Singapore Daily Times, 20 June 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 20th JUNE, 1879. No. 13,809 VOL. XX.
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  • 412 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urderaoted are the dates on which ibis Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore daring the year 1879 Outward. Homwiu). TiNdt; 21 at Jm> Friday loth Jan. 4tb Feb 84th 18th 7th Feb. T
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  • 143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpbdon. Orestes. Hbctoe. 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 accommodation for first and third class
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  • 273 1 The followin'* «re the dates on which ♦he steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to a rrive during the current year:— 1870 1879. Wednesday KFekrmty Fria V' 9c do m 31 <W I! KISU do i* 28 do Monday, April J 4 March 21
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  • 192 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatsm. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I
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  • 47 1 run mnano uhjjuuiwi*. Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Arratoon 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 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, Ist June, 1879.
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  • 938 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 I 46 Padang 94 Oheribon 60 Samarang via Batavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 74 1 Capital f 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathkson 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 SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on tbe
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    • 49 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Sir ga pore, 14th Fcbv. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1719. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites nf Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Agcntß. and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 41 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 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 49 1 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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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. 33| 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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    • 29 1 Capital Cl.9og.gog, CHTEF OFETOHB. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.GGG.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riska 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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    • 193 1 OEFTCEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qnoen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. IWuty Chairman William Hind, F»<,re. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine nsks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the loweet current
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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. i, >i Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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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. (a. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every deeoription granted. t Retiring Pbotisionb combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No
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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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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COME ANT. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lft, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Eaq. (Messrs. Todd ACostou.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN QLABOOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. f
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    • 219 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sthlino. Chairman— Alixandib Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman—Jib. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambbose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: isf— Edinbubgh, 17 Gioboi Stbeet lrtWTVrt f 2 Kino William t o»iii Ohikbim, Liverpool j w.tir Street. MANCHEBTBB, 47 Bbown Stbeet. The undersigned
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    • 99 4 12.900.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andrs, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers, ft Co.' ■T, V Rnrnei (Messrs. HnllMsr.Wise ft Co.' '.T.Mmwr, (Messrs.DonfrlM.LamnikftCo.) W. Niosise, (Romeo Compsiir Ltd.) J. J. rtos Remedies. (J. J. dos
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Riehsrd .1. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Grower, Esq. Thomas O. Rsrclar, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georee Rihhert, Pereira' Rosanqnet, j Samuel Hyde. James Rrand. William Trail, Charlee Care. Charles Marryat, Oeortre
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 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 (n. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE T ROAD. None*. On and after the l*t 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
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    • 65 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Each. Nautical Almanac* J-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (o^) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just unpacked Ex: S. 8.
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    • 76 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 A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th Jane, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITE ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 76 2 The British 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 viz:— 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 $3 $1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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  • 197 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their j steamers to and from Singapore. Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Eiouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail I steamers of the P. k 0. S.
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  • 41 2 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ 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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  • 39 2 The Spanish steamer Leon. Captain A de Arana, 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.l
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  • 198 2 In The Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Richard Bbennand and James Brennand, carrying on business in Co-partnership at No. 9, Boat Quay, Singapore, under the name or firm of Brennand and
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  • 123 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. D. R. Retnasamt, residing at No. 167 Victoria Street, Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 11th day of June, 1879. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Saturday,
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 20TH JUNE, 1879
    • 135 2 Singapore, 20th June, 1879. Gambier I 3.60. Black Pepper,... 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawaa. 2.925. Pearl Sago. 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 20.25. 408. Mule twist 89. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.75. 7 do do 1.50. 6 do V. Cloth 1.15. 7 do
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    • 160 2 Per S. S. Gleneagles, 19th June. For London.—Hr. Buchan. Per M. M. steamer Tigre, on the 20th June. For Marseilles.— From Singapore: Captain S. Leger Vickens, Messrs. P. J. Last, L. M. D. Hooglandt, J. K. Birch, A. F. Cadenhead, T. V. Fraire, W. J. Bailey and Hamilton. v
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 35 2 London, 19 fh June. —Sir Stafford Northcote made a statement at a conservative meeting; that it was anticipated that the Zulu campaign would be brought to a close before Parliament is prorogued.
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      • 2344 2 Paris, 19 th June. —The Senate aud Chamber of Deputies have resolved to amend the constitution by transferring the Senate and Chamber of Deputies to Paris. The S. S. Gleneagles, Captain Mcßain, with a shipment of Foochow teas, arrived here yesterday afternoon, and after coaling, left early this morning
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      • 1098 3 (From our om Correopondent,) Perik, W. A., lttt May, 1879.-An effort is just now being made by the Municipal Councils, some of the merchants, and the Government to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the colony in what is termed a “fitting manner." Unfortunately, Sir Harry
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    • Correspondence.
      • 279 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sir,—With reference to the Opium and Spirit Farms to be tendered for shortly, may I be ]>ermitted to remark, as no conditions of payment and security in deposit are mentioned or known beforehand, it
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 507 2 #rtn atibrrtisrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chairman.— Wm. H. FOEBEB, E*q. (of Messrs. Russell k Co.) Deputy Chairman— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 746 2 FOR SALE. Bass Ale in Imperial Pints S2J. per dozen. W. R. SCOTT CO. Singapore, 19th Jane. 1879. SALE OF LAND. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday next the 21st June, at 7 a. m.. on the Spot, in Bukit Timah Road, opposite the
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    • 522 2 I NOTICE. John Little <r 00. have just received. Glassware. Champagne Glasses, cat and Plain, Sherry Claret Hock Liqueur Finger Custard Jelly Knife Rests. Tabl® ornaments for Flowers. Flower and Fmit Claret Jugs, Decanters, Butter Dish’s. Sugar Basins, Caraffes. Cooking Stoves.—Complete, with ovens, sauce pans, frying pans, stew pans, and
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    • 304 2 TANGLIN CLUR. A General Meeting will be held in the Club House, on Saturday, the 21st instant, at 9 < ’c’ock P. M. JAMES MILLER, Hon. Secretary. Singapore, 19th June, 1879. (to 21st inst.) PIANOS. Thk undersigned, a professional high class musician, who has lately established a fabric in Samarang,
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  • 26 2 DEATH. At St. James, New Harbour, on the morning of the 20th June, Marie Josephine Hevriitti, only surviving daughter of Paul Brasiir Ds Thuy.
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  • Notices.
    • 149 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAIT3 SETTLEMENTS. Settlement or Singapore. Mordecai Na88im Mordecai re-iding at No. 3 Armenian Street in the town of Singapore, and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 35 Raffles Place in the town of Singapore, was adjudged
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    • 164 3 In the Supreme Court of the Str»its Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of John Scantlebuby, trading as an Hotel Keeper at the Royal j Hotel,” in Coleman Street, in the town and island of I Singapore and residing at No. I 5, Short Street,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 81 3 Thursday, I9th June. French transport Annamite, 3,104 tons, Serres commander, Toulon 24th May, consignee French Consul. British steamer Gleneagles, 1,834 tons, Me Bain commander, Hankow 13th June, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. British steamer Bowen, 1,500 tons, Miller commander, Hongkongl2bh June, consignees Guthrie A Co. Friday, 20th June. British
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    • 33 3 Thursday, 19th June. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Raj poo tana, Lewis, for Calcutta via the inter mediate porta. British ship Kingston, Patterson, for Saigon.
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    • 562 3 I 1 I Date Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag v Big.! z of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agrnts. Distiilation. itIVALS. IBN-0F- W« Fly St. Clair H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison H. M’s. str. 1934 May
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 153 3 SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is hereby given that the half yearly interest at the rate of six per centum per annum due on the Salangor State Bonds on the 30th June 1879, will l>e paid at the Chartered Mercantile Bank, Singapore, on and after the 1st July 1819. Sgd. B.
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    • 448 3 J. MICHELL Pianoforte tuner and Repairer Beg* to inform the Public of Siugapore that he in prepared to repair and tune Pianos at a moderate charge. Orders addressed to him at the Singapore Hotel, No 150 South Bridge Road, will meet with prompt attention. Singapore, 23rd Maj, 1879. (to 23rd
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    • 495 3 NOTICE. The undersigned, who was for 8 years connected with the Government Survey Department in Ceylon and 3 years in the Straits Settlements, begs to intimate to proprietors of Landed Property and the Public in genei al at Singapore, that he has opened an office at No. 12 Battery Road,
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    • 510 3 FOR SALE. Superior Tinto wine, “Chateau Giroaa, regularly imported by direct steamers from Barcelona. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Sole Agents for tbe Straits Settlement*. Singapore, 2nd April, 1879. to 30th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned have just received, fresh supply of Manila Cigars viz Nuevo Cortado Cavite Princesa, Habaao Arroceros, Meisic,
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tan>ong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 feet Width at Bntrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 544 4 iflisttllanfotis. J. MOTION. Chbonometeb. Watch and Clock Makes. a»d Optician. Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrinsrs, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rines. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, (ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 455 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 crest variety, Pencil cases for lead and colour, American Colorado Pens, Universal penholders, American Fountain pens, Patent ink and
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    • 179 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv 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
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    • 604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomitir, Watch, and 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 Tweeds,
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    • 722 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Reach Street 27. n-.«alw,T» H.lt.n fort. 9ont too- Hrt-ben .t-o-fi on handawsll wa«}iren<i ein jours Men »oor rsdi* sen •elected and wohlassortir- a s < o r t i s ryk assort j. nch y assort- tea User al- dan. ten.
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