Singapore Daily Times, 26 May 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 26th MAY, 1879. No. 13,788
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  • 427 1 Office— l, Collver Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urderaoted are the dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers way b< expec ted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 OVTWAKD. HOIKWABD. Tuesday 21st Jan Friday HHh Jan. 4th Feb 24th 18th 7th
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antknor. Diomrd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaRPEDON. ORE8TE8. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. 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 class
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  • 297 1 The following «re the dates on which the steamers of the Menageries Maritimes may be expected to a rr ive here during the current year Outward. Hohfward. IR7P. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 28 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 28 do ~28
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  • 181 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, Tellicliery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "Japan,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, ett route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon 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 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 977 1 b The Steamers of the above Company will s now ply between Singapore andBatavia every e 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 Batevia
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 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 and
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    • 47 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 arid Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'toq 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
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    • 42 1 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.)
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    • 49 1 The nndersigned, 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. (u.o.)
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    • 49 1 ovaac i, ounaiii. (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33j o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital 61.000.000, CHIEF OFFICE*. London 79, Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. o BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (a. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Aeents 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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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esc M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk f 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered bv Spe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Lifi Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fbb* Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of alt 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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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. B«nnett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South 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. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 8T q ob<si l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Strret. London f 2 King William l Street. rsssss?’ Manchester, 47
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, k Co.) J. P Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A T Manser, (Messrs.Donslas.LanraikACo.) W. Nicaise, (Rorneo Company Ltd.) •T. T. doe Remedioe,
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    • 137 4 CAPITA! £1,000.000. Paid, up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton, Esq. Alfrod Ooneer, Esq. Thoms.* O. Rarcluy, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihhert, Perriral Rosanqnct, Samuel Hyde, •Tames Rrand, William T.rall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, Georg* 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 RROTHERS.
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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 for
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    • 77 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bj steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and
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    • 30 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (n. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will he sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 m. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 69 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the BAILORB’ HOME. Pbice op Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just
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    • 82 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Maaters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th Jane, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 48 2 Notice ia hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Companv’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31et May, 1879. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to 31st May.)
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  • 306 2 NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at its registered Office, No. 4, Collyer Quay, at noon, on Thursday, the 29th day of May, 1879, for the purpose of considering. and of passing
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Waterloo Street, on the night of the 24th instant, Mrs. F. W. Austin, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 26TH MAY, 1879.
    • 133 2 Singapore, 26th Mat, 1879. Gambier f 4.02$. Black Pepper 8.12$. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.20. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 17.50. Tin 20.25. 80s. Mule twist 87. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47$. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7 do do
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    • 125 2 Per N. 1. S. N. Co.’s steamer Tambora, on the 25th May. For Rhio From Singapore: Messrs. A. Duff, A. H. A. Hermans and R. Wilson. For Batavia.— From Singapore: Captain Haver Droeize, M. V. H. Dalitz and 31 adults. f Mail Notices. Mails close for Hongkong, per S.
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    • 64 2 1. Daylight. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Purulia, from Calcutta and ports of call due. 2. Noon. Mrs. Anson holds her Weekly Reception at Government House. 3. pm. The P. AO. Co’s steamship Gwalior, leaves for Southampton and ports of call with the
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 40 2 Bombay 23 rd May. —The negotiations continue, but the Indian Government and Yakoob Khan have failed to come to a settlement over certain details of the peace proposals, but the main bases of a treaty have been agreed to.
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      • 36 2 London 23 rd May. —The Under Secretary for India in submitting the Indian Budget announced a saving in expenditure and also that a loan had been issued in England limited to five millions.
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      • 35 2 London 24 tk May. —The Times in a leading article, announces that England has consented to guarantee to the Ameer of Afghanistan a subsidy of £120,000, contingent upon a strict execution of the Treaty.
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      • 795 2 London, 24 tk Mai/. —Latest advices from Capetown dated Nth May, state that the British advance into Zululand, would be made in the course of a few days and that Colonel Wood will commence offensive operations directly Lord Chemlsford arrives at Kambula, much sickness prevails at Inzezane.
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      • 993 2 The China Mail, in its issue of the 15th instant, comments as follows upon the appointment of our Police Commission. There can be no reason whatever why European constables should not be intrudoced here as well as in Hongkong:— The good people of Singapore, having passed through
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      • 1706 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday, the 9th May, 1879. Commissioners Present. Hon’ble W. H. Rend,—President. J. Wells, Esq. M. F. De Souza Tan Seng Poh, Minutes. —The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Progress Report. —Read the fortnightly Progress Report from
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    • Correspondence.
      • 745 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir,— Having seen my wise great —aunt Minerva’s effusion, and also perused my respected mother, Juno’s letter in your issues of 21st and 22nd instant, I deem it time to emerge from my revered father Jupiter’s wings and state my
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      • 111 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Yahoo! I have just read in your telegraphic slip to subscribers that the gallant Major McNair has had dignity thrust upon him in the shape ofaC.M.G.ship. What on earth has the Major done to earn the distinction Is he honoured
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      • 232 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Dear Sir, —After perusing your article of the 16th instant on “Cheap Telegraphy” I' searched my Electrical Journals in vain for some notice of the wonderful new invention of which the Botton Post gives such a glowing account. This mail’s Electrician”
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      • 186 3 To the Editor of the Baity Timet. Sir, —In reference to a letter inserted in your issue of yesterday’s date, and signed An old Resident,” will you allow me to say that if the British Navy is unpopular in Siam, it is from want of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 687 2 £rto aSbrrtiSfmrntS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PtiA up Capital 5,000,000 Dollara, Rpaern Fund 1,300,000 Dollara. COURT OF DIRECTORS. {Runnaam. —Wa. H. Foaaaa, Eaq. (ol Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. The Hon. W. Keswick (of Henan. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sissooir, Eaq. (of Messrs. Dand Sassoon Sons A
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    • 474 2 DRUMMOND GAGGINO A CO, Ship Chandlers, Provision Merchants Ac. Are importing, and have for sale: Best Italian and Bordeaux Wines in 50 Gal. Casks at from $25 to $5O, and bottled at from $2.25 per doz. Ham, Beef, Pork, Cheese, Butter, Raisins, Preserves, Ac. Singapore, Bth May, 1879. (u. c.)
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    • 768 2 NOTICE. The Undersigned, whilst sincerely thanking all Land and Plantation Owners for the kind support he has received since his being established, begs to announce that he has been joined bv two experienced Surveyors’ assistants and draughtsmen and he will therefore be in a position to execute all survevs with
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    • 464 2 NOTICE. A dividend of 12 o/o on the cl>i®» r ccived and accepted against the Estate of the late R. 0 Bare*, will be paid on application at the office of Messrs. W. Mansfield A Co. JOHN CAMERON, GEO. J MANSFIELD. Administrators. Singapore, 21st May, 1879. to 31at i nB
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  • Notices.
    • 62 3 The S. S. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. S. Glene aglet, Captain Geo. S. Macßain, with the new Season’s Teas, will leave Singapore, about the Ist June next, and have good accommodation I for Ist and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 245 3 Saturday, 24th May. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Strattotf commander, Bangkok 20th May, consignees Guthrie Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Bessehng commander, Deli 2lst May, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer Benledi, 1000 tons, Ross commander. Bangkok 13th May, consignees Bor stead A Co. Dutch steamer Tambora,
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    • 43 3 Saturday, 24th May. British steamer Berledi, Ross, for Saigon. British steamer Japan, Gardner, for Calcutta. Dutch steamer Tambora, de Hart, for Batavia. British steamer Annauda, Child, for Penang. British steamer Normanby, Ellis, for Australia. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon.
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    • 728 3 Date Shipb’ Names. 1 Captains. Flah l Bio.j g| op ae. iWheeeFeom. WheeeLiiwo IConsionees os Aoents.iDestination. H RIVALS. FN OF W 4 Bosch H.N.M’s.str. 870 Feb, 13 Acheen Roads H.N. M's.ConsulGeneralAcheen fono P Poland H. 14’.. »tr. 2216 Apr. 24 Hongkoss Do. Senior N»vid Officer. Station
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 49 3 FOR SALE. The undersigned have just received ex steamer India, a new supply of FrenchCement equal to the beBt Portland. REME BROTHERS, Singapore, 7th Feb., 1879. (u. c.) NOTICE. Hr. Mever Behr is anthorized to sign our firm per procuration. KATZ BROTHERS, Singapore, Bth May, 1879. to 31st inst.
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    • 329 3 FOR SALE. Ex. 8. 8. Kongtee. (From Messrs. BybryBearls A Co., Sheffield.) Cast Steil Sixes, 3/4” and 7/8” inches,—l6 feet lengths. CAMERON DUNLOPA CO. Singapore, 26th March, 1879. Under the Patronage or His Excellbnct Sib William Robinson, K. C. M. G., Governor or the Straits Settlements. CHONG FEE, GEE CHONG
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 The works of the Company arrritnated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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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 Graying Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 546 4 iRfettnanrousi. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 712 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have just unpacked a well selected inveice of stationery, consisting of All sorts of Perry A Co’s, and McNiven and Cameron’s pens Penholders. Lead A Coloured pencils, a great variety, Pencil cases for lead and colour, American Colorado Pens, Universal penholders, American Fountain pens, Patent ink and
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    • 178 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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, Ja. pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLER8 AND GOLD8MITH8; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'$ outfiite made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 702 4 H»re*lw*y« <w hands well rtebly assort•l stock of all Enropsan and Other foods. Mod erats terms and carsfnl attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Halt«n fort 1 Sent ton- IHehben *t«ed* wachrend <*in jours Wen roor radie sen wohlaesortlr-lassortls ryk assort), tee Lara
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