Singapore Daily Times, 7 June 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 7th JUNE. 1870. No. 13,798
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  • 420 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which tbia Mail.JbUamera my. be ex.pectcJ to”arrive at Singapore during the ▼ear 1879 Oman. Hohkward. Tue*d*y 21st Jan Friday loth Jan. 4th Feh 24t|> 18th 7th Feh. 4,h Mar. 21. t
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. NEBTOB. Glaucus. Feiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Oeestes. Hectoe. Stentoe. 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 accon modatitn for first and third
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  • 258 1 The followin'- “'"c l Iho Hramors of the *Mmgeriw Mantimn may be everted to •">"> a rm K thr current yen r:— Ottwafo. Ho™™. IS-0 1879. n'rrtnu, .In 31 d l-r" Monday. 7 April 14 Mar<* 21 'll do 5 May *> I' April J»— W
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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, Cbittugong, Bim.ipatam, Vizagapataaa, Co* eonadh, Masufipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th
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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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  • 42 1 nuuuuumi. Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Capaint Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst. e» route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.
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  • 952 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia *6 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund9o,ooo. 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 «>f 8100,000 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 i« prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamer* »l)d Sailing vessels: H. W.. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore. 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R i tea of Pretninm. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Th* jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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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 Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 50 1 OVyXIACX, (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. >.rn mnn TVOnDIHnE
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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. 334 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 £l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 31 1 Capital Fl.ono.oon CHT*T OFPTCE 5 London 79. Cornhill p C. Edinburgh. 31 Oeorge Street. Agents for Sineannre. BOUSTEAD A CO. Q icgapore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (n. c.)
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared tn take risks 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 to
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    • 187 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graceohurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Depnty Chairman Ghninnan in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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    • 64 1 Head Opfice, 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.) 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 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 appoiutep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 41 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saerling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 99 1 Established 1840. and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frri Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 44 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
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    • 98 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq.fMessrs.ToddACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN TN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing. Angus,
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    • 228 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— A leiander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman—Ja.B. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 T IT G,oio Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 Kino William Lo dos 1 Street. r f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool
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    • 106 4 Capttat *2.900.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. An.lre, E*q. (Mmibt*. Mftlrhers, ft Co. I .T. P Humes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise ft 00. l A T Msneer. (Messrs.r>nnelas,T,ai«raikftCo.) H. Nioaise, (Romeo Comoanv Ltd. 1 J.
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-hp and Invested 700.000. Fnnda in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd .T. Ashton, Fsq. Alfred Oomrer. Esq. Thomas O. Ramlay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Georee Hihhnrt, Pemiral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrde, .Tames Rrand, William Lrsll, Charles Care. Charles Marrrat Oeoree H. Chambers,
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    • 57 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeenta 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 riaka to Europe and America. RE ME
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31 at Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve ~302,671 Total Fire Reserves „1,132.-48 Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- nnaM miums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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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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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEI ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice ml be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per pound. The Ice Bouse is opened for the sale o Ice daily from 6 A. m. to 6 P. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 60 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BUEVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a- c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just unpacked Ex: 8. S. Ajax, a very choice selection
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    • 84 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 CO. Agents. (n. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 75 2 The Bpitish India Steam Navigati n Company Limited Straits Weekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates via:— 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 S3 11 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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  • 166 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. k 0. S. N. Company.
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  • 41 2 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33J o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTOV k CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • 162 2 In the Supreme Court of the Str 1 its SeTTLEM NTB. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bank- ruptcy petition against him- self by D. R. Retnasamy 1 residing at No. 167 Victo- j ria Street, Singapore. D R. Retnasamy having on the 3rd
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  • 50 2 The Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain J. de Urrutia, due here on the 15th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for first class passengers. E. k H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th June, 1679. (to 15th inst.)
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 19 2 On Friday the 6th instant, at Bencoolen Street, the wife of Mr. J. C. Pestana of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 7TH JUNE, 1879
    • 683 2 Singapore, 7th June, 1879. Gambier 9 3 674. Black Pepper..., 8.074White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3.05. Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne 17.75. Tin 19.50. 80s. Mule twist 8748J lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.4746 do V. Cloth 1. 7 do do 1.124.
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    • 394 2 The following are the new notifications in yesterday’s Gazette His Excellency the Administrator, hy the powers vested in him by Indian Act No. XV. of 1868 (Section VIII. Clause 5) has been pleased to cancel the Mate’s Certificate No. 397, granted by this Government to
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    • 36 2 Egypt. London, btk Jane. —England and France have finally declined to interfere in the Egyptian administration, but the British Consul General has protested energetically against the present policy of the Khedive.
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    • 3267 2 (From Indian Papers.) London. Hth May —Sir Stafford Northcote, in the Rouse of Commons, made a statement denying that the Viceroy and the Queen had exchanged telegrams respecting the polic- of the Government. The Viceroy hud simplv wired the movements of the different British columns in Afghanistan to
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    • Correspondence.
      • 173 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Since your correspondents have gone in for the beauty of our Garden, why not draw public attention to the state of Dhobie Green, now called, by the small wits, Smithfield? Was it necessary to drive those hard working, though unornamental,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 435 2 £rto aabtrtistnunts. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capita] 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rewrre Pond 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Ths Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) P. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 780 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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    • 669 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANT. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company, will be held at the Company’s Office No. 4 Collyer Quay, at noon on Monday the 30th day of June next. For the purpose of confirming the resolutions passed
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    • 425 2 NOTICE. On Saturday, the 16th August 1879, the following Government Farms, in the Assistant Rcsidencv of Billiton, will be sold by public auction at Taudjong Pandan: a. the Opium Farm for the year 1880 or for the yesrs 1880.1881 and 188*2 b. the Gambling Farm for the year 1880, and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 52 3 Saturday, 7th June. British steamer Weazel, 65 tons, Burlinghaui commander, Siak 6th June, consignees Keng Cheow A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Deli j 3rd June, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. P. O. steamer Khedive. 3,742 tons, Stewart commander, Bombay 26th May, consignees P. A O.
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    • 65 3 Friday, 6th June. British steamer Fitzpatrick, Towers, for Penang. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton A Pontianak. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang, j British steamer Euphrates, Russell, for Calcutta via the inter* mediate ports. (British steamer Batara Bayou Sree, Cann, for Labuan. Dutch
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    • 717 3 m Date Ships’Names. Captains. Flag 1 Rio. z op ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. YfEN-OF-'V j I Juno Poland H. MV. str. 2216 Apr. 24 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. England Fly 'Boldero H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 159 3 Jlotltts, 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 Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary,
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    • 318 3 TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Whiti Clothing. Wb are now making up to order White Cotton and Linen Drills White Cotton and Linen Docks Also. Unbleached Cotton Drill, strong and warranted to wash white. Trousers $2l per dozen. Coats $33 per dozen. SAYLE A CO. Singapore, 31st. May, 1879. TO LET. No 6,
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    • 370 3 EX. S. S. GLENFINLAS.” Sayle A Go. have just finished unpacking 20 cases of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Booms. Tarlatans White and Coloured, Grenadines White, do White with Coloured Stripes, Hard Book Muslin White-Black, White Book and Swiss Muslin, Merino Black and Coloured, Towels Friction and
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    • 374 3 NOTICE. The Interest and responsibility of Mr. Lkb Pak Bun in our Firm ceased from this day, the 28th day of February, 1879. ANN BEE CO. Singapore, 27th May, 1879. (to 27th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned, who was for 8 years, connected with the Government Surrey Department in Ceylon and
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  • Docks.
    • 699 4 Tm »orta of th« OompMj arerta.ted at Ttnione Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and compnee the following eetabliehmenta, tie: Wharf —Affording berthage for twenty reeaele atone time with ■ufflci'ntjreter alontreide for veeeele of the draught, and protected by a breakwater
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    • 190 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 fee* Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Geavino
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    • 264 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. A CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which f> 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 545 4 iHisitfllantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker. a»d Optician. Fli»t Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watch*. Clocks. Nautical Instruments, Ac., oo“prinM Tidies 8 Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Siflrnet rinjrs, Wedding ring*, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto.,
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    • 459 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consistinf; of All sorts of Perry Co’s, and McNiven and Cameron’s pens Penholders. Lead Coloured pencils, a great variety, Pencil cases for lead and colour, American Colorado Pens, Universal penholders, American Fountain pens, Patent ink and pencil erasers,
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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 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.
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN mporters op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloce Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; VINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the holiest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the atest fashion. A large stock of fine rweeds,
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    • 713 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Btreet 27. H*r#*lw*y» on h»nd a wall anil richly aaaort- 1 vtonkofall l K'lropaan and other rood*. Mod orate term* and l I’arefn! attendance. Halten fortwaehrend oin wohlamortirto* Tarer al’or Fnronao'•ohon A andoren ArtiM. Pr»ioe* rootle Bedionnnr rnroriohort. I Sont
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