Singapore Daily Times, 10 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX, SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,700
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  • 391 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowhb—At-New Harbour. The ui demoted »ie tbe dH*-* on wbu b tb i, r, P .p.m-*sWail SteaDpritu io ..Hire st Singapore rinnn B t,,e i8 (5»7.,. t—» s- si Ji ,a F,b nV. .Si 51 4- «j u T J, 5‘
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  • 150 1 A GAM IMS OH. ULTBBEB. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Ahtenob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nfbtob. Glaucub. PRIAM. ANCBIBEB. Pabpedon. Obebtes. Hector. Stehtob. Minelaub. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s St* amers are despatched from l..\erpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn
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  • 260 1 The following are the dalcn on which thf .teamcre of the Menageries Mantimea may be expected to arrive here doting the """‘JET 5i£eh 1$ r 'iX Wedue»d»y, 7 lU.v i ,n An 4 June *> *> 18 do S July 11 August l! do 1&»w| 22
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  • 142 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Chittagong. Bvmlip;.' u«; •CucoDada, MaBnlipat>im. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., daring the current year at the undernoted dates... Baturday, January llth Saturday, July
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Areas A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tone, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about tbe 20th instant, ronle to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEW Agents. Singapore, lsc Feb., 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, mav be expected here on or about the 24th instant, e» route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.
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  • 901 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßateriaevery 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 JJ Padang Cheribon R Siimarang
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  • Insurance.
    • 75 1 Cxpttai, t I..WWW. PuiA-nj. 1.33 m Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. T. Palling Vessels or Steamers to the extent nf >lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undesigned baa been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and i« prepared to accept riska hy first Class Steamers and Sailinw vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. 0.)
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    • 60 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de 'cription of property at the enrrent R 'tea of Premium. Tot»l Sum insnred in 1877. £254,303. Q l7. Glaims arranged hv the Local Apents. and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents.
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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 upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15t.h Jnly, 1872. (u. 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth 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 enrrent rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, 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 nsks 101 coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all riaka 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 A 00. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)
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    • 31 1 Capital 8l.flflfl.flflfl. CHIEF OFFT^E* 5 London 79. Chunk ill e. c. Edinburgh, 31 Onorok Strrrt. Agents for Singapore. BOTTSTEA.D A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1878. (u. c.l^
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    • 71 1 Capital 1fl.00fl.nrt0 Francs. Thk undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks nnon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnstomary terms. 3JH o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 195 1 Officer. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Hupiity Uhiurman Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Qneen,, to Policv
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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.) Snbscibed 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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    • 53 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appomtep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. pATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, tat April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capita, £5,000.000 Sabblixo Extbnsiok or Limits. One F ret claw risk i Two adjoining do. 150,™)Three or more do. do lou.uuu. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. 1 SingaporCt 17th Dec., 1875. (R. o.)
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    • 95 1 EaUWl.hed 1860, and EmpoweredbT Spe cial Act of Parliamcnt.Oapital(lne MillionLipi Assuhahcvs of ever j deaonption Ritiaipo PnoniloKS combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for sea Paafage*.
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    • 44 1 It is requested that the Rasters, of all vessels insured in the 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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    • 99 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Branett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, chairman in manchestrr. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs.Todd&Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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    • 223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeliho. Chairman— Alexandee Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, CHIEF OFFIOB8: f5O West Geoeoi Glasgow J Steht. Edinburgh 17 Georgr Btrebt. f 2 King William Lo doh Steebt. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. MancheBtbb,
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grnbral Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E«j. (Me**™. MeloWs, A Co.I .1. P. Rarnee (Menem. HnllMav. Wi«« A fVO A. T M«n«r, (Me*inn.T)on»liui.TAnniikACo.) TJ. Nirniee, (Romeo Comnenv LM.I J. J. do.
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    • 136 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200.000. Directors. Rich*H -I. Ashton. Esq. AH's*! Groiw. Esq. Thoms* O. Rsrrlnv. William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihhert. PerHral Posanqnet, Ramnel TTvAe. .Tames RranA, William T.rall. Charles fare. Charles Marrrat. Oeorre H. Chamber",
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    • 83 4 cuvram inmunu > > c uo«v;-v. The undersigned. gents for the “Tt*t.ia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bv steamer and sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usual discount is allowed
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    • 56 4 The nndersiemed have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailine 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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    • 62 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, nt a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Mari
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    • 31 4 Thi undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chabtbri.) 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
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLET ROAD. Notic*. On and after the lit January, Ice will *>e boIu retail, at tbe rate of 3 Cents perpound. Tbe Ice Honae is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Ticket* for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BUBTBY, 0 a BOOKS, NAUTICAA At Modibatb Pbicis, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pric* op Nautical Almanacs Charta. de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stook of Sarawak
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    • 89 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thk undersigned request that Mas tars of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d i matte. CAMERON DUNLOP k CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. c.) M ONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 10TH FEB., 1879.
    • 143 2 Singapore, 10th February, 1879. Gan>b er 4.35. Black Pepper 7.40. White Peppe-, fair quality 12.50. I Sxgo Flour. Saraw k 3.514. j Pearl Sago 4 274. Coffee, Bontyne 17. i Tin 19 25. I 4°s. Mule twis 86. 1 8* Us Sbirtin s 162*. j 7 do
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    • 245 2 Per Ulysses, 6th Feb. From Penang Mr W. D. Bayliss. From Jeddah.— 560 Pilgrims. Per Kongsee, 7tb Feb. from Penang.— Messrs. G. P.Tolson. and J. M. Lyon, and 213 steerage. Per Pyah Pekhet, 9th Feb. From Penang and Malacca. Mrs. Gibbs, Zeyd Zin Esq. and 70 Steerage. Per Jeddah,
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    • 1271 2 {No. 14, Feb.) The War in Afghanistan. Bombay 8 th Feb. —The British troops lave occupied Girishk (beyond Kandahar). It is not expected that further operations will be carried on in the Kelat-i-ghilzai direction. {No. 15, Feb.) Russia and Turkey. The Definitive Treaty of Peace.
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    • 1755 3 The following items are taken from t e p,nan) Gaielte of the 4th mTjuriDg the interval betvrein the departure of Colonel Anson from Penang and h.tri al of The Hon. Mr. Irving, Capu,u i onnor, Commanding the Troops m Penang, baa been appointed to act aa Lieutenant Governor.
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    • 896 3 A correspondent of the Madras Mail gives the following description of Caunanore Jail, where au outbreak took place among the prisoners on the 3rd January, resulting in the killing of one man and the wounding of six. We extract it for the benefit of our authorities here, because,
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    • Correspondence.
      • 202 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib,—With reference to the statement made by the Attorney-General in his speech at the Council meeting of the 28th ultimo, which is reported in your issue of the 3rd instant, that Captain Jackson of the 0. S. S.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 789 2 #fto atJbfrttefmrnts. j I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq (a! Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple
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    • 1054 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, beg? 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, to give an
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    • 803 2 FOR SALE. A Pony, Pony dogcart and harness in K*'od order. Price $200 —Apply to Lieut. Hinds, Tanglin Barracks, j Siogapor 27th January, 1879. to 27th inst. FOR SALE. I A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, tpherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly
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    • 402 2 SALE OF SUPERIOR JAPANESE ENAME WARE ON COPPER. Thi undesigned h ive received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Tuesday next, the 11th instant at their Sale Room Commercial Square, at 2 p. m. a very fine assortment of Japan Enamel Ware, consisting of Large Enamel Hall Vases and
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  • Notices.
    • 42 3 Tub Spanish Steamer Victoria, Captain R. de Mendezona, due here on the 10th Februaiy, h is room for cargo for the above port. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Agentb. Singapore, 31st Jan., 1879. (to 10th Fee.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 118 3 aturday, 8th February. Italian ship Indus, 1,111 tons. Earara commander. Card.fl 12th Sept. Sunday. 9th February. German barque Malvina, 479 tons, Kluge commander, Saigon 5th Feb., consignees Behn Meyer Co. Siamese barque Seaman’s Bride, 250 tons, Palnan commander, I •tomKPyah Pekhet. 1% tons, Joyce commander, Pe- j nann 6th
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    • 80 3 Saturday Bth February. German brig Carl, Thomson, for Saigon. I British steamer Umballa, Smith, for Calcutta via the inter- mediate porta. Dutch steamer Ophir, Besseling, for Deli, Dutch steamer Bromo, Soetera, for Batavia. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for L&buan. British steamer Weazel, Burlingham, for Siak. Japanese steamer
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    • 985 3 ships' Nahss. I Captains Fla. t Rioj orTa- |wh«r< Fnom. WhnesLtino |consionsss on Ao.nts,D«Bt.nation. £-< RIVALS. 4SH-OF-** LSI If", rfp I 7MI Mot 6 Admen T.'P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General Repairing Mi BroJhmj«n 1 H.N M. .tr. ,0ON«p. h heneen Senior Naval Officer. Station Modeste
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 33 3 NOTICE. Tan Chano Watt, recently employed by us as Collector, having left oar employ, is no longer autho ized to receive money on our behalf. BILEY HARGREAVES CO Singapore, let Feb 1879. (to7thinat.)
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    • 201 3 Wm. menke. I Agent of HARRIS GOODWIN CO. I London and Birmingham, 33 Raffles Place. J Singapore, 4th Feb.. 1879. to 4th March, j NOTICE. We beg to inform the public that we have always on hand a large stock of the best brands Manila Cigars, selling at the cheapest
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    • 207 3 FOR SALE. Tmb property of Captain Glen, proceed- ing to Europe. Cheatunt Australian Horse, quiet to nde, up to weight, would make a good carriage j horse. Brown Australian mare, quiet to ride, carries a lady. R. A. G. “Rapid Rhone,” winner, of the Singapore Cldb Cup. Brown Australian Horse,
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    • 181 3 FOR SILI. Price 11,500. The Race Horse Noteltt." Winner at the Siioapobe Autum* Meeting 1871. of The Maharajah's Cup, The Celeatial 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 Btraits Timm* Singapore,
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Twit works of the Company are sitnated at Tsnjone Pa gar, within one mile of the ♦own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty rpseels 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 the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15fi feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 1176 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. Of 1866. CAPITAL 1200,000. 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. James 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 $lO 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
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    • 282 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A 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 Saws, Portable
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    • 143 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 buy bills on Java, discount acseptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this nlase.
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European. China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» outfiitt made up on the thorleit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 740 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Halten tori. r‘| h V ,d *waehrendein selected and wohlaesortirrirhlv assort- tea T,a««r al 1 stork of all European and other roods. Mod erat.e terms and oarefnl attendance. ler Rnronaeisrhen k anderefl Artikel. Rillire Pr»t'se A reel- "on
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