Singapore Daily Times, 8 March 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Btii MARCH. 1879 No. 13,723
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  • 414 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thf nr demoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Ottwasd. Hoarw**!). ToMday t?l*t Jan. Friday loth Jan. itb Feb. 24*J> l»h Jtb Feb.
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  • 150 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nfbtob. Glaucub. Pei am. Anchises. SABrEDON, OBEBTEB. Hictob. Stentor. Mf 5 BLAUS. TeUCER. Tbe Coy’s St< amen arc despatched from 1 iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou
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  • 242 1 The followin'’ are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Orrwjan. Ho K? AM 1879 i 187 V. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January Z 12 March SA-f Monday, aS> JJMmrcb 21 dO
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  • 152 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, tak ng Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam. Vizagapatam, Co-c-rad?. Maialipctewi. Madras, Calicut, Tellichcry Ac during the current year at tbe undernoted dates: Saturday, January Ilth
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  • 46 1 run rnnanv nnu vouw. Messrs. Apcab 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 42 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, 1st March, 1879.
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  • 927 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PASSAGE Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 16 Padang *J4 Cheribon t
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardive Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. fading Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 00,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Com* nanv. 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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    • 58 1 Established 1719. Insurances effected upon almost every de '-notion of property at tbe current R 't<-8 of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877. €254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCF,
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. In. Cq
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    • 50 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for the ab v< Company, are prepared to issue Polici'S covering Marine Risks on goods to all ps-t--of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) 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. (u. c.)
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    • 29 1 Capital pi.ooo.goo. CHTEF OFFTGT^. London 79. Cornhtlt. F. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. 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 tbe customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 197 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Dopnty Chairman William Hind, E«ire. t Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security
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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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    • 85 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 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, 1875. (u.c)
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established l«4o,and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premium*. -‘--n-ii 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 A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 u c.)
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    • 101 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28 Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 227 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol FLEMING, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».I*A* CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 G.org. I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. I f 2 KlNG WlLLIAM t f Oriel Chambers, T;lnm °L Water
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Manaoers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consnlting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. fMeaara. Melohors, A Co.) J. TV names CMesara. TTnllldnv.Wise A Co.' A T. Mnneer, fMeasra.TVinelaa.T.anraikACo.' H. Nioaise. iRnmeo Comnanv Ltd.) J. .T doe Remedios.
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    • 133 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Rich'rd .1. Ashton. Eaq Oomrrr. E«<1. Thomss G Uurclnr. William Hswthom, Rohort P. L TWnn. Oonrs* Hihhort, Perrival TVKMinqtiet, Samuel Hvde. .Tames Rrarici. William Lrall. Charles Pare. Charles Warmt Oeonre H. Chamhera, .Tames
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    • 57 4 The nndersitmed have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo hy steam er or sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 61 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on good" 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 hy the Steamers of the P. A O. Company. Mes«agerieR Maritimes
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburqh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri. Subscribed Capital AS2.000.OOA 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 for
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    • 78 4 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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    • 32 4 The undersigned, agents for the shore co mpany, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (n- c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he 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
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    • 130 1 N' TICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATIOK. 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 unage. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 83 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Division op Singapore. In the matter of AsSana Meric an of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth dav of
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 8TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 140 2 Gaiub 9 4.30. Black Pepper 7.35 7.30. White Peppei, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 18.25 Tin 19.37*. 4*'B. Mule twis 80. S* its. Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .97|T 7 do
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    • 199 2 Per Scotland, 6th Mar.—From London. For Hongkong —Mr. Robert Smith and 30 Natives. For Yokohama. —Mrs. Milne. Per P. and O. steamer Gwalior, 6th March. For Penang.— Fr. m Singapore: Surgeon Large and native servant. For GaUe.—Hr. S. Bernheim A 2 Chinese. For Malta.—Hr. C. F. Wilkinson. for Southampton.—
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    • 2009 2 Berlin, Ith March. —The German Parliament has rejected the Bill for Parliamentary Discipline. Rome, Ith March. —Sentence of death has been passed upon thr perpetrator (Passanante, a baker) of the attempt to assassinate His Majesty the King of Italy on the 17th November
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    • 993 3 r«qu««tod of our contemporaries that, in rewodnay Umm tnaalatiou. their original appearance 11 'he StratU Tmu may be acknowledged.) British Consul— H. E. the Governor •leneral of these islands has been pleased authorise Mr. George Augustus Kinwen Honey to officiate as acting consul for Britannic Majesty at this
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 728 2 mtvtimtnti. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital .1.000.000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. FoEBES. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.'' Deputy Chairman. —The Ron. W. KESWICK (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 809 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 22nd APRTL 1879. First Rack The Administrator’s Cup.—Valne 25 Guinean Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never a Race unnn the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale. Second
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    • 657 2 FURNITURE SALE. At Barganny House, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, at noon, will be sold by Public Auction. Household Furnitureof every description, Drawing room Suites, Walnut ChifFonieres, Mirrors, (Bass and Crockery ware Ac., Ac. Singapore, 3rd Mar., 1879. fto Uth inst.'' NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government
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    • 273 2 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received a few copies of the Times Register of Events for 1878, containing a large amount of useful information. Singapore, 7th March, 1879. FOR SALE. A fine Black and White St. Bernard Dog, aged 10 months, in good condition. Price |50. Address X.
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  • 46 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 58 2 The A. I. Dutch Steamer VoonoaarU. Captain de Ridder. will load for Amsterdim direct and baa still room for a limited quantity of cargo. The steamer has splendid accommodation for first, second and third class passengers. For particulars, apply to the Agents of the Steamship Company Nederland. HOOGLANDT
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  • 67 2 Thk B. I. S. N. Cos. steamer Chiiuura, 1,319 tons. Captain Garin, will leave the Roads at 3 p. ra. on Saturday the Bth instant for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Cocanada, Madras. Ac. For
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 112 3 Friday, 7th March. Britiuh steamer Rosa, 266 tons, Vincent commander, Banjermsssin Ist March, consignees Lirn Tiang Wha Co. British steamer Nestor, 1,414 tons, Freeman commander, Hongkong 28th Feb. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. German barque Melusine. 937 tons, Pflieger commander, Cardiff 6tb Nov. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. British
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    • 49 3 J Friday, 7th March. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Mala cca A Penang. British stenmer Devonhurst Menzell, for P enang. i British schooner Union, Slaker, for Sourabaya. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Samarang. British barque Nil Desperandum, Griffen, for Macassar. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Pontianak.
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    • 848 3 I Date Ships’Names. Captains. Kla j i Rio. z of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. Sh rivals. WKN-OF- V Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen Roads H.N. M’s. Consul General. Acheen Telegraaf Dye H N.M’s. str. 170'Jan. 19Riouw T. P.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 159 3 Notices, NOTICE. Tendbbs will be received op to noon on the let July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, from the 1st January, 1880:— Sinoapobk. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary,
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    • 744 3 AUCTION SALE. Or Freehold and Leasehold Property. NOTICE. The undersigned baa received instructions from the Equitable Mortgagees with the consent of the Trustee in Bankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at his Auction Rooms, Battery Road, on Wednesday, the 26th day of
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    • 366 3 NOTICE. Whereas, the partnership heretofore carried on by the undersigned Taw Chin Guan, T*n Geok Laow and Tan Beno Cheow of Singapore, Traders, under the firm or Chop Chin Hin, was, on the I 14th day of September 1878. dissolved by mntml consent: and whereas by a cer- tain Indenture
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    • 300 3 FOR SALE. Sib Robert Burnett A Co.'s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rnm. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb.. 1879. (1 wk.) FOR SALE. A very fine Cottage Piano in Rosewood Case, nearly new, by Erard, made for the climate. Apply to Capt. Glen
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    • 380 3 i FOR SALE. I A light Victoria Pbeton built by Lambert Brothers. Au Australian bone and harness all in good order—Price 1350. I The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Fort Canning. I Singapore, 25tb Feb. 1879. to 14th Mar. NOTICE. Having taken into
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  • Docks.
    • 689 4 Twr work, of the Company arerituated at Tanion* Pagar, within on. mile ol the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage tor ‘"“V re,..’, at one V^he.”* draught. and protected by“ from the .well from the rojd. and from
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    • 194 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of EuTan Shipwrights and Engineers, o. 1 Graying Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f« e Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 577 4 iHisrrllanfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets. Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains (Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 661 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2, 3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. An assortment of electro
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    • 106 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed panv are nnthorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptance*, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT CO. Singapore, 24th June, 1869. (u. c.) NOTICE. From the 1st of
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    • 611 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 ontfiits made up on tbe shnrfetf notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 698 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27 H»U«n fort- Sent tonieimi Hon •orr x >,,.^, n an wohUddorfir. tMfltHi rv\ rlohU- M*ort- *ph T.Mror *1 4m. VF.in ■forpn Art!- Prii mo. <» r Mltvlra W. Rilliim -ler*«. M»l- prTim. All* oMier mod*. Mod or* I
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