Singapore Daily Times, 5 December 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, sth DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,950
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    428 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdemoted ar etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 s OrrwiaD. Host ewarp. Tnaaday 21*t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLXB. Antenoe. Diomsd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchisss. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool ontwardß for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoumodaticn for firat and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    389 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Mee.agenes Maritime* may be expected to a™™ iere a n “B current year E om E w.,». 1879. Wednesday 12 'February “Co. 4 88 ao Monday, »Mf* o j°ne Wednesday, 7 May do 74 July
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    40 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar 1,392 tons, Captain M actavish, may oe expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to K SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    40 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 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 i 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 46 j
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Okneral Agf.nts. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The rmdersiened, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Vessels or Steamers to the extent nf $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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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.
      60 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost every de a fript.ion of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,9 Q G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents,
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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 Oompany, 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 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. 33i 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.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibe department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November,. 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Cluiman WiUkm Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security offered
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of tbe world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at tbe 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 tbe customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er 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
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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 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 Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      97 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—A So^hTHanf** a*—t. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      224 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. r.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O George c Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William c Street. Liverpool f IKL Chambers, l
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      88 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 bt Royal Charters) 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. (n. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 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. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnea (Messrs. Holliday,Wiae ft Co.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.DoujrlM.LamikftCo.) H. Nioaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J, J. doe Remedioa,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      138 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rieh«rd .T. Aah ton, Eaq. j Alfred Gcueer. Eeq. Thnmas G. Rarclav, I William Hawthorn, Robert, O. L. Reran, Georee Hihhart, Rercival Rnaanquet, Ramnel Hvde. .Tampa Rrand, >• William T.vall, Charles Pave. Charles
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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 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.
      39 4 njEjJ.VVJA.Li 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 and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      120 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nonoi. On and after the let 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 12.30 to P. M.
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    • Advertisement
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      129 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 Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) „0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received
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    FOR MAURITIUS
    40 2 The French schooner Nelutko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRATA CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 5TH DEC., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      1833 2 Singapore, sth December, 1879. Gambier I 4.225. Black Pepper 9.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 28. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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      THE MUNICIPALITY.
      1975 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Wednesday, the 12th December, 1879. Commissioners Present. The Hon’ble W. H. Read,—President. M. F. de Souza, Esqre. E. J. Wells, Esqre. Tan Seng Poh, Esqre. The minutes of the last meeting wen read and confirmed. Read the fortnightly Progress Rep"
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      NETHERLANDS INDIAN NEWS.
      1396 3 (It ii requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearance in the Straits Tims* may be acknowledged.) Near Purmevend island, not far from the roadstead here, a vessel is now aground, namely the Cleveland, John Bambrook, a British ship, which left this, yesterday,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      661 2 #tto gfobertfeetnents. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. WM. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E.
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    • Advertisement
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      718 2 NOTICE. I bave this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to undertake the balancing of books, auditing accounts,— I Trusteeships Ac. ALEX: J. GUNN, Broker. No. 22, Raffles Place, 7 15th Oct. 1879. to 15th Jan. TO BE LET. That convenient family residence in Brass Bassa
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      802 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby gives that all Doga found straying in the streets, roads, or public thoroughfares or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the owners of such Dogs in Singapore during the periods mentioned below may be destroyed, in accordance with Section 35 of the Police Force
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    • Advertisement
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      486 2 EX “GORDON CASTLE.” We have just unpacked. Col’d piece Satina. Plain Japanese Silks. Ladies’ Linen Collars Cuffs, India Rubber Tooth Brushes. Ladies’ Black Silk Gloves with 1& buttons, Black Alpacca Lustres, White Turkish Towels, Brown do do White Turkish Bath Blankets. Boys’ Cloth Caps, Gentlemen’s Tweed Hats. Gentlemen’s Water proof
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  • Notices.
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      AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD’S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
      91 3 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 Med terranean Ports about middle of February next. She
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED,
      52 3 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 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      34 3 Friday. sth December. British steamer Ganymede” 236 tons Vincent commander Liverpool 9th Oct., consignees W. Mansfield Si Co. German barque Miaado” 330 tons, Henson commander Bangkok 21st Nov., consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      26 3 Thursday, 4th December. British steamer Rajpootana” Lewis, for Rangoon via Penang. British steamer Vidar Vincent, for Sourabaya. German schooner Nicolai” Kroger, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      790 3 I I i Date I .••hips’ Names. 1 Captains. I Flag v Rig a !of ar- Where From. Where Lying (Consignees or Agents Destination. RIVALS KIN-OF-WAV Encounter Denison H. M’s str. 1934|N0v. 10 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station P. H. der N’landen Tromp H. N.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      206 3 TOBACCO. John Little Co. have just received a supply of. Wills’ Birds Eye Tobacco in lb. I lb. tins. Turkish in i lb. tins. Three Castles in lb. tins. Richmond Smoking Mixture in lb. 1 lb tins. Singapore, 30th Oct. 1879. NOTICE. I, Thomas Neubronner, one of the partners of
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    • Advertisement
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      310 3 NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of E. L. Gordon in our firm ceased on the Ist instant. GREENBERG BROTHERS A CO. Atjeb, sth Nov. 1879. (to 11th Dec.) JAPANESE CURIO Jewellery. John Littl.: A Co., are now showing I some very superior Japan Ware just received viz: Copper Euatnel Vases
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      214 3 NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochobe River. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of the tide, the Proprie tors are prepared to undertake contracts for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on band. Apply at the Mills
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 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
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      260 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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      661 4 JHtSKlIattfmis. ,T. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Aar always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Rrsoelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Sitrnet. rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • Advertisement
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      500 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins o! 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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      330 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Afirent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Trk
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      604 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^ Have always on hand a wall •elected and richly assorted stock of all European and Other (roods term 8 t careful tendanoe. Halten fort- Bont ton- Hebben waehrend ein inurs bfen i roor mil. foor radie een Tk assorti.
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