Singapore Daily Times, 24 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 24th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,687
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  • 432 1 Office—D’Almeida Btreet. Godowhb— At New Harbour. The nr demoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail 8teamers may be exacted to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879.— OfTTWABD. HoMBWABD. Tuesday 21ft Jan. 1 Friday 10th Jan. «b Feb. *4th 18th 7th Feb.
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  • 143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchiseb. Sarpbdon. Orestes. Bectoe. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shaaghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class
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  • 318 1 The following are the dates on which I tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OtJTWiSD. HOMBWiW>1878. 1878. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 January IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do n 13 March 14 March
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  • 146 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penapg. Moulmein. Tfopgoon Calcutta, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the underaoted dates Saturday, January Uth Saturday, July 5th 35th 19th February 8th August
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  • 47 1 rjanam* A DILI UAlAyUHA. Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20tb instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to 8ARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.
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  • 43 1 xuiv numiaunu. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SABKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 1879.
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  • 940 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will i D0W ply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Aubtin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund,, 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned. Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Saving Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned bas 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. w Feby. 1878. fu. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv d seription of property at the current "ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Olaims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed A.gents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies oovering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.c
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Oppici, 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$ 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 rkbervk exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibi department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipi department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 24 1 Capital ei.nofl.rtnn. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gborob Street. Agents for Singapore. mu Fy?ffS EAP 4
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    • 71 1 Capital lO.Oflfl.non Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon careo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 188 1 0PFICS8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > WiUiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Pagan, Esqre. Th<* security offered by
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    • 64 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 seduced sates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sabscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. Tbe 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 Establish™ 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual berms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxkblinq Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk f 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 95 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe oial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Lit* Assurawcis of every description granted. Rrtiiio Protisiohs combined with Life Assunutoe. Nn— Smiiwi)lirnwd nhluh i—■reinl together lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for sea
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured iu the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 107 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool— 2B. Exch&ng Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHA!RMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 217 1 fire and life. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon, Ebq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Oioegb l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Btbebt. London f 2 William t Street. L PMES* Manchester, 47 Brown
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, k Co.! J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meeera.Poogtae.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe.
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard ,T. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Gnnwr, Esq. Thomas G. Rarelay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georye Rihbert, Perciral Rosanqoet, Samuel Hrde. James Brand, William T.mll. Charles Care, Charie* Marryat. Georye H.
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    • 79 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Itilia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 59 4 mam iiin bo. 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
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    • 64 4 ivamjr,o nAtviuniiO. The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by 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 O. Company,
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 38 4 Thi undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocxs of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartbri.) 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 for
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 88 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notic*. n and after the lit January, Ice will pound Fetail, nt> per IJ® 6 Hodm opened for the tale of from 6 A. M. to 6 r. m. for. l 0r or 5 tt** can be procured, the office of the proprietors,
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    • 128 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEST 8UBVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modkbatk Pbicbs, KEPT FOR 8ALE at the j SAILORS’ HOME. Pbicb of Each. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double 8heet) 1-80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (P.Q-) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or damage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 48 2 Thi O. 8.8. Go’s, steamer Hector, Captain Billinge, doe here on 4th proximo, wiH have room for Cargo tor the above port and also for London, and will have qniek despatch. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A OO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879.
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  • 223 2 In the Supreme Court, Straits Settlements. Division op Singapore. In the Mater of Tan Ann Peng and Tan See Soon Bankrupts. W hereas at a Meeting of Creditors held under this Bankruptcy on the 12th day of October 1878 pursuant to notice given by publication, it
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 24TH JAN., 1879.
    • 134 2 Singapore 24th January, 1879. Gioiber... S 4.22$. B'aok Pepper 7.32$. Whit* Pepp**'-, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. 8an»w*k 3.57$. Pearl Sigo 4 20. Coffee, Bontyue 17. Tin 18.12$. 4 ft s. Mule twis 86. 8$ 0 s Shirtin. 8 1.62$. 7 do do 1.52$. 6 do T.
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    • 111 2 Per Venice, 24'b Jan. For Singapore.— From Hongkong: Mr. Spitz. MAIL NOTICE8. Mails close for.-— Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, p r steamer Arabia, at 1 p. m., tomorrow. Bangkok, per steamer Kromatah, at 4 p.m., tomorrow. Bangkok, per steamer Bangkok, at 3 p, m on Sunday, 26th
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 41 2 London 28ri Jan. —The Signature of the definitive Treaty of Peace between the European Powers is delayed because Russia insists upon subordinating the Treaty of Berlin to the definitive Treaty of Peace.
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      • 13 2 Paris, 23 rd Jan. —The Minister of Agriculture and Commerce has resigned.
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      • 816 2 Bombay, 23 rd Jan. —The Ameer of Afghanistan is at present in the north near the Turkestan border. A state of quietness is reported from the front. We are requested by Reuter’s Agent to intimate that a telegram is lying at his office to the address of John G.
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    • 1583 2 In the recent debate regarding the proposed New Gaol, reference was made more than once to the superior construction, condition, and general management of Indian Gaols, where the cellular system and all the other much vaunted nostrums have been introduced. Yet, strange to say, these same Gaols
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    • 3048 3 21st Januaby, 1879. Present. Hib Excellency the Goternob, The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, The Hon’ble the Treasurer, The Hon’ble the Auditor-General, The Hon’ble the Colonial Engineer, The Hon’ble W. H. Read, The Hon’ble I. S. Bond, The Hon’ble Thomas Shelford. The minutes of tbe last meeting were read
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    • Correspondence.
      • 148 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, There must be some mistake in the accompanying cutting. There is plenty of 1 White Bait’ here, (though no cooks who understand the delicate little fellows), but 1 have not seen a sprat or a herring in the fish market.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 551 2 ftrto asbfrttstmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 DoDara. Reserve Ptmd 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ck oinaoa.—P. D. Samooh.Em- (of Messre. David 8»ssoon Sons 4 Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell 4 Co.) E. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbtmple Esq. (of
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    • 542 2 WATCHE8 AND CLOCKS. John Little tt Co. have always on hand a large and well selected assortment of Watches and Clocks comprising. English Lever and Geneve Watches.—In Gold or Silver by the best makers, guaranteed for 12 months. Aluminium Ac. Ac. Watches.—From >6 upwards. Clocks.—Drawing Room in Marble, Gilt and
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    • 388 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from V. 0. Valtbihy Esq., leaving for Europe, to sell by Pub’ic Auction, at his residence, River Valley Road, on Wednesday, 29th January, commencing at one o’olock. All the Household Furniture, consisting of handsome drawing room marble top tables, drawing room couches and
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  • Notices.
    • 74 3 I Th* Company’s Steamer Iitdia,” Captam Bsinoini, haring left Genoa on the 1st instant, may be expected here on or abwt the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naplea, Genoa and Marseilles, onorabont the 20th r ebruarj. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 69 3 Thursday, 23rd January. P. 0. steamer Mongolia, 2,833 tons, Coleman commander, Hongkong 18th Jan. consignees P. Sl 0. Company. Friday, 24th January. Dutch steamer Vice President Prins, 650 tons, Schippers commander, Acheen 20t)i Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray St Co. British steamer Stentor, 1,304 tons, Kirkpatrick commander, Hongkong 18th Jan.
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    • 78 3 Thursday, 23rd January. British steamer Nestor, Freeman, for Hongkong 4 Shanghai. British steamer Glenlyon, Wallace, for New York. Spanish steamer Mariveles, Munitez, for Manila. American barque Mohican, Berry, for New York. German barque Britannia, Seedorf, for Liverpool. Germen ship Charles Luling, Wicke, for New York. Siamese brig
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    • 951 3 j Dati Ship's Namss. Captains. Flag i Rig. Of ah. Whees Fhom.) Whiihe Lyiho Consign™ or Agsnts. Destination f-c RIVALS. MEN-OF-WAi' I 2* Brockhiiijzen'H.ilM's str 700 Not SlAcheen IT. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modesto Mead H. Ms. str. 1500 Jan. 10 Penang Roads
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 143 3 FOR S A. L E Price $1,500. The Race Horae Novelty.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah's Cup, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races. Apply at the Office of the
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    • 342 3 I INSTITUTION HILL PROPERTY. This very valuable property having been I placed in our hands for aale, we are now prepared to accept offers from intending purchasers. j There are a number of eligible Building j Sites commanding a very extensive view of the surrounding oountry and harbor. Plan may
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    • 203 3 WM Lit. “Parses Lodge” situated at Taajont Paear. Apply to G. l»ous. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1878. notici. Thb partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. Kaltehbach, Mr. F. Engler and Mr. H. Fischer nnderthe firm of Kaltehbach Engler A 09. having expired on the 31st December, 1878, the
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  • Docks.
    • 707 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tbnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Sinara pore, and comprise the follower establishments, vis Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in -tike most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. NO. 1 Grathw Dock. Length-415 feet. Depth ad water from 14 feet to 15J feel snnk si Entrance 42 feet. No. SL Graving
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    • 1167 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN act x. o» 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. Jambs Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 144 4 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 Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 81 4 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 1 4 iHfertllamma.
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    • 280 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON 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 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular 8aws, Portable Forges,
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    • 83 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MAKER8; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» outfiite made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 708 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Sont ton-1 Hebben stoHn ionr* Wm root mdir cen 0 r ti ryk uraorti. <ton* ton* mrnt Tin Eulotirticle* ropeitche arti. d'Rnrop*. kelen t* wn richly •4 stock of ill European and OtW food*. M odtritt form* careful
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