Singapore Daily Times, 8 December 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, Bth DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,952
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    421 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urderaotetf ar etbe dstes on which this Company! B Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:Octwud. Hombward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. «k Feb- 18th Feb> ith Mar. 2lst 18th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glatjctjs. PSIAM. ANCHI8E8. Saepedon. Oeestes. Hbctoe. Stentoe. Menelaus. Teucee. 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.
    239 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be eipected to «mve here during the Hokewabc. °ma 1879. Wednesday 12'February Fnday ly Ja^ W 7 3£* Hr* no A. 1 28 do Monday, 7 April Mart* BAS?8 A S? —ItHT"
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    151 1 VVJUiaiii, The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Ooconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates:— Tuesday
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    40 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arra toon Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    41 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th met. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    955 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang vift Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 1 Oapttal 8 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insnre goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent nf 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock
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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.
      54 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every 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, 19th
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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. 33* 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.
      45 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) Thr undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 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 foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      43 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. Lifi department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. 0.)
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      24 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      186 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch 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.
      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 Inoome 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 Slerling Extension op 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. o.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.)
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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, CornhiU. 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. Alex.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      224 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O w ®st George 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f William t Street. Liverpool f Oriel 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.
      83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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 4 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. T>. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidav.Wise k Co.) A T. Maneer, (Meesre.DonglM.lADraikftCo.) H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. dos Remedios.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      131 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq.; Alfred Esf| Thomas 0. Rarelav, >. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan. Oeorw Hlhhert, Percival Bosanqnet, J Saitm*' Hvd». Tames Brand, Charles Cave. Charles Marmt decree H. Chambers, dames
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 It is requested that the Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage,, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      41 4 nnmjau u'gg ~y. The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ 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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      125 1 iiugapurc, ivvii SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cent* per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 M. and from 12.30 to
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    • Advertisement
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      131 1 uiugoyu.v, .»ov wvv—-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) y (Single Sheet) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES.
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    FOR MAURITIUS
    40 2 The French schooner Neltulco, 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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    CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED,
    51 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 234 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to 11th
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    ANCHOR LINE STEAMERS, LONDON TO NEW YORK.
    48 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 CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to3lstinst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 8TH DEC., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      132 2 Singapore, Bth December, 1879. Gambier I 4.225. Black Pepper.... 9.50. White Pepper, fairqaality 15.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 191. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 28. 40s. Mule twist 93. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074.
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      Passengers.
      1319 2 Per S. S. Teucer, Bth December. For Hongkong.— From Liverpool; Mr. Vaisng. For Singapore.— From Penang; Mr. and Mrs. Austin, 2 children and 2 servants. Mail Notices. Mails close for Rhio, Muntok and Batavia, per S. S. Gen eraal Pel, at 6 p. in., today. Rhio, per S. S.
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      OUR RELATIONS WITH THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT.*
      2968 2 A little pamphlet on this subject, tersely written and deeply thought out, has been forwarded to us by the author, in whose a mind, evidently, the advisability of the representation ofColonies in the Imperial Parliament has not been arrived at without mature consideration. Mr.
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      TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
      2554 3 (From Indian Papers.) Allahabad Ith November. —There is said to be reason to believe that the Government of India are meditating the amalgamation of the Rajpootana and Central India Agencies, a step which Lord Mayo was anxious to carry ont. Dadur, Ith November. —ln spite of what the
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    • Correspondence.
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        " PEREGRINES'S " PICKLE.
        192 3 PEREGRINES'S PICKLE. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Your Correspondent Peregrine Pickle, whose letter of 29th ultimo I have only just had an opportunity of perusing, seems to have faithfully imitated his famous prototype in his aptitude for making mistakes, through not minding his own business, though it is
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      606 2 #tto asbfrtistmtnts. 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 Cftutman.-The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) B. R.
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    • Advertisement
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      683 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby gives 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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      494 2 NOTICE. Ocean St eam g HIP Company. The 0. S. S. Co’s steamer Ganymede Captain S. Yinoent shortlv expected to arrive here will run regularly between Singapore and Deli, weekly, and will start on her first trip on or about the 10th inst. The agent in Deli, Mr. R. H.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      156 3 Saturday, 6th December. 11. M’s steamer Midge” 464 tons, Salmond commander, Hongkong 20th Oct., consignee Senior Naval Officer. British barque South Milton” 582 tons, Friend commander, Swatow 20th Nov. Sunday, 7th December. Danish steamer “Gorin” 750 tons, Moller commander, Saigon 4th Dec. Dutch steamer “Ophir” 286 tons, van Marion
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      62 3 Saturday, 6th December. British steamer Rainbow” Rozells, for Malacca and Klang, British steamer Louisa III” Harmer, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Paknam” Stratton, for Bangkok. British steamer Normanby” Green, for Australia. Spanish tteamer Leon” Arana, for Liverpool. Dutch steamer Patoeah” Timmerman, for Palembang and Djambie. British
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      804 3 Date 1 j I ri.ips’ Names. Captains. Fla» v Rio z of ar- A here From Where Lying IConsignees or Agents Destination rivals .cSN-OF-Wa Encounter Denison H. M’s str. 1934 Nov. 10 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station P. H. der N’landen Tromp H. N. M’sstr.
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      713 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis 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.
      188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY " LIMITED"
      261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 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.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      663 4 iHtsctHatwotiS. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. H as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrines, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Si cruet rincr8. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in
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    • Advertisement
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      497 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Mermuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian bntter 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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      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 requested to report themselves to the undersized. CAMERON. DUNLOP OOs A eeut. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fn. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OE UNDERWRITERS.
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    • Advertisement
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      606 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 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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      637 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, European and other (roods Mod erat« terms and wefnl at tendance. SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street’ 27. mKSdlSn' H I”*' Sent too.'UhMi ***** Tfi "giaayailm. h™ .»ori«Ji,«„, jfSiKffi ss’arst.ct Cwre Artl. Pm mo- ,e.r Mllvk. 01 WIIIb* deres. Ma- trryr.en. All Prwse ft reel-
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