Singapore Daily Times, 6 December 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 6th DECEMBER. 1879. No. 13,951
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    416 1 Office—l, Collver Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. may oe expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Outw*bd. Homeward. Tuesday 21 gt Jan. I Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2lst 18th 7th Mar. liolaw Slrt 21»* 14th April.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ulyssrs. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Dioxed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchibes. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Sthntor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers 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 class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    278 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to a rr i ye here during the current year:— O inrun. IS7Q 1879. Wednesday 12 February Fridfty > J a ,ary S£* do i» 28 do Monday, 7 April
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyah, 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.
    40 1 rva Messrs Apcar and Co. s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or abont the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES AMOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    41 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 por's. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    962 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia 46 I Padang
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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 Fnnd 90,000. Ofnfral Agents. Messrs. Ja rhine Matheson A Co., Hongkone. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on eaeb bottom, and on the
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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 Fehy. 1878. (n. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost, every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.986. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      72 1 Capital 10.000.00 fl 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
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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. n. 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 I customary terms. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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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. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)
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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 INSURANC 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 Chairman f William Hind, Esqre. 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.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Oompany 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
      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 issne policies against Fire on the nsual 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 Sxerling 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. 0.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      32 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk B at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (n. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      104 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Eaat Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanever Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston' CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      227 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ia. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f 2 King Wiluam l Street. Liverpool, f Oriel Chambers,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      91 1 Uf Jjuni/UJN AJNU ADJUKUJfiJfiXi. 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;
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      43 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Strut. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon oargo on the ous tomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. 0.)
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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, k Co.) ,T. P. Pftrnes (Messrs. Hollidnv.Wise k Co.) A T. Mnnirer, (Messrs.Dousrlas.LaprftikACo.) M. Nioaise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. 1. dos Remedios,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RieWd I. Ashtroi, Esq. Alfred Goinrer. Esq. Tfcrmms G Rarclay, j William Hnwtliont, Robert r. T,. Revsu, HiWwrt,, Pereirnl Pnonnqnet, Ssmnel Hvde .Tnvnea Umnd. v n PlirvOaq Olive Charles Msrrvat. Geonre H. Chambers,
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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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow 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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      122 1 SINGAPORE lOE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sola 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 MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. j (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (tt-C.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just
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    FOR MAURITIUS
    40 2 The French schooner Nelusho, 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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    ANCHOR LINE STEAMERS, LONDON TO NEW YORK.
    49 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin and other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to3lstinst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 6TH DEC., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      435 2 Singapore, 6th December, 1879. Gambier I 4.221. Black Pepper 9.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 194. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 28. 408. Mule twist 93. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      2408 2 South America. London,, s tk Dec.— The Chilian army has had brilliant success at Tarapaca, and is blockading Arica. Russia. An unsuccessful attempt has been made to assassinate the Emperor. France. Tho Chamber of Deputies has passed a vote of confidence in the Ministry. The
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      SIAM. (From our own Correspondent.)
      690 3 Bangkok, 26 th Nov., 1879.—Your readers will all have heard of the Siamese Ambassador on special duty to the Court of St. James, who has recently been so much feted not only in England, but who has also been received in private audience by H.
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      SIAM. (From a Correspondent.)
      300 3 Bangkok, 30 th November, 1879. —I have not yet heard full particulars of the execution of Pra Pricha, but I know that on the 22nd inst. his father and I two of his brothers were arrested and i questioned, and the High Criminal Court sat all
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      MANILA NEWS.
      1441 3 (It is requested sf our contemporaries that, in re- producing these translations, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) The bull baiting at Cavite took place on the 16th and 17th November, the number of spectators being very great. At the sounding of the signal
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      626 2 #rto asbtrttefmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up 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 4 Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons 4
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    • Advertisement
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      722 2 NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to undertake the balancine of books, auditing accounts,—Trusteeships Ac. ALEX: J. GUNN, Broker. No. 22, Raffles Place,) 15th Oct. 1879. to 15th Jan. TO BE LET. That convenient family residence in Brass Bassa Road, opposite the
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      815 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs 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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      524 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 2& 4 buttons, Black Alpacca Lustres, White Turkish Towels, Brown do do White Turkish Bath Blankets. Boys’ Cloth Caps, Gentlemen’s Tweed Hats, Gentlemen’s Water
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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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      NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS ROCHORE RIVER.
      72 3 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 hand. Apply at the Mills
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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 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGE.
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      Arrivals.
      127 3 Friday, sth December. British steamer Pontianak ”99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak 3rd Dec., consignees Lee Keng Yong A Brothers. British steamer Paknam 1359 tons, Stratton commauder, Bangkok Ist Dec., consignees Guthrie A Co. M. M. steamer Djemnah 2195 tons, Hernendez commauder, Saigon 3rd Dec., consignees Messageries Maritimei. Spanish steamer
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      34 3 Friday, sth December. i British steamer Japan” Guan Hrn, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Cyphrenes” Sargie, for London. British steamer Petrel” Grenfell, for Samarang. German barque Euterpe” Kohn, for Saigon.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      815 3 x Date Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag Eli«. z of ar- Where From; Where Lying Jonsignees or Agents. Destination. tUVALS yiEN-OF- v Encounter Denison H. M’s str. 1934 Nov. lu Penang Roads Naval Officer. [Station P. H. der N’landen Tromp H. N. M’sstr 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia
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      49 3 I Ex QlenfaUoch. We have just unpacked for our Tailor in*; Department. 30 Ends of New Tweeds, these 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.
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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 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.
      190 4 This Company executes Bhips’ 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 foci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      98 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Es (^.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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      666 4 jfltsrtllanemis. j. motion! Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Far always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding ringB, Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains. “pi Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto.. Silver
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    • Advertisement
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      662 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 begs
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      328 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 remiested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP OOs Agent. 'Singapore, 10th June. 1879. (u. O ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OE UNDEitWRITERS.
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    • Advertisement
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      602 4 JOHN LITTLE 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 ontfiits 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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      624 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Sqnare, Bead Street' 27. mtaSlSl "•l'*" rt Scat ton. SSS* :3 aat’ir hrrss riohlv assort- 00 1 a« s o rt.i «l ryk assort,i. SSMSMSS* SHtevi ?rs. 5r ,:s sa ■s Sa M r a iHSJss"* ssr«£ hiee Rei<lnit?e--tobM. Wine, Reer. Brajjdy.
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