Singapore Daily Times, 1 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist MARCH, 1879. No. 13,717 VOL. XX.
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  • 433 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. 'I hi: urdemoted are tbe dates on which tHp “fMutpewy s' Mss i msy bc esto arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OmrAßD.’ Homeward. Tuesday 21« t Jan.. Friday IOHi Jan. 4*h Fab. *4th 18th 7th Fab. *tb
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NfBtob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancrises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Mfnei.aus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatirn for first and
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  • 281 1 The following are the dates on which ♦he steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Octwrbd. ]fr?. 1879. Wednesday j 2 February (Friday, 17 January rc j n > 31 dO 12 March 14 February 2® do 2?
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  • 157 1 1 IUV \jVJBl roxii, Uimum/. The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada. Masulipatam. Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the nndernoted
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "HINDOSTAN”99I tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 43 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 port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Mar, b, 1879.
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  • 913 1 cow ply between Singapore andBatnm every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 4ft Padang 9* Theribon 8® Samarang viA Batavia (58 Samarang
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardinr Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Saving Vessels or Steamers to the extent "f *100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 103 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The underaigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Comnany. and is prepared to accept risks by first Clbss Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore. 14th Eeby. 1878. (u. c.) SUN FTRE OFFICE,
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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 enstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July. 1872. (u. cq
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the 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 A 00. l Singapore, sth 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 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. 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 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.000.000. CHTFF OFFICER London 79. Cornhit.l F. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. '876. (o. c.)
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    • 71 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 customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 6ftGracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman f E"'!™J Patrick Hnnter, Ohairman in London. Peter Me Lagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security offered by
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    • 64 1 Head Opfick, 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 A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino 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 CO. j Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp* cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Millie*. Life Assurances of every deeoriptien granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapee through non-payment ef premiums. No extra
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Aaaociatiou. having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHR8TRR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Goston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVRRPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLA8GOW. At.rx. Ewing,
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    • 212 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O O,OM I Steebt. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2^:z ,LUlt Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring been appointed
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    • 104 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong,. Consulting Committee. A. Anti re, E»q. (Mennr*. Melct’ers. k Co.' J. P. Rurnes fMe*8r*. Hr>lHH»Y.Win« k Co.' A. T. Mnreer, fMesers ppnela*,L«proikftCo.' H. Nionise, (Romeo Onmnarv LM.' ,T. J.
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    • 132 4 Capital Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Aahton. E«q Mfred Qnmrer. Eaq. Thmnaa O. Barclay. i William Hawthorn. Robert C. T„ Reran. <Monre Hihhert. Percival Roaanquet, sjll'"®l Hyde. Jamegßrand. WP*m Lrall. Charlea Care. njir’e-Mwrrv« t. George H. Chambera, O
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks uipn cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tne customary termß. Tbe nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages spd on risks to Europe and America. REkfE BROTHERS.
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    • 65 4 tvANLir.n muniuiuDu, The undersigned fogve 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 shipiqjpts by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company,
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chaßtkri.) Subscribed Capital j “SS Paid-up Capital W°° Fire Reserve Fund.,, 31st Dec., 1877.,, £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves Income of the Fire Department, Net Premaims and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents fur
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 127 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THK LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanac Chart*, de (Double Sheet) 1-80- (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. o.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Tiie undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the a bore associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 157 2 In thi Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. Eimatl 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, under the style
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  • 98 2 In the Supreme Court or the Steaits Settlements. Settlement or 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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  • 78 2 The UNDERBIQNED, 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 usnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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  • 82 2 Division of Singapore. In the matter of As--B'na Merican 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 of October
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 1ST MARCH, 1879.
    • 137 2 Singapore, Ist March, 1879. G-tiub'er.. 4.30. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sigo Flour, Saraw.-k 3.45. Pear! Sago... 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18. T.n 20. 40s. Mule twis 86. 8} Is-Shirtings..... 1.625. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .975. 7 do do 1.15. Benares
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    • 184 2 Per Hindustan, 28th Feb. For Hongkong.—From Calcutta: His Excellencr Sir Thomas Wade, K. C. 8., Lady Wade and maid, Miss Herschell, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Ewen Cameron, Mrs. Cameron and maid, Mr. A Mrs. A. Judah and children, Mr. Macmahon and servant. Messrs. S. D. Gubbay, Davidson, Bethelam and Gubbay.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 44 2 London 27 th Feb. —The extraordinary credit of £1,500,000 asked for on account of the Zulu War was unanimously carried. The Naval Estimates for the year amount to 10-i millions being a decrease of 1$ millions.
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      • 393 2 London 28 th Feb. —**er Majesty the Queen will .visit Italy, incognito, at the end of March, making a short stay at Lago Maggiore. News from the Cape. Later news from the Cape is dated 11th February and reports that the British still remain on the
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    • 1749 2 The following new notifications appear in yesterday’s Gazette. H. E. the Administrator has been pleased to appoint Mr. C. E. Oumaney to act as Superintendent of Prisons, Penang, vice Mr. C. W. SsiYD Kyxnersley. H. E. the Administrator, has been pleased to appoint Mr. L. Gilpillan
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    • 17 3 The following items are extracted iron our exchanges received by the Menmuir on Saturday last
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    • 622 3 Cooldown 22 nd Jan.— News received from New Guinea reports the massacre of Mr. Ingham, Government agent, and the crew of the steamer Evoura at Brooker Island, the same place where Captain Redlich’s crew were murdered last year, con sisting of twenty-one soula. The victims °f
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    • 145 3 Sydney 2nd Jan. —The seamen’s strike has, through the energy and perieverance of Mr. Lockhead, terminated An agree ment was signed at 10 o’clock, last night by Mr. Dibbs, chairman of the A. S. N. Company, and Mr. Poole, the secretary of the Seamen’s Union, and
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    • 307 3 Brubane 15/A Jan Sir Athur Kennedy's speeih opening Parliament today contains the following paragraph. The Chinese question has again forced itself upon public attention by the action of the Australasian Steam Navigation Company, in sending to China for seamen to be employed in vessels trading in these
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    • 217 3 Noumea, 28/A Dec.—News has just arrived that the friendly natives of the Ponerihouen” tribe have attacked the rebel Ounoua tribes, making a few prisoners and killing ten of the enemy, including the important chief “Jean Marie,” wh> has taken a leading part in the
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    • 613 3 Noumea 6 th Jan— I The Commission for inquiring into the causes of the native revolt has terminated its sittings. Three times only it met. No witnes*es were examined except members of the Commission. A general invitation had been given to send in written evidence,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 413 2 £tto asbfrtistmrnts. HONGKONG iND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rraerre Fuad 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. FoMIS. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Dspaiy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Kiswica (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Dand Sassoon Sons
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    • 811 2 BALE 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 p. m. at their Sales Rooms, Nos. 6 and 7 Rsffles Place. All that piece or parcel of Land situated in the
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    • 710 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 Be»sie, from Fremantle, and expected to arrive on Friday. Catalogues will hi issued. POWELL CO. Auctioneers.
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    • 481 2 NOTICE. The condition* on whieb tVi- Netherlands India Government will hold ssles of Coffee at Psdang. in the month* of March. June, September and December of this year, are to be aeen at thin Con an Me, W. H. READ. H. N, M. Consul General. Singapore, 28th Feb 1879. to
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  • Correspondence.
    • 93 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—I discovered this morning in the hands of one of my children a very ancient for it was much torn) print containing the following lines; Baba, black sheep, have you any wool Yes, master. I have, nine bags full! It is
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    • 117 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —In the minutes of the Municipality of the Bth February published iu your issue of yesterday occurs the following passage. Two applications were received for printing all the Municipal printed forms during 1879 at 5 o/o cheaper than last year’s
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 75 3 Friday, 28th February. German barque Margarethe, 357 tons, Thieseen commander, Cardiff 3rd Nov. consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner A Co. British steamer Devonhurst. 1,103 tons, Menzell commander Penang 26th Feb. consignees Katz Brothers. M. M. steamer Yang ise, 3,600 tons, Nomdedeu commander, Shanghai 16th Feb. consignees Messageries Maritimes. British steamer Hindostan,
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    • 50 3 Friday, 28th February. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca and Penang. British steamer Celestial, White, for Batavia. Dutch barque Soerabaya Packet, Verduin, for Acheen. German steamer Quinta, Wrang, for Akyab. British steamer Euphrates, Patersen, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan.
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    • 995 3 Date Ships’Names. Captains. Flao Rio. z op ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. V A Deli Rrockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Teleeraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19 Riouw Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 45 3 FOB SALE. Th* 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 fl. P. For further particulars, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A 00. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. (to 4th,Mar.)
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    • 289 3 NOTICE. Tendbrs will be received up to noon i on the Ist July next, for renting the fol- lowing Farms for three year*, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Fa>m Spiiit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial
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    • 279 3 I MILROY A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with double Tag Straps, BreeI chings, Bndoons and Chain Links. Also. Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Harness Composition—Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BROWN A CO* Singapore, sth Feb., 1879. to sth March NOTICE.
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    • 244 3 FOR SALE. j The undersigned hare just received ex S. 8. India, a small Consignment of Extra Superior Lucca Salad Oil. Also A small shipment of Italian Wine, red Chianti in fiascbi. REME BROTHERS. Singapore, 11th Feb. 1879. (to 11th March.) FOR SALE. A light Victoria Phseton built by Lambert
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  • Docks.
    • 661 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vowel, atone time witt aoSment water slorgeide for veaaela of the bearast draught, and protected
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    • 191 4 Thi« Company executes ships’ repair, of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Doc*. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 1185 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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    • 78 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. Tha Company are now fully prepart'd 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
    • 334 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Tkluk Aybe Bay. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON A 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 Eiropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally. We
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    • 222 4 NETHERLANDS jNDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned paving been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1889.) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount aqseptanccs, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Baijlf at this place.
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    • 614 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MaKERB Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiits made up on the thnrtof notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 695 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 H U n fort H«hb-n ,t«H„ on hani» well waehrend pin ion™ Men I »<w>r rvlii- n and wohlMsortjr. %«.orti. ryk richly M*nrt- te« T.mmr al dv>* ton* rrmnt van V •d "Wknfall W Enronae- iMwtiehw -oneiiHwartw Enropeanand
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