Singapore Daily Times, 18 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1879 No. 13,707
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  • 436 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Th« urdernoted are the dates on which this Compear’" Mail Steamer* may be ex- m* Bttto arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 OmrABD. HO*BW»ED. Tu«adaj Slat Jan- Friday loth Jaa. Vh Feb. 24th 18th Jth Feb.
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclds. Achilles. Ahtenor. Diombd. Deucalion. NeBtob. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. Farpedon. Orestes. Rector. Stentob. Ren blaub. Teucer. The Coy’a St* amers are despatched from 1 nerpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acoonmodaticn for first
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  • 296 1 Tpe followinc are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OnrwitD. Ho«w*bd. 1879. i 1879. Wednesday 12 February I Frid »I. 17 Jenuwy 26 do 31 d 0 l2 March February 26 do
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  • 152 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January llth Saturday,
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  • 44 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 porta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEco Agents. Singapore, Ist 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, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.
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  • 935 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of tbe English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 i
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1 1,500.000, Paid-up 133.332Reserve 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 of flOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe 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 Sailintr vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. 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 upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all paTtof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (a. c.)
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    • 46 1 BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN. (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. n. c.
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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 disoonnt 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 CO. Fibe 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 61.0g0.000. CHTEF OFFTOEB London 79. Carnhill F. O. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. O
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks 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 to
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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall.Esqre. Deputy Chairman V Mind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The offered by tbe
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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 the 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 Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. j PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. c.)
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    • 95 1 ANNUITY INSTITUTION. Established 1840, and Empoweredbv Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assueances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which <sa never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 45 1 It is requested that tbe 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, llth July, 1878 (u- c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Excbang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 213 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Aleiandee Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O l Stbeet. Edinburgh, 17 George Stbeet. LOBDOIT 2 XIBO WILLIIM Stbeet. {Mssr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Manages*. Messrs .Tardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Ew|. (M<t*«r*. Mel<-Ws, k Co.' J. F Burnee (Messrs. Holliday.Wis* A Co.l A. T. Msnesr, (Messr*.T>onirlM.Ts»nr«iltArV».) H. Nit-sis*. (Romeo Cnmmnr LM.) X .T. doe Remadioe.
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    • 138 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 706.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. E*q. j Alfred Goneer, Esq. Thomas G. Rarclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georse Hihhert, Rerciral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tamea Rrand, William T.rall, Charles Care. Oharlee Marrrat. Georee H.
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    • 79 4 The undersigned. Agents for tbe “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bv steamer and sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe 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 tbe Steamers of tbe P. A O. Company, Meseageries Maritimes
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    • 31 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 (u. Q-)
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartbri.) 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
    • 107 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the lit January, Ice will retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lc l daiiy from 6▲. m. to 6p. m. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs. can be procured,
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    • 84 1 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company's Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratabas entrnce of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden Vessels can go alongside the
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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 communioate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (n. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 66 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. incjju.'f, namjwn a. The B. I. S N. Co’s. Steamer Purulia, will leave the Tanjong Pagar Wharf for above ports, at 3p. m, on Saturday, the "22nd instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 18TH FEB., 1879.
    • 143 2 .Singafor l 18th February, 1879. G'iub er 4.35. B aok Pepper 7.40. White Peppei, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Saraw ik 3.35. Pearl *iigo 4.25. Ooffee, Bontyne 17.40. Tin 19 37. 4 s. Mule tw.s 86. 81 Is. Shirt'.n.s...., 1 62*. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do
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    • 63 2 piiwuijjiis, Per G 0. Loudon, 17th Feb. For Melbourne.— Messrs. G. Alberts, M. Giovonni and J. Crinchshart. For Sydney.—Hr. Wm. Patterson. For Batavia.— Mr. C. Bernard, His Grace The Duke of Magliano and D. G. Grayish Lent, Syed Mobd. Madaley A 32 men deck. Per Purulia, 18th Feb. For
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    • 124 2 Mail Notices. Mails close for:— Bassein, per steamer Quarta, at 6 p. m. today. Saigon, per steamer Pearl, at 9 a. m. to morrow. Malacca and Klang, per steamer Telegraph, at 2 p. m. tomorrow. Hongkong, per steamer Adria, at 7 a. ui, on Thursday, the 20th instant. Penang and
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    • 254 2 (For Straits Times.) (No. 23, Feb.) Natal. London, 16 th Feb. —Advices just received state that no hostile Zulus have appeared in the Colony of Natal. The Hon. Cecil C. Smith, Colonial Secretary, proposes, we believe, to visit Penang aud the Native States in a few weeks. We
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    • 663 2 1 AMi iiAHs, The following items are taken from the Penang Standard of the 10th instant: A reticent crew. —The S. S. Fur Penang on her last trip from Langkat reports as follows —At about 7 a. m. on the sth instant, when the vessel was mid I
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  • Extract.
    • 1641 2 The half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the City Bank was held yesterday at the City Terminus Hotel. There was a crowded attendance of the shareholders Mr. John Jones, the chairman, presided, and in moving the adoption of the report, an abstract of which appeared in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 718 2 fitto atibrrtfttmmt*. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserv# Pond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Qlmrmm.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq- (of Messrs. David Sassoon Bons A Co.) M Chairman.- Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmnlb Esq. (of
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    • 1115 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, to give an
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    • 970 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Nabaina Chittt,—Plaintiff. veraua Ravena Vbkbapillay, and others— Defendants. 1 Thb unders'gned 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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    • 357 2 NOTICE. Governm NT House. Until further notice, Mrs. Anson will hold receptions at Government House every Tuesday, commencing on Tuesday next, the 18th instant, between the hours of 12 and 2 p. m. W. INVERARITY Lieut.. 28th Regiment, A. D. C. Government House Singapore, 15th Feb., 1879. to 28th inst
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  • 53 3 Thb Italian mail steamer INDIA, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from. Singapore for Npalee, 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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  • 98 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Qurk 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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  • 133 3 Beg to inform the public of Singapore, that they have lately received per Rubattino’s steamer INDIA, a new invoice of Marbles, consisting of Red and Coloured Marble Slabs for Round and Square tables, and measuring 4 feet in diameter. They have also
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE Arrivals.
    • 86 3 Monday, 17th February. British barque Glsnperis, 1,074 tons, Parry commaader, Cardiff 16th Oct. consignees Gilfillan Wood A Co. Dutch steamer Gov. Genl. Loudon, 1,440 tons, Van Gevel commander, Acheen 13th Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Bengkalis 15th Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray A
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    • 29 3 Monday, 17th February. Dutch steamer Gov. Genl. Loudon, Van Gevel, for Batavia. H. M’s. transport Himalaya, White, for Hongkong. H. M’s. gunboat Frolic, Dupuis, for Cruise.
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    • 1186 3 Date i Ships’Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. g of ab- Where Feom. Where Lying Consignees oh Agents. Destination. H RIVALS. MEN-OF- V a Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Telegraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 181 3 #OttCfS« E. LEMERCIER. Malacca Strut, No. 26. Has just received Ex French Mail and opened for sale an aiaortment of Preserves from Rodel of Borde&nx, Superior Wines of all kinds. Also Claret St. Jolien Medoc |3 per dozen. Do. Ordinary 2 do. Champagne Qrand Mousseux Manufactory of Lemonade, Soda and
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    • 723 3 FURNITURE SALE. At Frin Lodge. The undersigned bare received instruction* from Farliigh Armstrong, Esq leaving for Europe, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, Erin Lodge, entrance from Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 19th February, commencing at 11 o’clock. Valuable Household Furniture, most of which is English made and was
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    • 628 3 MORTGAGEE’S SALE o» Valuable Leasehold Property. The undersigned have received instructures from the Mortagee to sell by Public Auction, on the Spot, on Thursday moraine. the 20th February, at 7 o’clock. That valuable leasehold property situa- j ted in the corner of New Bridge Road and Cross Street, opposite the
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    • 194 3 FOR SiLE Price $1,500. The Race Horse Novkltt.” Winner at the SINOAPORE AUTUMN MEETING 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cup, The Celestial 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 BtraitB Times' Singapore,
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    • 128 3 NOTICE. Tb e undersigned begs to announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A. Licsnsid Store f a Arms ard Ammuritior At 11-3 Bxach Road, Campono Qlam, near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of all descriptions, of the latest improvements, the rifles
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    • 127 3 TO BE LET. The House No. 360 m Queen Steebt, OPPOSITE THE POETUGUESB CHUECH. and within five minute*’ drive from Commercial Square. It ba* a large compound, nine room*, tra* fitting* Ac., and i* in every respect admirably suited for a family residence. For further particulars aonl? to J. C.
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Twt work* of the Company are situated at ftnjong Pagar, within one mile of the tow* of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*, viz Whabp.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 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 15i fcci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaving
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    • 1168 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED TJNDRR THI INDIAN ACT X. Of 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Sharis of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hon’bli Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, Dayid Brown, Es<r Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 144 4 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 Balance of $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 81 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. Th* 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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    • 283 4 NOTICE. J. M. LTON Sl 00. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for band 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 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 place.
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japah and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JBWELLERB AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiiis made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 725 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL BTORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27, Haltm fort-1 Sont ton. a ein ic— v l H«*« »tw»y» on hand swell Hooted and rieblr aaaopt•d stock of all European and other rood*. Mod erate term* and careful attendance. waehrend ein wohlaaeortlrtea Lacer alter Euronaeiecben ft
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