Singapore Daily Times, 25 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,910 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, 1879.
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    396 1 Office —1, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Barbour. *r on wW^Mi this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— j J Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jau. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24tb *8 Mar. JS a April.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Oeestes. Hectoe. Stentoe. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accorrmodaticn for first and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    302 1 The following are the dates or which the steamers of the Messagenes Maritime, may he erpected to arrive here during the current year:— j Ho gr D Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 Ja iary An 31 do If mu* r b ,,s 26 do >.
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    150 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, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tonß, Captain Mactavish, may tie expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    34 1 Messes Apcae 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, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    965 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 1 Capital S 1.560.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of *lOO.OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinerv
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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 Oomnanv, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u.c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every deviation of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9°C. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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 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 (Beelin-Cologne Fiee 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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      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. j 33k o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      42 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. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nelife. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u.
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      30 1 Capital £1, 000.000. CHIEF OFFICE'?. London 79, Oornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 1 Head Office, Batavia. 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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      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 Oompany 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 riskß 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 Sl CO. Singapore, Ist 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 Sterling 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      107 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 Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      223 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 50 West George Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers. C Water
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 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.
      85 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2, K ao,! 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... 97b,119 The
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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 upon cargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      100 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. a Andre. Esq. (Messrs. Melohers. ft Co.l ,T> Re.mog (Messrs. Hnllldnv.Wise ft Cn.) T Mnneer, (Messrs.T>nnirlas,T.anrfiik«Lo.l TT. Niesise, (Romeo Oomwwj Ltd.) J. .T. flog Remedios, f.T- J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      97 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up aud Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd .T. AshtoD, Egq. Alfred Gonwr, Egq. Thomas H. Barclay, Robert 0. t. Pevan, “it fISZSJSS'"' H Wm EltoD Esq. M?. Frederick Parson, H. S; ffiSian as. j—■«• SC"' G. Hanbnry Field, John
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      48 4 iiXOU IW'ont aoov/u.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, Utb July, 1878 (u. o.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount en all risks. 33i 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 RITER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6
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      127 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) Y (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. e.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    42 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 RE ME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    87 2 10<V. In the Supr- 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! Esmail Mansoor, an order of adjudication was made on the 26th dav of
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    158 2 In The Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of procedinga for liquidation by arrangement instituted by Carl Schomburgk of Number 24, Battery Road, Singapore, lately carrying on business as Merchant, at Numbers 4, 5 and 6 Bonham Street, Singapore, under
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 25TH OCT., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE, 25TH OCTOBER, 1879.
      139 2 Gambier I 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50, White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.17 J. Coffee, Bontyne 19j. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist 92. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.571. 7 do do 1.471. 6
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      Passengers.
      353 2 Per S. S. Fleurs Castle 25th October. For Shanghai— From London Mr, Gower. Mail Notices. Mails close for Muntok and Palembang, per S. S. Patoeah, at 6 p. m., to-day. Penang. Karical and Negapatara, per S. S. Octava, at 11 n. m., tomorrw. Bangkok, per S, S. Paknam, at
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        SOUTH AFRICA.
        42 2 London, iUh October. —On the 7th instant, a proclamation was issued by Sir Garnet Wolseley to the effect that the annexation of the Transvaal was irrevocable, and recommending the Boers to acquiesce without fur ther opposition. The latter are exasperated.
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        TURKEY.
        511 2 Midhat Pasha has resigned. The total Return of Visitors to the Raffles’ Library and Museum during the week, ending Friday, 24th October, 1879, was 802. Among the guns captured at Charasiab were, it is stated, a breechloader of the Whitworth pattern, and an 8-inch howitzer. Telegrams received in Bombay
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        GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH OCTOBER.
        1490 2 The following new notifications appear His Excellency the Administrator has been pleased to appoint Dr. J. H. McClosky, Colonial Surgeon, Province Wellesley, to be Coroner in Province Wellesley. The Right Hon’ble the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to confirm the following Officers
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        ANGLO-INDIAN MORALITY.
        1538 3 Dr. Austin, Special Correspondent of the Times has offended the AngloIndians deeply by his descriptions of social life in Simla, in the leading London Journal and the insinuations which he conveys against the morality of the Upper Ten of Indian Society. Bow-wows,” as they are called in India—the
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        MANILA NEWS.
        1748 3 i It is requested sf our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) The Diario de Manila of the 2nd October states that building and reclamation operations were being proceed- ed with vigorously at Sooloo. The Oceania states that
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      619 2 #fto a&bfrttsemrntsi. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Fon.W. Kes'vick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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      877 2 #eto gftbfrttetmfnts. SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 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 $2O added
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      432 2 #ttto a&berti'Sfmfnts. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr. John Muir is admitted a rartner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneer and Estate Agents. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1879. (to31stinst.) NOTICE. Neith°r the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the German barque Visurgis,” will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew
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      457 2 #eto Sfoberttetments AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY On Neil Road. AT MESSRS. POWELL CO’S Pale Ro ms. Commercial Square. On Monday, the 27th October, at 3 p M. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, Commercial Square on Monday, the 27th instant
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      119 3 Friday, 24th October. British steamer Rosa” 266 tons, Vincent commander, Sourabaya 20th Oct., consignees Lim Tiang Wall Co. British steamer Banca” 235 tons, Craig commauder, Samarang 20th Oct., cons gnees Paterson Simons Co. Saturday, 25th October. British steamer Suez” 1.390 tons, Eaton commander, Calcutta 16th Oct., consignees Sarkies A
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      22 3 Friday,24 th October. British steamer “Japan Guan Hin, for Malacca aud Penang, I German ship Schiffswerft Ahlmann, for Saigon.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      723 3 i Date I Ships’ Names. Captains. Tlag Rig z of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. 2 RIVALS MEN-OF-W A Bor ieo V. Broekensen H.N. M’s str. 7?4 Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. W harf H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards
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      161 3 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The undersigned has removed his office i to the corner of Battery Road, next to Messrs. John Litte Co.’s Godown. P. NUT, Architect. i Singapore, Ist Oct,, 1879. to 31st mat. LOST OR STRAYED. A Black Newfoundland Dog, answering to the name of Bob. His tail, paws
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      692 4 Tmt works of the Company are situated at Teniong Pager, within one mile of the wwn of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty reeeele atone time with sufficient water alongside for reeeels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      192 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all deecriptiona in the moat 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 feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X oe 1866. CAPITAL 8 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 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
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      634 4 JHi'srtnantous. j. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. fl as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings. Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Ouard chains, Todies’ goldwatche, Cents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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      505 4 iMfetrilanfmitf- NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Mermuir. 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
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      363 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here havini; sustained damufe, are requested to report themselves to the un del "Cameron, dunlop a cos Agent. Singapore, 10th Jane, 1878. (n. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF
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      606 4 jHtactliantottf. 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'* outjiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      607 4 fHfstrrilamonSi KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27, m f "rr, Sont too- ff.bben KteeCs kphsss: \srs?** ffl’Tns and Pn-i oaf«fu] at-1 ]<, n, mm wl- i irdfirs worden nn>«r da least xty-roil-H«j heidnite®voerd. Wine. Rrer. Brandy. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite. Italian and Spanish
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