Singapore Daily Times, 13 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,703
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  • 426 1 Office— D’Almcida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The nrdernoted are the dates on which -vnurU.>YrrpWfy*sTTai! Steamers*may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the vtAr 1879:— Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21 lit J»». Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th l«th 7th Feb. 4tb M»r 2l*t
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  • 150 1 Agamkmnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Piomid. Deucalion. N E8TOR. GLAUCU8. Priam. Ancbisks. Saepedon. Orestes. Hector. Strntor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from l.iverpool outwards for Straits and China, sod from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor Dx-datun for first
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  • 237 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. «th H-' rif wJUa.,. 7*., .nSr 21 do W an 14 Jnlv do J n T 2 July Wednwduy, s October 24
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  • 150 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Ximlmein, Rangoon and-Calcutta, taking P>:sehger8 ..Jd Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatim. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th I Saturday,
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain MactavUb, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, e« route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEcc Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1879.
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  • 40 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 SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb, 1879.
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  • 930 1 lOilllUfl UUJU1 Hi' The Steamers of the above Oompany will nowply 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 Ratavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson St, Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are anthorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent °f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block 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 Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Jeby. 1818. fu. o.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Tnsnranees effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,308.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re* cognised. 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 the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. /n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne 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 CO.) 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 ourrent rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. a. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing 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. FUND8 in RESERVE EXCLU8IVR OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO, Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lifi department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 100 1 Capital C1.onn.ooo. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Oornhill E. C. Eoinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. j ”ingapotf.,98ud Fah.. Iff**: /n.ruJ HELVETIA. SEA AND FTRE INSURANCE COMPANY. St. Gall. Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to
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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The oecnrity 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 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 they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 SubsAibed Capital £2,000,000 Totallnvested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annuil Income upwarda of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the asaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital $5,000,000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 103 1 HDni'iii i no i i aiva" Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assubancis of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Awr.-anne. ,-Wt j Free Policies issued which can neveraltogether lapse
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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 A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 99 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oornhill. Glasgow—t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chab. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Vlex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,
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    • 214 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandir Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.IJL CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 Gboeob t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. "gsr* {‘SES85T Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring been appointed V
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    • 102 4 Capital »2.000.(in0 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Atirtre, Eeq. ftfamn». Mnlchers. A 0*0 .T. P Renee OWeaers. Rc]Mev.Wi«. A fln.l A.T. Manner, rMe»«r«.Doneliui.TAtireikACo.l IT. Niceiw*. (Romeo Com nett* LM.) J. J. doe Remedios.
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    • 136 4 Capital gl.fioo.noo. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200.000. Directors. RicVH .1. Ashton, Erg Gnneer. Erg. GGinmss <V Rsrclsv, William Hawthorn. Robert O. L. Reran. Oeorae Hthhert, Peroiral RnssnG<iet, Sumnel Hrfle. .Tomes Rrand. William T.rali. Oharlea fare. Charles Marrvnt. Oeoree H. Chamhera, -Tame*
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    • 80 4 The undersigned, 4 gents for the “Ttalia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been anthorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bv steamer and Bailing vessel on the cnstomsrv terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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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 nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 62 4 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, Menageries Maritimes
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    • 30 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 C-)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-ap Capital 250,0<><l 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
    • 113 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notic*. On and after the lit January, Ice will retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pouad. Ibe Ice House is opened for the sale of ice daiiy from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. 1 icketa for 2,3 or 5
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    • 130 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST 8URVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak
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    • 81 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 incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (a. o.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ship* or vessels insured in
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  • 97 2 1m the Supbeme Couit or thi Struts Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quek Kye Loh, of No. 101, Market Street, in Singapore. Notice is hereby given that a first general meeting of the creditors of the
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  • 66 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer Simla will leave the Hoads for above ports at 3 p. m. on Saturday, the 15th instant. She can also take passengers and cargo for Akvab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Cooonsda, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac. For freight or
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Bencoolen Strest on the 12th inst. the wife of L. Y. P. ScHELKIS, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 13TH FEB., 1879.
    • 142 2 Singapore, I3th February, 1879. Camber 4.35. Black Pepper 7.40. Wbit-Peppe- fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour. Sara* k.. 3.35. Pearl Sigo..., 4.25 Coffee, Bontyn 17 40. Tin 19 37. 408. Mule twis 88. 81 lbs Shirt'n s 1824. 7 do do 1-45. 6 do T. Cloth I 974
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    • 39 2 Per M M. mail steamer Djmnah, on the 13tb instant. For Saigon. —From Singapore: 3 Chinese and 3 Indians. For Hongkong From Singapore 2 Chinese and 1 Mai >y. For Yokohama.—From Singapore: Sub Inspector Bateman and 2 Policemen.
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    • 69 2 Mails close for:— Sarawak, per steamer Rnjah Brook, at 6 p. m. today. Sourabaya, Balli and Banjermassin, per steamer Eastern Met, at 9 a m. on tomorrow. Malacca and Penang, per steamer Japan, at 1 p. m. on Friday, the 14th inst. Sourabaya, Rally and Macassar, per steamer
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.) (No. 19, Feb.)
      • 365 2 London, Feb. —At a Banquet given to the Rt. Hon. William Henry Smith, First Lord of the Admiralty, by the electors of Westminster, that gentleman said, in the course of a speech, that the disaster sustained in the Zulu attack was greatly to be deplored, but
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      • 1141 2 Possibly very few of our readers have any but the haziest notions with regard to the war at present raging in South Africa, and one of the first results of which has been, as Reuter has told us, the total annihilation of H. M. 24th regiment. The
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      • 510 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Mum cipal Commissioners, held on Saturday, the 25th, January 1879. Commissioners Present. .Hoii’ble W. H. Read, Pn» itelt Tau Seng Poh, Esq. E. J. Wells, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Miuutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read the
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      • 2630 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Pari*, 11/A Jan.— Gambetta has not pleaded a case since the fall of the Empire, and in acting as counsel for his fellow editor, college friend and senator, Challemel Lacour, he not only discharged a natural, but a political obligation. M. Gambetta was in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 563 2 fltto grobfrtMtmtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Puid op Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS’. Chairman F. D. SAB800N,Eaq_(of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Fo»bi8, Eaq. (of Mesara. RuBaell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Eaq. H. L. Dalbtmpli Eaq. (of Mesara.
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    • 1106 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculist*’ 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, to give an
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    • 832 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Chum of Naraina Chittt,—Plaintiff. vertut Raven a Yeerapillay, and others— Defendants. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Friday, 21st February. 1879, at 2 p. m., at their Sales Rooms, Raffles Place. All the right, title and interest of the aboved-named defendant,
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    • 486 2 NOTICE. Mr. George Lethbridge has been appointed Acting Manager of this Branch of the Corporation. By order of the Directors. J. D. DAWSON, Acting Manager. Singapore, 13th Feby. 1879. MESSRS. SPINOLA AND De NICOLINI. 591, Victoria Street. Beg to inform the public of Singapore, that they hare lately received per
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 72 3 Wednesday, 12th February. British schooner Kate Orr, 75 tons, Nacodah, Sambas Bth Feb. Spanish war steamer Sirena, 1,130 tons, Garin commander, Trabela 4th Feb. consignee Spanish Consul. Thursday, 13th February. British barque Nil Desperandum, 346 tons, Griffin commander, Ternate 29th Jan. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton commander, Saigon
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    • 41 3 Wednesday, 12th February. British steamer Ulysses, Thompson, for Hongkong <t Shanghai. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Cheribon. M. M. steamer Djemnah, Hernandez, for Saigon. Saigon telegram. M. M. steamer Tigre, left at 3.40 p. m. the 12th Feb.
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    • 1161 3 ad Dat Ships’ Names, i Captains. Flag v Rio op ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents.|Destination. RIVALS. VIKN-OF-WAR 6 c li Rn H.N.M’s.str.' 700; Vov. 6 A-.heen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’a. Consol General. Repairing odeato Mead H. M’s. str. Isoojjan. 10 Penang Roads
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 126 3 ftOtltfS. FOR SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly > ew for $200. Snider sporting rifle and case $3-">. Two wheeled dog cart, set of single harness, English made saddle and bridle in good order for
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    • 221 3 Wm. menke. Agent of HARRIS GOODWIN A CO. London and Birmingham, 33 Raffles Place. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. to 4th March. NOTICE. Th undersigned begs to announce that be will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stor"- r r Arms and Ammunition At 11 3 Beach Road, Campong
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    • 258 3 FURNITURE BALE. The undersigned hare received instruction* from H. Fischek, Esq., leering for Europe, to sell by Public Auction, at Belridere, entrance from top of Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 26th February, com. mencing at noon. The raluable Household Furniture, Ac., as under:— Dining Room:—Carved miraboo sideboard, dinner wagon in carved
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Tun work" of the Company ere litn.ted at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthatre for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 193 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 15 J fcei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 1170 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 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. Lawrbnc* Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 142 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 full, and the Balane® 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. Thk Company are n«.w fully prepared to undertake tbe docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery 4 of every description. The following are tbe dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on tbe blocks 280 feet.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 281 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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    • 142 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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    • 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's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 721 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H,lta 'ex Seat ton.|HaMreiOnvti 1 "•cdirsnd ein ionrs Men »oorr»dip<y.,, SSS1S 2S""*- -re-h wtiniwa*OTTir- tHHOl h v a«*ort- t c La**r *1- duo* tens ment i-*n r„. •Istoctnfsll W Fnrnme- I« trtiolm, ro w i«rho nrtl BiropeanRTitl iwhon
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, 13TH FEB., 1879.
    • 53 5 The Italian mail steamer INDIA, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from. Singapore for Npales, 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. 1879.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 417 5 NOTICE. Wk beg to inform the public that we have always on hand a large stock ofthe best brands Manila Cigars, selling at the cheapest price on the Market. A. de ELIZALDE A CO. Singapore, 16th Jany. 1879. (to 17th Fsb.) WANTED Is a Solicitor’s Office an efficient Conveyancing and
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    • 370 5 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instruc. tions from the administrator of the Estate of the late William Samuel Leicester, to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday the 15th February 1879, at 2 o’clock p. m. at his Godown, Battery Road, the valuable property called the Suka—Ranee. The following property adjoining
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    • 346 5 NOTICE. The Singapore Dispensary Haying been recently fitted up anew the Manager begs to intimate that he has just received, in addition to his usual monthly supplies of Medicines, the follow* ing Specialities and Patent Medicines Bishop’s, and Curling’s, Citrate of Magnesia. Holloway’s Pills and Ointment, Cockle’s and Norton’s Pills,
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