Singapore Daily Times, 7 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 7th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,698
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  • 427 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe dates on wbicb jJu* Company’s Mail Steamers roaj be expectedlo arrive at Singapore during tie year 1879: Ottwaid. Hohewabd. Tuewtay 21 it Jbb- Friday loth J“4»h Feb. 24th lPth 7th Feb. 4th Mar.
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajai. Patroclub. Achilles. Antbnob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbibeb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Tbucer. The Coy’s BVamere are despatched from 1 verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon nindatirn for first and
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  • 277 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may he expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OvTWABD. 1R79. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Frid *y> 12 March >• M February 26 do 1 a y w do 1 Monday, 7
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  • 156 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagoo" RimlirvUam. TiauumDatam. Co- conada, Mauulipatum, Ms'ir&s, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.892 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, 0* route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEcd Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Bteamer “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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  • 916 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardink Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1838. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Corananv. and is prepared to accept rislta by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GETGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Febv. 1878. fn. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost overv de*oripHon of property at the onrront R'tc« of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. C254.303.9r. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, und paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reeognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A OO.
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on tbe customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY k CO. Singapore, Istb July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month lifter due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 44 1 The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Hiad Offici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riaka upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks (0 Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Fdnds in reserve exclusive or Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. 0.)
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    • 29 1 Capital 6i.000.0n0. CHIEF OEETCE^. London 79. Cornhill E. c. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 190 1 OFFTCKB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of tbe Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p; Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the
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    • 64 1 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 tbe 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 Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk... 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 101 1 A c* u i i inoiiiuiiwu. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can nevsr altogether lapse through
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    • 45 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bpnnett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. 4lei.
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    • 214 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretory—-H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow P° Wsst G«o»o« t Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William l Street. Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,009,009 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564.202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Me**rs. Mfllrher*, k Co.) .T. P. Rarne* (Messrs. Hnllidar. Wise k Co.) A. T. Manser, (Mesers.TVmsUs.LanraikACo.) H. Nirartse, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 132 4 £1,000.000. 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd .T. Ash Ton, E*q Alfred Qmieer. Esq. Thoma* G. Rarrlay, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Reran. Oeorw Hihhert, Peroival Rnaanqnrt, Samuel Hrite. Jamea Rrand, William T.rall, Charles Care. Charle* Marrrat. Oeoree H. Chamber*, Tame* G. Murdoch.
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    • 81 4 The UNDERSIGNED. A gents for the "Ttalia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. The nsnal disconnt is allowed on all risks for roasting
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed acrents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. The nsnal disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 62 4 The iinderaigned 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, Mespageries Maritimes
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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 tb Dec, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 81 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporatbd by Royal Charteri.) 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
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YALLET ROAD. Notic*. Pd and after the let January, Ice will retail, at the rate of 3 Ceuta perpound. The Ice Honae is opened for the Bale of lee daUy from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Ticket* for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    • 131 1 notice to mariners admiralty chartB, OF THK liATBST BU*V*T, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbbatk Pbicib, KEPT FOR SALE it the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici of Eacn. Nautical Almanaci I L 25. barts. de (Double Sheet) ,1.80. y (Bingle Sheet) •> 0.90. •Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (p- c.) NOTICE. A
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    • 85 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Tfl* undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) M ONTROSE UNDERWRITING ABBO- The Masters of Ships or
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 7TH FEB., 1879.
    • 156 2 SiMOAPon-, 7th Fkbeuakv, 1879. G nob t*r I 4.31. Black Pepper- 7.42$. White Peppe’ fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour. Saraw-k 3J2f. Pearl Sago 4 274Ooffee. Bontyne 17. Tin. 19 624. 40s. Mule twis 86. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1 6247 do do 1.52.4. 6 do T. Cloth ,,1024.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times. ) [No. 10, Feb.) FRANCE.
      • 69 2 Paris, s tk Feb. —The following New Ministry has been appointed. Lepkre.—Minister of Agriculture and Commerce. Leon Say.—Minister of Finance. W addington. —Minister of Foreign Affairs and Presideut of Council of Ministers. E. de Marcere. —Minister of the Interior. Levoyer.—Minister of Justice. Jai requibkry. —Minister of Marine
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      • 36 2 London, b/A Feb. —The British Ambassador at St. Petersburg (Lord A. Loftus) has been recalled and will be succeeded by Lord Dufferin.
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      • 27 2 I London, 6 tk Feb. —Lord A. Loftus I has been appoiuted Governor of New I South Wales.
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      • 458 2 Paris, 6 lk Feb. —The new Presideut 1 has seat a message to the Chamber which expresses devotion to parliamentary and republican institutions. The Messageries Maritiraes Company’s steamer DjemnaA, with the London mail of the 10th January, having left Galle at 5 p. m. on the sth instant, may
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      • 1517 2 The following notifications appear in to-day’s Government Gazette. His Excellency Governor Sir Wil- liam Cleaver Francis Robinson, K.C.M.G., will leave Singapore by the out goiug P. 0. Steamer. On His Excellency’s departure from Penang, the Hon’ble Colonel Archibald Edward Harbord Anson, c.m.o will assume the
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      • 793 3 The last home mail brought very little news of the progress of the “little war” in Afghanistan, and the position to be as follows Sir Sam. Browne remains stationary *t Jellalabad; General Roberts holds Possession of the Kurram Valley on the southern side of the Suffod Koh
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      • 1058 3 Wi noticed in a previous number of our paper that the Volunteers were going to assist in taking Fort Canning and we shall now briefly state what was the success of the enterprise. It appears our announcement warned the Garrison that an
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 792 2 #fto aibrrtiSfmtnW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Pond 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F.D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman—Wu. H. FoM*B, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmpli Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 1056 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, begs respectfully to an- nounce that in consequence of the numerous applications, he has received, since his last Professional visit to India, he has again undertaken a journey to the East, and intends remaining at Singapore until further notice, to give
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    • 765 2 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to Thurs day, the 6th instant, for the erection of a 10 Ton Magazine at Blakan Matie for the storage of Dynamite. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the office of. THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Singapore 3rd Feb., 1879. to 11th inst. FOR
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    • 552 2 PERFUMERY. John Little A Co., have now on hand a large selection of Perfumery, by the best makers. Gosnell’s Lavender Water in Pints, i pints and i pints, Piesse and Lubin’s Essences in great variety, Rimmell’s Toilet Vinegar, Gosnell’s Florida Water, Clarke’s Blood Mixture, Lamplough’s Pyretic Saline, Eno’i Fruit Salt.
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  • Notices.
    • 78 3 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Umballa, will leave the roads for the above porta, taking cargo for Bassein, Akjab, Bimlipatarn, Coconada, Madras Ac., at 3 p. m. on Saturday, the 8th current. For f reight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 171 3 Wednesday, sth February, German barque Sophie, 1,290 tons, Wark commander, Cardiff 13th Sept., consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. British barque Laurel, 633 tons, Johnson cammander, Hongkong 27th Jan., consignees Maclaine Fraser A Co. German ship Argo, 985 tons, Gotje commander, Hamburg 3rd Nov., consignees Rantenberg Schmidt A Co. Thursday,
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    • 70 3 Wednesday, sth February. British steamer Penang, Barker, for Batavia. British steamer Karo, Colling, for Elephant point. Dutch steamer Java, Weber, for Penang. Dutch steamer Banda, Van Loenen, for Macassar. Dutch steamer Gov. Gen). Meyer, Lindemann, for Batavia. Danish schooner Anne, Lassen, for Bangkok. Thursday, 6th February. Dutch
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    • 1319 3 I 06 Datb I I Ships’ Names. Captains. Fla<» v Rto. g op ab- Where Fhom. Whebk Lying (Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. X EN-0F- V.\ r i Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modestc Mead H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 171 3 TO BE LET. Thk House No. 360 in Queen Street, OPPOBITE THE PORTUGUESE CHURCH, and within five minutes’ drive from Commercial Square. It has a large compound, nine rooms, gas fittings Ac., and is in every reaped admirably suited for a family residence. For further particulars apply to J. C.
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    • 137 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. Agents. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1878. TAUCHNITZ EDITION. John Little A Co. have just received a new snpply of the Tauchnitz Edition; amongst
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    • 137 3 NOTICE. Thk undersigned begs to announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stor*: r r Arms and Ammunition At 113 Beach Road. Campono Glam, near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of »11 descriptions, of the latest improvements, the rifles being
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    • 101 3 FOE 81LE. P*ic« 11,500. The Race Horae Noteltt.” Winner at the SIKGAPOK APTUMt MiKTIKO 1878. of The Maharajah’s Gap, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derbj, and The Winner’s Handicap; Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Weatern. Australia and many other Races. Applj at the Office of the Bt»aits Times, Singapore,
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Twr work* of the Company areaitnated at Tanjnng Pagar, within one mile of the ♦own of Singapore, and oompriee the following eatablishments, vi* Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty veasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for veasels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of EuTan Shipwrights and Engineers, o. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 1173 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED." TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $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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    • 146 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in fall, and the Balance of |lO per share now dne thereon will be received here by the
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    • 79 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 vt'ssels 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
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    • 280 4 NOTICE. ,T. M. LYON A CO. Have on hand 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 Saws, Portable
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    • 144 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and bay 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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    • 610 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Tm PORTERS OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiiU made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 727 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 2: H»Te»lwtT» on hand a well NISsM and richly assort»d stock 0 f a]] E-iropsan and other poods. Moderate terms and Halten fort- Bont tonwaehrend ein ionrs Wen <-oor mdi*or n wohlaesortlr- assorts! ryk tee T.spor al- dans tons
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