Singapore Daily Times, 4 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,696
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  • 432 1 (’ffice— D’Almeida Street. Godowns-- At New Harbour. The ui demoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be ex,*,ted to arrive at Singapore during the t ar 1879. 1 Ottwaid. Hoa«w*ai>. Tawday 21 at Jaa. Friday 10th Jan. Hb Feb. 24*b
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antinor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. SaRPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Minelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, ud from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon Biodaticn for first and
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  • 293 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ot-TWABD. HO f«ST ABI> 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 26 do 1 31 do 12 March 14 February 26
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  • 160 1 AIV/J.V vvJir /II- A iiuunui/. The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, MorNbein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimliputaw, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac during the current year at tbe undernoted
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviah, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEoo Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.
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  • 919 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monrt, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 I
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  • Insurance.
    • 77 1 Capital S 1.500 000. Paid-np 133 332 F ,IT Id 90.000. CPNFRAL AoENTS. Manure. Jardive Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sliding Vessels or Steamers to the extent "f *lOO,OOO on each bottom, 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 Comnanv. and ia prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. •Singapore, Hth Feby. 1878. fu. o.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost cvc»-v description of property at the current "tea of Premium. Total Bnm insured in 1977. £254,303.817. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents. ar *d paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Trihnnals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on tbe customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after doe notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.«)
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    • 46 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 k CO. Singapore, 27th J&ny., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or Bailing vessel on the customary 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 reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD k CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital C1.000.n00. CHIEF OEFTOE'v London 79. Cornhilt. E. O. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for SingaDore. BOUSTEAD A 00, Singapore, 22nd Feb., T 876. (u. e.)
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    • 70 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 rinks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 189 1 OFFTCEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Graoecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman iUi& Patrick Hunter. Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity offered by the
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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 reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 86 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 thefare the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authoritv to grant Insurances
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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 tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS k 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 8 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Rxtibing Provisions combined with Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 109 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool— 2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London— lo. Oornhill. GLASGOW— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd k Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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    • 224 1 EIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O V«« G«o*oi l Street. Edinburgh 17 Gioeoi Street. London f 2 Kino William Street. LivßßPom f obi,l Chambers, Liverpool
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    • 107 4 Capital $2,000,090 1 1 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Conanlting Committee. A. Andre, Faq. (Menu™. Melrher*. k Co.' J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidav.Wis* kCo A, T Manger, (Messrs.Oon gl»*.lAnraikACo W. Ninsiss. (Borneo Commnv Ltd.' J. .T
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Ri. li-rd .T. Ashton, F*q Mf-od Gnxirer. Thnmss G. Bsm'sv, William Hawthorn. Robert C. T,. Reran. George HihWt, Perelrsl Bosanqnet, Semnel Hvde. James Brand. William Lvsll Charles Care. Charles MarTrat George H.
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    • 79 4 The uvpersioned. Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. The nsnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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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 Bteamer or sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 61 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, Maritimes and
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    • 32 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1806. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital Soil 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... 608,014 The undersigned, Agents
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 99 1 BIKGAPOBE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. None*. and after the lit January, Ice will •>W retail, at the rate of 8 Cents per. P°ond. Ice Houae is opened for the sale of ice daily f rom 6a.M.t06 P. M. tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procured, »t
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    • 127 1 Notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS. At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) it y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, llthSept., 1878 jo-c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M.
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    • 81 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. M ONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 41 2 Thr Spanish Steamer Victoria, Captain R. de Mendeiona, due here on the 10th February, has room for cargo for the above port. She has excellent acoommodation for passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 3lst Jan., 1879. (to 10th Feb.)
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  • 77 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co’s. steamer Umbcdla, will leave the roads for the above ports, taking cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Bimlipatam, Ooconada, Madras Ac., at 3 p. m. on Saturday, the Bth current. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO.,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 4TH FEB., 1879.
    • 143 2 ii&lAOl nanaoi yuv/ianwuu. 4th February, 1879. Gamber I 4 31. Black Pepper 7 424. White Peppe r fair quality 12.50. Sago Flonr, Sara* k 3.524. Pearl Sigo 4 25 Ooffee, Bontyne 17. Tin 19 50. 4 n s. Mul- tw s 86. 8f Ihs Shirtin s 1
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    • 127 2 Per Normanby, 4th Feb. For Singapore From Hongkong: W. L. Lewis, E. Foster, and 7 Chinese. For Britbane.— From Hongkong: Mr. k Mrs. Caldwell. For Sydney.—From Hongkong: Mr. J. Bathgate, G. Dunforce, J. Wright, W. Cowap, Jonathan Ray, and 3 Chinese. From Singapore: Revd. Fr. L*haye and 4 other
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    • 960 2 Mr. Gladstone. London, 'ird Feb. —Mr. Gladstone has accepted the Candidateship of Midlothian. Mr. E. A. Irving has been appointed to act as Treasurer-General during the Hon. C. J. Irving’s administration of the Lieutenaut Governorship of Penang. The meeting of the Legislative
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    • 3295 2 We make room to-day for the report on the Raffles Library and Museum, by the Secretary, for the last year, the first departmental report furnished, and we beg to congratulate Mr. Dennys on the promptitude with which he has performed
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 679 2 #tto gnhtrti«mtnM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chair***.— F. D. SASSOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobb*B. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) B. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of
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    • 754 2 NOTICE. Thursday, the 6th instant, being the Anniversary of the Settlement of Singapore. and a Government holiday, the undersigned Banks will be closed for business on that day. For the Oriental Bank Corporation. J. D. Dawson, Acting Manager. Fot the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China. Alex J.
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    • 269 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received ei. Mail Steamer a selection of Sterling Silver Jewellery in handsome designs, i ouiprising Lockets. Necklets, Brooches and Earrings, Bracelets, Studs and Solitaires, Albert Chains. J. MOTION. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. FOR SALE. The S. S. Moulmein, 323 tons gross, 220 tons net register,
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  • 15 2 fiomeetic (Pourrtiur. DEATH. At Folkestone, England, on the 2nd instant, Mbs Nogbnt, formerly of Singapore.
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  • Notices.
    • 54 3 The Italian mail steamer INDIA, Cap tain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa, and Marseilles. calling at Colombo, on or about the 20th February. She has excellent accommodation for 40 first class and 30 second class passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore 29th Jany.
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    • 55 3 The O. 8. S. Co’s, steamer Hector, Cap- tain Billinge, due here on 4th proximo, will have room for Cargo for the above I port and also for London, and will have I quick despatch. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD CO., Agents. i Singapore, 15th
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 65 3 Monday, 3rd February. Dutch steamer Ophir, 144 tons, Besseling commander, Deli Ist Feb., rousignees Hamilton Gray Co. British steamer Normanby, 886 tons, Ellis commander, Hong kong 28th Jan. consignees Guthrie A Co. Tuesdav, 4th F bruary. British barque Orion, 381 tons, Scott commander, Bangkok 2rrfl)aIS— Continwd.) 18th Jan. Dutch
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    • 13 3 Monday, 3rd February. P. 0. steamer Geelong, Fraser, for Hongkong.
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    • 1102 3 I I Date I Ships’Names. Captains. SFlao Rio. z op ae- Where Fbom. Where Lying Consigners or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. 4K5-OF-WA’ IWj Brocahnijaen'H.N.M'a.etr. 700 Nov. 6Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’e. Conenl General. Repairing Modeato Mead H M'a. atr. lOjPenang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Keatrel
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 21 3 valentines John Littm A Co., ha»e just opened id entirely new selection of Comic ana Sentimental Valentines. Singapore, 3rd February, 1879.
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    • 565 3 Notices. FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Bennett Pell. Esa., to sell by Public Auction, on Wednesday next sth Feby. commencing at noon. Household Furniture, Plated ware, glass, Ac., A., Oleographs, Engravings, Curios Electrical Works, and other books. Removed to Town for convenience of sale. Also Five cases
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    • 322 3 FOR SALE Freight or Charter. The well known Sarawak steamer. ROYALIST Now lying at anchor in the roads, and open for inspection. Apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY’LIMITED. Age its. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1878. NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Year, Crackers may be fired on
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    • 247 3 NOTICE. We beg to inform the public that we have always on hand a large stock of the j beat brands Manila Cigars, selling at the i cheapest price on the Market. A. dk ELIZALDE A CO. Singapore, 16th Jany. 1879. (to 17th Feb. FOE SALE. French Cement equal to
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    • 273 3 m NOTICE. Sealed Tenders, in duplicate, will be received, addressed to the Benior Commissariat Officer, Straits Settlements, until noon on Wednesday, the sth Proximo, for the purchase of the undermentioned Coals, I now lying at Her Majesty’s Coal Depot, Pulo Brani, vix. 247 Tons Wallsend 30 Tons Woolongong > more
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  • Docks.
    • 710 4 Tit. work, of the Oompany arentnated ,t Tenjong Pager, mthin one mile of the town of Singapore, end "onpnn the following establishments, vi* Wharf.— Affording berthage f<> r twenty vowels atone time with sufficient water slons-side for Teasels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 4 Thu Company execute# 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. Grating
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    • 1182 4 I THE PRTE RIVER DOCK COM- PANY LIMITED.” i TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN I ACT X. OF 1866. < CAPITAL $200,000. 1 Ih 2000 Shares of $100 sack. I PROMOTERS. I Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe
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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 fall, and the Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 76 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
    • 283 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON 4 CO. Havk on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6" beads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable
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    • 139 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (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 place.
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    • 612 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers or European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'* outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 738 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hilton fort. 8ont ton- H.bben .teed, on hand iw* 1 waehrend ein ionra blen »oor radie Mloctod and woblamortir- asaortii ryk amorti. nohlv amort- to* T.*«<r at- dan* ton* ment ran En•1 stock of all lor Enron**. Im
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