Singapore Daily Times, 28 February 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,716 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1879.
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  • 435 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The ui demoted are tbe dates on which tbis Company's Mail Steamers rosy be exerted to arrive at Singapore during the •ear 1879: Ottwaid. Homsvarp. Ti**d*y 21 tt Jm Friday I<HJ| J»n4th Feb. 24th 18th 7* Feb-
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomep. Deucalion. Nfstob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancrises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Mfnelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from I iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewarda for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first
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  • 286 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year OUTWARD. Ho«WARD. 1579. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January <x? 31 do I! 12 Much U February 2<> do J* Monday, 7
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  • 149 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. MadraB, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th 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 ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSE.w Agents. Singapore, Ist 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, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.
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  • 926 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore andßato via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 *lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000.000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for. tbe above Company. md 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 npon almost, every description of property at tbe current R''teg of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged bv tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 50 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for tbe above 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 k CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c
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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. o.
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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. (n. c.)
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    • 29 1 Capital ei.nno.nno. CHTFF OFFTGR'3. London 79. Cornhilt, F. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital Ift.ftftft.ooft Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 33k o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Inßnranco Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 6ftGracechnrch Street. London. Ohairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Depot; Chairman William Rind, Imre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The sonority 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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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. t. I. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 53 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 terms. L PATERSON, SIMONS k 00. Singapore, Ist
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sikbling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp* cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fa■» Policies issued which can never altogether lapse Qirough non-payment of premiums. No extra
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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 k CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang 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. (Messre.Todd ACos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 216 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Y EBT 080,101 C Street. Edinburgh 17 Osomi Street. {‘seses’ 1 Manchester....... 47 Brown Strut. The undersigned having been appointed
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    • 103 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. (Wee«r«. Melohers, A Co.) .I P Rumen (Mesgrg. Holliday. Wiae k Co.) A. T Manner, (Meagre.T>onirlaa.LanraikACo.) R. Nicaine. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J doe
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    • 132 4 Capital £1 ,f>AO.f)oo l Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton, E»H. i *'*•«'> Onuwr. Esq- Thoms* 0. Rarclav, I William Hswthorn. Robert C. L. R«v*n, 1 Georee Hihhert, Rerrival Rosanquet, Samuel HTde. Jamas Brand. William Lvall. Charles Case.
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed atrents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailintr vessel on the customary terms. The 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 hecn 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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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartkri.) Subscribed Capital £2 ’S Paid-up Capital 250 000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,132.148 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 112 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pound. Tbe Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 A. M. tq 6 P. M. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 133 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at tbe SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Bingle Sheet) »> 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASBO- The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 158 2 In the Supreme Court of the Strait* Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Ebmail Mufsoon 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, under the style
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  • 98 2 In the Supreme Court of thr Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singjlpobe. In bhe matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quik Kt* Loh, of No. 101, Market Street, in Singapore. Kotici is hereby given that a first general meeting of the creditors of the
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  • 85 2 The undersigned, Agents for the I “Italia” Marine Insurance Com- pant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept i Marine risk* upon Cargo by steamer and i I sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on
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  • 83 2 Division op Singapore. In the matter of As--B\NA MERicANof Singapore, a bankrupt. i A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore. adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day of October
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 28TH FEB., 1879.
    • 140 2 SiMoapoRK, 28th February, 1870. Gambier J 4.30. Black Pepper 7.35. Wbite Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sigo Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyue 18. Tin 20. PJs. Mule twis 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1 62$. 7 do do ,i 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .97$. 7
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    • 223 2 Per M. M. steamer Enime, 27th Feb. For Singapore.— From Batavia: M. Hiunekindt. Mr. Smith, 43 Chinese, 4 Javanese and 1 Arab. For Marseilles. —Mr. G van der Hoep, Mr. Arundsen de Wolf, Mr. Boese, Mr. u H. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs Winckel family, Miss More iu, Mr. J.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 484 2 London -26 th Feb. —An extraordinary credit of £1,500,000 (one million five hundred thousand pounds sterling) is asked for an account of the Zulu war. Mr. GlLFlLLAN has been appointed a member of the Library Committee in the room of Mr.
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      • 2193 2 The Council Meeting of last Tuesday m&y, we presume, be taken to have closed the session 1878/9, all the measures proposed by Government last Autumn having now been passed except the Pilots Bill. The meeting itself seems to have been a mere routine one for
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      • 1124 3 The following items of news are translated from the N. I. journals for the Straits Times A few days ago the British ship Bavian. laden with sngar in bags, stranded on Tulong bank near the North watcher. The captain and four men sailed in the long boat
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      • 656 3 From our own Correspondent.) Perth IV. A., 28M January.— On the 15th of this month the Governor assembled the Legislative Council—ostensibly, to pass an amendment to the two hundred thousand pound loan bill with a view to the loan being immediately floated—but, as the loan j was with
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    • Correspondence.
      • 68 3 The Term BABA.” To the Editor of the Daily Time». Sib,—l discovered this morning that Marsden, in his Dictionary, gives the word Baba as being derived from the Sanskrit, and meaning the infant son of a person of rank, particularly an European. The Babae of this Colony may be proud
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 412 2 fltto SRibrrtttnnmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid nil Oapital 5.000,000 Dollare. P ffi _l,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. CUir-*..—Wn. H. Posm Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Kkswick Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 815 2 SALE OF A TAPIOCA PLANTATION, Situate in Main Road, Malacca. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday. the sth March 1879, at 2.30 m at their Sales Rooms, Nos. 6 and 7 Raffles Place. All that piece or parcel of Land situated in the District
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    • 677 2 AUSTRALIAN HORSES. The undersigned have received instruct tions 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 Bessie, from Premantle, and expected to arrive on Friday. Catalogues will be issued. POWELL Sl
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    • 431 2 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Under instructions from the Head Office, I have this day taken over charge of this Branch of the Bank. W. A. MAIN. Acting Manager. Singapore, 24th Feb., 1879. to 6th March CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR 2 cases landed ex. steamer Bttr* me»e, from London
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 82 3 Friday, 28th February. British steamer Brisbane, 891 tons, Reddell commander, Hongkong 22nd Feb. consignees Guthrie k Co. British steamer Venice, 1,271 tons, Rhode commander, Calcutta 19th Feb. consignees W. R. Scott k Co. H. M’s. steamer Frolic, 592 tons, Dupuis commander, Dindings 25th Feb. consignee Senior Naval Officer. Dutch
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    • 33 3 Thursday, 27th February. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. Austrian ship Imperatrice Elizabetta, Hreglich, for London. Swedish barque Java, Bergstrom, for Hamburg. Dutch schooner Martapoera, Tay Lee, for Pontianak.
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    • 1009 3 I [as DATE I hips’Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. g of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. MEN-0F- V i D.li trockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 700 Nov. ti Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Telegraaf Dye H.N.M’s.str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw Victoria
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 221 3 E. LEMERCIER. Malacca Strkkt, No. 26. Has just received Ex French Mail and opened for sale an a:sortment of Preserves from Rodel of Bordeaux, Superior Wines of all kinds. Als" Claret St. Julien Medoc $3 per dozen Do. Ordinary 2 do. Champagne Grand Mousseux Manufactory of Lemonade, Soda and Syrup.
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    • 275 3 MILROT A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with double Tag Straps, Breechings, Bndoons and Chain Links. Also. Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes. Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BROWN A CO* Singapore, 5th Feb., 1879. to 5th March NOTICE. Tenders are
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    • 250 3 FOR SALE. The undersigned have juat received ex S. S. India, a small Consignment of Extra Superior Lucca Salad Oil. Also A small shipment of Italian Wine, red Chianti in fiaschi. REME BROTHERS. Singapore, 11th Feb. 1879. (to 11th March.) FOR SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle
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  • Docks.
    • 670 4 Th. work, of the Company ire..to.tod it Taniong Fagar, within one mile of the town of Sinrapore, ind oomprae the following establishments, viz Whah?.— Affording berth Age for twmty ;:i:‘z 6 LAvg the rtreneth of the tide.. The bo*™* B of tbe wharf is
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    • 193 4 This Company exeoutes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Ghatiio Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* fee* Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. GnAYiHO
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    • 1178 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT I. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $lOO 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 $lO per share now dne thereon will be received here by the
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    • 79 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. Thk 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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    • 330 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Telus Ayee Bay. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON CO. Our new works replete with the latest j 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.
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    • 220 4 Ml NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents fby Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869.) to the above Comwe 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 Importirs op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MAKERB; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiiis made np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 699 4 Katz brothers, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Streets H lort- aontlo..|B*ta,e« J t m**!? j* W# J "Ahrend »in ionr* Men »oor radip wr wohlaMortir. ...orti.iryk a.*rt,. richly auort- tea Tjurer al dan. ♦on* ment r* n E„. t! stock of all W RnroTWP- 1m article* rnpeiarhe
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