Singapore Daily Times, 4 June 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1879. No. 13,795
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  • 428 1 Office—l, Collver Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The nrdernoted hfe the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expectedto arrive at Singapore during the OrrrwAtD. Houiwai®. T»e«d»y 21 gt J&s Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th H 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2let
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. ACHILLEB. AkTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. 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 accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 304 1 The followin'-' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rr i ve here during the current year OfTWASD. HOXEWAKD. 1879. 879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26
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  • 181 1 Thk steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatatn, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut. Telheliery ac., during the current year at the underacted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain MacTAVIBH, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Capaint Gardner, 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 June, 1879.
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  • 962 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 80 Samarang viA Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 48 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. G apital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Auent at Singapore for the above Comnanv, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1716. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254.303.817. Haims 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 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. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 ivflinjß uumran i. The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April,
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    • 46 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.
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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. 33i 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. (u. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICE 5 Lohdon 79. Oorwhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 Ororge Street. Agents for Sineanore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Ekapcs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 192 1 Capital Two Millions Sterling. Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. OOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman V Williaxn Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq 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 rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sobscibed 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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    • 51 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, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, sod Empowered hr Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lifr 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
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    • 46 1 INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. 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 (n. c.)
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    • 99 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange 8treet Liverpool—28. Exehang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett's Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Gla800w—4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JohnTodd, Esq. (Messri.ToddACoaton.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. Messrs. Ewing,
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    • 213 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O G oBo l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. iX s^r M {‘SKSEE?’ Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having
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    • 102 4 OapTT»T $2,000,000 Psid-np 400.000 Reserve Fnnd 564,202 Gknbral Managbrs. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melqhers, A Co.) .T. P Bernes (Messrs. Hollidsv.Wise A Co.) AT. Manner, (Messrs. Donirla*,LenreikACo.) IT. Niesiae, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedios,
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    • 137 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qomrer, Esq. Thorns* G. Barclay, j William Hewthom. Robert C. L. Reran, Oeoree Hlhhert, Percival Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvde. .Tames Rrand, William T.vall. Charles Osve. 1 Charles Marr-rat. George
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    • 56 4 The nndersicmed have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe nsual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chabtebi.) 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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    • 78 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 voyages
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    • 30 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u.c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. Ob and after the Ist January, Ice will be 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 5
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    • 68 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 Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailorp’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We have just unpacked
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    • 81 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 incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP GO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (tl c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 68 2 FOR PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B I. 8. N. Co.’s Steamer Euphrates, will leave the roads for above ports calling at Malacca, should sufficient inducement offer,) at 2 p. m. on Friday, the 6th instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Himlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras,
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  • 158 2 The Nethkp-lands Indi* Steam Navigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from 8 ingapore Fortnightly to—Batavia via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. 0. S. N. Company. Fortnightly
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 17 2 On Wednesday, June 4th, at Singapore, the wife of the Vin Archdeacon Hose of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 4TH JUNE, 1879.
    • 137 2 Singapore, 4th June, 1879. Gambier 9 3.75. Black Pepper 8.15. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawaj 3.05. Pearl Sago 4.00. Coffee, Bontyne 17.75. Tin 19.75. 80s. Mule twist 87 J. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.474. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7 do
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    • 304 2 Per M. M. Mail steamer Iraouaddy, on the 4tb June. For Barcelona.— From Singa- ore Mr. Edward Bouste;d and servant, Mr. B Lascon, Mr. Apoliaa Lidesma, Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalez, Jnnquita, Mr. Emilio Guteirez, Mr. Juan Rosich and Miss Rosich. For Marseilles. —From Singapore: Miss Edith Sneish, Doctor and
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    • 1711 2 London, Zrd June. —Advices from the Cape dated 14th May, state that the advance of the British Array Corps into Zululand was delayed in consequence of the difficulty of transport. Three inquests were held on Monday, the 2nd instant, on the bodies of two male
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    • 689 3 The following items are condensed from the Sarawak Gazette of the 23rd May A leading article calls attention to the extensive ravages of wild pigs in the gardens and plantations all over the Principality, and the necessity of devisiug some means of lessening their numbers, as lately from
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    • 1364 3 (From our own Correspondent) Malacca, Ist June, 1879. It is so long since any news from this quiet little spot has appeared in the columns of your Journal, that doubtless the good folk of Singapore will hail with delight the intelligence that Malacca still occupies the same geographical position
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    • Correspondence.
      • 115 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, Who are the Goths >who arc putting up a monstrous railing at the N. W. end of the Botanical Gardens Did any one ever see so preposterous a horror, spoiling entirely one of our prettiest evening drives! It surely
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 611 2 fitto aSbfrttsrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. p»id no Capital 5.000,000 Dollar,. Elt. Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ckotrmoo,—Wm. H. PomBIS, Esq. (of Messrs. Rttssell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mitheson A Co.) T. u. Bassooh, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) K.
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    • 843 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice in hereby given that the Valuation of Houses, Buildings, and Lands for the year 1879 has been completed, and that the book containing the valuation and the rates assessed may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Commissioners, Town Hall, daily between the hours of 11
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    • 581 2 SITUATION WANTED. Wanted a tit nation as engineer and sugar boiler, practically understands Fryar’s concretors and working them in connection with the vacuum pans and boiling for centrifugal machines, and has had considerable experience in manufacturing sugar from the cane and also erecting all kinds of sugar machinery. Address, Sugar,”
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    • 392 2 J. MICHELL PIANOFORTE TUNER AND REPAIRER Begs to inform the Pnblie of Singapore that he is to ronair and tone Pianos at a moderate charge. Orders addressed to him .t the Singapore Hotel, No. 150 South Bridge Road, will meet with prompt attention. Singapore. 23rd May. 1879 to 23rd June.l
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  • Notices.
    • 156 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENT?. Settlement of Singapore. John Scantlebury. trading as an Hotel keeper, at the Royal Hotel,” in Coleman Street, in the Town and Island of Singapore, and residing at No. 5, Short Street, in Singapore, aforesaid, was adjudged a
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 126 3 Tuesday, 3rd June. American barque Charles L. Pearson, 664 tons, Swain commander, New York 21st Feb., consignees Boustead Co. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pallissier commander, Batavia 31st May, consignees Messageries Maritimes. Dutch steamer Patoeab, 280 tons, de Neef commander, Palembang 2nd June, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co.
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    • 44 3 Tuesday, 3rd June. Danish steamer Norden. Buysen, for Acbeen. British steamer Rosa, Vincent, for Sourabaya. British steamer Glencoe, Gulland, for London. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. British steamer Py&n Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and the Native States.
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    • 904 3 Date -hips’Names. I Captains. I Flag Rig z gear- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALB- fclf-OF- ft A Juuo Poland H. M’s. str. 2216 Apr. 24 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. England Fly Boldero H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Do. Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 32 3 FOR SALE Ex. S. S. Kong te r (From Messrs. Sybry Q earls A (Jo.. Sheffield.) Cast Steki. Sixes, 3/4” and 7/8” inches,—l6 feet lengths. CAMERON DUNLOP* CO. Singapore, 26th March, 1879.
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    • 334 3 TAILORING DEPARTMENT. White Clothing. We are now making up to order White Cotton and Linen Drills White Cotton and Linen Ducks Also. Unbleached Cotton Drill, strong and warranted to wash white. Trousers $2l per dozen. Coats $33 per dozen. SAYLE CO Singapore, 31st May, 1879. NOTICE. The undersigned, who was
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    • 290 3 EX. S. S. GLENFINLAS.” Saylb A Co. have just finished unpacking 20 casea of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms. Tarlatans White and Coloured, Grenadines White, do White with Coloured Strides, Hard Book Muslin White—Black, White Book and Swiss Muslin, Merino Black and Coloured, Towels Friction and
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    • 285 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be rawed np 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. Pin a no. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm f Spirit Fan*. Tenders should be addressed to the
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vii Wharf.—A fording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 192 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 f® c Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. 1 G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 546 4 fHferfllaiwottf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes. and Optician. Flint Strbkt. Has always on hand a well .elected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Naotacal Tnstniments, *c„ oojnpn»mi! Rracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto.. Silver watches,
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    • 454 4 NOTICE. The undersigned hare just unpacked a well selected invoice 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 (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Inpovma of European, China, Japa» and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 691 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Btreet 27 w wv*hrend flin four* hion I *oor radi*»r wohlwwrHr- li.ortirryk richly amort- t*« T,urer al- -Una ton* m«nt ran E„. P'irnn*lni«!l' nr tasartMm arti. »"•.'PEni-opa. Velw, t««*n ren Pri m *®«r billrka form. f'- wm dmeS-MU- nrrren. Alla
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