Singapore Daily Times, 5 April 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, oth APRIL, 1879. No. 13,747
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  • 431 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thk nt denoted »re the aatts on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 j Outwaep. Homewabp. Tneaday 21*1 Jan. Frida; loth Jan. Oh Feb. 2*»h l»h 7th
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nfstor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Wenelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s SUamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou modatirn for first and third
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  • 299 1 The followin are the dates on which ♦he steamers of the Messageries Maritime! msy he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1«70 1879. WediHwday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 2« do do Monday,
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  • 163 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Peuang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, tak n« Passenger* and Cargo for Akyab. i Cliittiiguag. YuotfapaUui, Coconada, Mssnlipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellicliery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,’’ 1.392 tons, Captain Milne, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st April, 1879.
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  • 980 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat; 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. Prom Singapore to Batavia M>
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital S 1.500.000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathbson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and ia prepared to accept risks by first Glass Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every de-'oription of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303,317. Glaims arranged by the Loral Agents. <nd 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 engtomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore 15th July, 1872. (u. 0.)
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    • 49 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.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. 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. 33| 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 45 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. o.) 1
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    • 29 1 Capital 61.onn.nnn. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhim, E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOTTRTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (u. o.)
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    • 71 1 Capital in.nnn.onn Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Companv. are prepared to take risks upon carro bv steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGraceoburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esq re. Deputy Chairman > William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Ghairman in London, Peter Mo Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 64 1 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 CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sieeling 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. (a. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Rpe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fre* Policies issued which can never altogether lapee 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London— 10. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JohnTodd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 217 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stealing. Chairman— Alixandie Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 West George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street.
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melnhers. 0.1 .1. P B«me* (Messrs. HollldsT.Wis* k 0.1 A T Msnwr, (Messrs.Douglas,LanraikAO.) i H Nicsise. (Borneo Omnanv Ltd.) .1. J do# Remedio*.
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    • 131 4 CAPITAL fil,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Ptrectors. Rioh«rd .T. Ashton. Esq. Gnnirer. E *'lThorns* O. Rsrelav, i William Hswthom, Rnhert C. T,. Reran, Genree Hihhort, Peroiral IWsnquet, SsmuM Hvde. J.tpm William Lvall. Charles Cure. Charles Warrvst. Oeoree H. Chambers, Tams*
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    • 58 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo bv steam- er or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks I for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.
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    • 67 4 j The undersigned have been authorized i to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced l rate; and a further reduction of premium j is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of the P. A
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    • 87 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri. Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250 l) Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1877... £829 57 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves mL 1 Income of the Fire De* partment, Net Pre- Qnanu miums and Interest...
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    • 80 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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    • 30 4 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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he 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. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 134 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATE8T 8CEVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebatk Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I 1-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. From the 1st of
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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 tmaire. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 32 2 LONDON PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. T*i undersigaed are prepared to accept riaka by steamers the uiual bonus being: allowed on premia. GUTHRIE A CO. Agents. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. to 30th inat.
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  • 55 2 NEW LINE TO PADANG. Via Penang. Acheen. Patti, Rigas, Analaboe. Tampattoean, Troemon, Nias. Sirgbel. Raros, Sibogba, Natal, Ayer BaUgies and Priamanand the same way back, once every month. The first steamer will leave Singapore on the 3rd Proximo. HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents. Singapore, 4th
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  • 112 2 In the matter of proceedings for composition wi*h Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Yong and Koh Yeok Seng, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 and 52 KlingStreet, Singapore, under the name or chop of Bun Seng What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of the
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  • 158 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bank- i ruptcy petition against himself by Shinnerappala Meric an residing at No 43 North Bridge Road Singapore. Shinn Mexican having on the 3rd day of April 1879. presented
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 5TH APRIL, 1879.
    • 125 2 liambier Bla«k Pepper ‘.W. White Pcppei, fair quality 13.JU. 8igo Flour, Sarawak 3.52iPeari Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18Tm 2l.5o. l 8 MUit twis 88. Its 100. 7 do do 1-474-6 do T. Cloth 7 do do 1-124-Benares Opium 555. Gram per bag 4.50
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    • 171 2 Per P. O. Co’s. S. S. Bokhara, on the sth April. For Penang— From Singapore: Mr. W. Scott and Mr. E. E. Everett. For Aden.—r Mr. H. W. Uloth. For Pearce.—From Singapore Mr. W. Krohn. For Southampton. —From Singapore Miss Little, Miss M. Little, Mr. Martin’s 2 children, European
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    • 139 2 1. Palm Sunday. 2. Morning Masses at the French and Portuguese Roman Catholic Churches at 8,8, and 8 3<>. 3. Morning Services at Sr. Andrew's Cathedral at 7 and 11 o’clock and the Presbyterian Kirk at
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 48 2 London, Uh April. —The Chancellor of the Exchequer in reply to a question said negociatious continue with \ahaap Khan. No orders have been given to advance on Cabul. The Viceroy of India has been instructed to make no important movement without the authority of the British Government.
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      • 60 2 D 1 1 n > nuui O' London, 4 th April.— The Under Secretary of State for foreign Affairs in reply to a questiou said that French troops had occupied the English Island Matakong on the West Coast of i Africa, and
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      • 245 2 London, Uh April. —The Gazette published a despatch from the Border Ageut subsists announcing that messages from Cetewayo had arrived asking for the suspension of hostilities and resumption of negociatious. Cei tewayo states he never intended to tight. The fighting at Isandula was in consequence
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      • 2146 2 The following new notifications are published Sir,—l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Sir William Robinson’s Despatch, No. 12, of the 11th ultimo, transmitting a copy of a Resolution of the Legislative Council, expressing regret at the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice.
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      • 1805 3 After I had drifted into the White House with the flood tide of humanity that had been walking steadily up the street for an hour, I obeyed the orders of the soldier at the door and thepolicemtn with in, and banked uiy hat and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 653 2 £tto TSbfrtfsratntS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Hollars. Reserve Fund 1,800.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTOR?. Chairman. —WM. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Devnty Chairman —The Hon. W K *®7 IC (of Messrs. Jardine Mstbeson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 838 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Back The Administrator’s Cop.—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 95. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 692 2 AUCTION ®ALE. To bb Sold, pursuant to a decree of the I Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements I made in a cause of Sek Eng Moh vs. Skk Boon Tiong and others, with the approbation of the Chief Justice, by Mr. C. E. i Crane, the person appointed by
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    • 255 2 FOR SALE Ex. S. S. Kongtee. (From Messrs. Sybry a earls Co., Sheffield.) Cast Steal Sizes. 3/4” and 7/8” inches,—l6 feet lengths. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Singapore, 26th March, 1879. NOTICE. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY The undersigned have been authorized to issue policies of Insurance against all ruikg on goods
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  • Notices.
    • 50 3 Thk Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Oaboara, 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. 5tb March, 1879. to 20th May. Singapore, 25th March, 1879.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 57 3 Friday, 4th April. British stwiner Lord of the Isles, 1,586 tons. Peel commander, London 26th Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Saturday, 5th April. British steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig commander, Cheribon 2nd April, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. girftaUf Continued.) Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Rhio
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    • 20 3 Friday, 4th April. Britiih steamer Afghan, Hunt, for Saigon. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang.
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    • 457 3 WNaains. j Captain.. Flao V Rio. gj or a». WnnnnFnon. W.m Ltm. |C0«.«»... on A«.ia. Ommati... *Bf-OF-»t» 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’e.Conaul General.!Batavia KelS Edwards tL M 4. atr 593 Apr. 2 Malacca Road. Senior Naval Officer. Station «EAME r f. P. Wharf Duck
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 365 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the lat July next, for renting the fo)Mloing Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Singspors,
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    • 368 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnet r A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rum. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (1 wk.) NOTICE. E. Barthel has just received a large stock of well finished English Letei Watch(s in gold and silver. Also, a
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    • 497 3 FOE- SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carta, juat imported, varnished in the natural wood, lancewood shafts, wheels with fustic naves, elliptic springs, Collinses' patent axles. Built by the well-known makers lfeasrs. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. $165 each. Apply to POWELL A 00. Auctioneers. Siugaporc, 18th March, 1879. NOTICE. My
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  • Docks.
    • 700 4 T*i worVi of tie Company ire litortod it Tanjong Pagar, -ritlin one mile of the Kura of Singapore, and compnee the following establishments, Tit Wmw.-Affordhw bertbnge for twenty reeeela et one time witt *n«cient water .lorgeide for reeeele of the beariert draught, end protected
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    • 192 4 This Company executes ships’ wpairs 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gravikg
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 567 4 ifiisttllamous. 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, Ladies gold watche, Brooches, Gents ditto., Earrings, 'Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings. Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 666 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joeeph 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 Ware. An assortment of electro
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    • 142 4 NETHERLANDS TNDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869.) 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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    • 615 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of th*> latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 720 4 KATZ GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANO. Oommercia] Square, Beach Street 27. H.—jlw,,, fort- Soot toe-) Hehbcr rfoaU J"™™ 1 W *'J wa<*hr*M pin (onra Men 1 »«or raßir e*n SBlectflA ana wohlaasort.ir- a* a<t r«i *i 17k saaorlirinhly Manrt- Tjifrer al- dan* ton*! went ran Knel .took of all lor
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