Singapore Daily Times, 8 November 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Bth NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,928
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    409 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. j&wm*****¥& pitted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Ovtwabd. Homeward. TuMdRT 21ct Jan. Friday 10th Jan. ith Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2lat 18tb 7th Mar. aK Si j{hl ApH,. 28th 18th 12th May.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. ORE8TE8. Hectob, Stentob. 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.
    297 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of "the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OnTWiin. 187P. 18/9. i Wednesday 12 February Pri(la y> 17 January 2fi do 31 12 March H February 26 do 28 do Monday,
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and CargP-'ftW' 1 Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    34 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suei, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above ports. Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    37 1 Messrs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    962 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 j Padang 94 I Cheribon 60 68...‘
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Central Agents. Messrs. .Tarpine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and nn the Block and
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnanv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      55 1 Established 1710. rsnranees effected upon almost every description of property at the current R't.os of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,986. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting yoyagee. and 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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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      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.
      46 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of 9 Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire depabtmbnt Limit £12,000, on 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 €1,060.000. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Smgapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy f!kairm»ii f WiUiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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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 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 GO. 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 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 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
      101 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Brdhd Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Goston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steblimo. Chairman— 'Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow (50 West Gkorga Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London 2 Knr» William I Street. Liverpool IBl Chambers, l Water Street.
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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 Beoad 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 July, 1872, (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melohers, k GO J.' P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise Co. A.T. Msneer, (Messrs. Houelas.TApraikACo.) TT. Nioaise, (Borneo ConreMy Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      76 4 Capitai £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. James Bnind, Charles Marryat. 1 Chambers, James G. Murdoch, Thomas N. Newman, f§T- S33F: astfaE" 1 General Manager. E. Cozens Smith. Esq., The undersigned are the authorised Agents for the above Company at
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 IT is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, havine sustained loss or dam age, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a.
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHN8TOV A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      121 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER TALLEY ROAD. Notice. 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 10.30 a. m. and from 1230 to 6 p.
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    • Advertisement
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      124 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pricb of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I 1-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    41 2 Thi Rubattino steamer Benqaki, A. Cnicurai, 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 Sot.
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    169 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Nina Lebbet, Omar Khatab and Mbesah carry on business in copartnership as traders at No. 13 High Street, Singapore. The abovenamed Nina Lebbey, Omar
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 8TH NOV., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      2548 2 Singapore, 8th November, 1879. Gambier I 4.50nosellers Black Pepper J0.50. White Pepper, fair quality lb. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago Coffee, Bontvne 19J. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist 92. 84 lbs. Shirtings L57 J. 7 do do it 1.47J. 6 do T.
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE SIAMESE GOVERNMENT AND BURMAH TRADERS.
        1412 3 To Vie Editor of the Singapore Daily Times 8ir,—In forwarding you the within enclosure*, via: Letter dated 27th September, 1879., from the British Consul and 2 Memorials dated the 3rd June, 1879 and 13th September, 1879. I beg that you will be good enough
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        THE COMING RACES.
        180 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—l send you my Tips to-day as a sort of a guide for speculations in the Club Lotteries on Monday night. Of course, I send for the first day’s events only. The Maharajah’s Cue.—lf the race does not fall through
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        THE CHINESE PROTECTORATE.
        104 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Surely the Gup around town that Mr. Pickering himself, with the assistance of his talented assistant, who picked out the Latin quotations is the writer of the letter landatory of himself in yesterday’s paper cannot be correct. Surely too it
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      656 2 £tto asbfrt(8nntnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»id „p CpiUl.Z8.000.000 Hollars. Rsserre Pond 1,300,000 Hollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wu. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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    • Advertisement
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      906 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Maharajah's Cop—Value 8150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that hare never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances 85 each to the second horse, with *20 added Once round
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    • Advertisement
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      464 2 V. M&BAMATUER THEATRICALS. Under the Patronage of His Ex- j CBLLENCY THE Administrator and Mrs. Anson. By the kind permission of Colonel J. Jago, Commanding, and Officers 74th Highlanders, THE AMATEURS OF THE BAND j Will Give a Farewell Performance IN THE BAND ROOM, TANGLIN BARRACKS. ON Wednesday, the 12th
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      502 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co.’s Steamer Patroclua, Captain White, leaving Penang at neon tomorrow, may be expected here on Monday morning, en route for Hongkong and She has room for First and Third Claes Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD CO.,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals
      150 3 Friday, 7th November. Sarawak steamer Aline 200 tons, Kirk commander, Sarawak 4th Nov., consignees A. L. Johnston Co. < British schooner Hail Columbia” 374 tons, Lon commander, Cotie 11th Oct. consignees Bun Seng Co. American barque Robert Porter” 840 tons, Nichols commander, New York 12th June, consignees Martin Dyce
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      40 3 Friday, 7th November. British steamer Japan” Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Banea” Craig, for Sourabaya. British steamer Atholl” Thomson, for Bangkok. British steamer Oiestes” Webster, for London. Siamese barque Telegraph” de Campo, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      711 3 j I Date i Ships’Names. Captains, j Flag A Rig z of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents (Destination. i rivals MEN-0F- f Borneo v. Broekenseu E.N. M’s str. 784; Aug. 27iAcheen (Victoria Dock H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s
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      113 3 ftoticc& NOTICE. Victor Dumas, Veterinary Surgeon and Shoeing Smith, begs to inform the Public of Singapore, that in addition to the above business, he is also prepared to cure diseased Dogs and Cattles of any description, at a moderate charge. Communications addressed to him at Orchard Road No. 550 will
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    • Advertisement
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      314 3 flotiws. BOARD AND LODGINGS. Board and Lodgings may be had for 2 or 3 gentlemen in a family, within a few minutes’ drive from town. Address B. H. care of Office of this paper. Singapore, 28th October, 1819. (u. c.) John Little k Co, have just received Iron Bedsteads.—with mosquito
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      299 3 OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Ex QlenfaUoch S. S. Gentlemen’s White and Colored Shirts. Do. Colored Flannel Shirts. Do. Linen Collars (newest styles.) Do. India gauze Merin > Vests. Do. Thick Merino Vests, Do. L. Wool and Shetland Vest 3. Do. Long Shooting Stockings. Do. Half hose in great variety. Do. Automaton Silk
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    • Advertisement
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      309 3 LORNE HOTEL: (Colimak Strut, WITHIN 2 MINUTES DRIVE OF JOHNSTON’S Pier. The undersigned begs to notify that after making several improvements she has re-opened the above Establishment, and hopes to merit the patronage of the public It is provided with Two excellent Billiard Tables, Wines and Spirits are of the
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      707 4 The works of tie Company ere situated at Tanjong Pager, 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 SBipwrighte and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f eel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
    252 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under theIndian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chatman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      669 4 JHiSttnaittoug. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewelleiy, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Harr in gs, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains 1 uiprisiu* Ladies’ goldwatohe, Gents’
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    • Advertisement
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      496 4 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 kegs
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      324 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arnvr or put in here having sustained damage are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fa. ARBROATH OOMMEROIAL ASSOOIATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. The undersigned request
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    • Advertisement
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      611 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      675 4 Hare always on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and Other goods. Mod erate terms and oarotnl attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27, Halten fort- 8ontton- Hehben steeds waehrend ein ionr* bien) »oor radig een wnhlassortlr- a s
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