Singapore Daily Times, 27 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 27th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,715
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  • 417 1 OrFici—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Tub ui demoted are tbe dates on which tl ie Company’s Mai) Steamers may be exited to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879:Outvasd. HoatWAM). Tuesday 21 rt Jm. Friday Jtn- IMb Feb Z Mar isth 7th Marv„lu. Sl*
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amera are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and
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  • 274 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Measageries Maritime! may be expected to arrive here dnnng the current year ortwAED. Ho^ s^ ARD 187 P. 1879Wednesday 12 February .Friday, 17 January 2« do 31 do 12 March MVM7 2« do 28 do
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  • 150 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. Co»cuna<iiUeb lichery Ac., daring the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January lltb I Saturday, July 12tb 25th I
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 A MO8BQ0 Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s Bteamer “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, Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb, 1879.
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  • 912 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 4* Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Sam&rang vii Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jarpine 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 '•f 31ftft,ftft0 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £l,ftfto,ftoft. Reserve £34ft,ftoo. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnanv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. T nsiininccs effected upon almost every description of property at the current R'toa of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £25\3M,«17. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. 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 July, 1872. (n. c.^
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on gondi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. <
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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 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. 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. Funds in besebve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents »t Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fiee depabtmbnt Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 10th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital ei.onn.ooo. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Epinburoh, 31 Grorob Street. Agents for Singapore. BOURTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. Thb undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks noon carsro by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 191 1 Ofpicbs. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGraoechnrch 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 Hbad Oppicb, 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 EBTABLIBHID 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 A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slieliho 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. (n. o.)
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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 Assurance. Frrr Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of preNo extra charge
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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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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street XiivERPOOL—2B. Exchang Street East 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 A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 222 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 OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O G,OEOI l Strut. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lo!n>o Stemt. Litrrpoat f oeikl Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs, Melohers. k Co.) J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Hollidav.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manser, (Messrs.DonirlM.UnniikACo.) H. Niesise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested,, 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DIRECTORS. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Goneer, Esq. Thomas a. Rarplav, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran. George Hlbbert, Rercival Bosanquet, Samuel Hrda. James Rrand. William T-rall. Charles Care. Charles Manrat George H. Chambers.
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    • 56 4 The nndersiened have been appointed aeents 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. 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 0. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capitol £2, S’!w, Paid-up Capitol 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves U 32,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice Bouse is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. M. Ticket* for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Price or Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y jingle 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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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the abore associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING 1880CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 85 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Sinoapore. In the matter of As. 8 ina Meric an of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend ia intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore. adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth
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  • 68 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s. Steamer Euphrates will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca should sufficient inducement offer, at 3 p. m. on Friday, the 28th inst. -She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac.
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 29 2 On the 27th February, the wife of Mr. Adolph Puhlmann, of a son. On the 25th Feb., at Reading, the wife of N. B. Dennys, of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 27TH FEB., 1879.
    • 140 2 Sinoapuk ’27th February, 1879. (Jambier,, 4.35. Black Pepper 7.35. WnitcPeppci, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Saraw.tk 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 18. Tin 19-87*. 4.8. Mu it twis 88. 81 its Shirtings l-t>2*. 7 do do n L45. 8 do T. Cloth 971. *7 do do
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    • 166 2 Per Teucer, 26th Feb. For Penang.— Mr. Tolson A Native Servt. For London. —Mrs. Collingwood, Captain and Mrs. Selkirk. Per Diomed, 26th Feb. For Hongkong. —Mr. O’Connor. Per Menmuir, 26th Feb. For Hongkong.— 3Bs Chinese. Mail Notices. Mails close for Sarawak, per S. S. Rajah Brooke, at 7 a.
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    • 650 2 The Prince Imperial op Franck. London, ihth Feb. —The Prince Imperial is about to set out for Natal to witness the British Campaign against the Zulu Kaffirs. Probable federation op the South African Colonies. The Times in a leading article announces that there is reason
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    • 4157 2 25th January, 1879. Present: His Excellency the Administrator, His Honor the Chief Justice, The Hon’ble ihe Officer Commanding Her Majesty’s Troops, The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, The Hon’ble the Acting Attorney-General, The Hon’ble the Treasurer, The Hon’ble the Acting Auditor-General, Tne Hon’ble the Colonial Engineer, The Hon’ble H.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 201 3 The Term Baba.” To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sißj—lf your correspondent “A Baba will read my book again cauefully he will find that I ascribe the same meaning to the word Baba as Dr. Medhurst or himBelf, viz., that it refers to a Straits or country born Chinese.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 672 2 #tto ailbrrtisunrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fnnd 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Cfcaiman.-Wn. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnseell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) B.
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    • 1044 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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    • 658 2 AUSTRALIAN HORSES. The undersigned have received instructions t'» sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday next, 4th March, at 2.30 p. m. Eighteen Australian Horses, Eleven Cows. Eleven Calves, Shipped per Bettie, from Fremantle, and expected to arrive on Friday. Catalogues will be issued. POWELL CO Auctioneers. Singapore,
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    • 363 2 #eto sn»bertttrmmt«. POl SALE. The Race Horse MacGregor Apply to H. ABRAMS. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879, (to 4th March.) NOTICE. H Abrams begs to inform the gentry of Singapore that he fats jnst received a shipment of first class Harness, including four-in-hand, tandem, pair and single horse Harness also some
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 34 3 Thursday, 27th February British steamer Weazel. 65 tons. Burliugham <ormnander, Siak 25th Feb., consignees Keng Cheow A Co. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Piehat commander, Batavia 24 th Feb., consignees Messageriee Maritimes.
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    • 79 3 Wednesday, 26th February. British steamer Teucer, Power, for London. British steamer Fleurs Castle, Kidder, for Saigon. British steamer Menmuir, Darke, for Hongkong. British steamer Diomed, Ja’kson, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang, via Malacca and Native States. British steamer Lome, McCulloch, for
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    • 1026 3 Date I Ships’ Names. Captains. Flao a Rio. of ar- Where From. Wherk Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. KIVALB. *FN-OF-'VA Deli Hrockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 70' Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Telecruaf Dye R N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw Victoria Dock. H.N.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 206 3 flottcts. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. The Half yearly 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 accounts
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    • 257 3 NOTICE. The undersigned hare just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consisting of All sorts of Perry k Co’s, and McNiven and Cameron’s pens Penholders. Lead k Coloured pencils, a great variety, Pencil cases for lead and colour, American Colorado Pens, Universal penholders, American Fountain pens, Patent ink and
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    • 235 3 NOTICE. Katz Bros, have just received and opened out: An assortment of superior saddlery, comprising: Single Si Pair Pony k Horse Harness, silver mounted and tastefully ornamented, Bradoon Chains, Spare single and double driving reins, Traces, Pole Chains, for horses and ponies, Faron horse blankets, Carriage lamps, different shapes, Chamois
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Trk work, of tk« Compnj »«litMtod at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Bniwpop., and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest droortt, and protected by
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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 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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    • PROSPECTUS.
      • 1182 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO bach. 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 Sugar
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    • 143 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” NOTICE. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby Riven 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 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
    • 335 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Telck Ayer Bay, facing the Harbour J. M. LYON A CO. Oue new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced European foreman Joiner, and our Timber is aelected 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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    • 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 np on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large Btock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 714 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Bqnare, Beach Street B Halten fort- Sont too- H«hW wa#thr»nd niti ionr« Mon 1 »oor mdic vnhlaaaoptie. aaaa.tl J eek H»*#*lw»y* on hand* wall elected and richly assortH stock of *ll Enropaan and other (rood*. Moderate term* i careful tendance. wohlaeeortir- a*
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, 27TH FEB., 1879.
    • 30 5 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 79 5 The undersigned, 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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    • 98 5 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 meeting of the creditors of the
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 300 5 NOTICE. Th* 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 MagPills and Ointment, Cockle’s and Norton’s Pills, Scott’s Liver
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    • 435 5 FOE SALE Friight or Charter. The well known Sarawak steamer. ROYALIST Now lying at anchor in the roads, and open for inspection. Apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Agents. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1878. Wm. menke. Agent of HARRIS GOODWIN CO. London and Birmingham, 33 Baffles Place. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879.
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    • 228 5 FOB SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly new for $2OO. Snider sporting rifle and case $35. Two wheeled dog cart seats, lamps $75. Apply to Lieut. Lihdsill, 28th Regt. 3lst Jan., 1879. (to 28th inst.)
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