Singapore Daily Times, 5 May 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, sth MAY, 1879. No. 13,770
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  • 406 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe dates on which t>» Cww 1 UjLJAmnm pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 s OtTWARD. .HonawAaa. ToMdi? Jl.t J«B- Wday l«h J*B- 4«h v l»h Jth Feb -r*' 5 4*
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbiseb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mknxlaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Btf amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou* modaticn for first and
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  • 256 1 Tbs following tie dates on -which tbe 'teamen of the Memagenee Maritime, may be expected to a r rive here during the j current year.— 1879 1879. Wednesday 12 February Frida J- Ja 7 S& 26 do Monday, 7 April March w*y g A ifi. it
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  • 171 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, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current- year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 48 1 run rmianu nnu uauvcua, Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “Ja von,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, 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, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 44 1 run nuiiuuuHu. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s ateamer Arrafoon Apcar, 1,392 tona, Captain Mactavieh, may be expected here on or about the 28tb mat., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 962 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply 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 Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia *6 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Gfnfral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of >lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 51 1 uruu n o u Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent 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 Feby. 1878. Jn.
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303,617. Claimß arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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    • 44 1 uuwrAfl l 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. c.)
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    • 52 1 RANGE COMrAN I. 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.) Singapore, sth April,
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    • 46 1 (Beblin -Cologne Fibe 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. 38$ 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 00. Fire depabtmint 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 Cl.ooo.fWi. CHIEF OFFICE'S. London 79, Cornhtlt, e. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gforgk Strfkt. Agents for Singanore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. >876. (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 un<m 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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    • 191 1 1 OFFIOEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman J®*® ind E"qrej Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 68 1 HEAD UFFICE, DAT AVIA. 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
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    • 91 1 ur Jjunisun ai>u ADnauaau. 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;
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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 feermi PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. 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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    • 97 1 Established 1840, 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 whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of preNo extra charge
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    • 47 1 inoa.iivvej It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 104 1 v»ru»L, MlUblUMo OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHISTIR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVIRPOOL. Chas. Holland, *q. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 208 1 luounanun WJuran i. FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldbon.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: p Edinburgh, 17 Georgi Strut. {‘SEftST Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above Company
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    • 102 4 Capital I2,<XX>.MIO Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Meem-e. Melohere, A Co.) .T. P Runes fMeseri. Hollid»T.Wi*e k Co.) A T Msnirer, rMee«r*.T)oo»lM,l,*nr*lkACo.) H. Nit-sine. 'Romeo Comptsv Ltd.) J. .1 doe Remedio*.
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid Op and Invested 700,000. Fnnds in Hand 1.200,000. DIR*CTORB. Rich«rd .1. Ashton, Esq. A'tmd Gonver. Eeq. Thomas <T. Rerclev, William Hswthorn, RgW r. L. Reran, Oeoree Hihhert, Peroirsl Rossnqnet, Samuel Hrde, .Tame* Rrand, William T.rall, Charles Oare, CharlesMarmt Oeoree H. Humbert,
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    • 58 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept rinks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vesael on the cnetomary terms. The nanal dieconnt allowed on all rinks for coasting voyages and on riaka to Europe and America. RE ME
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital *2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30-2,671 Total Fire Reserves mL 1 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 82 4 UUHrABi j lmiiau The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marins Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorised to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current ratea. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be told retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. if. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 66 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATEST BUBVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbbate Pbicbs, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici of Each. Nautical Almanac Chart*, de (Double Sheet) LBO, (Single Sheet) OM. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 187£ (u. c.; FRENCH FLOWERS. Wi bare just unpacked Ex:
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    • 83 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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  • 261 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporated under th* Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which I 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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  • 59 2 The S. 8. Qlencoe, Captain W. A. Gnlland, and the S. 8. Gleneagles, Captain Geo. 8. MacBain, with the new Season’s Teas, will leave Singapore, about the 1st June next, and have good accommodation for let and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DICE A
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  • 45 2 The Rubattiao steamer Sumatra is due here on the 3rd of May, and will have quick despatch for the above port. She has room for Cargo, and splendid accommodation for passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 30th April, 1879. to 5th inst.
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 22 2 At Waterloo Street, on S iturd *y, the 3rd instant, the wife of Mr. A. A. d Rozario, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 5TH MAY, 1879.
    • 135 2 Singapore, sth May, 1879. Gambier I A Black Pepper 8.30. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawa* 3.20. Pearl Sago. 4.42|. Coffee, Bontyne 18. Tin 21-25. 60s. Mule twist 85. 71 lbs. Shirtings I.W 7 do do 1.47 j. 1 do 7. Cloth 1. 8 do
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    • 107 2 Per Patroclui, sth May For Singapore. —From Liverpool: Messrs George Oliver J. C. Moore jur, Mr. Nicholls and 200 Chinese. Per Kong tee, 4th May tor Singapore.— From Bangkok Mias E. Studer, Mr. Mohn, Mr. Muhry, Mr. bebomburgk and 5 deck. Vail Noticis. Mail clote for Sarawak, per 9.
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    • 178 2 I—7a. m. One of the B. 1.8. N. Co’s steamers from Calcutta and Intermediate Ports, due 2. 11 a. m. The Post Office Savings Bank opens for the Receipt of Deposits. 3. Noon. Mrs. Anson holds her weekly reception at Government House. 4. 2.30 p
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    • 1808 2 (For Straits Times.) Afghanistan. Bombay, 'ird May. —Latest advices state that Yakoob Khan is about proceeding to the British camp for the purpose of having an interview with the Indian authorities. He will be accompanied by a large retinue. Burmah. Advices received from Maudalay are reassuring. Afghanistan. I
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    • 834 3 We have been favoured with the following extract from the Washington Pott, of 14th January, from the Colonial Secretary’s Office, relative to an American expedition to the Coast of Africa and the East. The expedition of Commodore Shufeldt in the United States’ steamer Ticonderoga is intended as
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    • 1267 3 Amongst the many privileges enjoyed by the many hundreds of thousands who range themselves under the proud banner of Great Britain—“the flag that has braved a thousand years the battle and the breeze —there is none of which they are more justly proud, none of which they
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    • Correspondence.
      • 650 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—Both Enquirer and yourself seem to the rather adrift as to the proper way of addressing the Hon’ble John Jones. Courtesy leaves out the Mr. or Esq., and the distinction to be made, ii any is required, so as not to confound
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 372 2 £tto atbrrtttrmtntg. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud m> 0»pitil 5,000,000 Doll»n. R««r„ P p»ia.. _l,300,00O Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. CXoirmon. —WM. H. FoIBM, Eiq. 0* Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W K wwick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson Co.) F. D. Samoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Dana Sassoon
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    • 724 2 NOTICE. Notice is hereby (riven that the partnership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned Hermann Katz and Aron Katz, as Merchants, Commission Agents, and General Warehousemen, at Singapore, under the style or Firm of Katz Brothers has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st December 1878. The Business
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    • 766 2 FOE SALE. Ex. Spinaway. 22 AUSTRALIAN HORSES. Nos. Name. 1 Lucy.—A. very handsome mare about 15 lands, 5 years old, fit for Buggy, has been driven in harness branded J. near shoulder. 2 Charley. —A bay. gelding about 15 hands, good action, strong, fit for harness or carry weight, 5
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    • 434 2 I TO LET. Draycot,” situated immediately be* hind the Tanglin Club, entry from Ist W. R. 800TT A 00. Singapore, 2nd May, 1879. AUCTION SALE OF AUSTRALIAN HORSES. Recently Imported. The undersigned have received instructions from Mi. Robert Wilson, thj owner, to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on
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  • 16 2 DEATH. On 30th April, at his residence, St. John’s Lodge, Louis Neubronneb, in his 71st year.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 130 3 Sunday, 4th May. Italian steamer Sumatra, 1,382 tons, Telli commander, Genoa Ist April, consignees Reme Brothers. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, 196 tons, Joyce commander, Penang 30th April, consignees Maclaine, Fraser Co. British steamer Kongsee, 804 tons, Sanders commander, Bangkok 30th April, consignees Katz Brothers. Monday, sth May. British steamer
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    • 44 3 Saturday, 3rd May. British steamer Penang, Mclndoe, for Cheriboon. Siamese barque Thay Watt, Bruhn, for Quinhon. British steamer Khandalla, Mann, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. Dutch steamer Baron Sloet v/d Beele, Bakkar, for Batavia. British steamer Jeddah, Clarke, for Penang.
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    • 764 3 Date Ships’ Names. I Captains. I Flag A Rio. of ar- Where From. WhereLtino Consignees or Agents. Destination rivals. «en-of-wa Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420 Apr. 7 Malta Roads Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 90 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received ex. S. S. Anterior. Ladies’ rings set with Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphire, Pearls Ac. Ladies’ Lockets, Gentlemen’s do. Gold Pencil cases, Coral Crosses, Albert Chains, American Clocks, Silver Watches Ac., Ac. J. MOTION. Singapore, 16th April, 1879. FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carts, just
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    • 320 3 Ex. "GLENIFFER.” The little Wanzer hand. SIWIHG MaCHIH*B. Machine Needles. The Wanzer. Wheeler and Wilson’s.—Thomas’s. Deed Boxes strong. Cash Boxes, useful sizes. Gold and Silver Wire, Navy Lace. SAYf.E A CO. Singapore, 11th March, 1879. TO BE LET. With immediate entry. Those large and commodious Offices Nos. 3. 4 and
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    • 393 3 CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. Thb undersigned are instructed to eelI by Public Auction or otherwise that ral luable freehold property known as Cairn* bill containing an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate, Erin Lodge property and Monks bill. C&irnhill honse is at present let
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  • Docks.
    • 700 4 Twn worka of the Oompany are aitnated at Tanjong Pagsr, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and oompnae the following establishments, via t— Whak?.—Affording berthage for twenty reaaela atone time with anficient water alorgaide for veeaela of ‘be beavieet draught, and protected
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    • 189 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 Door. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feeWidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 570 4 iHiSttllantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker. a»d Optician. Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of J e „ellery, Wateke,, Clock., Nautical loatrcmenU, 4c., co”pn»ralt Bracelets, Ladies w »“ke, Broockee, Gents’ ditto., Earrmea, Silrer watckes. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Siarnet rings, Marble clocks,
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    • 658 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodger* and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Tarring 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 INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents f 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
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers op European, China, Japah and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiUs made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 704 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Sont ton-1 Hebben steed* innr* bien roor radieeen a* •o r ti*| ryk aaaortidana ton a ment ran Eule* article* ropeieeheartid’Enrope. kelen tcna Prii mo- rear bill vita daraa. Mai- pryien. Alla «on da oon- ordera wnrden flanca.
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