Singapore Daily Times, 22 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,711 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1879.
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  • 411 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Gopowhs—At New Harbour. 1 nt. m Granted are tfce dcttN'uT wlrieh B Company's Mail Steamers msv be ex- ted to arrive at Singapore during the liiir 1879:—* OrrwAßD. Hohward. MV 21*1 J,n 4*h y F ;v l«h 7th Feb. t "4
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Fsiam. Anchises. SaRPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Mekelacs. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from i pool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon<Ln eveiy ten days, and have accor nodaticn for first and
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  • 270 1 Tfe following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OtTWiM. Howewabd. 1879 1879. Wednesday 18 February j Frid »y- >7 J*nu»ry Of An 31 QO “A* ?*rHl 1* lx' t ft. 16
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  • 147 1 The steamers of this Company will he despatched fr m Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, faking Passengers W#" TTatgU for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Yizagapatam, Ooconada. Masnlipatom. Madras, Calicut, Telliehery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Faturday, January lith
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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 ports. For freight or passage, apply to BARKIES A MOSEod Agents. Singapore. Ist 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 24tu instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb 1879.
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  • 942 1 The Steamers of the above Company will n ow ply between Singapore andßa t a via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Morey, First Class. From Singapore to
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agrnts. Messrs. Jardive Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100.000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, Uth Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 171 ft. Insurances effected upon almost every de-erintion of property at tbe current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCF
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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 npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 51 1 Th e undersigned, Agents for the ab. ivc Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866.
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. 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. 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 CO. Fire 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 ei.MMOO CHIEF OFFICE®. Londow 79, Oornhilt, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOFSTEAD A CO. Sing*pore, 22nd Feb.. >876. (u. c4
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. Thr undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon careo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terras. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Fsqre. Deputy Chairman Wi,,ia Hind- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seonrity 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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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. >i Interest upon Invested Funds *****. Tbe 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 Wnds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual termß. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. Uth Dec., 1875. (a. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assuranoe. Fr6m Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 46 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 A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. TiONDON—IO. Oornhill. GLASGOW—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stibliho. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Fice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.iA. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O G.orgi X Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. I f 2 King William t f Oriel Chambers, LlrKt,,oot J Watee
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    • 99 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Mslohers, A Co.! ,T. P Rsrnes (Messrs. Hollldsr.Wise k Co.! A.T. Msntrer, (Messrs,DoneUs.LannukACo.) TI. Niesise. (Borneo Comnenv Ltd.! J. .1 doe Remedies, (J.
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Ri«-h«rd .T. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Them ns O. Rarelsv, William Hnwtliom, Robert O. L. Rersn, Oeoree Hihhert,, Pereivsl Rosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. .Tsmes Rrand, Willinm Lvall. Charles Care. Charles Msrrvst. Gonrtre H.
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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 steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. RE ME
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    • 63 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 tbe Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Me&'ageries Maritimes
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) 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 f..r
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 109 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. 'hi and after the let January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perhand. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 A. n. to 6 P. M. tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    • 128 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1 •25Charts. de (Double Bbeet) 1-80- (Single Sheet) >» 0-90-Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A.SSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (U.C.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ABBO- The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 192 2 1h The Supreme Court of The STRAITB StTTi EMKNTS. Settlement or Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Ebma.il Mans "or, residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the Town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader
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  • 84 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division or Singapore. In the matter) of As- B\na Meric an of Singapore, a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 22ND FEB., 1879.
    • 156 2 Singapore, 22nd February, 1879. G»>"b or.. 8 4.35. Black Pepper 7.40. WtitePeppe-, fair quality 12.25. Sigo Flour Fa--aw k 3.42. Pesrl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 17.40. Tin 19.35. 408. Mu w's 86. 81 Us Si.irtmus 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1 97*. 7
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    • 634 2 London, tint Feb. —The Array Estimates amount to 15$ millions, shewing a decrease of 2f millions. The Japanese man-of-war, Seiii, will leave this port for Manila to-morrow morning. The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 21st
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    • 1199 2 The following new notifications appear in yesterday’s Gazette H. E. the Administrator has granted three months’ vacation leave and six months’ leave on half salary to the Hon’ble T. Braddell, Attorney-Gen-eral. H. E. the Administrator has been pleased to appoint the Hon’ble I. S. Bond
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    • 1198 3 The following items of intelligence are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Straits Times. “On Saturday evening, the phonograph of Mr. de Greef was exhibited in the Theatre here, and proved a success. Those who have read the scientific descriptions of the phonograph in European
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 620 2 #tto gfoberttffmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Forbes, E*q. (of Messrs. Rnwell Co.) Deputy Ctoirman.- The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 1118 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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    • 648 2 COOKING STOKES. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Paraffin Cooking Stoves, complete with Ovens, K ttles, Saucepans, Stewpans Ac. from $5 to $l5. Singap jre, 21st Feb., 1879. NEW BOOKS. John Little A Co. have received a few copies of each of the following New Books.
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    • 411 2 for sale. A Horizontal Donkey Boiler, perfectly newandju>t received from home, length 6 feet, height 6 feet, width 4 fest, with 27 3 inch tubes. One set furnace bars and up take. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS CO., Singapore, 19th Fery. 1879. to 19th March. NOTICE. Government Hous*. Until further notice,
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  • Notices.
    • 98 3 In the Supreme Court or the Straits 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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    • 30 3 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 79 3 The unde&siqned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 52 3 The Italiaiflmail steamer INDIA, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from. Singapore for Naples, 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. to
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 134 3 Friday, 21st February. British steamer Diomed, 1,550 tons, Jacicsoncommander, Liverpool Bth Jan. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. British steamer Teucer, 1,537 tons, Power commander, Hongkong 16th Feb. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Dutch steimer Ophir, 144 tons, Besseliug commander, Rhio 19th Feb, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Saturday, 22nd
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    • 40 3 Friday, 21st February. British steamer Priam, Butler, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Cyphrenes, Largie, for New York. Spanish steamer Aurrera, Munitez, for Liverpool. French barque Marie Louise, Noury, for Mauritius. German barque Varuna, Saeh&u, for Rangoon.
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    • 1033 3 I <£ j Date I Skips’ Names. Captains. Flag Rig. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. VIKN-0F- V Deli Itrockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Tclei>raaf Dye H N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 284 3 FOR SALE. A Pony, Pony dogcart and harness in good order. Price $2iH) Apply to Lieut. Hinds, Tanglin Barracks, Singapore, 27th January, 1879. to 27th inst E. LEMERCIER. Malacca Steeet, No. 26. Has just received Ez French Mail and opened for sale an at sortment of Preserves from Rodel of
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    • 508 3 NOTICE. The Singapore Dispensary Having 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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    • 275 3 The undersigned ha* just received ex. Mail Steamer a selection of Sterling Silver Jewellery in handsome designs, comprising Lockets. Necklets, Brooches and Earrings, Bracelets, Studs and Solitaires, Albert Chains. J. MOTION. Singapore. 4th Feb., 1879. MESSRS. SPINOLA AND Dk NICOLINI. 591, Victoria Street. Beo to inform the public of Singapore,
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    • 101 3 FOR SALE. The S. S. Moulmein, 323 tons gross, 220, tons net register, 70 H. P. The S. S Avagyee, 427 tons gross, 247 tons net register. 76 H. P. For further particulars, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. (to 4th Mar.) FOR SALE Freight or
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    • 309 3 FURNITURE SALE. Ths undersigned have received instrnctiona from H. Fiscrsr, Esq leaving for Europe, to aell by Public Auction, at Belvidere. entrance from top of Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 26th February, com. mencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture, Ac, as under Dining Room:—Carved miraboo sideboard, dinner wagon in carved
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  • Docks.
    • 701 4 Tw* worka of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eetahliahmenta, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 194 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in tie most efficient manner under the superintendence of Ed ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f®* s Width at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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    • 1164 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED." TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THI INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. Ik 2000 Sharis of $lOO iach. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrenci 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 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. The Company arc now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 1 4 fHisrtllamottf.
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    • 331 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayee Bay. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced E iropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally. We
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    • 222 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA 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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    • 607 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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    • 671 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. R,U n Soot ton- HehW, .w i, *5 Wlu t r r "l '‘in ionr* Mm »nor rvlir mh licit iHArMa ryk i"" L'* W 1 n n ment Enf i ,r ■wme- ImwMw -TlllU-L othmr jrrwl*. Hj
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