Straits Times Weekly Issue, 27 December 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1884-12-27 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. 3,29 128 words
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Article203 1884-12-27 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. 7203 words
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Article235 1884-12-27 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 gon235 words
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Article534 1884-12-27 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 vroro534 words
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Article277 1884-12-27 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, formerly277 words
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Article1110 1884-12-27 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 extended1,110 words
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Article1545 1884-12-27 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 that1,545 words
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Article300 1884-12-27 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.300 words
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Article531 1884-12-27 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, were531 words
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Article441 1884-12-27 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 after441 words
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Article626 1884-12-27 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,626 words
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Article616 1884-12-27 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&a616 words
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Article378 1884-12-27 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 the378 words
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Article4034 1884-12-27 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, with4,034 words
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Article343 1884-12-27 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, KimMtjr343 words
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Article1484 1884-12-27 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 entitled1,484 words
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Article861 1884-12-27 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 shall861 words
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Article460 1884-12-27 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 German460 words
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Article1866 1884-12-27 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.1,866 words
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Article694 1884-12-27 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 find694 words
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Article2182 1884-12-27 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 years2,182 words
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Article3605 1884-12-27 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 were3,605 words
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Article1031 1884-12-27 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 may1,031 words
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Article2305 1884-12-27 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.2,305 words
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Article2712 1884-12-27 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 fbo2,712 words
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Article1489 1884-12-27 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 the1,489 words
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3190 1884-12-27 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 convening3,190 words
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Article497 1884-12-27 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, was497 words
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Article611 1884-12-27 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,611 words
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Article717 1884-12-27 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 of717 words
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Article841 1884-12-27 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 ah841 words
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Article355 1884-12-27 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 Licensing355 words
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Article281 1884-12-27 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 Simpson281 words
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Article727 1884-12-27 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* A727 words
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Article724 1884-12-27 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. 993724 words
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Advertisement24 1884-12-27 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.24 words
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Advertisement73 1884-12-27 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 t73 words
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Advertisement689 1884-12-27 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 Tonic689 words
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Advertisement647 1884-12-27 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.647 words
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Advertisement630 1884-12-27 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,630 words
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Advertisement733 1884-12-27 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 per733 words
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Advertisement596 1884-12-27 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 Ponies596 words
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Advertisement519 1884-12-27 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, Ac519 words
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Advertisement575 1884-12-27 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, and575 words
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Article163 1884-12-27 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, but163 words
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Article531 1884-12-27 15 Local Deliycby Payablk ijua&teell.y In Advance. Daily Edition W*s*kly Edition. < '>pv....15 ctt. I Single e«>py..4U ota. Per Annum 3-4 j Per Annum $lti Foreign and out station Delivery PaYABLK IN AUVaNOK. Per Auuuui Per Auuum JlB Adve&tiskmbnts. For ea<h inch or part of auiucd m length:-—531 words
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Advertisement710 1884-12-27 16 iKterdianrous YARROW S. LATN'HES, SMALL STGAMER AND STEAM HUILT OF WOOD, IRON OR STEEL, Screw Steamers with spa d ranging up to 26 miles an hnur. Paddle Steamers with draughts ranging down to 6 inche* <>f water. MACHINERY CONSTRUCT' D FOR BOATS HUILT AB*OM>. YARROW CO., I Lite Yakrow v710 words
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Advertisement781 1884-12-27 16 ifl.srfllaiuous. MANUFACTURED ONLY AT THE PHOSPHODYNE LABORATORY, by Dr. R. D LAL^R, Bay House, 32, Gaisford Street, London, N. W. (The Rofo Proprietor and Originator of Phoßpbodynp. DR. L.LOR'S PHOSPHODYNE,— from its immpdiate Hfeots m cases of Ex haustion, Lassitude. Nervous Debility, and MaLrial Ctsesas has Attained an Enor mons,781 words
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Advertisement731 1884-12-27 16 iflisrdlanentis. 1 that have occurred under our personobservation during many years. In Cho leraic Diarrhoea, and even m the more ter lible forms of Cholera itself, we have witI nessed its surprisingly controlling powerWe have never used any other form of this i medicine than Collil Browne's, from a firm731 words
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Advertisement475 1884-12-27 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 remarVablo475 words
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Advertisement844 1884-12-27 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 >lately844 words
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Advertisement342 1884-12-27 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 Take342 words
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