Singapore Daily Times, 18 October 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 18th OCTOBER. 1879. No. 13,910
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    423 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar ithe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be ex- pected to arrive at Singapore during the 1 Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. i 4th Feb. 24th ipth 7th Feb. j
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diombd. Deucalion. Nebtor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    327 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do 28 do
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    129 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, Bimlipatam, Yizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates iWfe si Thursday 23rd
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    43 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above poriB. For fright or passege, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    35 1 MESSRS Apcar and Co ’s steamer Suez 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about tbe 26th inst. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    964 1 The Steamers of the above Company wii now ply between Singapore and Batavia ever 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 45 Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 1 Capital 5 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent ef 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnapy, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailino vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Aeent. Sip 14th Feby. 1878. (n.c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 1710. T rsurance8 effected upon almost every description of property at the current R >tcs of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.9°fi. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      70 1 Capital 10.000.000 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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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      43 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insdrance 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      70 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on j a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      30 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OEETCES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sineapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. j Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      198 1 Queen Insurance Ruildines. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. I Deputy Chairman William TTftid, Hlsqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. M Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      62 1 Head Office, Batavia. The unJarsignedj Ag<rt.ie4ot*l»% .-akiv^. 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 rates. Losses
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      78 1 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 1 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 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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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Sineapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 1 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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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      108 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London-10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. r C ai ®MAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston —nriTraift TVTYverpoolT Chas. Holland,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      217 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stieliho. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, 5O Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. T,ivpßPnnT f Oriel Chambers, I Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th Jaly, 1872. (a. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. CWpßsrs. Melchers, A Co.l ,T. e Rrmes (Messrs. Hcllidar.Wise A To.) 4 T. Msnerer, (Messrs.Drmelss.T,iinraikfcCo.) TT. Niesise, (Romeo Comnanr Ltd.) .T. ,T. dng
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Ririwrt .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfrnd Ooneer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Bevan, Georire Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel TTv.l», James Brand, William T.vall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat Oeoree H. Chambers,
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 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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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      40 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a 1 low the usual discount on all risks. 33J o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON' A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Noticb. On and after the Ist January, Ice will *>e sold retail, at the rate of 3 Centß perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 p.
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    • Advertisement
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      131 1 notice to mariners A D MIR ALT Y CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Chart*. de (Double Sheet) Sheet) 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) "MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    41 2 The Rubattino steamer Bengala, A. Cruciani, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th November. For freight and passage apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20ih Nov.
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
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      BIRTH.
      17 2 On the 14th October, at Penang, the wife of the Hon Henry Plunket of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 18TH OCT., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      140 2 Singapore, 18th October, 1879. Gambier I 4.274. Black Pepper 9.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawaa 3.60. Pearl Sago 4.074. Coffee, Bontyne 18 4. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin. 31. 408. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.474. 6
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      MAIL NOTICES.
      236 2 Mails close for:— Batavia, Cberibon, Samara*!?, Sourabaya and Macassar, per S. S. Baron Mackay, at 6 p. ui., on Monday, the 20th inst. Penan?, Rangoon and Madras, per S. S. Asia, at 1 p. tn., tomorrow. Bangkok, per S. S. Kong see, it 1 p. m., to morrow,
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      3233 2 (For Straits Times.) Transvaal. London 17 th October. —Sir Garnet Wolseley has intimated to the Boers, who declare that Independence alone will satisfy them, —that the Government's policy of annexation is irrevocable. Spain. There have been disastrous floods in Spain, 300 persons are reported drowned. The total Return
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      PENANG NEWS.
      2005 3 The Pena»g Gazette of 14th instant contains the following items: Mr. Clutton' the newly appointed Acting Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court arrived from Singapore on Saturday morning, and has taken charge of his office, thus relieving Mr. Trevenen who resumed his duties in the Police Court as
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      744 2 #rto HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R.
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    • Advertisement
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      887 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. j Tuesdat, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Maharajah’s Cup.—Value 8150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances 85 each to the second horse, with 820 added Once
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      673 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Me. John Muir is admitted a partner 1 in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioned 8 and Estate Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1879. fto 31st inst.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the German barque Vimrgis,” will be responsible for any debts contracted by
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    • Advertisement
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      411 2 Ex Gleneagles. We have just finished unpacking, Millinery. Copies of the latest Paris Fashions, Children’s Trimmed Hats, Ladies’ Untrimmed Straws. Ladies’ Felt Deer Hats, Ladies’ Beaver Hats (Novelty,) Infants’ Silk Hats and Hoods, Plain Coloured Japanese Silks, Ribbons. The New Broche Silk and Satin Ribbons, Ladies’ Silk Scarves. Ladies’ plain
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  • Notices.
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      THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
      86 3 In the Supri me Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sai I Esmail Mansoor, an order of adjudication was made on the 26th day of
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals
      83 3 Friday, 17th October. Danish barque Assens” 255 tons, Yandel commander, Bangkok 30th Sept., consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. British steamer Kongsee” 696 tons, Ritch e commander, Bangkok 13th Oct., consignees Katz Brothers. Spanish steamer Leon” 1,615 tons, Arana commander, Liverpool 6th Sept., consignees E. A H. Hinnekindt. P. A
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      39 3 Friday, 17th October. British steamer Benmore” Augustin, for Malacci A Penang. Dutch steamer Ophir” van Marion, for Deli. British barque Penshaw” Airey, for Bangkok. German steamer Septima” Jackson, for Saigon. British brig Kilmansegg” Bosustow, for Melbourne.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      734 3 Date Snips’ Names. Captains. Flag v Rio 1 z| op ae- <V here From. 1 Where Lying [Consignees or Agents Destination. P itIVALS FN-0F- v Borie( v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str. 7>>4 Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. Wharf ,H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing K eB
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      169 3 BUKIT CHERMIN. TO BE ET. Apply to Capt. A. C. BIKG, OR A. P. Adams. Care of Messrs. W. MANSFIELD CO. Singapore, 22nd August, 1879. NOTICE. i Victor Dumas, Veterinary Surgeon I and Q hoeing Smith, begs to inform the Public of Singapore, that in addition to the above business,
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      704 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tnnjone Pagar, within one mile of the of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vppoplq at one time with snfficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      193 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 15i feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      268 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 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont I
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      640 4 iflferrllanfousi. .T. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Feint Street. Fas always on hand a well selected stock r.f Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rmcelets Frooches. "Earn THIS. Lockets. Ladies’ rinps, Si poet riucs. Wedding rings Keeners Albert chains, Gnard chains. iLadies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto..
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    • Advertisement
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      513 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage. Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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      355 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c.) ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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      604 4 I JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonomktee, Watch, and Clock MAKEBB; JEWELLEEB AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. OUTFITTING DEPAETMENT. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      602 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL BTORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street *7 rlehly assort- r-_. j,,. 0 I ry MSf> tti. K.wJjr S' F”r ss. d«sr rS~5r-ss Ctac. iJtSJSg7or*vnl- heidnitye- vowii. Wrvp, Bkct. B*.un>T. fe„ to 1 Italian and Spa. FWliTf' rrs li Portwi e WS, r.nirl.sh. German, French, Ttaniah,
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