Singapore Daily Times, 14 February 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX, SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 14th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,704
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  • 403 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. ted to arrive at Singapore during the Ur 1879:Ottwam>. HoarwAiD. 2i«t wd *y Kg Jtn«b Feb vii, -< l»b h Feh- *»h Mar *l* lfltb J 1 1 Mar 'la.. ttmt *l*t l.h Afril April. ral M.r
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antinor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchisis. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stintob. MxNelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liierpool outwards for Straits and China, ■md from Shanghai homewards for Lond"n every ten days, and have acconfdaticn for first and third class
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  • 227 1 Tpe followintr are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he eipected to amre here daring the current year:— <*=,“»• H”srDwrf««d.s HF.bwW !™d«T, mMid, If sS i 5 fi. 18 JO SUf »*2- so g*r rt Wedne*d*j, 8 October i September %£-a«
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  • 151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Abyab, Chittagong. Bimtipntam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatsm. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSEcg Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1879.
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  • 39 1 Messrs. Apcar 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 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb, 1879.
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  • 918 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of tbe English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Frilrs, London. PASSAGE Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 j Padang Cheribon I Satnarang viA Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent ef $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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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 Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254.303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Apents. and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recopnised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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. (n. o.)
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    • 50 1 The undersiened, 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologni 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. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above, Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33| 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 A 00. Fibi 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHTEF OFETOEB. London 79. Oornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singspore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.ono.ft00 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for tbe 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 for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 199 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUmm Hind. Eepre. Patrick Hunter, Hbairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security
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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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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. H 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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    • 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 CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siibling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS OO. Agents. 1 Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliam ent.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No satra
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    • 47 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, llth July, 1878 (u. c.) J
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. TiivKRPOOL—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Ronnett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex.
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    • 212 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICE8: 50 vrJ 10 0 Edinburgh 17 George Street. ,w SSSr“ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the
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    • 103 4 Oapttal $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E«|. (Mpatir*. Metohers. k Co.' J, P. flames (Messrs. k On.) A. T Maneer, (Meeere.TV>nirlM,T,anraikACo.) _W. Nieaise, (Romeo (Vim petty LM.I 'J, .T, doe Remedies.
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    • 137 4 CAPITA! £1.600.000. Paid-Tip and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200.000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. ‘If'M Ooneer, Esq. Thomas O Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert O. T, Horan, Oeonre flihhart, Perciral Pnsanqnet, Samnel Hv<i<>. .Tamos Brand, William T.rall. Charles Taro. Charles Marrvat. Oeorge H.
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    • 79 4 The UNDERSIGNED. gents for the “Ttalia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo hv steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount, is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 57 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the cnstomarv terms. The usual disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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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 tbe Steamers of tbe P. A O. Company, Menageries Maritimes
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at cur Vent rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u.c)
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Chartrbi.) 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
    • 110 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. and after the lit January, Ice will wlu retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perbund. r Ice Houee is opened for the sale of d«il; from 6 i. to 6 p. a. I llc »eU for 2,3 or 5 lbs. can be
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    • 128 1 Notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs I-25- harts, de (Double Sheet) I*B®* (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, llthSept., 1878 (u- c.) NOTI(;E. A stock of Sarawak coal to
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    • 83 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 in case oflosa or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, Ilth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 97 2 In the Suprkmb Court of the Straits Srttlembnts. 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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  • 65 2 Thb B. I. 8. N. Co’b steamer Simla will leave the Roads for above porta at 3 p. m. on Satarday, the 15th instant. She can also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Cooonada, Madras, Calient, Tellichery Ac. For freight or
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 14TH FEB., 1879.
    • 145 2 Singapore, 14th February, 1879. Garob er 5 *-35B su-k Pepper 7.40. Whit* Peppe fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour. Sa>-aw k...~.... 3.35. Pearl Sigo 4.25. Ooffee, Bontyne 17.40. Tin. 19.37. 4"s. Mule tws 86. 81 I g Shirtin. 8 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth...
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    • 154 2 Per Poragua, 13th Feb. For Singapore.— From Manila: Dr. Estevan Moreno, Leopold Gavan, Isidro de Fan, Augusto Zaragoa, Manuel Maisan. Mail Notices. Mails close for Sourabaya. Bally and Macassar, per steamer Rota, at 4p. m. today. Saigon, per steamer Paknam, at 11 a. m. tomorrow. Malacca, Penang, Motilmein. Rangoon
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    • 1304 2 (No. 20, Feb.) England. Speech ok the Premier. London 13/4 Feb. —The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Beaconsfield in his place in the House of Lords announced that the Cabinet had decided to take immediate steps to wipe out the disister in Zululand. He also
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    • 130 2 The Ccglon Observer publishes the following interesting report upon Johorc furnished by Mr. Watson, one of the party of five Ceylon Planters who recently visited that territory and Perak. Singapore, 14th Jan., 1879. Dear Sir,— Having just returned from a very interesting trip over the
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    • 2734 2 Little seems to be known of the interior of th Johore country and of the vast extent of good available forest there, ,,r else such very accessible land would not have remained so long uncultivated as now is,
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    • 1305 3 The following items of news are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Straitt Timet Government telegram, —The Governor of Acheen and dependencies telegraphs the following Kotta Rajah, 24 th Jan.— The state of health of the operating colmuns is in general favourable. Toe weather was favourable
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 565 2 fltto asbfrt(3fnunt«. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Wm Knid 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS, dtairmaa. —F. D. Sassoon,Esq. (oI Messrs. David Ssssoon 8ons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) B. R. Bililios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmplr Esq. (of
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    • 1108 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 ajrain undertaken a journey to the East, and intends remaining at Singapore until further notice, to give an
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    • 855 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Naraina Chitti,—Plaintiff. versus Raven a Yeekapillay, 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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    • 522 2 NOTICE. Mb. Gbobgb Lethbridge has been ap* pointed Acting Manager of this Branch of the Corporation. By order of the Directors. J. D. DAWSON. Acting Manager. Oriental Hank Corpa«-ation. Singapore, 13th Feby. 1879. to 21st inst. MESSRS. SPINOLA AND Db NICOLINI. 591, Victoria Street. Beg to inform the public of
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 125 3 Thursday, 13th February. Dutch steamer Merapi, 870 tons, Bosch commander, Acheen 9th Feb consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Colonial steamer Pluto, 180 tons, Huddell commander, Malacca 12th Feb. consignee Colonial Government. Spanish steamer Paragua, 465 tons, de Gil commander, Manila Bth Feb. consignees Syme A Co. German barque Hero
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    • 67 3 Thursday, 13th February. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Muntok and Palembang. British ship Star of the South, Balmann, for Elephant point for orders. Spanish steamer Victoria, Mendezona, for Manila. British steamer Saint Mark. Johnson, for Hongkong. British steamer Ferntower, McKie,
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    • 1194 3 00 D atb I Ships’ Names. Captains. iFlao i Km. g, op ar- Where From. 1 Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. VIEB-OF-'ffAE Deli Brockbuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 7<X) Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf ELN. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modesto Mead H. M’s. str. 1500
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 164 3 #ott«s. FOR SALE. A doable barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by 1 Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped ballet moulds complete, nearly new for 1200. Snider sporting rifle and case 13-5. Two wheeled dog cart, set of single harness, English made saddle and bridle in good order for
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    • 218 3 Wm. menke. Aqent of HARRIS GOODWIN k CO. London and Birmingham, 33 Raffles Place. Singapore, 4th Feb.. 1879. to 4th March. NOTICE. Tbe undersigned begs ti announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stor*: r r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Biach Road, Campono Glam,
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Twr works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels 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 European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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    • 1169 4 PROSPECTUS. 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. 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 ail shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now dne thereon will be received here by the
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    • 78 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. Thr 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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    • 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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    • 141 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 acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MaKERB Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'a outfiita made up on the shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 747 4 Hit* si ways on hand a wall »fl'ept«d an fl rfchlr assort®d stock of all European and Ofher roods. Mod erat# terms and careful at. tendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beack Street s Mai ten fort- Ront ton- Hebbon steeds waehrend ein ionrs Won roor
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