Singapore Daily Times, 19 June 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 19TH JUNE, 1879. No. 13,808
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  • 432 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urderaoted arc *be dates on which this Company's Mai) Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Outward. Homeward. Ta«*d»j 21 *t Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feh 24th 18th 7th Fab.
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NEBTOB. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stintoe. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’a Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Londo* every ten days, and have accor modatirn for first and third
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  • 307 1 The fr-llowin are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rrive here during the current vesr:— Ottward. Homeward. 1879 Wednesday 12 February I Fn<la y> 17 January do 3) 4° 12 March 14 February 26 do 1 28
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  • 194 1 The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coeonada, Masnlipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, Marrli 29th I
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1392 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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Captain 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, lit June, 1879.
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  • 953 1 The Steamers of the above Company wiil nowply between Singapore andßat. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to BaUvia f 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital S 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. I. Psuline Vessels or Steamers to the extent '•f 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock
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    • 45 1 Established 1836. Capital£l,ooo,ooo. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, aifff is prepared" to accept visit* Hy first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: TT. W. GETGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. ’rsiirnnees effected upon almost every de>.-ription of property at the current F >s of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged hy the Local Agents, md 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 Oompany, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th 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 due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)
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    • 45 1 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. n. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for \he 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: BOUBTEAD 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. c.)
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    • 28 1 Capital PI rtno.non CHIEF OFFICER. London 79, Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Simranoro. ROURTEAD A CO. e::pore,22nd Feb., 1876. (n.c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital To.oon.ftoo Francs. The nndersiened, A cents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon carpo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyaces. and 15 o/o on all
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    • 187 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qnecn Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman wiUia Esqn;- Patrick Hunter, fMininnan in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the
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    • 64 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 current
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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000, Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. M Interest upon Invested Funds *****, The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested rands, 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 nsn&l terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling 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. (a. o.)
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    • 105 1 al,li u l L I inom u iivH• 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. Free Policies issued which can never
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    • 46 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 (u. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4. South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 218 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chatman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».i.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O WlsT 0,0 0 l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London f SVnroWaLUit Street. fesissr Manchester, 47 Brown Steiet. The undersigned having
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    • 105 4 Capital E9.0nn.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fim l 564,202 Gfnfral Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aii.li-e, Esq. rVp„„. M.lob*,rs. k On.) T. P R»h,m WMinK. HMIHdT.Wfcw. A Oft.) T. M»n*sr, (Mpsnru. TVm ek*. LmmiiVACo.) h. Nicniae, (Romeo Onmnanv LM.) •T.
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    • 134 4 Capital £1.600.000. Raid np and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200.000. Directors. RielieH J. Ashfrm. E«q. Oftmwm. Esq. Tlinmss O. Rumlsv. William Hawthorn. Robert O. T,. Reran. Oeoree ffihbert, Peroirsl Roannquet, Samuel Hrde. ■Tames Rranrt, William T.vall, diaries Care. Chsrles UfarrT"*. Oeorsre H Chambers,
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    • 56 4 agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the enstomarv terma. The nanal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 59 4 The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the abo\ Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acseptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this nlase.
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    • 85 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,011< I Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund 1 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132.248 j Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The
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    • 79 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 risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SIKGAPOBE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Hoticb. On 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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    • 66 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATE8T SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanac 1-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 FRENCH FLOWERS. We have just unpacked Ex: 8.
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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. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 161 2 In the Supreme Court of the Struts Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of John Scanti.RßUßY, trading as an Hotel Keeper at the Royal Hotel,” in Coleman Street. 1 in the town and island of Singapore and residing at No. 5. Short Street, in Singapore
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  • 79 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer Bajpootana, 1,312 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca should sufficient inducement offer, at 4 p. m. on Thursday, the 19th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlapatam,
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  • 204 2 In The Supre mr Court of the STRAITB <S ETTL em®NTB. Sittlemen t of SingaporeTn the Matter of a Ban. krnptcv petition against them, selves bv Richard Bren, nand and James Brennand, carrying on business in Co-partnership at No. 9, Boat Quay, Singapore, under the
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  • 75 2 The Bpitish India Steam Navigati n Company Limited Straits Wvekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz:— Ist Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 13 $1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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  • 194 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. AO. S. N. Company. Do.
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  • 42 2 The undersigned have been authorised to a low the usual discount on all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTOV <fc CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • 40 2 The Spanish steamer I-eon, Captain A de Aran i, due here on the 25th instant, will have room for 500 tons cargo, which can now be engaged. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 14th June, 1879 (to 25th inst.'
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 33 2 At Tanjong Pagar on the 18th June, the wife of A. C. Paterson of a daughter. At Prinsep Street, on the 15th inst., Mrs. A. J. D'Souza, of a daughter, still born.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 19TH JUNE, 1879.
    • 138 2 Singapore, 19th June, 1879. Gambier 3 60. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour,- Sarawai 2.90. Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne >. nominal. Tin 20.25. 40a. Mule twiat 89. 8$ lbs. Shirtinga I 60. 7 do do 1.50. 6 do 7. Cloth 110.
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    • 101 2 Mails close for Batavia, Samarang, Cheribon and Soura- i baya, per S. S. Jeddah, at Noon to morrow. Ceylon, Calcutta, Madras, Pondichery, Ad-n, Suez, Alexandria, the Continent of Europe and London via Naples, per S. 8. Tigre, at 6p. m. today. Letters. 4c., can be regis tered up
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    • 106 2 1. Daylight. The M. M. steamer Tigre leaves for Marseilles with the homeward mails. 2. Daylight O. S. <5 Co’g. steamer Agamemnon from China en route to London dne. See Advt 3. —Morning. Messrs. A pear and Co’s. steamer Arratoon Apcar from Hongkong en route
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    • 1709 2 Loudon, 18/4 June. —The French Consul General has informed the Khedive that the French Government has decided to insist upon his deposition. The P. O. mail steamer Malwa left Penang: at 1 p. m. to-day, and may, therefore, be expected here early on Saturday
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    • 1021 3 (It 11 r«que*t®d of our oont«mpor»rie* that in reproducing tU tnaaktfoaa, their original appearanoe in the Straiti Tinm maj be acknowledged. Official advices from Acheen come down to the 81st May. Reconnaissances had been made in different directions and fortifications and houses destroyed, the Achinese there offering
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 506 2 #fto snjbfrttefmmt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wu. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick fof Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 599 2 CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to fell i by Public Auction or otherwise that va lnable freehold property known as Cairnbill co"taining an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate. Erin Lodge property and Monks hill. Oairnhill house is at present let
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    • 710 2 CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. 1 Do? Curt. I 1 Light Office Buggy. 1 Victoria Phaeton I Palanquin second ha"d. 1 Second hand Europe bnilt Landau. 3 Barouches second hand. 1 New light Palanquin. I 1 New faahionable caue Barouche with all the modern improvements, j l Bengal Phaeton. 1 Office half Palanquin.
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    • 279 2 SALE OF LAND. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Publ'c Auction on Saturday next the 2M, .Tune, at 7 a m., on the Spot, in Rukit Timah Road, opposite the General Hospital. All that piece or parcel of land comprised in Prinseo’s lease No. 58 and 59 for
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  • Correspondence.
    • 395 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir,— l take the liberty to say 3 that I am likely to sail to Singapore by 1 the Laurel and, on my arrival, propose to give a lecture, such as I am giving here on
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  • Notices.
    • 150 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement of Singapore. Mopdecai Nassim Mordecai re idine at No. 3 Armenian Street in the town of Singapore, and carrying on business as a Merchantand Trader at No. 35 Raffles Place in the town of Singapore, was adjudged
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 48 3 Wednesday, 18th June. Arab barque Sultansha, 173 tons, Nacodah, Penang 15th June. British steamer Ferntowe-, 701 tons Paterson commander, Penang 16th June, consignees Bun Hin k Co. Thursday, 19th Jane. M. M. steamer Tigre, 3,60) tons, Champenois commander, Sai- j gon 16th June, consignees Messageries Mari times.
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    • 33 3 Wednesday, 18th Jane. British steamer Pyab Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang ria Malacca and the Native States. British steamer Ben tan, Moppett, for Samarang. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Penders, for Sarawak.
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    • 581 3 1 Date i i_ Ships’Names. Captains. .Flag a Rig., of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Aoints Distinction. RIVALS. MEN-0F- W Di_ St Clair H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Saunter MV .t, May’ 29 PortVtS Do. ISSZt Coronation
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 525 3 SITUATION WANTED. Wanted a situatiou as engineer and sugar boiler, practically understands Fryer's concretors and working them in connection with the vacuum pans and boiling for centrifugal machines, and has bad considerable experience in manufacturing sugar from the cane and also erecting all kinds of sugar machinery. Address, Sugar,” care
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    • 466 3 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 thi* rates assessed may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Commissioners, Town Hall, daily between the hours of 11
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    • 485 3 NOTICE. The Undersigned, whilst sincerely thanking all Land aud Plantation Owners for the r kind support, he has received since his being f established, begs to announce that he has been joined by two experienced Surveyors’ assistants and draughtsmen and he will l therefore be in a position to execute
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    • 505 3 FOR SALE. Superior Tinto wine, “Chateau Girona, regularly imported by direct teamen from Barcelona. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Sole Agents for the Straits Settlement*. Singapore, 2nd April, 1879. to 30th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned have just received, fresh supply of Manila Cigan vix Nuevo Cortado Cavite Prince sa, Habano Arroceros, Meisic,
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Tut work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty reesela at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 191 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 15| feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OP DIREOTORS. David Rrown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. J O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 551 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker. a»d Optician. Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Waters, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, 'Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches. Gents’ ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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    • 454 4 NOTICE. The undersigned bare just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consistins' 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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    • 120 4 STATIONERY. John Little Co have now in stuck, a large and varied assortment of Plain and Fancy Stationary. Writing Papers —of all kinds including the Repp, and New Wicker” and Ribbon Note, with Envelopes to correspond. Foolscap.—Cream and Blue in all qualities ruled Manuscript or Cash. Accoun and Memo Books.—Kept
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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's ov.tfi.its made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 682 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. lnTt.„a w *Sr WK, n ionr '<w»rr*4ic*en rfe-huT. wohlwortlr- l «ot ti •'ryk .nriorti «l **orVoflli if"" »»n En. "--imiiiS i arti. ssr jks and M,li w w flmful t 117^* r d V n t-ndwc*. fl,lnc m
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