Singapore Daily Times, 8 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,699 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, Bth FEBRUARY, 1879.
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  • 378 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. GODOWNB— At New Harbour. The ur demoted are tbe d»U+ on which 1 nl rp"7’» Steamers may be e*. Lcted to arrive at Singapore during the rear 1879 7 OvfwaiP. Hom«w»*d. j- a a ,SE Sit T"" 3 M I?? y Jane.
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  • 146 1 AgAMBMHOB. ULY88E8. Ajax. PatboclTjs. Achilles. Ahtehob. Diomid. Deucalioh. Nebtob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Akcbibkb. SaBPEDON. OBI8TI8. Hectob. Stehtob. Menelaub. Tbdceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from I verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third
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  • 252 1 The following are the dates on wh,ch the steamers of the Messagenes Maritime, may he expected to arrive here daring the Hoasw.aa. Ottwakd. 1879 I*r MmV 7 4*° a “S'* Bft !i J T 2 July d *6 do I JL A ST“ t so do
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  • 149 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, ♦wiring Pis#en«o* and- Owgn.ki Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th I Saturday,
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  • 49 1 FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. Messrs. APCAR Co.’s steamer AR. juesorß. nn.An a. vxu. o RATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviah, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, ew route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEce Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.
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  • 33 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, mav be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. EorfxeiKkfor^.p^ Agents. Singapore, let Feb., 1879.
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  • 919 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBata via 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 21 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital 1.500 000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90,000. Cfnfral Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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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. GETGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fn. c.)
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    • 56 1 ESTABLISHED 1710. Insurance* effected npon almost every description of property At the current Rate* of Premium. Total Rum insured in 1877. C254.303.R17. Claimfl arranged hr the Local Agent*, and paid with promptitnde and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Aeent*. MARTIN. DYOE A 00.
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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 A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. R. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Ofeici, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 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 o? Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lin department; Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital C1.ooo.ooo. CHTEF OFFICE' 3 London 79. Cobnhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (n. 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 the cnstomary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Bnildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairnun Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen., to
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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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    • 85 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
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    • 51 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 usual termB PATERSON, SIMONS 4 CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. 1 Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u# o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fbii Policies issued which can never altOj?«Hna£se through non-i»yment of premiums. No extra charge for
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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 A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 c.)
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Corn hill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston.l CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 Edinburgh, 17 Georg* Street. i f 2 Kino William Loi,i>o 1 Stkiit. t f Oriel Chamber*, Liverpool J Watbb Street.
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anflre, E*q. IW«wr*. Melohom. k Co.) ,T. P Rumen fMegnr*. Hollldsr.Wiiw A Pn.l A. T. Mnnsrer, fMetun-s.DouvlM.LiiDniikACo.) TT, Niewne, (Borneo Cnmoenv LM.) J. J. doe Remedloe.
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    • 138 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand ~1,200.000. Directors. Rioh«H .T. Ashton. Esq Alfmd Gnnirer. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay. j William Hawthorn. Robert. C. L. Be van, Oeonre ffihhert, Percival Rnaanqnet, Samuel Hvde. .Tames Brand, William Brail. Charlea Cave. Charles Marrvat. Oeoree
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    • 79 4 The undersigned. Aeents for the “Tt*lia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risVs upon Careo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual 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 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 RROTHERS.
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    • 62 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 O. Company. Messageries Maritimes
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to aocept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec 1878 (p- <*■)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt 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 Premium* and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 111 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will «old retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    • 130 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF Till LATEST BIJEVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Pbicbs, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Pkici of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (o- oQ NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Teasels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. M ONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 8TH FEB., 1879
    • 134 2 Siwgapoba, 8th Fibrcaby, 1879. er I 4 31. Black Pepper 7.4-4. White Pepp«* fair quality 1150. Sago Floor. SW«w. k 3.524Pear! Sago 4.274 Coffee, Bontyue 17. Tin *****. 4 n s Muo twin 86. 84 il-g Shirtm.s 1 6247 do do „1.524. 6 do T. Cloth 1024
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    • 100 2 Mails close for Batavia, per steamer India, at 6 p. m. today. j Dindings and Penang, per steamer Pluto, at 6 p. m. today. Labuan, per steamer CUator, at 6 p. m. today. Batavia, per steamer Bromo, at 9 a. m tomorrow. Malacca, Bengkalis, and Sink, per steamer
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    • 3534 2 (No. 13, Feb.) Hostilities in Zululand. London, 1th Feb.— Latest advices from the Cape report that skirmishes have taken place with the Zulu Kaffirs, but the British loss has been trifling. The Zulus are retreating into the interior of the country. The total Return of
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    • 814 3 Mauritiue, 3rd January 1879.—Hurricane weather has been felt near the island within the last fortnight, and several vessels requiring repairs have made their appearance here. Some of these are from the Eastward, but none likely to be of interest to any of your readers. The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 798 2 #rto aJbtrtlsomnW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»id up Capital 5.000.000 DoUxrx ftid 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chaim**.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.') Deprfy Oilrmoa.-w*. H. FoaBis, Ex). (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. H L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 1098 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, begs respectfully to announce 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, I to give
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    • 772 2 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to Thura day. the 6tb instant, for the erection of a 10 Ton Magazine at Blakan Matie for the storage of Dynamite. Plaua and Specifications to be seen at the office of. THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED, i Singapore, 3rd Feb., 1879. to 11th inat.
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    • 496 2 MILROY A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with douole Tag Straps, Breechings, Bndoous and Chain Links. Also. Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BROWN A CO. Singapore, 5th Feb 1879. to 5th March NOTICE. A Gbnti.kman
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 96 3 Friday, 7th February. British steamer Kongsee, 696 tons, Sanders commander, London 22nd Dec. British steamer Martaban, 389 tons, de Padua commander, Bangkok 2nd Feb., consignee Ismail Munsore. British barque Chin Yang, 555 tons. Goulden commander, Jobore, 6th Feb., consignees W. Mansfield Co. H. N. M.’s steamer Tiniore, 369 tons,
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    • 58 3 Friday, 7th February. British steamer Bcnmore, Augustin, for Malacca and Penang British steamer Atholl, Thomson, for Saigon. Dutch steamer Patoeab, Van Neef, for Muntok, Palembang and Djambee. Dutch steamer Gov General Louduon, Van Gevel. for Acheen. German steamer Hesperia, Johannsen, for Hongkong. German ship Melpomene, Thiemig, for
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    • 1227 3 i<£ Date i Ships’ Names. Captains. Fla* t Rio.| of ar- Where F*om. Where Lying .Consignees or Ag*nts.|Destination. RIVALS. 'IFN-QF-'V A; Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. TOO Nov. 6j Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Modesto Mead H. M's. str. ***** Jan. lO'Penang Roads
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 67 3 TO BE LET. The House No. 360 is Queen Steekt, OPPOSITE THE POETUQUESB CHUBCH. and within five minutes’ drive from Commercial Square. It has a large compound, nine rooms, gas fittings Ac., and is in every respect admirably suited for a family residence. For further particulars apply to J. C.
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    • 210 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.ts. Singapore. 2nd Dec.. 1878. PERFUMERY. John Little A '"'o have now on hand a large selection of Perfumery, by the best
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    • 152 3 NOTICE. Th r. undersigned begs t") announce that he will open on S&turdaj next Ist February. A Licensed Stor-. f r Arms and Ammunition At 113 Beach Road, Campong Glam, near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of nil descriptions, of the latest improvements, the rifles
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    • 128 3 FOR BAL E Pbick *1,500. The Race Horae Novelty.” Winner at the Singapore Autumy Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’a Cup, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap; Also, Winnner of Qneen’s Plate in Western. Australia and manj other Races Apply at the Office of the STAAITC Tim
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 Tmt work, of tke OompoßJ ore Sfetatai >t Tooione Pogor, -ritkra ot>« mile of the towo of Sinooporo. end compnoe tke following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest dranght. and
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    • 191 4 This Company execute ships repairs of all description* in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gkayihg Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fecv Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 928 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Sharks of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott. of Messrs. Brown k Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 145 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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    • 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 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 ifli'srtllantottf.
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    • 517 4 Payment of Purchase Money has been arranged to be made to the proprietors in fonr 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 of the Company. Although the purchase monev is
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    • 143 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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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    • 610 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLERB AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 722 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 Hur*»lw*r« on h»n<l swell Ml«cf4*d and riohly MDort•d *Lvk of all Enropaan and other mode. Moderate term* and oarefnl attendance. TOerd. Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlaeeortirt«« T.aeer alkel. Rilliee Preiae reelle Rediennnr rnreelchert. Sent ton- Hehben ateed* ionr* Men
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