Singapore Daily Times, 12 June 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,802 VOL XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 12th JUNE, 1879.
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  • 423 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers msv be exftui te-wTri pat StugEpc-e dnftlig' year 1879:OVTWABD. HOMEWARD. fl.t Jan Friday lmh Jin. 4th F«b. *4»|i 18th 1 7th Feb. 4tb M»r 2l«t 18th
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajai. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisis. Sarpkdon. Orestes. 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 acco-- modaticn for first and third
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  • 265 1 The followin'* a re the dates on which thp steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rrive here during the current vear:— OrTWA.i,. Hof^ARD--1879 i 1879. We***, 12 Febmr, Z UlhU oc Ho ..28 do Monday, 7 April J 4 March 21 do
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  • 177 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. Bimlipatain, Vivagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Etturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1 392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES 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 o prassage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.
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  • 962 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßat .via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PABBAGE Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia *6 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital f 1,500.000. Paid-np 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. T. Pailine Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 5100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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    • 47 1 Established 1936. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned bss been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnunv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W GETGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Febv. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every /de-criptinn of property at tbe current IR-'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, ajid paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singanore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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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. Singanore, 15tb July, 1872. (u. 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.o.)
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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. 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 £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a* o.)
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    • 33 1 Capital pi. 000.000. CWTEF OFFTCPS, London 79. Cornwill v C. Edinburoh. 31 George Street. Agents for Sin e>a pore. BOUSTEAD A CO. G iugapore, 22nd Feb.. 1976. (n. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital in.000.ft00 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 risks
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    • 263 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch §treet. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall.Esqre. Onpntr Chairman 1 William Hind. E«i,re. 1 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Pagan. Esqre. The seenrity
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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 Annual Income upwards of pH), 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,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. d 0... 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assueancks of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frkk 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (o- <*•)
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchane Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s HillLondon—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh n Todd. Esq. f Messrs. Todd A Cost**.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 209 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice C hairman—J AS Nicol FIRMING, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: 5O ELS™" Edinburgh, 17 George Street. LIVERPOOL, Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed \g.-nts of the above Company at
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    • 106 4 Capital $2,000,000 1 Paid-nn 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. Melrhem. A Cn.) ,T. P Romes (Messrs. HelUtlav.Wise A On.) A T W»n»r, 'Messrs Ron elas, T .AttmikftCo.) IT. Nit-nine, 'Romeo Onmmov Ltd.)
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    • 135 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Rioh«rd T. Ashton. Esn Alfred G«mrer. Esq. TTtnmtw 0, Rarr-Uv, William Hawthorn. Rnhert O. T,. Reran. Oeonre Hihhert, Perriral Rnsnnquet, Samuel Hrde. .Tnmen Rrand. William T.ybll, Charles Onre. Charlee Mnrrvnt. Genree H. Chambers,
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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 customarv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 81 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00c Paid-up Capital 250,001Fire 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 the
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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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    • 32 4 lua. 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
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the let January, Ice will be told retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perponnd. 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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    • 68 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanac L 25Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. 1 We have juat
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (u. 0.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 74 2 The British India Steam Navigati n Company Limited Straits WfeklyLine. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz:— 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 $3 $1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with the
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  • 165 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limitkd. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamer8 to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. S. N. Company.
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  • 50 2 The Spanish steamer Aurrera. Captain J. de Urrutia, due he e on the 15th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for first class passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th June, 1679 (to 15th inst.)
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  • 73 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Kilwa, 987 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday the 14th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyah. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras Ac Ac For
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  • 41 2 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount <>n all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • 160 2 In the Supreme Court op the Struts SeTTLEM' NTS. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of John Scantlibury, tradiug as an Hotel Keeper at the Royal Hotel,” in Coleann Street, in the town and island of Singapore and residing at No. 5, Short Street, in Singapore
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 16 2 At Orchard Road Station, on the 11th Jane, Mrs. W. H. Bristow, of a daugh-
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE, 1879.
    • 289 2 Singapore, 12th June, 1879. Gambier 3.67$. Black Pepper 8.07$. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.90. Coffee, Bontyne 17.75. Tin 19.50. 80s. Mule twist 87$. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.47$. 6 do Cloth 1. 7 do do 1.12$. Benares
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    • 748 2 Cyprus. London, 1 \th June. —Colonel Biddulph has been appointed High Commissioner at Cyprus. The British steamer Glamis Cattle, from Cardiff, Bth May, passed through the harbour for Hongkong this morning. The M. M. steamer Djemnah, with the London mail of the 16th May, having
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    • 3839 2 Wednesday, 11th June. In re C. Rykseh roeff. (Before Mr. Justice Ford.) Mr. Justice Ford delivered the follow, ing Judgment yesterday morning in the matter of an application for attachment against Major Grey, Superintendent of Prisons, and Major Dunlop, Inspector General of Police, for contempt of Court. Concisely
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    • Correspondence.
      • 157 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —In your report, in yesterday’s paper, of the proceedings in Court in the matter of C. Rykschroeff, 1 find“ Here another conversation occurred as to the alleged acquiescence of Mr. Read in the action of
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      • 378 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,— Your remarks in Tuesday’s issue regarding the Straits Asiatic Society j strike me as neither just nor politic—if, as I assume, you desire to encourage such an institution—and are moreover at direct variance with the reviews you have
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 533 2 afobtrttttmtnt#. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. FORBKB, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 596 2 CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to Fell by Public Auction or otherwise that valuable freehold property known as Cairnhill containing an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate, Erin Lodge property and Monks bill. Cairnhill house is at present let at 145
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    • 814 2 NOBEL’S EXPLOSIVES OOMPANYLIMTTPD DYNAMITE. Dynamite is the safest, »«d moat, newerfnl Explosive in use for Minin?. Quarrying. removing Wrecks, and clearing Estates of Boulders and Tree Roots. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport anti Sto age. Extracts from the Official evidence (riven before the House of Commons Select Committee on
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    • 262 2 NOTICE. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction in Commercial Square, on Friday, 13th Jun®, at 2 p. SIX AUSTRALIAN HORSES recently imported oy Fleur de Maurice and Pet. The above horses, purchased at the sale on Thursday last, have not yet been taken delivery of and will be sold
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  • Notices.
    • 187 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement op Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Mordecai Nas-im Mordecai. residing at No. 3, Armenian Street, in the town of Singapore, and carrying <>n business as a Merchant and Trader, at
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 72 3 aiuuai?. Wednesday. 11th June. British steamer Glenearn, 1,409 tons, Gasson commander, Hankow 2nd June, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling cummauder, Rhio j 11th June, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. H. M.’s steamer Tyne, 640 tons, Stokes commander, Inn comalie 4th June, consignee Senior
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    • 32 3 Wednesday, 11th June. British steamer Harter, Aranthweit, for Hongkong. British steamer Antenor, Jones, for Hongkong. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Bangkok. British barque City of Halifax, Evans, for Penang.
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    • 582 3 I I ml D ATE L "hips’ Names. I Captains. Flag Rio. g op ar- Where From.; Where Lying (Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. il EN-OF- I H M’s str. 4UO May 21 Hongkong Koads Senior Naval Officer. Btation Encounter Denison H. M’s. str. 1934 May
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 379 3 BEKANNTMACHUNG. Der Unterzeichnete tritt mit heutigem Tage einen liingeren Urrlauban. With- rend seiner Abwesenbeit ist der Secretair des Kaiserlieben Kousulats Herr Oswald Lohan mit der Fuhrung der Konsnlats. Gescbafte beauftragt wordeu. Der Konsul des Deutschkn REicHes Biebbb. S’pore, den 3ten Juni 1879. (tolbthinst.) I NOTICE. On Saturday, the 16th August
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    • 265 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the let July next, for renting the fol- j I lowing Farms for three years, from the i t 1st January, 1880:— Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed
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    • 436 3 NOTICE. The Interest and responsibility of Mr. Lee Pak Bun in our Firm ceased fiem this day, the 28th day of February, 1879. ANN BEE A CO. Singapore, 27th May, 1879. (to 27th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a fresh supply of Manila Cigars viz Nuevo Cortado Cavite
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Thi wort, of the Company ere Ktn.ted at Tapjowt Paper, within one mile of the town of Pintmpore, and compmethe followine eatahliihmenta, win Wfart.— Affording berthage for twenty vresel. atone time with snffcient water alongside for Teaaela of the heameat draught, and protected by
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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 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f® e Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 260 4 THE PRYE RIVER DORK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1868. CAPITAL 8 200.000 In 2000 Shares of? 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. O. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 562 4 iWttttllaroou*. J. MOTION. CHRONOMETER, WATCH AND CLOCK Maker. and Optician. Fli*t Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock nf Jewellery, Watches, Clocka, Nautical Inslrmriellts. *0., cr>mpri«iD«; Bracelets Brooches. Earrings, Locket*. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains. Guard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, Cents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 452 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consistincr of All sorts of Perry A 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
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    • 180 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attornev 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 nlace.
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    • 619 4 JOHN LITTLE It CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op Eoropear, Ohika, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, ahd Clock 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 fine
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    • 707 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. lnr) t nanil a w«ll wiuthronH pin imm Men I '•nor pvii»«*on *oWMW*rtir. ««o r *i rrk *Wirtohlv t», T.ae-r »1- .|,n. mett n E„. rvk of ,11 r Emm**- |o«,rtiolo» 'OT>"i,'>io,rt|. A'FnrOD*. Vol.n Other .rood,. Arti- I>rir
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