Straits Times Weekly Issue, 27 December 1884

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  • 28 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. Nk\v Series Published for Transmission by Every llomkwai-d Mail Steamer. Pkkk 10 Cents V >L XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1881. 3,29 1
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  • 203 1 SATURDAY, 27th DEC, IWS4. LATEST MARKBT QUOTATIONS. _.7tH DaCLMBSR, I«84. oiwbier o.^. KUck Pepper 19 White Pepper, fair quality 2 50. Sago Flour,ttar 2 30. Pearl Saflro '>.80. •offee, Bon thy ne 13, Tapkaw. small Flake 3.30. Tin 2_ .Os. tfnle twist 92.50. lbs Shirtings |.55. 7
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  • 235 1 Per M. M. steamer Sindh, on the 22np mat. For Singapore —-From Hongkong: MjJ and Mm. Lahev, son and daughter. For Marseilles From Yokohama. Mr. Andreasay ard Captain Sinclair. From Keelnng: Lieut. Fabre de la Maureile. From Hongkong Revd Father J. A Pirn and Mr. Q-iad. From Sa gon
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  • 534 1 The laat homeward mail was despatched at noou oq Tuesday, the 23rd instant, by the Me**ag;eriee Maritimes steamer Sindh. The P. &O. yteamer Tatmania arrived yesterday (Friday) moruing with the Euglibh mail of .the b November. The homeward P. ■f. mail steamer Maisilia is expected vroro
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  • 277 1 (I*enang Times 17th December.') The X. 1. s. s. Beyorihurst has been taken off the Acheen line, and she left for iJitaviaoii Friday last under command of Captain Schaaf'sma, formerly of the Malm Vajirinis, which vettel has taken her place and is now commanded by Captain Joon, formerly
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  • 1110 1 GoVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TU DECEMBER With reference to Government Notification, No. |SB, of the 13th olHmo, it is hereby notified, that none of the tenders received for the exclusive privilege of storing timber on the space along the old Canal m Havelock Road, can be accepted. The time is now extended
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  • 1545 2 ('hbisticas has parsed off very quietly, .ore being but very few cases of drunkenand ii'»ne of creating a disturbance. M. Blutscube, the Deputy of Cochin China, passed through last Saturday by M M. Co.'fl steamer Anadyr from Maries to Saigon. We are requested to intimate that
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  • 300 2 On Saturday evening this Company gave their last performance m Singapore at this time, and we are glad to say that the house was well fflled. This was no doubt owiug to the attractive nature of the piece, which was Goldsmith's tine comedy She stoops to Conquer.
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  • 531 2 Last Tue*d*J night the anniversary of t!iis Society w.ts eelebra'ed m a very interesting and agreeable manner by a dramatic and musical entertainment m the upper room of the Town Hall, to which they invited their friends, a large immber of whotn, both ladies and gentlemen, were
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  • 441 2 On Thursday the tine steamer Sanspareii made a special trip to t) Carimons with a party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited by the owners, Messrs. J. M. Lyon Co., to spend Christmas m this agreeable manner. Steam was got up shortly after
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  • 626 2 The following is the programme for th Annual Regatta to he held on Thursday, l>t January, 1885, under the patronage of II 11. the Maharajah of Johore,G.C.M.G., X.C.5.1.: Committee. Senior Navil Officer. \V. K. Hoopafc fc>q. J. BixUjr, Esq. .1. P Joaquitn, B«q. J. R. Cuthbertson,
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  • 616 3 Ab our readers are probably aware, a match is being played at Penang between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Penang Cricket Club. The following telegrams, with which we have been favoured, give the result of the match up to time of drawing stumps yesterday Singapore w<»n the v&a
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  • 378 3 Correspondent Hongkong Telegraph Keelung, 2oth Hoc. I am now m a position to give you some further partioulars with reference to the seizure of the Revenue cruiser Ft i-hoo by the French, for an alleged infringement of blockade regulations. From all that 1 have heard from the
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  • 4034 3 >m the Shanghai Courirr, of 10/// Considering that it has been well known here for at least a fortnight, and vrasmade public by I.: Run&-"chang three weeks ago, the Chinese intended to make an attack on the French fleet now supposed to !><• blockading Formosa, with
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  • 343 4 From the European Mail of Nov. 21. News has been received m England of the arrival at Singapore, on November 14, of the s.s. Natal (of the West Australian and Singapore Line), which left Fremantle October 24 Geraldton, 26 Gaaooyne, 89 Cossaack, 'SI- King Sound, KimMtjr
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  • 1484 4 We hear that the blockade of the Formosan ports has become lew rigorous, owing to the necessity existing Tor the French ships to come south to coal, and junks experience little difficulty m entering Takao and other ports. We learn that Monsieur Sauvlet has composed a march entitled
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  • 861 5 I HEI9TMAB. Vnothkr year ban rolled around, and brought Father OhrtstniM again to us. The little ones have looked forward to it with ea^er anticipation, as the seaeon of new toys and of other good things unnumbered, and their parents have taken care that they shall
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  • 460 5 The telegraphic news wbiofa we pu!<lish elsewhere, that the German flag has been hoisted at New Britain, Ireland, and on a portion of the north coast of New Guinea, is not unexpected. It has long been evident to every intelligent man who has taken an interest m German
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  • 1866 6 When referring on Friday to the causes of the noii-attondanec of the Singapore public at really good theatrical representations, we omitted to notice one which must have a powerful effect m deterring many people from going to such entertainments, namely, the want of a suitable theatre.
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  • 694 6 The coining case heard l>efore the •ml Magistrate on Tuesday, leads to the inference that a large number of spurious dollars and Straits Settlements small silver coin has been put m circulation, probably amongst the ignorant Chinese and natives m the Malay States, whence they will find
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  • 2182 6 Of the many residents m Singapore whose daily avocations oblige them to pass over Cavenagh Bridge it is probable that but a small minority know much about the gallant Officer who at one time represented the Indian Government m this part of the world. Over seventeeu years
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  • 3605 7 Translated from Java newxpapfor ike Btra\ lite Disturbance* m Mandor. From a correspondent}. Poniianah, 27th November. v the dite <>t" my last letter, ;i deputation <>t 4 }>• rs >ns h -id come from *ff*ndor to np< \\y for pardon to til* 1 Resident. Bight days were
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  • 1031 8 i From our own correspondent.) Malacca, USth Dec. A good deal has been already said and written, through the medium of your journal, about the grievances of Malacca, the reiteration of which would he deemed superrlu ms and unir aary, but I forvrntly hope that the reme-<lit-s may
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  • 2305 8 {From our own Correspondent.) Paris, 22nd Nov. Providing the peoj.le with bread, has ever been m France a?perilous a problem as furnishing them with a Government. A good square meal takes precedence of the Scrutiu de Liste, or the weeding out of the old properties iv the Senate.
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  • 2712 9 Bef&r 6 M.T Ju.st cc M misty and a Special Jury.) FINN'LY Va. CAIRNS (GaKM'jYLE). This was bn action l>y Miss BmiJy May ITiuney, known as Mias Fortesoae, against the lion. Arthur William C urus foortt* ni'-'iily called Viscount Qarinoylej f>r breach of promise of marriage fbo
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  • 1489 10 Now that Australian cricketers are m some danger of becoming inflited with victory, their fair relatives are to have a chance be they so minded of distinguishing i bemselfes m England's national game. English girlj, asserting their rights once mor.', h.ive already put an end to the
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  • 3190 10 THi utiUut »ry general meeting of the ihareholdera of this company was held on Monday, at the office*, 40, Threadneedlettreet, m the board room of the old bank Mr. W. W. Jargill presiding. The Secretary (Mr. K. Turner R >hde) read the notice convening
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  • 497 11 The Earl and Countess of DuftWin, Lady Helen Blackwood and tbe Hon. Miss Thynne, arrived m Bombay m the mail steamer Tasmania on the Bth instant, after a pleasant and uneventful voyage. The Viceroy -elect, on landing at the Apollo Bunder m the afternoon, was
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  • 611 11 An extraordinary general mc.'tirg of the Singapore Gas Company (Limited) was held on the 21th Nov., at the City Terminus' Hotel Mr. K. S. Foreman, chairman, presidingThe report for the half-year ended June stated that the new retort beds, completed at the latter end of June,
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  • 717 11 Hongkonf flril Press, 2Qtk I>> •< r- hellion m B B m >re erious n th m the hri tn-iins fiidt r 1 would lead peopl< imagine. The rising iras .n an sc lie, iind it is •i, ,t n less 1 1 eight Ministers of
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  • 841 11 mit The f i uit cannot r _rr. en, but you v m. Benev natural instinct m the i aman mind i i ,-i. m w i nr^es him to enf [> biuj. 4 W A Old. Well, whtt is it>' \Sure, it'a kittU.' W< nan b until ah
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  • 355 12 Grog Shops. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Snt, In the list, of applicants for grog shops, I find Raffles' Place and its neighbourhood has 10, South Bridge Road and North Bridge Road each 10, Hiarh Street 5, Middle Road (5, and Queen Street 4. When the Licensing
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  • 281 12 Date. Vessel's Namk. Kkao A Rig. attain. Di <n\ Dec. 22 Cleator Brit, str. Long Bangkok 22 Cyclops Brit, str. Ja^o London 22 Salv;ul..va Spa. str. I. Manila 22 Spa> iel Brit. s»r. Muhlenbein Penang via poi 22 Uodavery AI.M. str Blanc Batavia 22 Sketty Belle Brit, sch Simpson
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  • 727 12 f- |\b<sel's Name. I and I ajtajn. From. Saiijcp. I'ONHiQNiets. O Kia- 1 Dec. 20 Godavery M M. str !)00 (Blance Matavia Dee. IS M Maritimes. 20 Cyclops" Brit. ttr.jUOSjJ-crp H-m^kong Deo. 15 Mansfiold A Co. 21 Strut hmore Brit. str. ***** White N.-w York Od P. Simon* A
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  • 724 12 Vessel's Nau. Captain. and 5 IVkkivbd From. i Consignees. I>*aii«» Rig. Man-of-war j Ouracoa Schombcrg H.M. str23B0 t Dec. 8 H'kong Senior Naval Officer. SUkticn Steamers Kon. Gen. Bead Moore j Dut. str 428|Sept. 6 Sourabaya McAli#ter A Co. Ufki op Jeddah 'Geary Brit. str. 993
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 24 12 51^ 1^ 5^ Dejoiii 1 1 55, rue St-IKlartin rue Quincampoix, 80 Mannfacture of Combs, Brushes, Looking-Glassei, Shelves, Horn, Shell, Ivory, Bone and Wood.
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    • 73 12 DENNYS' PATENT PAINT. The Singapore Patent Paiqt Company, having completed the ereotioil of a|ew manufactory and machinery, 7\a prepared J to execute with despatch orders for Denny b, celebrated Anti-fouling Paint, f Orders may be sent to the Office of the undersigned, or to Mr. W. B. Madden at t
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 689 13 rirrnfiQPsr~¥ini —^7^^ If MADE DISHES AND SAUCES. MMtea pJ2Tt2iJr3»S! Jud h *ur' 'Z sh uld led R r teflll S ee Annual Sale, 8,000,000 Jars. r Airrrnw 0 Storck(>0 P er 9 M^ n^* throughout India. Invaluable for India as niur^fn I Liebi P s s 1(? an Efficient Tonic
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    • 647 13 f Otfff 6. AVER'S PILLS. A large proportion of the diseases which canee human S'iff'ring result from derangement of the stoniHcb, bowels, and liver. Ayer's Cathartic Pills act directly upon these organs, and are especially de» siyned to nir" Ibe diseases caused by their der-.mgement. inducing Constipation, Indig< stion, Dyspepsia.
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    • 630 13 flottrrs. PROFITABLE NEW PBODUOTa For COWWMM, Tea v and other Plantation* m the Straits, Borneo, Sumatra, &c. Awarded Gold Medal Calcutta Inter national Exhibition, 183 84. Superior varieties of Trinidad and Caracas Coc a pods, seeds of ol, Crated Ma. ragopipe Coffee, Murta Coffee, Coffee Amarilo, Cinchona Lcd*eriana, Ledger Hybrid,
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 733 14 porters. PENANG RACE MEETING FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 20th JANUARY, 1885. First Racpv The Members' Hup.— Value $100. Presented by the Hon'ble J. Iff. Vermont, If. L. C. For all Horses that have never won a Race on any course, Penang Sky Meetings and Roadsters exceptfd. Distance one mile. Weicrht per
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    • 596 14 notices. Second Race. The Toent.engan Cup.— Value $20. Presented by Messrs. Jas. and George Tait Handicap for all horses. Weights to b< declared on Friday 23rd January by 1 p.m Distance 1 miie and a half. Entrance $12 Third Race. The W_n_iit.Sl.wr Stak .s Val-ie $75 Handicap for all Ponies
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    • 519 14 JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, G-asHware Letups, Saddlery and Harness, Crockery Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery Perfumery, Fancy Goods, Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ten», Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese onriositiea, Ac
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    • 575 14 ilotltw. I; p A well selected stock of Coatings and I Tweeds alwayß on hand. Suits made on the shortcut notice by a skilful English Cutter nnd h perfect fit guranteed. Ladies' Outfittiko. Cost umes, Hats, Boots and Shoes. Glo.> 8 1 1 Hosiery, Dress Materials, Laces, Ribb^s' Smallwares, and
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  • 163 15 Wh beg to call the attention of our readers ami the public generally to the following reduced rates of subscription and advertising 1 tor LBB5. It will be observed that no change baa been made m the annual Babscrip- j ti n for the daily issue, but
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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    • 475 16 ittt^rrllanfous.. Pimples, I-.-ipt-rfert Nutrition, Prrimiture Decline, c^o. Dr. BRTOHT> T > HDSP}I()DY\E it the Best Known Remedy foi Indigestion. Liver ComplanU, aad all Functional Derancrempnts «>f either s»»x. Dr. BRTGHTX PHOSPHODTNB.— The beneftoial eff^oti .f tli.- Phocphndjat are frequently •hown from the first day of its administration, by a remarVablo
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 844 17 BCHWErrZEK'S I >CCM i "iN V. A ti hi i GUARANTEED PURE >OJ ;>.. i r WITHOUT M Oil X I IE The Pacultx pronoaDce it th»- m t nutrition*, ly <H for Break/tut, Luncheon, or Supper and invaluable t i [nvahda »no V u'u* bi dren B»'im? aba >lately
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    • 342 17 TREASURY oftheTHROAT^ GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLO3ATE of POTASH (JB ertholet's salt) ARK THS BKST MRDICAMRNT AGAINST SORE THROAT, EXTINCTION OF T^E VOICE, QUINSY, APHT)C ANGINA. CROUP, GANoRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORr'JT, ETC. Thty art lndisp%ntabis to all pertont who art obliged to tpsak fnqusntly. MODE O JT» USE Take
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