Singapore Daily Times, 16 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-16 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,681 VOL. XX.12 words
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Article, Illustration385 1879-01-16 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. 1 hk ui demoted »re the detes on whirl, tbit Company's Mail Steamers may be eipected to arrive at Singapore during the jeBr ’toiTaa. I Hosts.bd. is: F r r S 2 A S It St a385 words
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Article146 1879-01-16 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Ahtbnob. Diomid. Deucalion. NESTOR. GLAUCUB. Priam. Ancbises. FaBPEDON. OBESTEB. fIICTOB. STENTOB. Minelaub. Teuceb. The Coy’s St< smers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and146 words
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242 1879-01-16 1 The following are tie dates on wlicl the .teamere of the Messages Maritime* may he eipected to arrive here during the current year:— a S‘"- m Wrdr*.t»j, it” J.nn.r, Thnr.day, tl Swt-b m*. 7 inr «a*w. ®5 Z SJ« .5 J M *> i r «o242 words
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213 1879-01-16 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th I213 words
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937 1879-01-16 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia eve*! fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang Cheribon937 words
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Insurance.
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Article69 1879-01-16 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of69 words
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47 1879-01-16 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-01-16 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d peription of property at tbe current Hate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DICE A57 words
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Article42 1879-01-16 1 Lohdoh Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. In. c.)42 words
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50 1879-01-16 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k 00. l Singapore. sth April, 1866. (u.c50 words
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45 1879-01-16 1 (Berlin-Colooni Fibb Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) Thr undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1879-01-16 1 Hiad Offici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ 0/9 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-01-16 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in bbsbbvb bxclusivi op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fibs department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)44 words
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Article105 1879-01-16 1 Capital ei.ono.nnn. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Oornhtt.l E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAP 4 CO. l': nn_ i ili long 1 “iiiin peo,, tnni, ’u. HELVETIA. RE K AND ETRE TNSURANCE COMPANY. St. Gall. Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the105 words
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189 1879-01-16 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. SST Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seeurity offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders189 words
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63 1879-01-16 1 Head Office, 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 current63 words
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85 1879-01-16 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 Agent* for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant85 words
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51 1879-01-16 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Punde, 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 usual tem«. simons t 00. j Singapore, Ist April,51 words
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43 1879-01-16 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerliwg Extension oi Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (a. o.)43 words
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91 1879-01-16 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Live Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Peovieiohb combined wnn Life Assurance. Pass PoLWW*..saeAwhich can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for91 words
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45 1879-01-16 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 A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 c45 words
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105 1879-01-16 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool— 2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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220 1879-01-16 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon, Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f-LA. CHIEF OFFICES: fM West G* 0 GLisaow, Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 KlIf0 William L.OKDOH STREET. Oriel Chimberb, Liverpool, Water220 words
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102 1879-01-16 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andrv, Enq. IWesmv. Malrber*. k Co.) J. P. Rarnea (Meun. Hollidiv.Wiw A Oo.t A T. Manner, fMe««r».l>on(rlM.L*T>r»ikACo.) H. Hicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedio*.102 words
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130 1879-01-16 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton, 1 E "‘>- Thomaa G. Rardav, William Hawthorn, Robert C. T,. Reran, Oooree Hlbhert. Perdral Uoeanqnet, 8am’>el Hyda. .Tame* Brand, WHHsmTjatt. CWlm, On re Oharlc* Marrrat, Oeoree H. Chamber*, G130 words
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79 1879-01-16 4 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-01-16 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 Amerioa. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-01-16 4 The undersigned have hern authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Porta, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further redaction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Companv, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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31 1879-01-16 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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37 1879-01-16 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 CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)37 words
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82 1879-01-16 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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 for82 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement119 1879-01-16 1 3 joe: r itoAi d S SIKGAPOBE ICE RIVER YALLEI Eoticb. On and after the let January, Ice will be 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 for119 words
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Advertisement131 1879-01-16 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modrbate PMCis, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Nautical Almana’B Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M.131 words
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Advertisement79 1879-01-16 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the abore associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A 00. Agents. (0.0.) Singapore, 11th Jane, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Shipa or vessels insured79 words
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144 1879-01-16 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° of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the144 words
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81 1879-01-16 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. The Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock:— Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth81 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article30 1879-01-16 2 On the 14th instant, at the Church of St. Jose’ ."ingapore, by the Reverend J. P. S. A. de Cunha, Mr. J. V. F. Monis to Miss Josephine D’Silva.30 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 16TH JAN., 1879.
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Article236 1879-01-16 2 Sinoaporf, 16th January, 1879. G*mb er 4.20. Blaok Pepper 7.325. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Saraw-k,.,...... 3.65. Pearl Sago 4 40. Ooffee, Bontyne 17.10. Tin. 18.125. 1 40s. Muio twis 86. 8$ 18 Shirtings 1625. 7 do do 1.525. 6 do T. Cloth 102$. 7236 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article54 1879-01-16 2 \London, 14/A Jan. —The Minister of War has resigned and General Gresley has been appointed to succeed him. The distress in England. The distress in the manufacturing districts is increasing. Bombay, 14 th Jan. —The excitement at Khost is reported subsiding. General Roberts leaves a garrison in the fort54 words
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45 1879-01-16 2 London 14 th Jan. —The official inquiry attributes the explosion which occurred on board the Thunderer to imperfect loading. Russia. The official Messenger publishes an ukase appointing Commissioners to consider the best means of effecting a saving in Expenditure.45 words
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259 1879-01-16 2 London, 14 tk Jan. —The French Government has notified that it will terminate all English Treaties of Commerce on 1st January 1880. The City ok Glasgow Bank. The City of Glasgow Bank has now declared a dividend of 6/8 payable 28th February. An259 words
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Article394 1879-01-16 2 14th January, 1879. Present. His Excellency the Governor, The Hou’ble the Colonial Secretary (Mr. C. C. Smith.) the Treasurer (Mr. W. W. Willans.) the Auditor General (Mr. C. J. Irving.) the Colonial Engineer (Major McNair r.a.) n H. A. K. Whampoa, c.m.g. W. H. Read. I. S. Bond.394 words
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Article396 1879-01-16 2 (Before Mr Justice Ford and a Common Jury.) The Crimiual Assizes at the Supreme Court were opened yesterday by Mr. Justice 1 Ford at 11 o’clock. The calendar is not i a heavy or e -only 19 cases-most of which are housebreaking and robberies. There is n> charge396 words
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Article4202 1879-01-16 2 Mr. Sheleord was deploring the I other day how unfortunate it was to the interests of this Colony that each j successive Governor finds himself unj able to follow out the policy of hi6 predecessor. It is to be feared that this unfortunate state of things4,202 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement619 1879-01-16 2 £rto Sttbrrtttfmmtt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. SABSOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Oairmo*.-WM. H. Fobbis, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bslilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtxpli Esq. (of Messrs.619 words
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Advertisement934 1879-01-16 2 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 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 Prye934 words
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Advertisement569 1879-01-16 2 Paymint op Purchase Money hag been arranged to be made to the proprietors in four instalments without interest as follows On the Ist November next the sum of $24,000, and $20,000 on the 12th of March, July and November 1879, respectively. Capital op the Company. Although the purchase monev is569 words
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Advertisement536 1879-01-16 2 PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. Stamford House, Nearly opposite St. Andrew’s Cathedral. First Class Accommodation for a limited number of Boarders. Arrangements for Board only, can also be made. Singapore, 13th Jan., 1879. to 13th Feb. NOTICE. The annnal public distribution of Prizes, at the Raffles Institution will talc l place on536 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article34 1879-01-16 3 Thursday, Jbth January. P. A steamer Columbian, 1,407 tons, Buldwin commander, Jeddah 21st Dec. consignees P. A O. Company. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 13th Jany. consignees Messageries Maritimes.34 words
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Article37 1879-01-16 3 Wednesday, 15th January. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native States. Spanish steamer Ailrrera, Arratia, for Manila. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Saigon. Norwegian steamer Hakon Adelsten, Bergh, for Hongkong.37 words
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Article1083 1879-01-16 3 I I i I DiTt Ship's Names. Captains. Flao A Rio.| g op an- Where From. Where Lying Comsiqh her oik Ahsnts. Destination RIVALS. StEN-OF WA Deli Brockhujjzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Frolic A. E. Dupuis H.1,083 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement206 1879-01-16 3 Notices. NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. Q. Kaltenbac*. Mr. F. Enqler and Mr. H. Fischer under the firm of Kaltenbach Enoleb A Co. having expired on the 31st Decernber, 1878, the business will be carried on from this date by the undersigned under the style206 words
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Docks.
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707 1879-01-16 4 Twit works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Whabt. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and707 words
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193 1879-01-16 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions 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 Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving193 words
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Article463 1879-01-16 4 RY N. B. DENNYS Ph. D. The following are selected from namerons not'oes 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— Timet. A463 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement82 1879-01-16 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thi undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power o! Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acoeptanoes, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this82 words
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Advertisement792 1879-01-16 4 FOR SALE. Oarlsberg (Danish) Beer in Oases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) J. 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 Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets,792 words
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Advertisement603 1879-01-16 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers or European, China, Jr. pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci HaEERS; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine603 words
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Advertisement727 1879-01-16 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Haratlwar* I Hal tan fort- Sont ton- j Hebban stand» on hand a wall waehrend ein j jours bien toot radiaoen aalaetad and wohlaaaortir- assor ti s| ryk assort!richly assort- 1 to* Lager al- dans tons ment ran727 words
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Advertisement267 1879-01-16 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON 4 CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw. Catting Lathes for hand power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb., size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable Forges,267 words
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