Singapore Daily Times, 15 November 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,933
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    439 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdemoted ai etbe dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Ottwasd. Homeward. Tne»d»j 2i*t Ju. Friday 10th Jan. Ath Feb. 2eth l*k 1 ™>
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    142 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. NeSTOE. GLAUCU8. Pblam. Anchises. Saepedon. Oeestes. Hectoe. Stentob. Minelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accotrmodaticn for first and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    301 1 The followmff are the dates oa which the steamers of the MeBsagenes Maritime may be expected to a rnT ere during the current year:— OVTWXED. 187® 1 1879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do .’I 12 Much 14 February 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.
    42 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or abont the 20th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    36 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 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 j the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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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. General Agents. Messrs. Jardinf, Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. bailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on 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 Company. 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.
      55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.996. 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.
      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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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 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. (n. 0.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital tfl.oon.ouo. CHTEF OFFICES. London 79, Corvhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      198 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Eeqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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 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 00. 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 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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      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 Deo., 1878. (n. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      106 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham— l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O WbBt l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street, London 2 Kino William t Street. Livekpool f I!L Chambers, 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 CHARTERi.) 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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      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 oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 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. (Mewmi. Melcbere. ft Co.l J. P. Barnes (Measrs. Holliday. Wlt» ft Co.) A T.Manner, Menflrs. Donelna.LanraikftCo.) H. Nicnloe, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      130 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. faunr. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Cteonre Hihhart, Percival Bosanquet, Bam"* l .Tames Brand, Lysll, Charles Pare, Charles Marrjttt. Oeorsre H. Chambers, dames
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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, bavin? 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 en all risks. 334 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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      123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he 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 12.30 to 6 p.
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    • Advertisement
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      128 1 NOTICE TO MARINEBS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SOEVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, V KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanaca 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 received
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    CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED.
    51 2 Head Offiox, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23$ o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Heme risks. GUTHRIE CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.* to 11th
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870,
    138 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Nina Lebbey, Omar Khatab and Meesah carrying on business in copartnership as traders and residing at No. 13 High Street in Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on the 12th day of November, 1879. The first
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 15TH NOV., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      450 2 Singapore, 15th November, 1879. Gambier 4.57a. Black Pepper 10.. Do New Crop 9.60. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawau 3.65. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 26.50. 40s. Mule twist 92. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.57$. 7 do do ,,1.47$. 6
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1778 2 London 14 lh Nov. —The Czarew itch visits Vienna at the invitation of the Emperor of Austria. The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 14th November 1879, was 527. An Inquest was held yesterday the 14th
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      GOVERNMENT GAZETTE FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER.
      1287 3 The following new notification, apper in today’s Gazette: Mr. A. W. V. Cousins, RegistrarGeneral, Straits Settlements, having reported his return to the Colony from leave of absence, has resumed the duties of his appointments. The following Circular Despatch, with an Order of Her Majesty in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      673 2 #tto asbfrtistnunts. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.*-WM. H. FOBBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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    • Advertisement
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      782 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. THIRD DAY. Saturday, 15th November, 1879. First Race. The Merchants’ Cup.—Value 8150. A Hurdle Race with eight jumps. Distance li mile. Entrances $5 each to the second Horse. Weight as per scale. Second R ce. The Opium Farmers’ Cup.—Value 8300. Presented by Koh Seang Tat, Esq.
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    • Advertisement
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      554 2 TO BE LEr. That newly constructed house next to Emerald Lodge” situation the Serangoon Road. Will be ready for occupation by the 15th November instant. The h-. use has been built upon an approved and novel plan and combines all the comforts desirable in a tropical climate. For particulars as
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    • Advertisement
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      542 2 AUCTION SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Lieut, Kelham, H. M. 74th Highlanders, to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday, 18th, November, at 2.30 p. m. Well-bred Burmah pony, in good condition. Miniature dog cart, in excellent order with lamps complete, Ac. Set of plated harness.
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  • Correspondence.
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      THE TIP.
      293 3 To the Editor of the Daily Tims. Sib, —I have been having a good think”, as Talbot Champney says in “Our Boys” over my yesterday’s Tip, and I must confess I was deceived rather in one instance and now beg to amend: Square Plate. —I gave Moracia for
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  • Notices.
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      FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
      40 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 Nov.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals
      70 3 Friday, 14th November. German steamer Septima” 933 tons, Tenscu commander, J Saigon lith Nov., consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. Saturday, 15th November. j British steamer Louisa III” 112 tons, Banner commander, Malacca 14th Nov., consignees Leick Chin Seng Co. British steamer Rainbow” 150 tons, Rozells commander, Malacca 14th Nov., consignees
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      77 3 Friday, 14th November. British steamer Benmore” Augustin, for Malacca Penang. British steamer Kilwa” Paterson, for Rangoon via Malacca and Penmg. British steamer Oleator” Chalk, for Labuan. Dutch steamer Tambora de Hart, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Ophir” van Marion, for Deli. Dutch steamer Java” de Ridder, for Acheen
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      677 3 i Date 111 I Ships’ Names, j Captains. Flag Rio z of ar- .Vkere From.( Where Lying [Consignees or Agents. Destination. j RIVALS MF.N-OF-W P Borneo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str. Aug. 27 Acbeen Victoria Dock H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      244 3 Notices. JAPANESE CURIO Jewellery. John Little A Co., are now showing some very superior Japan Ware just received viz: Copper Euamel Vases 11 in to 19 in high. Copper Enamel Jars. Copper Enamel Card trays. Euamel Bracelets set in gold. Bronze Bracelets M. 0. Pearl Bracelets set in silver. Bronze
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    • Advertisement
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      352 3 sotice«. NOTICE. Having returned from China, I have resumed charge of my business as General Contractor, the Power of Attorney granted to Tan Chin Watt and Tan Ah Jit in the chop of Tap Liang Seng is hereby cancelled from this date, and that they have no further authority to
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    • Advertisement
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      290 3 TO BE LET. With Entry from the 1st December 1879. That large and commodious dwelling Housa on Princeps Hill now occupied by H. Trotter Esq. 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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    • Advertisement
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      326 3 LORNE HOTEL: (Oolkman 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.
      708 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong 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
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      192 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 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      255 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian 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.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      662 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. "Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches. Gents'-ditto., Earrings, 'Silver watche*. Lockets. American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings. Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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    • Advertisement
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      500 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. 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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    • Advertisement
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      331 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damaee, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Sintrapore, 10th June. 1878. (tn <*■•) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION AQQO'UATTON OR UNDERWRITERS.
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    • Advertisement
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      603 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • Advertisement
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      672 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. 1 fort- Sont ton- Hebbon steed* w< l waobrend ein inurg bion < »oor radi? eea "ft** 4 "’ohlasßortir- assort.* ryk agwrti. Ia «i V tflß T 'f«rer a] dans tong ment van EnFnrnnMn >ni 1J" Iwarttojg, I
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