Singapore Daily Times, 17 November 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 17th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,934
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    412 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. TUI urdernoted at etbe dates on which this Company’! Mail Btaamer* may b« ax- pected to arrive at Singapore during tbe ▼ear 1879 OUTWAM. HO»IWiU>, Tne«d*T Slit Jm. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 AGAMEMNON. ULYBBES. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabfedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. MBNELAUB. TbUCER. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    257 1 The following are tie dates on which the steamers of the Measagenes Maritime! may be eipected to arrive here during the current year:— H0 sr” Wednesday 12 February Fnda y> W g** iAm no .1a II 28 do Monday, 7 April J4 March 2 5Ma°y jjy
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    138 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, Co- i conadS; WaSuHp'atam, Madras, Cancuff, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or < about the undernoted
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    38 1 rvxv c Messrs Apcar and Go ’s steamer buez, 1,394 tone, Captain Siatoh, may be expected here on or about the 20th mat. en route to above ports. Forfreigntor^^y^ Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    36 1 Messes Apcar and Co.’s steamer Armtoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to Darkies moses, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    956 1 The Steamers of the above Company will I fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars after i the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiabs, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia *6 i Padang 94 j Cheribon t
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      75 1 Capital 8 1,509 000. Paid-up 133 332. Reserve Pnnd 90,000. General Aoents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson b Co., Hnngkorg. Thu nndproicmed, Agents for the Office, are anthnrisud to insure goods by A. T. Galling Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100.000 on eneb bottom, and un
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      44 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tb e above Com ■to'swrpt Tisbs by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fu. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9°6 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE b CO.
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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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      71 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. 33j 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi c 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. FUKDB IK RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OP Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (ti. <0
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital £1,060.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.t
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch 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
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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.
      58 1 ANOES MAKITIMES. 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.
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      51 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 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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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 op 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.
      31 1 UAJYIUJM. The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. tu. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—*2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O V™ l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f 2 William Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chamber., I 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.
      84 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2 000 '2S 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,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      44 1 UUMrAJN I. London Office, 2 old Broad Strut. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take riskß upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July. 1872. (a. c.)
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED,
      52 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed ▲.gents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual terms. Last return to contributors 23i o/o Tbe usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Heme risks. GUTHRIE k CO. Singapore. 11th Not. 1879. to
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      NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870,
      141 2 In the Supreme Court ok 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 Banki rupts on *he Pith day of November, 1879. The
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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. (Wensre. Melcherg, ft Co.) J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Hollidsv.Wise ft O#.) A.T.Mnnijer, (Messrs.DouelM,T*DraikftC«.) H. Nicaise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. do# Remedios, (J. J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      132 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord J. Ashton, Esq- Alfred Goiieer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. I William Hawthorn. Robert O. L. Revan. Georire Hihhert, Pereivsl Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, .Tames Brand. William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryar. Georee H.
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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, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u* c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      39 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a 1 low the usual discount on all risks. 33| o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      121 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YAXLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, Ice will k sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice Home is opened for the sale of duly bom 6 I.x. to 10.30 i. X. and bom 1250 to 6 p. x. Ticket*
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    • Advertisement
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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 Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) 4e ,ca_-gheet) Each. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (h-c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 17TH NOV., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      850 2 Singapoee, 17th Novembee, 1879. Gambier 4.574. Black Pepper 10Do New Crop 9450. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawax 3.65. Pearl Sago >. 4 30. Coffee, Bontyue 194Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin. 26.50. 408. Mule twist 92. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.474.
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      SINGAPORE AUTUMN RACE MEETING.
      2022 2 Saturday, 15th Novkmbir. Nor all the noble blood of all the Howards could have kept pleasure seeking j Singapore from the Race Course on Saturday. Rajahs and Maharajahs by the dozen might have tried their best and gossip its worst, but good races or bad races
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      TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
      3501 3 (From Indian Papers.) Capetown, Had October, via Aden. —Sir G.ira-ff Wolseley has gone into Seccoceni’s country. Colonel Lanyon, wh> went to Middleburg owing to d sturbances among the Boers, has returned. They (some of the Boers) will be prosecuted for theft. Kabul thro’ Jellalabad, 29 th Oct. —The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      669 2 fttm aoDfrttstmmw. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Fokbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Kb8WIck (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Go.) F. D. SASSOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • Advertisement
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      531 2 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD’S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company's first steamer; Polluce Capt. G. G. RiGiJSM will la* l Trieste on the Ist. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct and Mediterranean Ports about middle of February next. She
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      706 2 AUCTION SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Lieut, Kelham, H. M. 7-ith t Highlanders, to sell by Public Auction, i 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
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      532 2 SALE BY AUCTION. Thk undersigned will sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday next, 18th inst. at 2.30 p. m. if not previously disposed of. The well-bred Australian gelding Bt.ue Bonnet,” known on the Singapore Turf as a fast showy animal. Quiet, and has been regularly driven in
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  • Notices.
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      FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
      39 3 The Rubattino steamer Benyala, A. Cruciuni, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 'ZOth November. For freight and passage apply to Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20sh Nor.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      198 3 Saturday, 15th November. British 3 rnstd schooner" Lizzie” 223 tons, Hellon Commander, j Hongkong 2nd Nov. Fr uch 3 mstd schooner Nelusko” 191 tons. Henry command- er, Mauritius 25th Sept. Sunday, 16th No ember. British steamer Ferutower” 701 tons, Petersen commander, Sourab iya 12th Nov., consignees Bun Hin A
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      62 3 Saturday, 15th November. German steamer Olympia,” Nagel, for Penang. Biitish ship Macleod,” Welsh, for Calcutta. British steamer Rainbow,” Rozells, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Louisa 111, Har mer, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Kongsee,” Uldall, for Bangkok. British steamer Celestial,” White, for Samarang. British steamer
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      701 3 i Date 'nips’ Names. Captains. Klag Rig z of ar- i A here From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. j RIVALS 1 •ien-of-wa. Kestrel Edwards H. M’s str. 196 Get. jOLarut Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Fly Napier H. M’s str. 450 Oct. 18 Penang
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      145 3 i BUKIT CHERMIN. i Will be vacant from the 1st November I next, apply to A. P. ADAMS, or A. C. BING, Singapore, 23rd October, 1879. LOST OR STOLEN^ On the 29th ultimo,.a Blue haired Skye Terrier, answers to the name of Tip Any person returning the same to this
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      706 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.
      193 4 ran x ujjiuijjj j. 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 15i feet Width at Entrance 42
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      255 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 1100 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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      672 4 ißiStrilaitfousi. J. MOTION. I Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. B 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, Guard chains Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto.,
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    • Advertisement
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      505 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Mmnuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter 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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      331 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (a. c.) ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE.
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    • Advertisement
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      605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, Okie a, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Cheonombtbe, Watch, and Clock MAKBE8; JBWBLLERS AND GOLD8MITH8; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROTISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Depaetment. Gentlemen’s outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      672 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL 8TORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. H»Te»lwny« onhiw<Uw«ll ■elected ud richly Muort•1 stock of ell European and other (foode. M o derate terms and aa reM attendance. Halten fort- 8ont ton- Hebbeneteede waebrend ein ionre bien I »oor radii? ee* wohlassortir- assortielryk assorti. tes Lagar
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