Singapore Daily Times, 16 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-16 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 16th MAY, 1879. No. 13,78012 words
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Article, Illustration434 1879-05-16 1 Office—l, Collver Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Bteamers may be expected to arrive nt Singapore during 4be year 1879: Ootwafd. Hohkwaed. Tneadaj 21st Ju Friday 10th Jan. **h Feb. 24th 18th i 7th Feb. 4th434 words
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Article144 1879-05-16 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomrd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pblam. Anchibes. Sarpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stbntor. Mehelaus. 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 accoirmodaticn for first and third class144 words
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285 1879-05-16 1 The following a re the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a*’ rw here daring the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879 i 1879. Wednesday 12 February **4*7. 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do285 words
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179 1879-05-16 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore tor Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, VizagapaWm, Cocotada, Masulipatam, Madras, Oali'cnt, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 2»th Saturday,179 words
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Article43 1879-05-16 1 Messrs. Apcab 4 Co.’s steamer "Japan,” 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 4 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-05-16 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Msctavish, may be expected here on or about the 28tb inst., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st May, 1879.42 words
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961 1879-05-16 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBatavia 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 1 Batavia 46 Padang 94961 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-05-16 1 Capital 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 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-05-16 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-05-16 1 Established 171 ft. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current R 'teg of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singanore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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Article42 1879-05-16 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 4 CO. Singapore, 15tb July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-05-16 1 Tbe 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 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. e.i50 words
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46 1879-05-16 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.46 words
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69 1879-05-16 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 Europe69 words
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44 1879-05-16 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD 4 00. Fibs dipahtmint Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lif! department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article31 1879-05-16 1 Capital ei.ono.ooo. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. 0 ROUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.l31 words
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71 1879-05-16 1 Capital 10,000,000 Franca. The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooaatmj voyame, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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193 1879-05-16 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Ruildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind. Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by193 words
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63 1879-05-16 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne 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 current63 words
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87 1879-05-16 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 grant87 words
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52 1879-05-16 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome 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 k GO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-05-16 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxirling 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.)42 words
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97 1879-05-16 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-05-16 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 (a. c.)46 words
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Article99 1879-05-16 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street Eaat Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,99 words
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220 1879-05-16 1 EIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O W BT Qioeq l Street. Edinburgh 17 Georg* Btr**t. Loir doh f 2 K ino William l Street. L220 words
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103 1879-05-16 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. fMeenr*. Melrhem, k Co.) .T. P. Raines fMenere. Holliday. Wise ft Co.) A. T Manser, (Messrs.Don*!**,L*pr»ikACo.) H. Nieaiee, (Borneo Compenr Ltd.) J. J doe103 words
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136 1879-05-16 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. tlf-ed Gonser, Esq. Thnmaa G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran, Georse Hihhert, Pereival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lrall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat. Georee H. Chambers,136 words
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56 1879-05-16 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents 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.56 words
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82 1879-05-16 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 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 for82 words
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78 1879-05-16 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 voyages78 words
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31 1879-05-16 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1879-05-16 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. None*. On and after the lit January, Ice will w sold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 8117 words
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Advertisement69 1879-05-16 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Bheet) 1.80. M (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. Wi have just69 words
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Advertisement76 1879-05-16 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. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mar arrive76 words
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Article59 1879-05-16 2 The S. fi. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. S. Gleneaglet, Captain Geo. 8. MacBain, with the new Season’s Tana, will leave Singapore, about the lat June next, and have good accommodation for lat and 2nd clasa passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DICE A59 words
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Article141 1879-05-16 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Ill the nutter of Shinesppala Mexican residing at No. 48 North Bridge Road, in Singapore, a banGeorgs Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of (he property of the bankrupt The Ooart141 words
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69 1879-05-16 2 The B. 1. S. N. Co’s, steamer Baghdad, will leave the Roads for above porta at 2 p. m. on Saturday next, the 17th instant. She will also take Paasengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage, apply69 words
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Article48 1879-05-16 2 The Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A. de Arana, dne here on the 16th instant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has first class accomodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. to 16th inst.48 words
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48 1879-05-16 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. BYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to 31st May.)48 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 16TH MAY, 1879.
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Article275 1879-05-16 2 Singapore, 16th May, 1879. Gambier 4.10. Black Pepper 8.124. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sara wan 3.174. Pearl Sago 4 80. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin n 20.50. 80s. Mule twist 87. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47J. 6 do Cloth 1. 7 do275 words
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1056 1879-05-16 2 St. Petertburg 15/4 Mag.—Intelligence has been received that numerous and extensive fires have occurred in several districts in Eastern Russia which are believed to be the work of incendiaries. The sixth General Meeting of the Singapore Debating Society was held last evening in the Masonic1,056 words
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Article774 1879-05-16 2 In noticing the other day the report for 1878 of the E. E. A. and C. Telegraph Co., we remarked that the introj duction of a system of cheap telegrams, something like cheap postage, was only a question of time. The press in Inj dia has been agitating774 words
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Article3015 1879-05-16 3 The approaching departure of Mr. Chasseriau by the next Freuch mail steamer affords an opportunity, of which we readily avail ourselves, to say a few words respecting the great service this euergetic gentleman has rendered to this Settlement. Seven years ago, when he arrived in Singapore, agricultural3,015 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement463 1879-05-16 2 £tto 9fobrrtf0nntnt0. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CUwwma.—Wm. H. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell ft Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Msthesou ft Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons ft463 words
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Advertisement671 1879-05-16 2 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsula and Gulf of Siam By Commander A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE k CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between671 words
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Advertisement599 1879-05-16 2 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have juat received a supply of Lamps.—Hink’s Patent Duplex Table Lamps, fitted with patent extingniahera; Rink’s Patent Duplex Punkah; Table and Hanging Lamps; Rowatt’s Patent Anucapine Lamps to burn without chimneys Hanging Lamps with 1,2, 3 and 4 lights; Hurricane Lanterns; Police Lamps; Signal Lamps599 words
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Advertisement317 1879-05-16 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co’s. Bteamer AchilUt, Captain Anderson, leaving Penang at noon tomorrow, maj be expected here on Saturday morning, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai. Bhe baa room for First and Third Class Passenger*, and also for Cargo, which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD317 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article110 1879-05-16 3 Thursday, 15th May. British steamer Ferntower, 726 tons, Peterson commander, Siimarang Bth May, consignees Bun Hin A Co. British 3 mstd. schooner Flower of Yarrow, 109 tons, Nicol i commander, Malantaka 25th April. Friday, 16th May. British 3 mstd. schooner Mav, 237 tons, Von Schoen com- i mander, Newcastle110 words
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Article24 1879-05-16 3 Thursday, 15th May. German steamer Bellona, Ahrens, for Bangkok. German steamer Hesperia, Johansen, for Saigon. Dutch steamer Ophir, Besseling, for Deli.24 words
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Article633 1879-05-16 3 I Date Ships’Names. Captains. Flag A Rio. or as- Where Feom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. MEN-0F-W A V j Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s.str. 870 Feb. 13|Acheen IT. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing j UQ0 Poland H. MV. str. 2210 Apr. 24 Hongkong633 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement80 1879-05-16 3 Ex: GLENEAGLES.” Wx have just unpacked:— Ladies’ black Silk Gloves 2,4,6, buttons. White Kid Gloves 4 buttons. Lace Mitts, 11 in. long, black and coloured. Muslin Frillings—Plain and lace edge. White Satin Fans. White painted Satin Fans. Black Satin Fans. Black painted Satin Fans. Costumes. Battiste Costumes, new styles. Brighton80 words
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Advertisement386 1879-05-16 3 NOTICE. Katz Bros, are showing now. Pictures.—Steel engravings, oil paintings and oleographs by Goupil and Co. and other celebrated masters, representing battles, hante, episodes of the middle ages etc. etc. Perfumery.—Manufactured by Condray, Lubin and Gosnell, a choice selecti jn, comprising:— Cologne Water, different odours, in ordinary bottles and decanters386 words
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Advertisement394 1879-05-16 3 J. GRAHAM. Watch Maker and Jrweller. Has just received ex. Mail and other steamers, an assortment of Gentlemen’s Gold Watches, consisting of Gold hunting English levers. Gold demi-hunting Kevless levers. Gold Crystal glass Keyless levers, Ac. Also a quantity of American Clocks, suitable for House, Office, and Ships' use. Battery394 words
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Advertisement438 1879-05-16 3 FOE SALE. The undersigned have jut received ex steamer India, a new supply of French Cement equal to the best Portland. RE ME BROTHERS, Singapore, 7th Feb., 1879. (u. c.) NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the 1st July next, for renting the folMloing Farms for three438 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-05-16 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjr.BR Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty veesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and706 words
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190 1879-05-16 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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259 1879-05-16 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL f 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement557 1879-05-16 4 HAisrtllawmtf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watche*. Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Barrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding557 words
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Advertisement403 1879-05-16 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 Porks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated Ware. A n assortment of electro403 words
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Advertisement178 1879-05-16 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned baring been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and boy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.178 words
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Advertisement606 1879-05-16 4 JOHN LITTLE fc CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonombtib, Watch, and Clock Man bbs; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, BPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiUs made np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of606 words
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Advertisement692 1879-05-16 4 onhandaw#ll s«leHed and richlj aaaort•d "took of all wohln*aortir. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beack Street 27. fort- Sont ton- Hftbbsn —> )onri Wen j Toor WJ| ta *o rtf ryk aaaortt. w al- dana tona m«nt ran E«. onae- t»«articl«a ’•on»i«oh* »rt,. k an- d'Enrop*.692 words
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