Singapore Daily Times, 10 April 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,751 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 10th APRIL, 1879.
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  • 429 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The m demoted arc the dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers may he exat Singapore during the year 1879: Omr**r. Ho*rw»si». Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday loth J»n. 4.h Feb m l«h r,h- *th Mar 2l«t Z
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Piomrd. Deucalion. N ESTOR. GLAUCU8. I'riam. Anchises. Fabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mfnelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou modatun for first and
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  • 276 1 The following are the dates on which ♦be steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OrTWAHI). HOMEWARD. 187P Wednesday 12 February Friday, 1, January o fi j n 31 do To March 2« do 2 do v Monday,
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  • 161 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, Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipat im. Madras. Calicut, Tellicliery Ac during the current year at tbe 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 toe 21st idltynt, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1879.
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  • 967 1 HI a J 'JU 1 A UliUl The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatu 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
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink Matheson A Co. r Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 49 1 Established 1836. Capital £l.OOO, noo. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has Wen Appointed A pent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Febv. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 60 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the enrrent R <tos of Preminm. Total Smn insnred in 1«77. C2.14.m5i7. Claims arranged by the Local A rents, and paid with promptitnde and liberality. The jnrisdiction of Local Tribnnals re* eoenised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN.
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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 npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. fn. o.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.l Singapore, sth April, 1866. M
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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. 33J 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 fll.noo.nnn. CHTEF OFETGEB. London 79. Cornhtt.l E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.l
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    • 71 1 MPmtt Iivooo.non 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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    • 193 1 OFFTCE8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman I William Hind. Esqre. 1 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. 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 gooda to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the loweat 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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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore, 17 th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 95 1 Established 1840, and EmpoweredbvSpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every deaoription granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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    • 45 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 c.)
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    • 99 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London— lft, CornhiU. GLASGOW—4, South Hanover Street. Broad Street* CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Eeq. (Messrt.Todd ACoeton.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Cha8. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lrx. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,
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    • 214 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ron£*i>80N,E8Q Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 G,0E0, l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. >—». 2K s ™r iM isr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,009.090 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564.202 Gfnfrai, Managers. Messrs Jardine Mntbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AnHre, Esq. Wolf-hum. A Co.' J. P. Romos rWooom. WollMsT.Wioo A On.l A T Manger, fWeaara.DonglM.TAnraikßCo.) W. Nino inn, fßnmon ComtMDT LM.) •T. T 4o» Remodio*.
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    • 135 4 Gapitat £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand ~1.200,000. Directors. Richard .1 Ashton. E*q »'tmd Gnneer. F.sql Thmnfi" O RgrolnT, William Hawthorn, Robert C. T„ Reran, Genre* Hihlmrt, Perfival Roaanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tame" Rrand, William Lvnll. Charles Gave. Charles M»rrv»t, Oeoree H. Chambers,
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept rinks npon cargo by steamer or nailing vesael on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartkri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,009 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 Genok, 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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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk« at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dee 1878 u c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. Ob and after tbe let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. Tbe Ice House <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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    • 111 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. NOTICE. From the 1st of January next a considerable reduction in the charges foi Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock
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    • 82 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 50 2 The undersigned have been authorized to issue policies of Insurance against all rules on goods shipped in the steamers of the Company, on the usual te ms and rates. W. MANSFIELD A CO. Agents O. S. S. C«sy. Singapore, 4th April, 1879. to 4th May.
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  • 98 2 LONDON PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The undersigned are prepared to accept risks by steamers the usual bonus being allowed on premia. GUTHRIE A CO. Agents. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. to 30tb inst. NOTICE. TO BPOBTSMBN AND OTHEBB. Notice is hereby given that Tbespass ebs on the Chassebiau Estate, will be
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  • 112 2 In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Yong and Koh Yeok Seng, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 ana 52 Kling Street, Singapore, under the name or chop of Bun Seng What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of
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  • 59 2 The S. S. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and tbe S. 8. Gleneagles, Captain Geo. S. Macßain, with the new Season’s Teas, will leave Singapore, about the Ist June next, and have good accommodation for Ist and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCE A
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  • 48 2 The Spanish steamer Cadiz, Captain J. M. de Echeita, due here on the 17th instant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has splendid accommodation for pas* senders. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 8th April, 1879. to 17th inst.
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  • 72 2 FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE ADELAIDE. The N. I. S. N. Co’s. Steamer Atjeh, will leave this for above ports via Riouw, Muntok, Batavia and Soerabaya, on the morning following the arrival of the next English mail from Europe. Intending Shippers are requested to send their cargo to Tanjong Pagar
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  • 69 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Purulia, will leave the Roads for above ports at 3 p. m. <>n Saturday next, the 12th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac., Ac. For Freight or Passage,
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 10TH APRIL, 1879
    • 134 2 SlNOAPuBr, 10th APJtlL, 1879. (jambier 4.25. Black Pepper 8.25. Wfcite Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.42J. Ooffee, Bontync 18. Tin 21.50. 40«. Mule twis 85. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.80. 7 do do 1.474. 8 do T. Cloth II 7 do do 1121.
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    • 239 2 Per B. S. S. Go’s, steamer Pyah Pekhet from Malacca on tbe 10th April For Singapore.— Hon’ble Captain E. W. Shaw R. N, Mrs. Shaw and the Misses Shaw (2). Mail Notices. Mails close for Malacca and Penang, per S. S. Japan at 1 p. m.'tomorrow. Saigon, per 8.
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    • 1179 2 otra/w nines./ The War in South Africa. London, Sfl April. —Advices from Capetown dated 25th March, have been received stating that a convoy with supplies proceeding to Luneberg accompanied by 104 men of the 80th Regiment were attacked by 4,000 Zulus, overwhelmed, and the Captain
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    • 859 2 W. Nicol Co OF BOMBAY. One of the causes of the recent fall in Oriental- Bank shares is understood to have been an announcement by the liquidators of the City of Glasgow Bank of their inteutiou to deny their liability in regard to all Messrs. VV. Nicol Co. of Bombay’s
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    • 625 3 1. The Committee, in again publishing their annnal report, for the purpose of acquainting those who are interested in its welfare with the particulars of the continued prosperity of the Home, are glad to be able to show by the annexed tables that the number of Sailors who have
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 417 2 #tto asbtrtisrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. FoBBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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    • 853 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rack The administrator’s Cup.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G. Fur all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance 55. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 629 2 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. NEW LINE TO PADANG. Via Penang, Acbeen. Patti, Rigas, Analaboe, Tampattoean, Troemon, Nias, Sipg kel, Baros, Sibogha, Natal, Ayer Bangies and Priaman and the same way back, once every month. The first steamer will leave Singapore on the 3rd Proximo. HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents.
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    • 252 2 RACING SCARVES Ac. John Little Co. have just received a parcel of Silks and Satins, in all Colors suitable for racing Jackets, and Caps Ac. And racing Scarves to match Riding breeches made to order. Singapore, 10th April, 1879. FOR SALE. (C*AMPAGN BOTTLEB.) Bass’s Beer in pint, and quarts. Guiness’s
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  • NOTICE.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 56 3 Wednesday, 9th April. British barque Fi'con, 385 tons, Vil commander, Bangkok ‘~nd March, eonsignees Behn Meyer A Co. Danish steamer Norden, 778 tons, Raysen commander, Penang 7th April, consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. Thursday, 10th April Sarawak brig Ahthool, 122 tons, Nacodab, Pontianak 30th Mar. British barque Edeline, 499
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    • 67 3 Wednesday, 9th April. British steamer Kongsee, Sanders, for Bangkok. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. > Dutch sttamer Amboina, Cramer, for Batavia. British steamer Paladin, Parker, for Hongkong. Siamese barque Glory, Buchardt, for Bangkok. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for
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    • 640 3 I k D ate I Ships’Names. Captains. Flag v Rio. z of ar- Where From. WhereLyino Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. Mcratf 0F Bosch H.N.M's. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acbeen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul Generaljßatavia Kestrel Edwards H. M's. str. 593 Apr. 2 Malacca
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 545 3 #otirr$. AUCTION .-ALE. To be Sold, pursuant to a decree of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements made in a cause of See Eng Moh r*. See Boon Tiong and others, with the approbation of the Chief Justice, by Mr. C. E. Cra >e, the person appointed by the
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    • 851 3 PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by private contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point. Hongkong, now in Complete Working Orde-, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Pro- party is of
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    • 223 3 NOTICE. My wife, Neo Hay Neo, having left inv house and protection against my wish and consent since the 13th March 1879. I do hereby notify that I have divorced her entirely from me, and that I will not bold myself responsible for any debts she may contract in my
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    • 477 3 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsula and Gulf of Siam By Commauder A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads,Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879. NOTICE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Property. The undersigned has received instructions, from the
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    • 370 3 FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carta, juat imported, varniehed in the natural wood,, lancewood ahafta, wheels with fuatic naves, elliptic springs, Collinges’ patent axlea. Built by the well-known makers Messrs. Thomson k Co. of Stirling. $165 each. Apply to POWELL k 00. Auctioneers. Siugaporc, 18th March, 1879. NOW READY.
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Twv works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the ♦own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz: Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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 Graying Doci. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 571 4 ifiiscrnanrous. 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 rinsrs, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watch e, j Gents’ ditto.,
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    • 662 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 Ware. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 179 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Ba* 1 tavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company 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
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    • 609 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 the *horte*t notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 726 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. n«N»Alway» H*H«n fort- Sent too-1 on hand» wsll wirehrenrt »in inur* Mm I •eipctytd »nS wnhliu*nrtir. %mnrH*|i7k tm "JT M*orf- T, Hirer at- lan* *o.i« m«nt ran Kit •1 "top* of all lar E.irnrere- lamutfelM »rp. Sont. ton-!
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