Singapore Daily Times, 1 April 1879

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  • 16 1 Singapore Daily Times. J i r-S- SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 1st APRIL, 1879. VOL XX. No. 13,7 43
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  • 416 1 Otfice—D'Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tu order-noted are tbs dates on which id-* ONwpkrvV WajTPfcji’fiiarn’ !H>Tfigapof<T<lnVing the year 1P79 Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21k» Jan. Friday lath Jan. Itl, FcV 2tth IWh F',b- 4<h Mar. Slat IWh 7th Mar. Monday ".Ist 21h» H'h April.
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  • 149 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Piomei'. Deucalion. Nestor' Glaucus. I'kiam. Anchises. Sabpfpon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mfnelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St' amers arc despatched from laverponl outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London evciy ten days, and have aceor inodati< n for first
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  • 271 1 The following are the dates on- which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expeeted to arrive here during the current year:— OiW.n. 1«79 1579. Wednesday 12Fehn>«ry If J*nniry 2n do M do 3iffi* gs do »2S do Mondsj, 7 April /If M r 21
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  • 163 1 The steamers of this Company wi'l lie despatched from Singapore for Malacca. Penang. Moulinein. Rangoon and Calcutta, tak ng Passengers and Cargo for Akvab. CLiitog..ii g .BimUfijiiaiHU fegighM".< eni.ad*. fil.i. \paT-iL Watßa*. Ufllcut, leiliebery Ac during the current year at the umlcrnoled dates FRI
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  • 42 1 Messrs Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “HINDOST AN” 991 tons. Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the —Oth instant, e»i route t-> above port. Fbr freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1879.
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Api’Aß A Co.’s steamer A RRATOON APCAR.” 1.3!*- tons. Captain Milne, may be expected here »n or about the 24th instant, c« route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1879.
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  • 922 1 > IOAIIUfI VOJUinuj, mauiuK. The Steamers of the abore Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, TiONDON. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore
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  • Insurance.
    • 75 1 Capital S 1,500.000, Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Central Agents. Messrs. Jardinf Matheson A Co., j Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, j are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100.000 ..n each bottom, and on
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    • 45 1 Established 1836. Capital Cl.t>oo.ooo. Reserve C3M».**oo. The undersigned has been appointed i-D-nt at Singapore for the above Companv, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. (u.c.)
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    • 59 1 EsTARLIRIIFn 171'*. ipsn.an.es effected up-.n almost ejjerv de .-l ii tion of property at the current R o. s ..f Premium. Total Sun. insured in 1«77. C25t.303.817. Claims arranged by the T,..i-al Agents, md paid with promptitude and liberality. The inrisdietion of Local Tribunals reSingapore Agents,
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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, c.)
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    • 48 1 The undersigned, Agents for the ab»-v< Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on 7ood*toall rt- 'tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.I Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.<
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.' The undersigned, having been appoint cd 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. e.
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    • 68 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 f<o coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 46 1 Capital 4 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 4 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit 412,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit 42,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 29 1 Capital .666.600. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornntt.t. F. O. Edinburgh. 31 Gforgf Street. Agent* for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb„ *876. (u. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000,006 Francs. 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 197 1 Opfioes. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. TVpnty Chairman E ,r< Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter MeLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre, The seenrity offered hy the
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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 RATEB. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital 43,*****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 t<> 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 terme. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital 45,000.000 Sxerling 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. c.)
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    • 95 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bps cial Act of Parliament.Oapital Ors XAHm. Lifr Absuranors of every deserlpHsm granted. Retiring Provisions combimei with Life Assurance. Frer Policies issuod whioh can rstst altogether lapse throughaon-paymemt of *ws* No extra charge for
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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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    • 97 1 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. JOHNTonD.Esq. (Mesara. Todd k Coeton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 218 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, r.i.k. CHIEF OFFICES: r s^r* 0 Edinburgh 17 Geobgi Stiixt. i f 2 Kino William L0,,d0 Street. r (OrielChambirb, Liverpool, Water Strut. M anchester, 47
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    • 99 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Censnltine Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. 'Messra. Melchern, Co.' .T. r Rarnes 'Messrs. Hollidsv.Wise Co.' A T Mnncer, 'Messrs.TVinelM.TAnniikACo.) W. Niesise. 'Rnmeo Comnenr Ltd.) ,T. ,T. do* Hemedios. f.T. J.
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    • 129 4 Capttat £1.600.000. Paid-up snd Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200.000. Directors. Riehsrd .T. Ashfen. Esq. Alf-ed fleecer. Esq. Thoms® fl. Harrisv. I William Hawflierti. Robert fl. T,. Reran, fleerce Hlhhert., Pereivsl Rossnqnet, Wvde .Tames Rrand. j William LvaM. Charles Tare. Charles floorer H. Chambers,
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    • 57 4 The undersigned have been appointed a cents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 62 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritime**
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    • 88 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter*. Subscribed Capital SWgJJJ Paid-up Capital 250 M Fire Reserve Fund... 31 at Dee., 1877... WJ Fire Premium Reserve 301,671 Total Fire Reserves nb l w Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,011
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    • 79 4 UmrSßl The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo by steamer and Bailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to aocept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 u c
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 117 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. A'OTICE. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The lee House i 6 opened for the sale «>f lee daily from b A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 110 1 N> TICE TO MARINERS A DM I R ALTT CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebati: Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Aluiana h I ChartB. do (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailorb’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., (u. c.) NOTICE. From the
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    • 81 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL 1S90CIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Maater* of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. ▲feats. (u. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 46 2 Thi Italian Mail steamer Sumafra, Gaboara, 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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  • 114 2 In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Yong and Ko.i Yeok Seng, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 and 52 KlingStreet, Singapore, under thename or chop of Bun Seng What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of the above
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  • 69 2 UUua. The B. I. S. N. Co’s. steamer Simla, Captain Frink*, will leave the roads for above ports, at 3p. m. on Saturday the sth instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac.. For Freight or Passage,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 1ST APRIL, 1879.
    • 282 2 Singapore, IST April, 1879. Gambier A&h Black Pepper 7.75. White Peppc, fair quality 13.30. Sigo Flour, Saraw k 3.50. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffec, Boutyne 18. nominal. Tin SJL^l's. Mui. twiB 88. ils Shirtings.... 1.60. 7 do do 1.47 J. I t> do T. Cloth 99 7 do
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
    • 735 2 Early this morning, Singa|>ore was on the yui vice, and many were the anxieties after the five o’clock gun had been fired, lest the boom should not be heard of the other which was to announce the arrival to this far corner of the
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    • 875 3 Letters, Newspapers 4c.—You will see by the accompanying Returns that thore has been a falling off in the number of Letters. Newspapers. Books, and Parcels received and despatched daring 1878, as compared with 1877 but this may be accounted for by the fact
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    • 1614 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in r producinx these translation*, thei- original appearance in the Straits Timt* may be acknowledged.) News from Sooloo.— A correspondent writes to us as follows, under date the 15th instant:—The placing of the lighthouse will be effected shortly. Mr. Suls, a
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    • 220 3 AM INCIDENT OF THE AMERICAN WAR. I was with Grant—” the stranger said; Said the fanner, Say no more, But rest thee here at my cottage porch, For thy feet are weary and sore.” I was with Grant—” the stranger said; Said the fanner, Nay, no more,—
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    • Correspondence.
      • 164 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —As a specimen of the tinkering our Local Ordinances receive allow me to call your attention to the following Government Notification No. 54 in Government Gazette of 28th February, 1879 (page 128) gives a scale of Fees payable in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 647 2 #tto afobertttfmfnt*. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve fund 1,900,060 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Kbswicc (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 827 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rack The Administrator’s Cdp.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance 15. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 824 2 FRENCH FLOWERS. We have just unpacked Ex: 8. 8. Ajax, a very choice selection of French Flowers. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 31st March, 1879. CALCUTTA CORNED BEEF. John Littlb A Co. have just received a supply of Calcutta Corned Briskets of Beef, in tins, from 5 lbs. to 8 lbs. each.
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    • 443 2 SUPERIOR WINES. Katz Bros, have received lately. Burgundy.—Pomard and Hermitage, very recommendable for invalids. White Bordeaux.—Haut sauternea and Graves, in quarts and pints, fine light wines. Rhinewine —The best kinds such as Liebfraumilcb, Forster, Deidesheimer, Geisenheimer, Nier»teiner Berg etc. Sherry —Crown, white sea l quarts A pints. Portwine Brand of
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 100 3 Monday, 31st March. Danish steamer Thingvalla, 1,577 tons, Molsen commander, Saigon 29th March, consignees Rautenhcrg Schmidt 4 Co. Siamese steamer Kromahtah, 459 tons. Tullock commander, Bangkok 26th March, consignees Tye Joo Lee 4 Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Deli 29th March, consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Tuesday,
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    • 40 3 Monday, 31st March. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton 4 Pontianak. British steamer Merionethshire, Rickard, for Hongkong. German brig Augusta, Rus, for Bangkok. German brig Altha, Jens, for Cotie. P. 4 O. steamer Nizam, Barlow, for Hongkong.
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    • 791 3 D ate i SHirs’ Names. Captains. |Fla*» a Rio. x of ar- Where From., Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. H RIVALS. MEN-0F AM Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Modeste Mead H. M’s. str. 1924
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 312 3 Jlotiff*. PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named unless previously disposed of bv Drivate contract. The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point. Hongkong, now in Complete Working Orde r and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is
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    • 391 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnet A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (1 wk.) NOTICE. E. Barthkl has just received a large st'-ck of well finished English Lever Watches in gold and silver Also, a splendid
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    • 356 3 FOR SALE. I Two elegant 2-wheeled pony cart*, just imported, varnished in the natural wood, lancewood shafts, wheels with fnstic naves, elliptic springs, Collinges’ patent axis*. Built by the well-known makers Messra. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. 1165 each. Apply to POWELL A 00 Auctioned*. Siugaporc, 18th March, 1879. NOTICE.
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  • Docks.
    • 666 4 The works of the Company aresnuaieu st T.njong Pagsr. within one mile of the tow* of Singnpore, end comprise the following eitahlisbmento, visol Wharf. —A(fording heritage foe twenty I. •£*■*<* “"L" of ra fhe e he.viS I d,3t. end protected by bre L from
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Giavihg
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 568 4 fHisrtnanfmts. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. ti.q always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery! Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies goldwatche, Brooches, Gents ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, 1 American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carnage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 663 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knires. different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, stinerior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated Warf. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 143 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT OOStPANT. Thr undersigned having been appointed Aerats (hy Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19tb June. 1869,1 to the above Companv 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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    • 613 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JRWELLERB AND GOLDSMITHS; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 708 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. fort- Sent ton- HeMwn «t*ed* on hand a wall wanhrond ein imir* hien »oor rvtieeen selected and wohlamortir- a«aortl«|ryk a**ortiriohly assort- to* Tjuror al- dan* ton* ment ran BnM stork of all i lor Burnt**- lo« article* 1
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