Singapore Daily Times, 19 November 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,936
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    427 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. dates on which i this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. TneadAj 21« t Jm- Friday 10th Jan. k F,b rib. Tib tiu. mb M a 4a ofith
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NISTOR. GIAUCTJB. Pbiam. Anchises. SaEPBDON. OBBBTEB. Bectob. Stentor. Menilaus. Teuceb. Tbe Coy’s St* amers 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
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    253 1 The following a™ the dates oh which the steamers of the Messagenes Karitimee may he erpected to i™* tere aon ”S lhe cum *!K“ Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 J a ary S£* 16 do 21 d a> 'lo la H July *2. d 0 2s
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    147 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.
    43 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    37 1 MessbB Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expeoted here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    980 1 ini. otettuiein ui luc LViupuj 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 Rwfcng JJ Cheribon t 60 l Siuhapuip Rata via. .n^,
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 1 Capital 8 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Ckkemal Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or [Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on eaiffi bottom, and on the Rlock
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,(M»0. 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 R»t.es of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.9°6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agepts. MARTIN. DYCE CO. Singapore,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital l(), 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 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      44 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agentjs of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current raltes of premium. SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27tn Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      71 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for tlie abo\ e Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 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 of 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u.
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital ei.000.000. CHIEF OFFICER 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.
      198 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, E«qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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 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 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 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 Dec., 1878. (u. 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 East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. 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. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stbbliko. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Es* Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow J 5O et OeOES Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 Kin. William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, I Water
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. 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 £2,000,003 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 tbe 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 customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      99 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, Co.) J. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A.TMnneer, (Messrs. T>oni?lM,T,fiprfiikfcCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios, (J. J. dos
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      96 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, mhhS Robert C. T,. Reran, J SS' chflTle r)™m H. Chamber., S”“ s-asssf Savag John 8. Oilliat, Slch.ra T-lnin*. General Manager, E. Cozens Smith,
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANGE 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 n c
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      36 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount on all risks. 33i o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe andiiMtaliß. A. L. JOHNSTON 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 let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. 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
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    • Advertisement
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      126 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Eacn. $1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Price of Nautical Almanac# Chart#, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) SailoTß’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 ju-c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnereigned have just
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    CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED,
    52 2 Head Office, 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 Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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    AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD’S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    90 2 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company’s first steamer; “Polluce Capt. G. G. Ragusin will leave Trieste on the Ist. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct and Mediterranean Ports about middle of February next. She will
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY 19TH NOV., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      266 2 Singapore, 19th November, 1879. Gambier J I 4.371. Black Pepper 9.25. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 8.65. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontrne... 19J. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin I. 26.95 408. Mule twist... 92. 8i lbs. Shirtings..... 1.574. 7 do do 1.47 J. 6
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1092 2 London 17 th Nov. —The Goto a announces that the Porte has thrown open the Sea of Marmora to the war vessels of all the powers who are opposed to the British domination of Turkey. We learn that Blue Bonnet, the Australian Pony, which it
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      MAURITIUS.
      1151 2 (From our own Correspondent.) Mauritius, 13 th Oct., 1879.—Every our here is still curiously waiting to know what has become of the Zulu Chief, Cetcwayo who, however, 1 may say, is geueralh believed to have been sent to Seychelles to keep company with the Sultan of Perak in his
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      PARIS LETTER.
      2185 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris, 18th October. The first batch of communists arrived in the Capital with vivas for France and the Republic; the last has just landed with hurrahs for the total amnesty and the Commune.” The final vociferation is concluded to be heart-felt, and like the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      617 2 #rto aflbtrtistmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip 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 Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R.
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    • Advertisement
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      574 2 SCHIEDMAYER, PIANOFORTEFABRIK STUTTGART. Makers to Her Majesty. We have received ;gain Cottage Pianos of this Celebrated Manufactory secured for the climate, superior tone and finish. Also,—One Semigrand and one Grand Piano, both of highest description. KATZ BROTHERS. Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements. Singapore, 11th Nov. 1879. (u. c.) HARNESS.
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    • Advertisement
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      713 2 TO BE LET. That newly constructed house next to Emerald Lodge situate on the Seran- goon Road. Will be ready for occupation 1 by the 15th November instant. The house has been built upon an ap- i proved and novel plan and combines all the comforts desirable in a tropical
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      514 2 SALE BY AUCTION. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Thursday, 20th inst., at noon. A Semi-Grand Piano by Toberer, Vienna; a first class instrument in excellent order. An Express Rifle, by Dongal, 577 bore, nearly new, in case complete, with about 200 rounds of
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  • Notices.
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      FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
      41 3 The Rubattino steamer Benyala 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.
      98 3 Tuesday, 18th November. Dutch steamer Baron Mackay” 928 tons, Besseling com- mander, Cheribon 16th Nov., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. j German barque Pallas” 421 tons, Ballehr commander, Swatow 30th Sept., consignees Behn Meyer Co. H. N. M's steamer Teltgraaf” 170 tons, van Sinten com- mnader, Rhio 18th Nov., consignee
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      52 3 Tuesday, 18th November. British steamer Ban Yong Seng” Hide, for Bangkok, Spanish steamer Panay” Goyenechea, for Manila. Dutch steamer Willem Mackinnon” Swals, for Macassar. British steamer Pyah Pekhet” Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native States. British steamer Ferntower” Petersen, for Saigon. M. M. steamer Oxus’ Rapatel,
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      636 3 B Date 'hips’Names. Captains. Flag v Rio z of ab- -VhereFbom. VVheeeLyino Consignees or Agents Destination. I RIVALS tfEN-OF- V j Encounter Denison H. M’s str. 1934 Nov. 10 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Aline Kirk Sar. Gortstr. 200,N0v. 7 Sarawak T. P. Wharf A.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      12 3 LETTS’ DIARIES, foe 1880. JOHN LITTLE A GO. Singapore, 6th Nov., 1879.
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      415 3 NOTICE. Having returned from China, I have resumed charge of my business ap 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 use
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      405 3 LORNE HOTEL: (Coleman Street,) 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, I and hopes to merit the patronage of the public. It is provided with Two excellent I Billiard Tables, Wines and Spirits are
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      331 3 BOARD AND LODGINGS. Board and Lodgings may be bad for 2 or 3 gentlemen in a family, within a few minutes’ drive from town. Addreas B. H. care of Office of this paper. Singapore, 28th October, 1879. (a. c.) JAPANESE CURIO'. Jewellery. John Little A Co., are now showing some
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      699 4 The worh o! the Company are situated at Tsniong Psgar, within one mile of i.iwn of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, via Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty ressels at one time with sufficient water alongside for ressels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      198 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 15J feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X
      258 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X of 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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      667 4 jflferfllanfMis. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Ft.int Street. i r vs always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Wmments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Mies eoldwatchc, Brooches, O™ l3 dl arrises, Silver watches, Lockets, tmencan clocks, Ladies' rings, Carriage clocks, Sieset rises, i
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    • Advertisement
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      498 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. 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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      326 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DUN lqp Cos Agent. Singapore. 10th June. 1878. (o- ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDEiIWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned
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      605 4 JOHN LITTLE k 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's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      669 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. TUvealw*y»| Hatton fort- Bont ton- Hebben stood* on ha nd a well waehrend ein jours bien i »oor radijr oon seleoted and wohlaasortir- aasortisiryk assort!j h l v T.airer al- dans tons ment ran Enr?..-- 0 a i
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