Singapore Daily Times, 21 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,912
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    399 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted ar /the dates on which this Cqwjiany’s M«J AKftiper* may bo*pectedto arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 OtTWABD. HOMEWABD. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th Feb 7, a *a °8th letn 12th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pblam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. 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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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    303 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OCTWAHD. HOMEWABD. 1879. !879. Wednesday 12 February I Friday, 17 January 26 do 1 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do 28
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    148 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, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tel-' lichery 4c., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    45 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 21 st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or p.s MI lJ 4 tO ogE^ Agents. Singapore, 1st October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    34 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about the 26th inst. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    976 1 r 1 ufl llull Kujurau i, uj. uiiiuju. The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore24hours after the arrival of the English Mail fi 'om home Head Office, 13 Austin !’riabs, London. Passage Money, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 1 Capital 8 1.500,000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnany. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent.. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 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. 0.
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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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi O oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on e life. “Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital fil.nnn.noo. CHIEF OFFTO'E‘3. London 79, CornhillE. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., t 876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wiliam Hind, Eeqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for tbe 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 tbe lowest current
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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 tbe 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
      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 CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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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 Sj;erling 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. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. 0.)
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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.
      105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Btreet, wmm CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 50 We8 t George Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lokdok f 2 Kino William l Street. LivPRPnnT f Obi®l
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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.
      81 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,001 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 Stbeet. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      104 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consnltine Committee. A. An<1 re. Esq. (Weaiirs. Melrhem, ft Co.) ,T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manner, (Mes*rs.DonelM,L*nraikACo.) H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Comnany Ltd.) J. J. dot
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      134 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich*rd J. Ashton, Esq., Alfred Goutrer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, Georw Hibbert, Fercival Rosanquet, Samnel Hyde. James Brand, lyaß, Charles Cave, Oharles Man^t. Geenre H.
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 It ifl requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. o.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      124 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be gold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. if. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to
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    • Advertisement
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      125 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOB SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. o.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have’just received a
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    FOR BATAVIA.
    41 2 The Rubattino steamer Bengala, A.. Cruciani. Commander, is due here on the 1st proximo, and will have quick despatch for the above port. For freight and passage, apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 31st inst.
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    41 2 Tub 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 20th No
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    86 2 In the Supreme Court op the Strait 8 Settlements. Settlement op 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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  • STRAITS TIMES
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      TUESDAY, 21ST OCT., 1879. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      144 2 Singapore, 21st October, 1879. Gambier I 4.271' Black Pepper.... 9.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 4.07*. Coffee, Bontvne 181. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tii. 31. 40s. Mule twist... 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.571. 7 do
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      Passengers.
      144 2 Per 8. S. Bengloe, 20th October. For Singapore.— From London; Mr. and Mrs. Fulton. Mail Notices. Mails close for Oheribon and Samarang, per S. S. Penang, at 2 p. m., tomorrow. Manila, per S. S. Panay, at 2 p. m., to morrow. Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. S.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1436 2 Central Asia. London 2 Oth Oct. —The Daily Telegraph publishes a telegram from Peshawur stating that the Governor of Jellalabad reports that Russian troops have occupied Merv. The United Service Gazette of 20th September says:—“Lieut. McCallum has arrived home from Singapore, and been ordered for
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      THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.
      995 2 Mr. H. J. Murton, Superintendent,, has issued a catalogue of the Plants under cultivation in the Botanical Gardens. It comprises 48 pages, and appears to be complete. The little work contains a useful index, and altogether it will be found a ready reference for those residents who
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      PARIS LETTER.
      2586 3 From our own Correspondent. Paris, 20 th September. —It is illegal for a newspaper to publish the letter o f a Communist, that is to say, of an out-law; the doing so involves a penalty of fine and imprisonment. The Figaro obtained, surreptitiously, a letter of Rochefort’s to
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      569 2 #dn aSbertfefmtnts. I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobb.ES, 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.)
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      871 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Maharajah’s Cup.—Value $150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances $5 each to the second horse, with $20 added Once round
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      611 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr John Muir in admitted a partner m our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneer and Estate Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1879. fto 31st inst.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the Carman barque Vvmrgis," will be responsible.for anv debts contracted by the crew of
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      453 2 NOTICE OP REMOVAL. The undersigned has removed his office to the corner of Battery Road, next to Messrs. John Litte Co.’s Godnwn. P. NUT. Architect. Singapore, Ist Oct,, 1879. to 31st inst. HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Brass Bassa Road, H. Abrams has just received several very useful and well matched
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals
      128 3 Monday, 20th October. H. N. M’s steamer Palembang” 350 tons, van Horn commander, Edie 10th Oct., consignee H. N. M’s Consul General. British steamer Bengloe” 1,189 tons, Thomson commander, London 12th Sept., consignees Boustead A Co. Spanish steamer Panay” 555 tons, Goyenechea commander, Manila 14th Oct., consignees Syme A
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      50 3 Monday, 20th October. British barque M. J. K. Berchell, for London. British barque Lake Leman” Clark, for Probolingo. Dutch steamer Baron Mackay” Bessiling, for Macassar via Batavia. British steamer Stentor” Kirkpatrick, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Bengloe” Thompson, for Hongkong. British steamer Viceroy” Green, for London.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      730 3 I a I DATB I I chips’ Names, i Captains. Flag .v Rio z of ae- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. gj*™* .vsEN-OF-WAf-Boneo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str.' 7P4 Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Kestrel Edwards
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      332 3 Notices. TO LET. A detached House in Spottiswoode Park, rent $2O per month. Apply to CAPTAIN MARSHALL, Spottiswoode Park. Singapore, 30th September, 1879. THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. The want of a well-arranged and reliable Directory for the chief port of calj in the East—the centre moreover, of
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    • Advertisement
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      314 3 NOTICE. A Civil Engineer with Scientific qualifications, who has had varied experience, is open to an engagement professionally or to Report and Prospect in Minerals. Unexceptionable references. Address Delta, care of Straits Times.” Singapore, 26th Sept. 1879. to 26th inst FOR SALE. A first class Grand Piano, by the celebrated
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      709 4 The works 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 vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      259 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 CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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      663 4 iMtsttfllaneottf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcles, Clocks, Nautical Inetnunenta, &c., comprisinff Bracelets, Mies soMw»tclie, Brooches, Gents ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’rings, Carnage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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      495 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuvr. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Anstralian 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 of
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      360 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^ rouW- DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.
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      609 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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      662 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha,ten Sont ton- Hebben .IT, 1 whrPtid flin tours Won 1 -oor radieeen r oh l aa,,ortir a «"Ortf.|ryk MgortiafL.w?rn’ J* 8 T,a E er a, lanl to*n« went van EnSLS2S2 E.ir»p«,. i„ wm, »rtt. T 1 8n
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