Singapore Daily Times, 25 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 25th FEBRUARY. 1879. No. 13,713
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  • 420 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe dates on wbicb ,h p Company’s Mail Steamers may be exr arrive at Singapore JHKp T Outward. Homrward. T-xwhj flat Jm Friday loti Jaa. 4th Feb. itth 7th reb- !th Mar 31 at
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Ahtbhob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchibes. Sakpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. wTeucer. Tbe Coy’s St< a mere are despatched from verpool outwardß for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor ®odaticn for first*
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  • 276 1 The following a l- the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OCTWARD. A,D Wednesday Friday, 17 January 26 do I m 31 do n March H February 26 do 28 do Monday, 7
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  • 155 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, MasulipatBm, Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the urdernoted dates Saturday, January llth I
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tone, Captain Mactaviah, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above porta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEw Agenta. Singapore, lac Feb., 1879.
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  • 41 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agenta. Singapore, lat Feb, 1879.
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  • 930 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson 4 Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent ''ffloo,ooo on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 47 1 Established 1830. 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. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates 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 recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE 4 CO.
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    • 42 1 London Opeice, 2 old Broad Strert. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY 4 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all pai tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT 4 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.
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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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT 4 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Oehci, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the 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 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 4 00. 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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    • 30 1 Capital Cl non.noo. CHIFF OFFTGF^ London 79, Oornhili, F. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Amenta for Sineannre. FOTTSTFAD A W. PineHpore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (n. «0
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the j customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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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    • 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 usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 4 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extrnsion of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 93 1 fill III! 1 IIIOIUU. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Millian. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frre Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment
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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 4 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq (Messrs. Todd AOoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 210 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J lb. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O BOMB l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. >—«■ 2 LI1 Manchester, 47 Brown Strirt. The undersigned having been appointed
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    • 101 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. HongVong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.! J. P Barnes (Messm. Hollidsr.Wise A Co.l A. T M*n«r, (Messrs.Ponslas.LanraikACo.) H. Vicaise. (Borneo Companr Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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    • 137 4 Capital £l,fion.noo. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richurd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooueer. Esq. Thoms* O. Barclay, Willlas Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeowe Hibbert, Perciral Rossnquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand. y, William Lvall. Charles Care, Charles Mairyat Oeorw H.
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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 tbe 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 bave 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 0. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 82 4 (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2 ’S’2 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1.132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 105 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. n and after the 1st January, Ice will ®°to retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perPound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. m. tickets for 2,3 or3 lbs. can be procured,
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    • 132 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF TH* LATEST 8URV1Y, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanac 1 Charts, de (Double Sheet) l-wh y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak
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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 imatre. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (U.C.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 193 2 Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Esmail Mansoor, residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the Town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Street in the Town of Singapore
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  • 84 2 Division of Singapore. In the matter of Ass' na Meric in of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Ashana Merican of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 25TH FEB., 1879.
    • 139 2 Singapore, 25th February, 1879. Oawb er 8 4.35. Back Pepper 7.35. Wnite Pepper, fair quality 12.25. S>go Flour. Saraw k 3.45. Pear. 'Sago 4 25 Qoffee, Bontyne 17.75. Tin 19.50. 4 s. Mute twis 86. Si .La Sliiitin,s 1.6247 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1
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    • 173 2 Per Euphrates, 24th Feb,—From Penang: Mr. and Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Robs, Messrs. G. Norris, P. A. Reutens, Vierra, Jl Sleiger. Mail Notices. Mails close for:— Batavia and Sourabaya, per 8. 8. Egeron, at 4 p. in. today. Bangkok, per S. S. Bangkok, at 3 p. m. on tom r
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    • 1141 2 The Disaster at the Cape. Sympathy ok Her Majesty. London, 24 fh Feb. —The Secretary of State for War has been authorized to express to Lord Chelmsford, Com-raander-in-Chief of the forces at the Cape, the sympathy and confidence of Her Majesty the Queen. Attempted Assassination.
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    • 768 2 Wh have to acknowledge the receipt of two papers laid before Council on the 14th and 28th ultimo. The lir>t contains correspondence between the Government aud the Telegraph initiated in May last, for establishing Telegraphic Communication with Malacca, and does not call for any comment. The
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    • 1499 3 (From our oion Correspondent.) Paris, 25 tk January. —After all it was only a lover’s quarrel between the ministry and their supporters, and which has terminated in a manage de raison. All is well that ends well. The misunderstanding was not about measures or principles, !>ut simply about
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 603 2 #tta Jfobfrttttmmt#. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»id np Capital 5.000,000 Pollan. Roaem Fuad 1,300.000 Pollan. COURT or DIRECTORS. CAainaaa.—Wm. H. Fohis, E«q. (of Mesm. Rauell A Co.l Bnaty dtaimoa.-Tln Han. W. Kmwici (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 1046 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, begs respectfully to announce that in consequence of the numerous applications, he has received, sinoe 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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    • 609 2 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the Ist Jnlv next, for rentine the following Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should h® addressed to the Colonial Secretory. Singapore,
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    • 498 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY. LIMITED. The Half yea r ly Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company, will be held at the Company’s Office, No. 4, Collyer Quay. At Noon. On Friday, the 28th day of February, 1879. Business.—'To receive the Directors’ Report and to pass the
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  • Notices.
    • 98 3 In the Supreme Court of 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 meetme of the creditors of the
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    • 32 3 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marina risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. 1 Singapore, 18th Dec 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 82 3 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Murine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. I The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 99 3 M. M. .L«r WWoTIT'L-n.ier commander, Marseille* 26'h Jan. consignees Measagerie, Maritime,. Dutch b»r,|ue Kim Hin Th.,, Ml tons, Vandermil* commander Cotie 27th Jan J British steamer Euphrates, 500 tons, Paterson commander, Calcutta Bth Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke. 255 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak 22nd
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    • 36 3 Monday, 24th February, German barque Deike Rickmers, Gaunerich, for Ringoon. British steamer Glengyle, Quartly, for Colombo A London. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Mintok and Palembang. Siamese barque Seaman’s Bride, Pals&n, for Bangkok.
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    • 1112 3 1 Date i Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. 5 of ar Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. C RIVALS. KEK-OF-W 1 j Deli Broekhuijzen H.N.M's.str. 700 Nov. b Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Teleyraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 351 3 FOR SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel i tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly r ew for 1200 Snider sporting rifle and case $3-'). Two wheeled dog cart seats, lamps $75. Apply to Lieut. Lindskll, 28th Regt. Singapore, 31st Jan., 1879.
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    • 238 3 NOTICE. Thr undersigned has just received ex. Mail Steamer a selection of Sterling Silver Jewellery in handsome designs, 1 ompriiing Lockets. Necklets, Brooches and Earrings, Bracelets, Studs and Solitaires, Albert Chains. J. MOTION. Singapore. 4th Feb.. 1879 MESSRS. SPINOLA AND Di NICOLINI. 591, Victoria Street. Reg to inform the public
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    • 119 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 CO. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. (to 4th Mar.) FOR SALE Freight or Charter.
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    • 261 3 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have reived instructions from H. Fncfftft. Esq leaving for Europe, to well by Public Auction, at Relvidere. »n trance from ton of Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 2 tb February, com. mencing at noon. Tbe valuable Household Furniture, Ac, as under Dining Room:—Carved miraboo sideboard, dinner wagon
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Tww works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 *«*>' Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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    • 1165 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 144 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” NOTICE. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 83 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Th e 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.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 337 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Tkluk Ayer Bay, facing the Harbour J. M. LYON CO. Oor 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 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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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiite made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 712 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H U n f ort-i Sent ton- j HsMwti «wi, w r «d ein ion™ Wen »oor rttot «en •e eeted snd wohla**ortir- **»ortirryk Msorti. assort- t»« T,»e»r al- dans ton* ment ran Ened stork of all l
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