Singapore Daily Times, 11 November 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,929
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  • 414 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdemoted at etbe dstts on which thin Compiwv’s Mml V* expected ftriivo at Sii gai-oie jui'ing the year 1879 Orrw*BD. Homewabii. TuMday ant Jan. Friday Jan- lWh tth Feb. iSS t %m- I*. aJ->. opth
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  • 148 1 VV.E-.fiU DlflOfliuiiAA Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St/ amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acco l modaticn
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  • 272 1 Tpe following are tbe dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year:— <*=r 5m Wednesday 12 February 1^ Ja ary S£* Monday, ?aSi t 21 do a 'S' 5‘S I; wt W«lnMd»j, 7M.y K 4
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  • 153 1 AIV/u oomrani, The steamers of this Company wi 1 be despatched fr- m Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, *'oconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery <Sc during the current year on or about the
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  • 44 1 Messes Apcae and Co steamer ouei, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20tb mst. en route to above ports. For fre gbt or passage, apply to SARKIES Si MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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  • 36 1 Messes Apcar and Co.’s steamer Armtoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the27th instant. For freight or pa apply to SARKIES ii MOShS, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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  • 975 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 Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samaranz via Batavia 68 direct
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  • Insurance.
    • 74 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Oknfbal A dents. Messrs. .T,»rdine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure (roods l>y A. I. a ailine Vessels or Steamers to the extent r,f $100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 48 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, A gent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost even de-erintion of property at the current R 'teg of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,779.9^6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singanore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for tbe above Oompany, 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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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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    • 45 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 n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital ei.000.000. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhii.l E. o. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (u. o.)
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    • 193 1 OFFIOKfI. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. Londop. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Ball. Esqre. n«poty Chairman William Hind. Esqre. 4 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Pagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 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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    • 79 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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    • 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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    • 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, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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. C.)
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    • 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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    • 100 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Excbang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 225 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 5O G*org* l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street, London 2 N0 William Street. Liverpool f KI Chambim, l Water
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. 1, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charterl) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 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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    • 44 1 LiUmrAJM i. 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 A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 104 4 Capital 52.000.0ft0 1 Pa id-no 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gfnfpat. Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. > an,l rp Erg. (Mrhrtr. Mololifirß. A Co.l T> UcnM 'Mbretr. HollldßV.Wißfl A Co. T Mnn7<ir. fMesiirs.TV*iiirl«».T*P™»«W>.j vy KiVnioß, IRnmeo OntnWMV Lt 4.) T.
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    • 91 4 Capita! £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000Directors. s*-j-ise sst o s-,‘: WiTu.mLv.li, j n»vSoD herP ThoraßsN. Newman, IT. U.T. RBrnnh... Ewi. Jf™ 1 ES* G. H.nSory Field, f”' Jehs 8. Ollli.t, General Manager, E Cozfns Smith. Esq.. The undersigned are the
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    • 44 4 I It Ysreonested that the Masters. of a't 1 vessels insured in the above Association bavin? sustained loss or damage, repoH themselves to the undersigned linme-li-atelv on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agent' Singapore. 11th July, n
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    • 39 4 nmiun" The undersigned We been authorised to a’low the ufusl discount on all risks. 3?s o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia A. L. JOHNSTON 1 CO. Singapore, dth June. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 127 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the Ist January, Ice will 1 he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per- j pound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of j Ice daily from 6 A. m. to 10.30 a. m. and
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    • 131 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick op Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacn. i 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-f-) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnei signed
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  • 92 2 The undet signed have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company’s first steamer; Politico Capt. G. G. RAGU8IN will leave Trieste.on the 1st. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay! Trieste, direct and Med terranean Ports about middle of February next. She
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  • 50 2 Head Office, Hongkohg. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. mi Last return to contributors 23i o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 11TH NOV., 1879.
    • 134 2 Singapore, 11th November, 1879. Gambier. 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4J7J. Coffee, Bontvne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin. ~29. 44)5. Mule twist 92. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do V.
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    • 681 2 Per S. 8. Patrocltw on 5th November. Mr. A Mrs. Cousins and infant, and Miu Douglaa. Mail Notices. Mails close for Bangkok, per S. 8. Benton, at 3 p. ui. today. Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. S. Patroclus, at 7 a. oi. tomorrow. Bangkok, per S. S. Kromahtali, it
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    • 884 2 Tub following are the proceedings at a meeting of the Madras Fair Committee held at the People’s Park on Monday, I the 29th September 1879, and whose i advertisement appears in today’s paper. The undermentioned gentlemen were 1 appointed as the Executive Committee* with power to
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    • 56 3 (For Straits Times.) London, 9t& AW.—Rumours are current that an immediate dissolution of Parliament is imminent. Prince Bismarck is suffering from severe rheumatism. Straits Settlements. London, 10M AW.—Sir William Robinson leaves England on the 27th November. South Africa. Hostilities are to be resumed unless Secocoeni at once tenders
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    • 2130 3 (From Indian Papers.) Simla, 15 th October.— The Khan of Khelat fired a royal salute on hearing of the fall of Kabul, and has telegraphed his congratulation. Simla, 16 th October.— His Excellency Sir Richard Temple passed yesterday with an engine over fifteen miles of the new railway
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    • 463 3 THE STRANDING OF THE S. S. HINDOSTAN." The B. I. 8. N. Company’s S. S. Euphrates” returned to Madras on Saturday afternoon, taking on board such of the passengers of the S. S. Hindostan” as had not already found their way to Madras by land, and Capt. Rowland, Assistant Master
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    • Correspondence.
      • 95 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Hear ye, my masters, List to the voice of wisdom, to the Bard of the Turf. Maharajah’s Cup .—Eyremont, to a certainty. Singapore Club Cup.— Rapid Rhone to a ditto. Roadsters’— Iago. Ladies’ Purse.— Ispahan. Celestial Plate.— Eyremont.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 694 2 £tto gohtrtiseintnts. HOKfiKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. ca npCapital .“/WM ivn.n Re W vveFund.... Dollar!,. COURT OP DIPECTORS. Chairman. —War. H. FoaBM. Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) Dqmfy Cko.nnon.-Ths ffon. W Krawreu (of Messrs. Jar dine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Jof Messrs. Davia Ssßsoon Sons Co.) E.
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    • 907 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th Novembee, 1*479. First Rack. The Mabaeajah'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. ®e lra a^ ch second horse, with 820 added. Once round the
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    • 512 2 V- Hft R. AMATUER THEATRICALS Under the Patronage of His EXCELLENCY THE Administrator and Mrs. Anson. By the kind permission o f Colonel J. Jago, C •mraandhe, and Officers 74th Highlanders, THE AMATEURS OP THE BAND Will Give a Farewell Performance in THE BAND ROOM,TANGLIN BARRACKS. ON Wednesday, the 12th
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    • 437 2 NOTICE Madras Fair Committee. Thk Madras Fair will be held in the People’s Park on the 31st December, 1879. and three following days. The Committee are prepared to allot sites for shows, booths, Ac., on application to the U d V B 'lalSHNAM\ CHARTA.I Hon. KOBT. BALDBEY. j Seers. NOTICE.
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  • Notices.
    • 41 3 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 20th Nor.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 292 3 Saturday, Bth November. British barque Serioa” 913 tons, Mathews commander, Gallc 21st Oct., consignees Boustead Co. British steamer Brisbane” 891 tons, Reddell commander, Hongkong 3rd Nov., consignees Guthrie A Co. American ship Benjamin Sewall 1,397 tons, Sewall cotnmaader, Sunderland 3rd July. Sunday, 9th November. Dutch steamer Ophir” 286 tons,
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    • 88 3 Saturday, Bth November. British steamer Loudon Castle” Marshall, fur New York. British steamer Louisa III” Harmer, for Malacca A Klaug. British steamer Rainbow” Rozells, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Paknam” Stratton, for Bangkok. British steamer Carrisbrooke” Wharton, for Penang. British steamer Johore” Webb, for Penang A
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    • 793 3 I Datb "l I -hips’ NAMES. I (JAPTAIN8. KLAO V KlO Z OF AR- A’HERE FROM. WHERE LYING CONSIGNEES OR A.GSNT8 ;DESTINATION, j RIVALS vKN-OF-A' i Bor eo i- Broekenseu H.N. M’s str. 7P4 Aug. 27 Acbeen Victoria Dock H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 104 3 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, 38th October, 1879. (u. c.) TOBACCO. John Little Co. have just received a supply of. WillB’
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    • 276 3 Ex Qlenfalloch. We have just unpacked for our Tailoring Department. 30 Ends of New Tweeds, thesa goods aie warranted well shrunk and of the best manufacture, so that we feel confident will give every satisfaction. Gold Navy Lace. Gold Tracing Braid. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 3rd Nov. 1879. APARTMENTS. Waited, in
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    • 194 3 TO BE LET. With Entry from the Ist December 1879. That large and commodious dwelling House on Princeps Hill now occupied by H. Trotter Et<j. For particulars, apply to C. E. MITCHELL, Singapore, 16th Oct., 1879. to 16th Nov NOTICE. On Saturday, the 22nd November next, the contract for the
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    • 231 3 LORNE HOTEL: (Coleman Street,) WITHIN 2 MINUTES DRIVE OF JOHNBTON’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.
    • 661 4 Tnr works of the Company are sunned at Taninne Pa?ar. within one mile of the U wr of Sintmpore. and comprise the foi- j lowing establishments, viz: WH RF _*ffordine berthage for twenty vessels »t one time with sufficient w»«-r alongside for vessel, of
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    • 195 4 lam This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of rope&n Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under theIndian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 8 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 687 4 iWistrllantotfil. ,t yrmnw Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. i f ■Flint p plwiivs on TinTirl a well selected stock T„.ll(ri Watches, decks, Nanhcn! -nipents. Ac., comprising ’r'kceU'ts. (pooches, oeVets. .adieu* rings, Fedding rings r papers liber* chains. Jmrd chains. r. Clocks r-fnllv Abies’ gold watohe, Cents’ ditto.. Silver
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    • 512 4 voTinrc. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above i Warner. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of •xcellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous 7eneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Ripsling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock Also Australian Beef in
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    • 338 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSO. CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the shove Association, which mar arnv. or put in here havinu sustained damair". are requested to report themselves to the nndersurne<h^ oN DUNLOP A OOs AffPTl*. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. n r ARRROATH noMMEROIAL V^' v m htton.
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    • 613 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's ontfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 675 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. ,orf Boat ton-i Hahhan ateedi "‘‘‘'l wnflhrfltiil Pin imra hipn 1 -nor radi* mb 8»i«ot«d and wnhlflßßortir-! m« orHtl ryk aaaortU riphlv assort- 1 tea Lavnr *1- dana tona oient ran Ena sWlrofallj lt>r Eni- omfl I«»artipjp« E'm
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