Singapore Daily Times, 31 December 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,971
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
    399 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The urdemoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamer* may be ex- j -J*. W- c -rpy year 1880 J 4* fdi Jan. Friday 6th Jan. h 3rd Feb. 3rd Feb. Friday 13tb W* 27th tod Mar.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    142 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Xebtor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. 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 accommodaticn for first and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    290 1 The following *l® Jit™ wbicll the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rr i ve here during the i current year.— OrTWAFD. Howard. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February 1 Friday, 17 January 2fi do 31 do I 12 March 14 February 26
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    150 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Aky&b. ffliiifagona- fW conada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Teb lichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates■ Tuesday October
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    45 1 FOR PEN AN (j AND UALUUTTA. Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Armtoon Apcar, 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, Ist December, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    43 1 run ttUJNUJvui’u*. 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 A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    963 1 b The Steamer8 of the above Company wil s now ply between Singapore andBataviaeverj e 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
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 8 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent sloo,ooo on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      37 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000.000. Reserve £340,000. The >3h%44?en...2v.pc 1 J VI F ■fi’Qve farryj ttf ■lt&VpTf=lT%? first Class Steamers anfl Sailing vessr^. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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      RUN 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, £258,772.9°G. 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.
      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. 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.
      44 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
      68 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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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. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANGE COMPANY.
      27 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Sineapo re. BOUSTEAD A On. Singapore, 2.5 th November. 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      179 1 tOi>PiOES. Q.nee*. Tnsnr:mo Buildingß. Liverpool. Queen .-isrirancp Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman. John T. Pagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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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 Geno\, 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 CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 5 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.
      105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham-12. BpnneH’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. t c a IN MANCHESTER. J OHN Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      205 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeliho. CloirmuH-Al'lXiNDMllonilDSOll.B** run Chairman Jah. Nicol Piehibs, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, i.ix CHIEF OFFICES: Glassow f5O West Qsoboa l Stbiit. Edinburgh 17 q eome Ste t London f 2 King'William l Street. Liverpool f RIBL Chambers, I Water Street.
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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. i, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) 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 cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melohers, k Co.l J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.l A. T. Mantrer, (Messrs.Ponelas.LapraikftCo.) TT. Tficaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,
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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. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goneer, Esq. Thomas O. Rarclur, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Reran. Oeoree Rihhert, Pereiral Rosanqnet, Samnel Hrde. .Tames Brand, William Lrall, Charles Care. i Charles Marrrat. Oeoree H.
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      45 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      37 4 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 CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist 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. u. and from 12.30 to 6 P.
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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. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-_c-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    117 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of pro* ceedings for liquidation by arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by See Heaug carryine on business as General Trader under the Chop Hup Choon” of No. 12, Hill Street, Singapore.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    117 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or composition with creditors instituted by Chee Kay, carrying on business as General Trader under the Chop Heap Lee, of No. 10, Hill Street, Singapore. Notice
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 31ST DEC., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      795 2 Singapore, 31ts December, 1879. Gambier f 4.525. Black Pepper 10.85. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.25. Pearl Sago 4.17£. Coffee, Rratvne 18.50. Tapioca, small Flake 6.225. Tin 27.. 40s. Mule twist... 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings.... h 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 doT. Cloth
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      REGATTA, PROGRAMME
      1097 2 11 A. M. Sailing Racks. First Race.—For large Malay Sampans not less than 27 feet (twice round the course.) First Prize 30. 15. (if three start.) Third 7. (if five start.) Second Race.—For small Sampans (once round the course.) First Prize 20. S*cond 10. (if more then three
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      JOURNAL OF THE STRAITS BRANCH OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY NO. 3. II.
      1406 3 The second article in the third number of the Society’s Journal is Mr. W. E. Maxwell’s third and concluding paper on Malay Proverbs. Mr. Maxwell tells us that he began to collect Malay Proverbs in 1874 while
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      WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
      1004 3 (From our own Corresponde nt.) Perth W, A., 2nd Dec., 1879. The action for libel brought by the Herald against the Enquirer, in which the Straits Times figured, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff—d amages £50. The case created a great s ensation and there were more
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE GUNPOWDER ACT.
        243 3 x me U’tnruwin.K au. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —I am informed by good authority that the jS. S. Qleijinlas anchored outside the Heads of New Harbour ou the 25th in- stant with a large quantity of Gunpowder on board for China or Japan,
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        THE FATE OF PRA PREECHA.
        837 3 j To the Editor of the Daily Times Sib, —In your issue of the 16th inst., “Justice” defends the action of the Siam- ese in putting to death the uufortunate Pra Preecha, and describes His Majesty 1 j of Siam as and enlightened, i and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      651 2 a&btrttsemfnts. 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 Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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    • Advertisement
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      490 2 7** MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carts for the year 1880 will be made at the Town Hall on the following days viz:— Cattle Carts will be Registered on Monday the sth January, Hand Carts on Saturday the 10th January. All Carts
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      835 2 Ex GLENFINLAS” Towels Towels Towels. 2 Cases of Huckaback’s Towels bought considerably under value, price. f 1.50 per dozen. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 30th December, 1879. Sec. 35. EXCISE ORD: IY. 1870. Notice of Cessation of Faem under Section 64. Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium,
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      544 2 EX GLENFINLAS.” We have just finished unpacking. Ladies’ Kid Walking Shoes, Gents’, patent Dress Boots, White Canvas Shoes, White Canvas Boots, Blue Staff Serge, well shrunk, French printed Muslins, Bretonne and Languedoc Lace, Nottingham Lace Antimacassars, The New Embroidered D’Oyleys, The New Table Cloths, Gosnell’s Hair Brushes, Gosn ell’s Cloth
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      61 3 Tuesday, 30th December. German steamer Septima” 933 tons. Hocperow commander, Saigon 27th Dec, consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. Itilian barque Daniel Manin” 600 tons, Rottini commander, Saigon 22nd Dec. German barqne A. C. de Prytas” 1,041 tons, Christensen commander, Sunderland 2nd August. Wednesday, 31st December. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian”
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      60 3 Tuesday, 30th December. British steamer Oarrisbrooke” Wharton, for Saigon. British steamer Malda” Ling, for Penang and Rangoon. British steamer Pyah Pekhet” Joyce, for Penaug, via Ma lacca and Native States. British steamer Pontiauak” Kally, for. Billiton Pontianak. British steamer Fitzpatrick” Towers, for Penang. Spanish steamer Salvadora” Larrinaga.
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      SHIPPIN IN TH HARBOUR.
      675 3 I I ATB I hips’Names. Captains, i Flag >• Rig z of ar- -VhereFrom Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination I rivals j-.N-OF- P. H. der N’landeujTromp tf. N. M’sstr. 2400N0v. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Foxhound Nowell H.M’sstr. 222|Uec. 10
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      36 3 NOTICE. The undersigned have on hand for sale a few l chests of very choice high flavored Tea —eaeh j chest weighing 25 to 30 lbs.—quality guaranteed. CRANE BROTHERS. Singapore, 19th Dec., 1879. (to 31st inst.)
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    • Advertisement
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      301 3 LIBERIAN COFFE SEEDS. For sale a small parcel jnst received from Ceylon (3) $71 per hundred. GUTHRIE A Co. Singapore. 1st December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE RONDS. Notion is hereby given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      702 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.
      190 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 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 op 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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      672 4 iWtEfrtllaitfotts. ,T. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. fI AS always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising fiuAftiAto TAntes Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keeners Albert, chains, Guard chains. Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’
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    • Advertisement
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      503 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. 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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    • Advertisement
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      324 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Shi or or vessels insured in the shove 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. fa. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT \TTON. UNION ASQOOT ATTON OE
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    • Advertisement
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      604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; < Chronometer, Watch, and Clock c Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiiis made up on the shortest notice fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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      673 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have at way* on hand a well selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other poods. M od erate berms oareful tendanoe, Halten fort- Sont ton- Hebben steeds waehrend ein ionrs Wen voor radip een wohlassortlr-
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