Singapore Daily Times, 17 April 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,755 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 17th APRIL. 1879.
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  • 401 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thf underacted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 y--3 OmniD. Ho«n»AXD. Tuesday 21* Jm- J h Feb viv s r E S!t liiil. mt
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  • 144 1 Agammnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Trucsr. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accorrmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 226 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. im Wednesday^February Frid ay. d, ary “mU* fip 1 rr h B j 1£ sH i: i r* t-s 1 WednewU,. 8 October I! N d
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  • 165 1 The steamers <-f t’*i« Company will be despatched fropv gapore for Malacca, Penang, Mofllr. Jte.,'' jugoon and Calcutta, •ai tflBfcWgFtfffTCrar:. itam i zagapH*^■ rftryp conada, MasulipaUi i, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday, August,
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  • 948 1 The Steamers of the above 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, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to i Hatavia w
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital 1 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 46 1 F8TABLI8HKD 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Corapnt:> ««nd is prepared to accept risks by 6-S* Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, v Agent. Singapore, 14t.h Feby. 1878. th.^.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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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, 15tb July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 48 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (»•<*••)
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    • 45 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company arc prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u.
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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| 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. FUND8 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 01.000.000. CHTEF OFFICE'!. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Bnildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders
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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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    • 86 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 term PATERSON, SIMONS k CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling 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 k CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 96 1 Entibli.li-*****, .id Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Millie*Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined witn Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. 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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    • 101 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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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    • 99 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.IJL CHIEF 0FFICE8: n TiBArtW f*0 Wist Oioioi Gla,90W I Smiir. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 William Lo,,DO! 1 Street. t f Oriel
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    • 127 1 LIFE DEPARTMENT. The Directors of the above Company having arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a redaction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upon the returns lately published by the
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    • 100 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. W*l<-)i*r*, k Co.) J. P Rarne* (Meser*. HMUdav.Wise k Co.) A T Matitrer, fMeeere.DonrlM.TAnrtiikACo.) H. NimiM, (Rfrneo Comnenr Ltd.) J. ,T. doe Remedioe, (3.
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    • 133 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton. Esq- Alfred Ooneer. Eeq. Thomas O. Bercley, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihhert, Pereiral Roaanquet, Samuel Hyde, .Tame* Rrand, JlWmi in 11 Charles Care. Charlee Marrynt. Georee H.
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel 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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    • 85 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £3 'S'S Paid-up Capital 250 000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829.577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,1 3Z,4*o Income of the Fire Department, NetPremiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned.
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    • 79 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 customair 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
    • 115 1 SIKGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. Os and after the 1st January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ioe 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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    • 165 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick of Eaeu. Nautical Almanaa I L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. i (Single Sheet) ,0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) G. R. LAMBERT’S
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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 damage. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents* (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Master* of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 49 2 The undersigned have been authorized to issue policies of Insurance against all risks on goods shipped in the steamers of the Company, on the usual terms and rates. W. MANSFIELD A CO. Agents O. S. S. Coy. Singapore, 4th April, 1879. to 4th May.
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  • 46 2 The 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, 5th March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 71 2 Thk B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Euphrates. will leave the Roads for above ports at 3 p. m. on Saturday next, the 19th»instant. I She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Madrafc j Ac., A0. ■II For Freight or
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  • 57 2 Via Penang, Aoheen. Patti, Rigas, Analaboe, Tampattoean, Troemon, Nias, Singkel, 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 A CO. Agents.
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  • 44 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 16th April, 1879. to 28th inst.
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  • 30 2 DEATH. On the 16th April, Henry Lance Hughes, for many years connected with the Straits Observer and the Straits Chronicle. Western Australian and New Zealand papers please copy.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 17TH APRIL, 1879.
    • 428 2 Singapore, 17th April, 1879. Gambler I 4.20. Black Pepper.... 8.25. White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawa< 3.45. Pearl Sago >. A42*. Coffee, Bontyne 18. Tin 21.50. 60a. Mule twist 85. 71 lba. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47J. 4 do T. Cloth it 1. 8
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    • 787 2 Major Sqcirl left yesterday by the Colonial steamer Pluto for Malacca, to assume the Lieutenaut-Governorship of that Settlement in an acting capacity. Public opinion and the feeling of the Civil Service are so well known in the Colony to be adverse to the appointment that it
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    • 1341 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Tuesday, the 1st April, 1879. Commissioners Present. Hon’ble W. H. Read President. E. J. Wells, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and continued. Read the fortnightly progress Report from the Municipal Engineer.
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    • 1574 3 (ItMraquMMd of oar ooatomporwiM that, in iwproducing these trautatiou, their original appearance m the straib Tim* may be acknowledged.) The Manila races took place on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of March last and were a great success. The attendance of spectators was very great, their number amounting
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    • Correspondence.
      • 487 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet Sir, —Whilst pitying poor Malacca and heartily sympathising with the Civil Service in the injustice which has been done them by Brevet Major Squirl being appointed Acting Lieut.-Govemor of that Settlement, yet I think before you censure Colonel Anson
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 642 2 #tto aabrrtteement*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Do lara. Reserve Fund 1,800,WO Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chairman.—W m. H. Forbes, Eaq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick V Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoof, Esq. (o! Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 839 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rack Thi administrator’s Cup —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 55. Distance once round the course. Weights as per
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    • 526 2 RACES. String Meeting. Satins ami Silks. White Kerseymere—for Racing Breeches. SAYLE A CO. Singapore, 8th April, 1879. Ex: “GLENEAGLES." Wk have just unpacked Ladies’ black Silk Gloves 2,4,8, buttons. White Kid Gloves 4 buttons. Lace Mitts, U in. long, black and coloured. Muslin Frillinars —Plain and lace edge. White Satin
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    • 298 2 royal artillery theatre FORT CANNING. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL By kind permission of CAPTAIN BURTON-BROWN, R. A. And under the distinguished patronage OP HIS EXCELLENCY COLONEL ANSON, K.A., C.M.G. MRS. ANSON. A magical performance will be given at the Theatre On Thursday next, th 17th April. Commencing at 9 P. m.
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  • Notices.
    • 58 3 S. S. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, ana the S. S. Gleneagles, Captain Geo. S. MacBain, with the new Season’s Teas, will leave Singapore, about the 1st June next, and have good accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCE A CO.,
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    • 32 3 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 30th inst.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 60 3 Wednesday, 16th April. Siamese barque Bua Caao, 338 tons, Lange commander, Bangkok 28th March. British schooner Bun None, 97 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak loth April. Thursday, 17th April. British steamer Carrisbrooke, 965 tons, Wharton commander, Sourabaya 12tb April, consignees Bun Hin A Co. arribals— (Continued.) Spanish steamer Cadiz, 1,731 tons,
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    • 31 3 Wednesday, 16th April. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Cheribon. Dutch steamer Bromo, Soeters, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Tambora, de Hart, for Atjeh. British steamer Diomed, Jackson, for London.
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    • 688 3 j Date Ships’Names. Captains. Fla? v Rig. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. H RIVALS. !£EH-0F-W»i Merapi Bosch H.N.M's.str. 870|Feb. 13Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s. str. 593, Apr. 2 Malacca Roads Senior Naval Officer.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 511 3 AUCTION SALE. 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. Crave, the person appointed by the said Judge,
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    • 415 3 DRUMMOND, GAGGINO A CO. Ship Chandlers, Provision Merchants Ac. Have just received Ham, Cheese, Butter, Beef and Pork in Kegs, Preserves, Wines, Cigars Ac. Singapore, 10th April, 1879. MADA ME B. BOURGOIN. French Milliner and Dressmaker, 31, Orchard Road. Has the honor to inform the ladies of Singapore that she
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    • 422 3 FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carts, just imported, varnished in the natural wood, lancewood shafts, wheels with fustic naves, elliptic springs, Collinges' patent axles. Built by the well-known makers Messrs. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. $165 each. Apply to POWELL A 00. Auctioneers. Siugapore, 18th March, 1879. FOR SALeT
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  • Docks.
    • 667 4 Ths work, of the Compsny are situated at Tsniong Pagar, with™ ouemde of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol lowing establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty rebels atone time with sufficientwater alongside for vessels of water draught, and protected by a
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    • 193 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grayiho Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. ft. Grating
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 568 4 ifitstfllamous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. aHD Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewelled Watche 8 Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carnage clocks, Signet rings, I Marble
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    • 631 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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    • 178 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 this place.
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    • 608 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's ontfiits made up on the nhortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 711 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H*re*lw*y* H*H*n for*- Sont ton- Hebhen*teedl o-n hand a well wnehrend pin ionr* Won »oor radie een selected and wohlMsortir- a*sorti*ryk aaaortirichly assort- tea Tjurer al- dan* tou* ment ran En•d *t«ck of all Icr Europe*- I es
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