The Straits Times, 5 February 1902

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 20,747. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1902. PRICE 15 CENTS
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      447 1 NOTICE P IJ Office, Telegraph Street /VT W H AKVKH, KIPPEL H ABBOUB 06 0. STKAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. t^TEAMKKS FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG I 'k vi us, India, Aostralia, Aden, Egypt, m m.-m 1.1 k-, Gibraltar, Malta, Brindisi, Plymouth, and London. I h.-onirh Bills of Lading issued for Pertian ctuif,
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      294 1 NOTICES. NOI.WICH DNION FIRE INSDRANOE SOCIETY OP NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 1797. (OK KIKE INSURANCE ONLY Ai .ount insured 4336,000,000 Losses paid Jt 11,600,000. Premium income 006,000. Inin iiaoe effected on almost every description pi -pert; at current rates of premium E HI! FOB 10 OATS ABB NOW ACOIITID AT
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      169 1 NOTICES. ROBINSON COr :o: Steel Trunks, Airtight Uniform Cases, Despatch Boxes, Deed Boxes, and Cash Boxes. The Empress." the Strongest Steel Trunk made in 24, 27, 30, 33 Inches. The Star of India in 24, 27, 30. and 33 Inches. Cowhide. Gladstone Bags in 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26
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      429 1 NOTICES. KELLY WALSH, LTD. NEW BOOKS. ):o:( China in Convulsion, by A H. Smith, Author of Chinese Characteristics, a vols. Illustrated. S 13-50 Chinese Porcelain, by Cosmo Monkh'»Uße, Illust. L' 2-')() Chambers's Cyclopaedia of English Literature. New Edition vol. 1 7-50 The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson, by Graham Balfour,^
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      334 2 NOTICES. T\ 11 SPECIAL 1/UnVllle S OLD SCOTCH Whiskey. $10 Per case. 5 per cent, off for cash. DUTY EXTRA VjJ wnmTZx* "•I'.ll Imßu >o r_' I .'."Jill 2t O j ""'ill DUNVILLiS I I GLASGOW, SCOTtI/lO [JIB p& mm. i f. .'l-i-u.i HAONALLA HILLr> Up. J. J^ a p
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      624 2 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve..slo,ooo,ooo „.,..n m Silver Reserve....! 8,760,000 13 750 RESERVE LIABILITY OF innn r.nnr, PROPRIETORS J-WPVMQ COCM OF DIBMCTOM:— B. Suiwin, K«j.~ Chairmin. Hon. J.J. Bbll-Irvino Dbpi/tt i'haikma? H. E Tomkins K L. Eichabdson, Eaq. A Haupt, Em_ H
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      514 2 NOTICES. ST. ANDREWS HOUf-E. 4 CHURCH of England Boarding House rv for European and Eurasian boys who desire to attend the schools of the place. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House or to the Colonial Chaplain. w. g. v.c. Drink Malacca Tea The best and
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      834 2 NOTICES. ENGINEER, experienced mechanical open for eneagement. First class testimonials. For further particulars »-i Apply A. 8., c/o Straits times THE TANJONO I»AOAR DOCK COMPANY. LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, Ac. This Company execute Ship and Marine Engine Repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner
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      904 2 NOTICES. KINTA GYMKHANA CLUB. PROGRAMME OF Annual Race Meeting, To be held at Batu Gajah On I.lth ISth February, 1902. FIRST DAY. lbth of February. I. The Maidkn I'i.aik. i'-30 p.m. Value $*X). A nu-e for all Maidens and Horses* imported aw Griffins ii.to tin- Hlraits Settlements and Federated Malty
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    FRENCH AIMS IN SIAM.
    1210 3 Special to the Strait* Times." limigkok. .lan. 26th. Russia's reputation as the bogey of the Bml is losing nothing jusi BOW in Siarn. Such oftiMOOB "Hicial world a- interests itself in the large political movements of Asia, has lone regarded France as the only possible interloper
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    THE CRUISER "VARYAG".
    798 3 Th« Russian cruiser Yaryag, the first modern warship built in America for Russian Navy, which arrived here yesterday from Colombo on the way to Port Arthur, was launched at Messrs. Cramp's yard on O tober 31st ]599, and is commanded by Captain Vladimir Bafcr. The distinctive features
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      513 3 S NOTICE. MR. Oscar Schneider has been autlio1 rized to sign our firm per „-Jcuration from the ist of February. IPU2. 7-2 M. THuMAd CO. NOTICE. ALL claims against the late W Edwards deceased. Municipal Storekeeper, are requested to be presented immediately (within 8 days from date) to Mr. Mcllroy,
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      308 3 NOTICES. rideaTMlF ggggg^ Enriched 20 per cent. k with Cream. DEALMIUS y^fij^i Sterilized-Not Sweetened. A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING. :o: St earn pre ssur c to 300 lbs. sq. in. guaranteed Flexible HIGH-PRESSURE STEAM Tubing. Being Metallic will not char, kink, or crush. Unaffected jO /mt^
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      176 3 WANTED small bouse, furnished or unfurnished, entry about Ist or 15th February, apply with full particulars to M. T J. c/o Straits Times. v.c. FIREWOOD. TXT ANTED Tenders for about 30.000 TT pieces Rakau firewood, monthly. Length 4to 5 feet. Apply to v.c. THE BORNI-0 COY LTD. EMPLOYMENT WANTED A
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      583 3 NOTICES. FOR BALK. TIMES' Edition, Kncvolop.Hia Rritan niea bound in full nioncco. with re\olvin-.' NIWIWMt perfect condition, cnsr 30 mine*! also N... 4 Ko.Uk +4" cash t -is. poii.vt :>i-.|it only onM used with sundry plates, ebemieals, and appliance*. Offers, addnai to. I. .1. J c/o Strait* Times. FOR SALE,
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  • Obituary
    DEATH.
    13 4 At Buirelton, Perthshire, Scotland, on the 2nd inst., Jambs Malcolm I. yon.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY.
    1797 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY. In the course of a speech at Birmingham on Jan. 6th, Mr. Chamberlain made some remarks on the question of Britain's trade supremacy, and those remarks seem to be accepted at home as having been fraught with unusual sagacity. The kernel
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    6 4 To-days 4/ms. bank rate is 1/lOi
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    9 4 H.M.S. Aurora is due here soon from Hon gkong.
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    8 4 The Strait* Hmiyet will be published to-morrow morning.
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    10 4 The census shows the population of London to be 4,530,541.
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    11 4 The General Post Office and the suboffices will be closed to-morrow.
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    21 4 The P. O. extra steamer Tientsin left Bombay on the 3rd instant is due here at 8 a.m. on Sunday, 15th|inst.
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    14 4 Commander Ckaufurd, the Master Attendant, arrived from home by the French mail this morning.
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    21 4 Shipping advertisements, with c'ates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.
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    23 4 The band of the 3rd Madras Light Infantry will play at the Botanical Gardens from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, weather permitting.
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    22 4 On page 3 of to-day's issue, will be found some interesting particulars about the new Russian cruiser Varyug, now in port here.
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    30 4 On page :i of to-day's issue there is printed the first part ot a special article on a topic of interest at the present amount French Aims in Siam.' 1
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    27 4 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be closed to-morrow and on Saturday. They will be opened on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
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    27 4 Mr. W. T. Taylor, our new Colonial Secretary, and Miss Taylor were present on the 14th ult. at a dinner of the Royal Colonial Institute in London.
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    39 4 The P. 0. mail will leave for home at ."i p id. mi Friday instead of 8 a.m. The failing of the steamer has been delayed for the convenience of business men, owing to to-morrow being a Bank holiday.
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    38 4 The S. C. C. cricket team leaves by the Car'yle this afternoon for Selangor. The Singapore Rugby team should have a good chance, for it seems the Selangor men have not been able to get much practice together.
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      LOYAL NEW ZEALAND.
      75 4 1000 MAORIES VOLUNTEER FOR SERVICE ANYWHERE. lAtndon, Ftb. ~>th. One thousand Maoris have volunteered for garrison duty or other military duty anywhere in the Empire. Five thousand Mauris are available, if needed. DUTCH PROPOSALS. Mr. A. J. Balfour is hopeful of laying before Parliament, to-morrow, the papers
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      BRITISH REPLY TO HOLLAND.
      82 4 NO INTERVENTION ACCEPTED. Negotiations must take place in South Africa. Later. Lord Lansdowne, replying on boi.o'f of the Government to Holland, states that Great Britain cannot accept the intervention of any Foreign power though the British Government appreciates Holland's humane motives. He went on to say
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      THE VOLUNTEER CAMP
      83 4 It has been decided, on account of the wet weather, that the Volunteer Camp at Keppel Harbour will not commence till to-morrow morning. The men of both Corps will therefore fall in at tlie Drill ilall at 7 a.m. sharp to-morrow dress khaki, putties, and helmets. Boys'*
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      MORE BURGLARIES.
      142 4 5255 have been stolen from a house at 1 J") Prinsep Street occupied by some, Jews. A Jew boy has been arrested and charged. Mr. Geo. Guest reports to the police that during the early hours of yesterday morning burglars entered his house at too Kdinpong Java Road.
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      DEATH OF MR. J. M. LYON
      165 4 A great many residents of Singapore and the surrounding territories will hear with much regret that a telegtam has been received hat", announcing the death of Mr. James Malcolm Lyon, which took place at Burrelton, Perthshire, on the 2nd inst. Mr. Lyon, who was
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      ARRIVAL OF THE " VESTAL."
      134 4 ARRIVAL OF THE VESTAL. H. If. S. VmUL Commander F. H. Peyton, arrived from Sheerness this morning en mute for Hongkong where she will relieve the Dn/ihite, Commander \V. C. Pakenliam, now in port. here. The Vest.nl recently underwent her steam trial, which proved successful. Details Pressure of uteam in
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      468 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. EXCHANGE BANKS. rpHR Exchange Banks will be closed on 1 the following days Thursday, 6th init the Annivorsary of the Sett.ement of .Singapore Saturday, Bth inst. Chinese New Year. Monday, 10th inst.j SAINT H RAPHAEL I WINE. [Bk Tonic, ili Jl Fortifying, j Digestive. The richext Wine known
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      406 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. A JUNIOR clerk; must write a good legible hand, and have some knowledge of office work. Apply with copies of testimonials, stating s.iUry, expected to 7-2 V. Z c/o StratU Timet. AGENT WANTED. A i&rs* Cognac Firm. J. FAVRAUD A Cie. CHATEAU de tsouillac Jaruac. (Oharente), Frauee,
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      125 4 G. R. LAMBERT tt CO. Photographers. UN account of the long rainy season, we .-hull only be able to open our new studio and office*. at Orchard, Road 3a. some day during the first halt of February next. The exact date will be advertised. In the meantime all sittings are
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    96 5 Tuesday, 4th February. Present His Excellency Sir Frank Athblstaxb SWETTBN'HAM, K.C.M.ti.. (GOVKRNOR). Hon. C. W. 8. Kymu-rsley (Acting Colonial Sec rotary). Hon. F. Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. A Murray (Colonial Engineer). Hon. T. H. Kershaw (Acting Attorney(Joneral). Hon. W. Evans (Acting Auditor-Genem!). Hon. J. M. Allinson. Hon. J.
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    HARBOUR IMPROVEMENTS.
    1530 5 Questions by Mr. Napier. Mr Napier atked the subjoined liiestion* (I.) Have the Covernment ametttMimti .i|>|iru\iiualely or in detail ihr Mat »f raising MM liriilfics in the Singapore River to the ox i. hi immhmM hflti, MattbewH anil, if mi, ill ilioy ghr« i ln- figure* (J.) Oh
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    THE VICTORIA CROSS.
    211 5 Forty-Six Years Old To-day. The Victoria Cross -the most highly prized decoration in the British or any other seivice was instituted by Royal Warrant on Jan. 29th, 1.858, and was promulgated in the London (lazette on Feb. sth of the same year— just 46 years ago to-day.
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      RECKLESS RIDING.
      412 5 To the Editor of the Straits Timea.'' Dear Sir,— l would really like to congratulate your correspondent Resident, Sophia Road (not upon the lack of truth in his article, oh no but for the very well written fairy tale he has been kind enough to favour you with.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    229 5 The Gold Medal for 1901 and the January and February Senior Medals were competed for on Saturday with the result that Walker came home a very easy winner of the first two, with a very good gross score of 87, A. Kerr securing the February Medal with
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    THE POLO CLUB.
    161 5 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Polo Club was h«»ld in the Exchange yesterday afternoon. Mr. Yade presided, and there were also present: Capts. White, Barry, Sargeaunt, and Taylor, and Messrs. C. W, Laird, J. B. Young (Hon. Secretary), C. S. Crane, Brock man, and a
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    "TRUTH ' AND THE GERMAN PRESS.
    602 5 "TRUTH AND THE GERMAN PRESS. Even l.abby becomes English with Indignation Everybody conversant with matters English is aware that Mr. Labouchere, the Editor and owner of Truth, is the King of the pro-Boers at home, and also the King of the Little Englanders. Nevertheless he has been compelled to abjure
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    63 5 The N.O. Daily Nec-.« gives the following as the disposition of the first indemnity payment from China to the powers: Russia, 29 per cent; Germany, 20 France, 15.7 Great Britain, 11 Japan. 8 United States, 7 Italy, 6 Belgium, 2 Austria-Hungary 1 Holland, 0.2 Spain, 0.1. Our contemporary understands that
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    10 5 I\BP. Watcham left for Penang to-day by the Pin Seng.
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    13 5 During the rain storm yesterday afternoon several trees fell in River Valley Road.
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    20 5 H.M.S. MA and ttnlpolt left homeward hound this morning. The bluejackets manned the yards and cheered as the vessels left.
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    37 5 A discovery important to mariners has been made by the O.S.S. Deucalion between Singapore and Hongkong. A submerged rock was found at a point 12 30' N., and IST 33' E., dead reckoning worked bank fr^m noon.
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    39 5 Mr. and Mrs. Knsuug, Mr. M. Puttfarcken, Mr. Jaeger, Mr. and Mrs. Romenij, Mr. Staehelin, Mr. Zuberhuhler, Mr. F. H. Darke, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Rutherford are passengers for Singapore by the h'iauh'hou, due here next Friday week.
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    45 5 To-morrow, tiie anniversary of the Settlement of Singapore, the Strait* Times will be published at 2 p.m. On Saturday next, the first day of the Chinese New Year, there will be no issue of the paper. The banks close to-morrow, and on Saturday and Monday
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    50 5 The Earl of Munster, D. S. 0., who has been accidentally killed in South Africa, had served in Afghanistan in 1879-80, obtaining the medal with two clasps and the bronze star. He was mentioned in despatches for services in South Africa in 1899, and was given the D. S. O.
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    54 5 At 11 a.m. yesterday a Chinaman was attacked by three of his countryman in New Bridge Road. The highwaymen attempted to tear oil' his belt which contained $139.50. The man shouted lor assistance and the police came to the rescue. The robbers bolted, but one of them was captured. He
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    FOOTBALL.
    151 5 The 50th Co. R.U.A. made their first appearance in the football field last evening, since their arrival from Hongkong, against the S. C. C. The ground was very slippery. The Club won by two goals to nothing, the Artillerymen testing the Club several times but being unable to score.
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED.
    301 5 P. o By the Coromandel, sailing about 7th Feb.: For London, Mr. H Mackenzie Cook, Mrs. and Miss Boldero, Mr. A. Murcott. Mr. L. A. M. Johnston for London via Marseilles. Lt J. L. Murphy for Sydney. Parramatta, sailing about 21st Feb. For London, Mr. and Mrs. A.
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    COMMERCIAL.
    607 5 Sinoapork, 6th February, 1902. PRODUCE. Gambier buyers I 1 1 St Copra Bali 10.65 do Pontianak 10.0» Pepper, Black buyers :J00ft do White, (6%) 64.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.65 do Brunei No. 1 .'5.25 Pearl Sago 4.20 Coffee, Bali, 16% basis 25.00 Coffee, Palembang. 20% basis 28.00 Coffee, Liberian
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      32 5 PAINFUL BREATHING and dangerously sounding cough, indicating congested lungs, is quickly relieved by taking Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, For sale by all dealers in Medicines, The Dispensary, (General Agent*. Singapore. 4 A
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      40 5 When children are teething they have more or less diarrhoea, which :an be controlled by given Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. Full directions with each bottle. Sold by all dealers in Medicines. The Dispensary, General Agents. Singapore. 4— A
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      116 5 DON'T SHOOT YOURSELF No doubt you often feel like it, hat after just a little deliberation decide you can't afford to do it. But that thumping racking Headache what can you do with it t Give it ite quietus by using Little's Oriental Balm. It acts like magic. It kills
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      134 5 Having been confined to the houae for some time with Influenza and Bronchitis, and tried several remedies with very little benefit, I thought I would try a bottle of Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Oil, and am ?;lad to tall you I feel considerably Rtionger or it, and have gained
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      193 5 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday, sth February. High Water. U. 31 p.m. S.V.I. No. I Co Drill. Br. Basah Rd. 0.15 B.V.A. and B.V.R. <"amp. P&rsee 1 heat re. Beach Road. 9. Thursday, 6th February. High W»t*r 8.27 a.m. 10.7 p.m. Singapore Founded. 1819. Public Holiday. Banks Close. P. A O.
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      358 6 NOTICES. K.A.J.Chotirmafl&Co. Jewellers and Silk Merchants. GOLD and SILVERSMITHS ANH MONEY-CHANGERS WHOLESALE and RETAIL. MBAUCBB INALL KINDS OF JEWELLERY, SILVER WARE and CURIOS. INDIAN, CHINESE and JAPANESE Silks. Silk fancy goods. Oriental Embroidery, Carpets, Rugs, Foreign Novelties and Curios, fife, &c, &c. 51 and ."•l tl iirli Street, Singapom Telephone
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      361 6 NOTICES. Modern European Dentistry Messrs. CHEONQ BROS., sons of ihe late Mr. Cheong (."Hi's Tin, in order to meet the requirements of European ladies and gentlemen, who have for so many years supported their establishment, have new openi'ii premises 81 No. -':'■> South Bridge Road, wheie onl> the higher elf.
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      438 6 NOTICES. Aflcnts for LEA PERRWS' f| fI Jt WORCESTERSHiRE SAUCE Bo Special Wappant^aaßgJ^ His Ma i est A/ Purveyors to The king. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES, Every Hospital in England that uses Bovril (mid there are over 500 that do so) gives practical, unassailable testimony to the pre-eminence of Bovril as
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      706 7 fUiE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMIIBD THE Standari Life Assnranos. Norwich Union Fire Insnrsnoe Society. Atlas Assurance Company (Fire). The Eonitohle Life Assurance Society. I he China Mutual Steua Navigation Company The Tottenham L>ger Beer Company. For particulars of t).e»» Companies, see the full advertisement of THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED. Agents. STEAMSHIP
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      1289 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, TTONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore: Ship Agkscy, latb J. Dabrdblb A Co., 2-3, Colly kk Quay. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. iM.-amer From Expectea Will be Despatched tor On llnutmud Cotei via Jan. 27 Bawean, Soerabaia, Bandjermassin, Soerabaia Kotabaroe.
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      674 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Portland and Asiatic Steamship Co. (Owned and operated by the Oregon Railroad Navigation Company.) Dates of Sailings from the East to Pacific Coast Ports. Leaviw; Hoxgkosg Portland ahout about "Knight Companion" 14th Feb. l">th M.ir. "Indravelli" 4th Mar. 14th April Through bills of lading granted to all points
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      551 7 INSURANCES. rE CHINA TBADIBB INSUKANCI COM PANT, LIMITED. Capital Subscribed »».000,0«J. Amount Paid np. 000,600. Reserve Fond 900,000. Head Onioi, HonoKOMa. The nndenigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. BOUSTEAD 4 Co., Agents. ANTOiFINSUBAtfCBTb Fd E LIMITED. Capital Subscribed.. $2,60 C,000. Amount
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      324 7 INSURANCES. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720) THE undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at current rates. BEH.V MEYER A Co. w. 4 s. 31/12 MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1844) THE undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept
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  • SHIPPING.
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      1372 8 ITaUer this heading the following abbre riatto ara used str. steamer; sh.— ■hi -ban|">e; Mb. schooner; Yet. Ya. lit (.iru.— (.iruiser; Gbt.— Gunboat Tor. —Torpedo; H.p. —Horse-power; Brit. Brit';s:.; 17. 8. United States; Feh. French; Ocr, Qermaa; Dut. Dutch; Job. Johore; A<:.. <;.c— («-iieral-«argo: d.p. -deckpassenter I.—U
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      584 8 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and nante of agents. BTBAMERB. Ajax, China, Hart); M'lnsfielil. Ambria Hongkong. Feh 'ii; Behn Meyer. Andalusia, Hongkong, Mnr24; B. Mnjer. Annimi. Europe, Fel> M; M. Maritime* Armenia Eurooe, Feb I 2; R«hn Meyer Ariake Mara, Moji, F«l>8; M. B. Kai*h* Anterior, Hongkong,
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      80 8 *V)r Pur itr. Time Friday. Fremantle via ports Australia, l 10 am. Cheribon and Batavia Giant) Ann 3 p.m. Europe via ports Coromandel 3 p.m. Penang and Deli Calvp*n 3 p.m. P. S we 'hui 111 1 via ports B. Whatl Bin 3 p.m. Maturday. Samarang via ports
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      MAILS TO ARRIVE.
      123 8 Fboh Eubopi:— By the P.AO. s.s. Ballaarat due on ?Bundav with dates to the 1 7th Jan. She brings replies to the mails which left Singapore on the 17th December. From China:— By the P. AO.B. Coromandel due on Thursday. Time Tabu uf Mails Due. Left Singapore
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      LIST OF PASSENGERS.
      220 8 For Singapore. Per M. M. s s. Annam, connecting with the steamer Ernest Simons at Colombo, from Marseilles. Jan. 26th due 15th Feb. Mr. R. W Braddell, Mr. J. Lammer*. Per M. M. s. s. Oceanian, from Marseilles. Feb. 9th, due 3rd March Mr. H. N. Ridle>.
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    ARRIVALS.
    180 8 j- Vesski.'s Name A Tons Captain From Saii.kh. OomiQXi S Rig. 4 Said Brit str. 170 Deacon ,Djanibie Jan 31 Syme and Co. 4Su tan atr. 102 'hopanl Miiar Kel» Soon Keck 4 K. ci. Baroi; Dut str. «8 Xacodah Kliio IVh 4 Ifng Chai 4 Varying Rus cru
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