Singapore Daily Times, 14 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 14tii JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,679
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  • 422 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The undernoted areTTirtfEteirmrwti Mr this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: OI'TWiBD. HONKWaRP. Tuesday 2i»t Jan. Friday loth Jan. *th Feb. 24th l«fh 7th Feb. *th Mar 2l*t l»h 7th
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Fabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stintor. Menilaub. Tsucbr. The Coy’a Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class
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  • 255 1 The following are the dates on which the Bteamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OurwAtD. H<> fi? A,D 1878 1878. Wednesday, So' January Thuraday, 31 J»n«J“7 S£» 5 A 1 lE i H 7 A iTiXi M
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  • 146 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mcnlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Yizagapatain, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac, during the current year at the uddemoted dates Saturday, January 11th Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A M08ES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.
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  • 40 1 Messrs. Apcak A Co.’s steamer“ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, let Jan, 1879.
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  • 958 1 The Steamers of the above Company trill now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. i From Singapore to Batavia W
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathkson k Co., Hongkorg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sading Vessels or Steamers to the extent uf 5100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, A gent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d seription of property at the current of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Glaijus arrnnged by the Local A rents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE 4
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    • 42 1 Lohdoh Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the abore Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY 4 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the shore Company, are prepared to issue Policies corering Marine Risks on good* to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is giren. HOOGLANDT ft CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 45 1 (BERLIN-LOLOONE FIRE INSURANCE Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, haring been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Orrici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents (or the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnstomary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in beskbvb exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOU8TEAD A CO. Fib* department Limit £12,000, on i first class risk. Lift dipabtmbnt: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital ei.fwm.fKW>. CHIEF OFFICES. Loudon 79, Coknnii,i E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Strkft. Agents for SinirsDoro. BOUSTEAD k 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 69 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. <iueen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. J Patrick Hunter, Ol»inn»B in London, Peter McLnjnn.Eeq Deputy Chairman, John T. Paean, Eaqre. The secority offered by the
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    • 64 1 Head Ofeice, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world AT REDUCED RATES. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS k 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spc oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Live Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frei Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP k CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Branett’s Hill. London—lo, CornhiU. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. kxix. Ewing,
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    • 219 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander RoNALDBON.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol FLEMING, Ebq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasoow P V»Y G« om l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 WILL M l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The
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    • 102 4 Capita! $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. fMesm. Melcher*. ft Co.' J. P. RarnM fMwmr*. HnHM»T.Wi«e ft;Co. A. T. Manger, fMeeers.nonglM.lApraik&Co.) H. Nicaiee, (Borneo Cora pan v Ltd.) J. .1 doe
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    • 123 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rtetmrd .T. Ashton, Esq- Alfred G«owr ThoraM G RerrlsT, Wifflsm Hswthorn, Robert C. L. Bersn. George ff. M-rt. PerrfTsl Bo«uv,net, Hrde .Ttraes Brand, Lvaß. Charles rare. lUnraL George H Chambers, O. Mnrdorb
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    • 77 4 The undersigned. Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo hy steamer and sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting vovages
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 63 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A 0. Company, Menageries Maritimes
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for tue aoov€ company, are prepared to accept marin; risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.
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    • 38 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartrri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve ~302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents f*»r
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEI ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 129 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATEST SUBFIT, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Pbices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs f 1.25. Charts, de (Double Bheet) I*Bo. y (Single Sheet) 0-90. Bailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept, 1878 (u^c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 81 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured iu the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A8SOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 1163 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED." TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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  • 145 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” NOTICE. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Company applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balanc a of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by
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  • 80 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. The Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth
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  • 68 2 The Company’s Steamer India,” Captain Brizzolesi, having left Genoa on the 1st instant, may be expected here on or abxit'tbe 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the 20th February. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first and second
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 14TH JAN., 1879.
    • 130 2 Singapore, 14th January, 1879. Utilizer 4.20. Black Pepper 7.35. Whit* Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.65. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 17.10. Tin. 18.12*. 4f!a. Mule fcwiat 86. A* lbs Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do 1.52*. 6 do T. Cloth 102*. 7 do do 1.17*.
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    • 882 2 Per Atholl, 14th Jan.—Prom Jeddah 600 Mahometan pilgrims. Per Jeddah, 14th Jan.—From Jeddah: 200 Mahomedan pilgrims. MAIL NOTICES. Mails close for Hongkong, per stesmer Halcon Adelstein, at 5 p. m. todav. Manila, per steamer ilurrera, at 4 p. m. today. Saigon. Hongkong and Shanghai, per steamer Yang Tie, at
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    • 37 2 Ri ssia and Afghanistan. London, 12 th Jan.—' The Journal d* St. Petersburg announces that the Ameer of Afghanistan will receive sympathetic hospitality, but that the idea of Russian mediation is illusory.
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    • 42 2 London. 12 th Jan. —The Budget for the ensuing financial year has been published shewing an equilibrium of Revenue and Expenditure by increase of taxation. It proposes a reduction of the army to the minimum strength and decentralization of provinces.
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    • 59 2 Bombay, 12/4 Jan.— The Deputy Governor of Kandahar has made overtures of submission and awaits the arrival of British troops to surrender the citv. The entry will be made on the 9th January. The officials and troops have fled to Herat. Bombay, 13/A Jan. —lntelligence has
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    • 2372 2 Athena, ilth Dec. —-The Greek Commissioners have been appointed for the rectification of the Turko-Grecian frontier. News has arrived that the Ameer has failed in an atttempt to incite the Turcomans to take up arras in his cause against the British Government. Consols 94f, the
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    • 866 3 (From the London and China Express, December 13. J The Afghan War. —The full text of the Ameer’s reply to Lord Lytton’s ultimatum has been published. The Ameer is reported to be suing for peace. The Eastern Question.— A report that a new Convention between Engand the Porte, involving
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    • Correspondence.
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 611 2 gRrtjerttttmrnt*. HONGKONG AND. SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund.1,200,000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. Dl SAMOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. DalbtmpLE Esq. (of Messrs. Birley A Co.) The
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    • 290 2 NOTICE. Is hereby given that from and after the let January 1879, Crown Rente at Singapore will cease to be collected by the Land Department. Holders of Leasee under the Crown will therefore, in terms of their Leases, pay theii Rents into the Treasury direct and without demand. By His
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    • 485 2 TO BE LET Or to be Sold Partly furnished from February. Rock Hill. Steven's Road, opposite to Mount Victoria. For terms, apply to Mr. C. J. IRVING, Audit Office Singapore. Sjngapore, 7th Jan., 1879. (to 14th inst.) CHAMPAGNE. Received a fresh supply of Most and Chandon’s in quarts and pints.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 89 3 Monday, 13th January. German barque Ferdinand Brumm, 726 tons, Voss commander, Liverpool sth Sept, consignees Behn Meyer A Co. German b irque Carl Ritter, 596 tons, Tager o jmmander, Amoy 4th Jan. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. Tuesday, 14th January. British steamer Atholl, 922 tons, Thomson commander, Jed- I
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    • 42 3 Monday, 13th January. British steamer Teucer, Power, for Hongkong, j British steamer Holyrood, Ken, for Penang. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Sambas and Pontianak. Dutch ship Europa, Van Nouhuya, for Penang. I German barque Elisabeth Rickmers, Rudelmann, for Rangoon.
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    • 1045 3 Date Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag a Rig, g of ab- Where Fkom., Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. I H I RIVALS. J i VJEN-OF-WAI Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen [T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consol General. Repairing Frolic A. E. Dupuis H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 326 3 EMMERSON’S HOTEL. Beach Road. C. EMMERSON, Proprietor. J. T. CRAVEN, Manager. Singapore, 16th Dec., 1878. to 16th Jan. CpNSULAR NOTICE. The Philippines Islands Authorities i have prohibited the introduction of all kinds of foreign money into the Archipe* lago IGNACIO DE SOTO LERENA. Acting Consul for Spain. Singapore, 31st Dec.
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    • 276 3 NOTICE. Scantlbbuby’s Tiffin, Reading, and Billiard Rooms, open daily from 10 a. m. to six p. m. A first class table. Singapore, 17th Dec. 1878. to 17th Jam NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. Kaltknbaci, Mr. F. Englib and Mr. H. Fischer under the firm
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  • Docks.
    • 702 4 Thi work, of the Compenj ereiitjeted ■t Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the to!lowing establishments, vit Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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    • 189 4 Thu Company executes skips’ repairs of all issoriptioin in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright* and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee’ Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 460 4 BY N. B. DENNYS Ph. D. The following are selected from namerons notices which have appeared in the London, Continental and Eastern papers:— Dr. Dennys has done good service in bringing together and presenting in readable form the hitherto scattered contributions to Chinese Folklore—Times. A very
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 80 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned having been appointed Agent* f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bill* on Java, discount acceptance*, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at thi*
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    • 797 4 FOR SALE. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, qnarts. Remr Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) jT motion. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets, Ladies’ gold watche,
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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN MPORTERB OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, JApan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; STINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the Shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 708 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- Sont ton- j HeMwn «t*e<U p on hand a well waehrend ein jnur» bien toot vadie een •elected and wohlaaaortir- aaeorti* ryk awortinehly asiort- te* Tourer al- dana ton* ment van EnM stock of
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    • 257 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on band the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6” heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 IH. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable
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