Singapore Daily Times, 17 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-17 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 17th MAY, 1879. No. 13,78112 words
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Article, Illustration426 1879-05-17 1 Offici—1, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urderaoted are tb« dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:Octwaid. HoMWAan. Tuesday 21st Jan Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2let426 words
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Article143 1879-05-17 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajar. Patboclus. Achilles. Antrnor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisrs. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Btentor. Menelaub. Tiucie. The Coy’s Strainers 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 class143 words
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306 1879-05-17 1 The following a«*e the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be eipected to arrive here daring tbe current year Outward. Homeward. 1879 1879. Wednesday i Fri d*7, 17 January 26 do do 12 March 14 February 26 do do Monday, 7 April306 words
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185 1879-05-17 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Motdmein, 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,185 words
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Article43 1879-05-17 1 Messrs. Apcae A 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-05-17 1 Messrs. Apcae A Co.’s steamer irratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.42 words
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956 1879-05-17 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBata 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 46 Padang 04956 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-05-17 1 Capital f 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block72 words
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47 1879-05-17 1 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. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-05-17 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost every de-eription of property at the current R ites 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 A57 words
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Article42 1879-05-17 1 London Oppice, 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. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-05-17 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks oh goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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45 1879-05-17 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.45 words
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69 1879-05-17 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. 33i 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 1879-05-17 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00. Fire DEPARTMENT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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Article29 1879-05-17 1 Capital ei.non.non. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-05-17 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 risks71 words
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190 1879-05-17 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered190 words
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64 1879-05-17 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 current64 words
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90 1879-05-17 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. n Life 133.000. tt w Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with90 words
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52 1879-05-17 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,52 words
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42 1879-05-17 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling 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 1879-05-17 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which oan never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-05-17 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 OO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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103 1879-05-17 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lex.103 words
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217 1879-05-17 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esg Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O West Qio.os t, Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Strut. London f 2 K.no Williaw Street. {‘SS2SST Manchester, 47 Brown Stbbrt.217 words
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102 1879-05-17 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, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, ft Co.) J. P Rarnes (Messrs. HMlidar.Wise ft Co.) A. T Manger, (Messrs.Pouglas.LanraikftCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,102 words
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136 1879-05-17 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibictom. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred 0*>n«r. Esq. Thomas O. Rarclay. i William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran, George Hihhert, Pereiral Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William T.yall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat. George H.136 words
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56 1879-05-17 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.56 words
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82 1879-05-17 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 1879-05-17 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 1879-05-17 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at cnrrent rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-05-17 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nonci. Oo and after the Ist January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5114 words
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Advertisement70 1879-05-17 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. n Y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. Wi have70 words
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Advertisement84 1879-05-17 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 A 00. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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Article59 1879-05-17 2 The S. S. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. S. Gleneaglet, Captain Geo. 8. 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 DICE 459 words
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Article143 1879-05-17 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Shink» ppala Mckican residing at No. 48 North Bridge Rood, in Singapore, a bankrupt George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt143 words
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Article46 1879-05-17 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 oiugitpoie, 5th Match, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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46 1879-05-17 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. SYED MOHAMED BIV A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7thMay, 1879. (to31st May.)46 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 17TH MAY, 1879.
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Article136 1879-05-17 2 Singapore, 17th May, 1879. Gambier 4.10. Black Pepper 8.124White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.17$. Pearl Sago 4 30. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 20.62$. 80s. Mule twist 87. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47$. 6 do Cloth 1. 7 do do 1.12$. Benares136 words
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Article113 1879-05-17 2 Per O. S. 8. Co.’s steam-ship Achilles, from Liverpool and ports of call on the 17th May. For Singapore.— From Liverpool: Mrs. Fraser 2 children, and Governess. From Penang: Lieut. Colonel Hall r. a., Lieut. I Coker R A., and two orderlies, Mr. Atkini son and 27 Chinese. For113 words
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154 1879-05-17 2 1. Fourth Suni-ay fter Easter. 2. 6.30 a. m. 49a .m. Morning Services at the French and Portuguese Roman Catholic Churches. 3. —7 a. m. and 11 a. m. Morning Services at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 4.154 words
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Article322 1879-05-17 2 (For Strait* Times.) The Russian evacuation of Turkey. St. Petersburg May.—According to an official statement of the RusI Government, the termination of I the evacuation of Turkey will not be j before 25th July next. Roumelia. London May. —The publication of the Diplomatic correspondence be- tween the Government322 words
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593 1879-05-17 2 The following uew notifications are taken from yesterday’s Gazette Her Majesty has beeu pleased to allow and confirm the Ordinance No. VI. of 1878, entitled An Ordinance to repeal certain enactments.” It is hereby notified that His Honor the Chief-Justice has, with the concurrence of593 words
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Article2065 1879-05-17 2 There is an old Roman maxim 1“ the effect that the sounder the law the greater the injustice, and, surely, there never occurred an instance in which its truth was exemplified more emphatically than the decision of the House of Lords on the 7th April, in2,065 words
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Article1029 1879-05-17 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Mauritius, 3111 March, 1879.—'Hie Seychelles islands which your readers are aware were chosen as the residence of the ex-Sultan of Perak are just now the locale of an immense amount of inter-official dissension among the members of the different Government departments, and the inhabitants of1,029 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement466 1879-05-17 2 £tto gfobtrtfstments. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollara. Reaerre Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons466 words
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Advertisement781 1879-05-17 2 #rto a&bfrtfermrnt CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsulv and Gulf of Siam By Commander A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cave to Lacon Bight. Ringora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads. Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE A CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately781 words
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Advertisement617 1879-05-17 2 fie to $fobfrti$emtnt$« NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Lamps —Hink’« Patent Dnplex Table Lamps, fitted with patent extinguishers; Hink’8 Patent Duplex Punkah Table and Hanging Lamps Rowatt’s Patent Anucapine Lamrs to burn without chimneys; Hanging Lamps with 1, 2, 3 and 4 lights; Hurricane617 words
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Advertisement469 1879-05-17 2 #fto afcberttanents. SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of M. C. Mohamad Meydin,—Plaintiff. vertus Avoor Meerasah,—Defendant. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Monday next, the 19th May, commencing at 2 p. m. on the spot. One Tongkang of 14 Coyans Registeied No. 226. One do. 16469 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article125 1879-05-17 3 Friday, 16th May. Spanish steamer Panay, 557 tons, Goyenechea commander, Manila 10th May, consignees Syme A Co. Dutch schooner Goan Goan, 232 tons, Van Diemeye commander, Samarang 25th Ai ril. American barque Carrie Wyman, 409 tons, Raddell commander, Newcastle N. S. W., 30th Jany. consignees Boustead A Co. Sarawak125 words
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Article41 1879-05-17 3 Friday, 16th May. German barque Hera, Grimm, for New York. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. Dutch steamer Java, Weber, for Maulmein via Acheen. British barque Argo, White, for Bangkok.41 words
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Article641 1879-05-17 3 4 Date Ships’ Names. 1 Captains. I Flag A Rio. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. HEN-OF-WAF Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s.str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing j uno Poland H. MV. str. 2216 Apr. 24641 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement28 1879-05-17 3 Notices. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. A Bill Collector; security required 11,000; monthly salary $15. Apply to L. B. 8., Office of Ibid paper. Singapore, 14th May, 1879. t-> IZna mat.28 words
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Advertisement363 1879-05-17 3 SUPERIOR WINES. Katz Bros, have received lately. Burgundy.—Pomard and Hermitage, very recommendable for invalids. White Bordeaux.—Haut aauternes and Graves, in quarts and pints, fine light wines. Rhinewine —The best kinds such as Liebfranmilcb, Forster, D ideaheimer, Geisenheimer, Niersteiner Berg etc. Sherry—Crown, white seal, quarts A pints. Portwine.—Brand of excellent quality.363 words
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Advertisement368 1879-05-17 3 NOTICE. Katz Beos have how on hand. Crockery.—Fine English dinner ser vices, painted with Chinese patterns also Dessert sets, painted with Celadon subjects, in different Colours. Furniture.—English made upholstered Drawing room suites, single and double in striped satin, blue and Crimson silk damask and reps. Marble top tables, round and368 words
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Advertisement426 1879-05-17 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the Ist July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Bpirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore,426 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-05-17 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected706 words
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190 1879-05-17 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 Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement547 1879-05-17 4 iSiSttllaittons. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carnage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding547 words
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Advertisement400 1879-05-17 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CuTLVRT. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, snperior, Razors, single and in boxes of 2, 3, or 4 pieces, Plated Ware. An assortment of electro400 words
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Advertisement177 1879-05-17 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.177 words
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Advertisement609 1879-05-17 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, China, Ja> pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine609 words
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Advertisement712 1879-05-17 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. on hand a well •elected and richly aaeort•d at nek of all European and other good*. Moderate terms and careful at* tendance. Halten fort- Sontton- Hebbenateed* waohrend ein innr* blen l »oor radie sen wohlaagortir- aa•or tl ryk712 words
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