-05-23 2 From Ceylon and Indian t Calcutta, -Ar.l J&y.-Peopl much excited and then bank. Tl 'aid tl: i- .:.i Mesm. Hum, Eng -siuintht bank. The latter tirm are s»-,l to bava 9 lakhs of rupees in the bank. The Mar.ir.- lbs principal surl'erert. Cdlcu/t-i, tik Mam.—The new» thavt the683 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement881 1884-05-23 2 MHO A PORE SPORTTNG CLUB. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TOianAT JTth MAT. 1884. I— Thi Olub Cup. Tata* tISO. A Selling Ra.v fur all haw**. H to be catered »t a declared «k»fro*Bs2ootos4<>o. If entered at $40(1 to carry Hit. 71ba. with an allowance of 7 lb«. for every below881 words
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Advertisement799 1884-05-23 2 Piold Tukvnu& At Buite"zo»o, Saturday. -:»th May Th.- undersigned ha** received instru.-. tion» f Auction, at Buitenxore. Puterson Road, Tanglin. on Saturday. 24th M*Y. commencing at 1 P.M. The whole of the Valuable Household Fc«hitc»ic. Ac, cinsi«ting of a handsomely carved sideboard, dinner wagons, substantial miraboo dining table, dinint'-room rbairn.799 words
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Advertisement774 1884-05-23 2 thhCnjong r LAND COmTPANY, LIMITED. Capital $1,000 000 in 10,000 Shared or 1100 each. MM *h»r«i to So uken up by thi>vt>ndora in lira of cash payment, and 4,650 are offered for di-piea). of which the vendors reaerve to thems<lves the right to be allotted 1,650. PAYMENTS. $5 p?r shtre774 words
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Advertisement475 1884-05-23 2 fitvo anbrrtidnnrnts. S\LEOF Valuau:.«: Household FcmiriTOßi Ac. AT OAIRNHILL. The Propertt or the Members or thk Oairnhill Mess, Siturday, 7th Jane, 1.30 p. m. The undersigned Are inatructed by THK MIMB-RS OF THE CAIRNHILL MESS, to sell by Audi >n, at their Residence on Cairnhill, on Saturday 7ih June, m-n475 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous30 1884-05-23 2 W EAT 11 Kit KKPOKT. a.'a«A.«# Krakow Hospital, tint May, 1881. p.m. »i>.m. Komi. 10 H-I' lH'lMr, WMBalbThar. 1... j! nr.ofWis.t ..m. a«ht slmt. I'll. In »un !M R«U'MI l.tskw.r,30 words
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2548 1884-05-23 3 ■•■t London ;M J.N.Bollin th« chair. Tfce report of the diraotora, w], Tf»4, Wll SS fulloW >r« hare niw to in tK» »V, »ffiirs of the bank op to 31st D. ).nUnco sheer, pr. fit and 1 aeomin*, and reserr.- fund for2,548 words
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Article1967 1884-05-23 3 Thcksday. Bn Mir. J. W. Mm h'tihe, sfca^, -Jnd MagutraU. The Late Fibact Casb. Captain D .vi in the course of hi* ■utement, a*id tbat before coming on to the tongk in*, be inw three men in the water neir the toogkang, aod a bng sam. pan wiih1,967 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article120 1884-05-23 3 6 VmuwL't N*u«. *jn>° 5 Ck—uw. F*o«. Sailed.] Comi«x». a Kio- _1 Maj 22 Hayden Brown Am. bq. B»Have»er Montune May 22 PntUnak Brit. »tr. 99Jon«» "ontiasak M»j 10 K. sag k Bro«. 22 Ava MM. itr 3 1 47 Bret*l Saigon May IOM. Mantamwi. r> Saehalien MM. «tr120 words
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Article84 1884-05-23 3 Dati. Vmu'i Nam. Flao Rio. CaPTAIH. DMTIJIATIOW. May 21 Sea Belle 22 Tonqnin 23 4va 23 Saghalien S3 Carriedo 23 Hecuba 83 Etna 23 Fern Holme S3 Penan* 23 Ganymede 23 Jeddah Col. ttr. Fch. tra. Fch. Btr. Fch. rtr. Spa. itr. Brit. str. Oer. str. Brit. «tr. Brit.84 words
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Article168 1884-05-23 3 i apUm. and Aftnta at y*sa*l* ar* r«qu**t*dto oosamaalo*** wIU tail iMm NP^M otror'o o>M«^li ta*a*ov«lklK«a« la**karto«. Rio. c- as- 0 s=£ as-sasHa Sf«»£ ass Ague. Mad- Brit.rtr. »M» M»y 11 Peu»n K n«n H>n 4Co H^S Ss, a ss.£isais i:k? S^HS dSo 5 r-£.sss »?»w.168 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement17 1884-05-23 3 As experienced Bookkeeper. Apply by letter, with teatiaonitls, to JOHN LITTLE 4 Co Singapore, btb. May lb»i.17 words
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Advertisement311 1884-05-23 3 Slotitt*. FOR PENANG AND CALCTTTTA Mr*»RS. APCAB tPn'g steamer Arraioon Apear. Papt. McTavisb, is expected here on or shout the 23rd instant, en route for above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for paasave tickets before proceeding on hoard, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For311 words
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Advertisement348 1884-05-23 3 SINGAPORE BACK. Tickets fir tbe Racee, may be bought of Messrs. Johs Litti.l 4 Co., at tke following rates Ladies' tickets fn. other >t] g,^ than Member's wives. 5 Non -Member's ticl eta for tbe Meeting 95 do. do. for each day. 92 Paddock tickets can only be obtained hy348 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement683 1884-05-23 4 jfi I9f f llflTirfi lIB^ •KAT7 nv.r.-r-i APOLLTNAKIS WATER, Tm» N -ml Th« sjaeen of table water*." British Medical Joubnai TNARIS WATEFJ. gy v to the Table a H. E. H TTTF PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, TfTE NATURAL WATER. Fbt manufactured aerat« waters. Misicai. Times683 words
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Advertisement665 1884-05-23 4 ♦tort* arrti iHfrtftanfitft. JOHN LITTLE 00. RATTLES PLAOI, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Importers of Provisions, Groceries, OtUtaJi Storm. Hardware, Glassware i Harncßn. Crockery Ware, Jewellery, Stationery Perfamery. Fancy Good-*, Arms and Ammnnition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit Watch and Clook makers. Japanese and Chinese curiosities, Ac. Ac Wine Department. Sherries.— Specially665 words
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Advertisement957 1884-05-23 4 90tk9. v T LrMTTED. THS works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mil* of the town of Singapore, and comprise th» following establishments, vir Whabf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water longside for vessels of the heaviest traught, and protected by957 words
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Advertisement766 1884-05-23 4 Borkeu refitting and coaling >f steamers, also Shears ci-nnlnto .r aking out masts, Boilerj te Further information may be had at tbe Oflw ofMwnr».Pn*er«iin, Simons A Co., Icnomi Agents, who forward Telegrams to *he Dock free. CHARLES WISH ART. Manager. Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.) #iotir«. FOR SALF. A766 words
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Advertisement717 1884-05-23 4 TAN.TONO KATONG HOT' This Hotel is now open to recetAi boarder*. are ha* been l.e*towed on tbe building of these premises, which will bi> found on inspection to be airy and commodious. Being situated on the sea-be>ch, it commands an extensive view of the Harbour, Town, and neighboring islands. The717 words
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Advertisement898 1884-05-23 4 ftotfrr nor. I I.TER QUAT. (opposite the Draper*. Milline-*, Silk dasher*, Glover*, and General OnM Okntlfmbn'b On fiti in>» Dipak Every d-wription of dotM g the snortest notice by an experienced Cut- j ter, fit guaranteed, a good assortment swe,'d«, worsteds, serges, broadcloths for election. Calf walking shoes. Shootirg boot*898 words
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Advertisement499 1884-05-23 4 fiotitt. i n n.tru Earrings, Silver Am. Indies' rings, Carriag Signet rin^s, Mart.; g rings, Chron i Keeper* Therto nains, Baron, O»i»rd chains. Sextants, Studs, Sleeve But- Salin..-, ton* and Links, Compasses, noila, Binocular -I.— W»i«tooat butt< is, Telesjcopes n(t M I-e pitohers. steel frams, rks, spoons. Ac, Cruets, Chr499 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1884-05-23 4 Printed and fnblub.J i I I'ropn" o by Andub Fr. at Time* Prea*. N Quay,, Singapore.16 words
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