Singapore Daily Times, 8 January 1880

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1880. No. 13,976 VOL. XXI.
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    350 1 Oppici—Collyer Quay. Godow*»— New Harbour. TU utMMwmdm. o» -bid, as Jm. Friday 9tb J-. a a. S irru. Z ub April ‘1 -r- s Aip. I s*A A a* iS y loth uNb Saturday tStt z (U oSt. Taaaday IMh Out. rf’ov- Z Mh
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Ahtbnoe. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Prism. Ascribes. Saepedon. Obbstes. Hector. Btbntor. Minblaub. Tbuceb. The Coy's Strain erg are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every tea days, and have accon--modatkn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    226 1 T»« loBowim AWthe d.t*. -b.cb tb. o( Ik. u,. T b, to k l Si"?” I# '*X 11 Arrll ms We&eeday* ito? v.^.m 11 i£uet do «sr* *o do 8 September J* Wedueedey, October g Bomber Z 8 October j* do 7. 3 December 7 November
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    148 1 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, Yiiagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras. Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates: Toauday October
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    44 1 MKBSKB APC a* and Co.’a steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavibh, may oe expected here on or about the 20th instant, ea route to above port For freight or paaaage, apply to 8 BARKIEB A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist January, 1880.
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.'s steamer Sues, 1,394 tons. Captain Sratoh, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to I3ARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st January, 1880.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    940 1 The Steamer* of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hour# after 1 the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office. 13 Austin Feiars, London. Passage Monet, Fibet Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      74 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathebon 4 Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to inenre goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on tbe
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseevb £340,000. The undersigned bae been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Claes Steamers and Bailing veawde: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fu. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every description of property at the current R'tea of Premium. Total Bum insnred in 1878, £258,772,9*6 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE 4 CO.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Feancb. 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 ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risk*
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) Thb undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Oompany are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rate* of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jaay., 1877. u. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Hiad 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 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting vovages, 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 exclubive of Capital 3,200,000. Agenta at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class riak. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n.«.)
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      25 1 Chirp Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Georg* Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      186 1 Opficbs. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gmoeohurch 8treet. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. SSSSL’lT Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED
      53 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and ar e prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o Tbe usual discount* allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore, lltb Nov. 1879.
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      80 1 The undersigned, Agent* for the M Italia Marine Inbubanc* Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo by steamer and sailing veaeel on the customary terms. The usual discount ia allowed on all riaka for coasting
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agenta for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tne customary terms. Tbe 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 Subaoribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funda, upward* of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upward* of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies againat Fire on tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 4 00. Singapore, let 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 Sleelino Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON BIMONS 4 CO. Agent*. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 1 The undersigned, agent* for tbe above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rate*. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      92 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Bxcbang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, OomhiU. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN nr MANON—TNE. Omae. Holland, 1*: CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Eeq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus. and Oo.) Georg* Bt*wart, Eeq.,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldson.Esq Ptc« Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O G*o*«b l Stbebt. Edinburgh 17 Geobor Street. Lokdo, 2 Ki». Wiiliu. I Stbmkt. Liylpool 1 0*1*10“™**, l Water Strut.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Fnnda *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agent* 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 Rotal Ohartbri.) Subscribed Capital *1,000,03) Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1878 *851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,156,600 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 Striet. The undersigned have been appointed Agent# for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risk* upon cargo on th* customary term*. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.;
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      104 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anrfrs, *sq. (M««r*. M.lrWi. ACo.' J. P Haros* (Messrs. HolllfUv.Wis* ft 00. l A T. Manger, (Msssra lXmslaa.TanralkftCo.) W. Nicalse, (Rsroeo Comossr Ltd.) 3. 3. do*
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      123 4 Capital gl ,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. > Directors. Klekard T A*btoo. Esq. Mfrod Oou<r«J. Tknma* G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn. Uohsrt r. 1. Revan. ST o P«tHt*l Boaanqnet. Xanee Brand. JTOHasiLvsn. Charts* Oar*. Chart** MWrraA George H Chambers, G
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 IT is requested that the Masters of sli ('vessels insured in the above Association, baring 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.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 o/o on all oountry business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNBTON A 00. Singapore, fith June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, lee will he eold retail, at the rate of 3 Cent* perponnd. The lee House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 i. i. to 10.30 a. n. and from 1230 to 6 r.
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    • Advertisement
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      134 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BUB VET, ADd NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbbatb Pbicbs, KEPT FOB SALE at the BAILORB* HOME. Pbicb OF Eacu. Nautical Almanac# 11.25. Charts, de (Double Bheet) 1.80. (Single Bheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 MILNER S 8A FES. The udneraigned have
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    124 2 In thr Supreme Court or tub- j 8tbaits Settlements. t Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or C>m- position with Creditors, 1 instituted by See Heang carrying on business as General Trader under tbe j Chop Hup Choon” of No.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    117 2 In the Supreme Court or tbe Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation bv arrangement or composition with creditors instituted by Chbe Kay, carrying on business aa General Trader under tbe Chop Heap Lee, of No. 10, Hill Street, Singapore. Notice
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    44 2 The Rubittino mail steamer India” A. Brizzolsei, commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20.h February. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight and passage' Applp to REME BROTHERS, Singapore, 8th January, 1880.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 8TH JAN., 1880.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      247 2 Singapore, 8th January, 1880. Gambler f 4.60. Black Pepper 10.60. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl 8ago 4.17*. Coffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tapioca, small Flake 6.55. Tin 27.40. 40s Mule twist 93 8* lbs. Sbirtiogs 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 doY. Cloth 1.07*.
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      513 2 South America. London, Ilk Jan. —The President of the Republic of Bolivia is a fugitive. Ireland. Serious riots have occurred in Ireland. Russia. The Minister of War has ordered large quantities of rifles. The Nihilist propaganda is fast spreading in the army. The French iron-clad
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      THE LATE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
      1660 2 Lalt Friday’s Gazette contained the returns by the Sheriffs of the number of votes given at the elections of Municipal Commissioners last month in the three Settlements, and the figures show clearly enough the small amount of interest taken in such elections by the general public.
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      SIAMESE POLITICS.
      3053 3 A correspondent of the Hongkong Itoilj Prat discusses as follows the political feeling and state of parties in Siam and seems to speak with the authority of intimate knowledge Ringhok, ISfX December.—lt is pretty --a.lv known that Mr Knox, lately Political Agent and Oonenl-Qeneral for Great Britain, in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      512 2 iirt) aibfrtistmmts. w H. A D. O. WILLS’ BIRDS 1TB. Tobacco in \Tb Tina, a froth aupply jnst received. 8ATLE A Co. Singapore, 19th December, 1879. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carta for the year 1880 will be made at the Town
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    • Advertisement
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      738 2 NOTICE. The Captain of tb»* British ship ‘‘Carmarthen Castle,” will not be responsible for any debts contracted by bis crew while in this port. Singapore, 3rd Jan. 1830. FURNITURE SALE The undersigned have received instructions from A. J. D’Sohza Esq family leaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction, at
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      589 2 NOTICE. Mb. Wilhelm Kbohn ceases to sign our firm by procuration from this day. KUMPERS A Co. Singapore, 1st Jan. 1880. (to 31st inst.) NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to undertake the balancing of books, auditing accounts, —Trusteeships Ac. ALEX: J.
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      514 2 CRANE BROTHERS. Beo to intimate that they wiH open on the 15th inBt. their New Furniture Sale Rooms, No. 32 Raffles Place, in the premises lately occupied by MbssrB. Cameron Dunlop A Co. and the Straits Times Press. These rooms baring large and spacious accommodation and being well lighted are
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      96 3 Wednesday, 7th January. German barque Fortuna 950 tons, Strohsahl commander, Newcastle Eng. 21st Augt. German barque August Freidrich 372 tons, Brabn commander, Swatow 31st Dec., consignees Rautenberg -Schmidt A Co. German barque Gustav A Marie 354 tons, Burstrach commander, Saigon 2nd Jan., consignees Rautenberg -cbmidt A Co. Spanish steamer
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      35 3 Wednesday, 7th January. Dutch steamer Opbir” van Marion, for Deli. British str. "Glaucus” Jackson, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Ganymede Vincent, for Deli. P. A 0. steamer Peshawur White, for Bombay.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      798 3 I Datk i I hips’ Names. iJaptaiks. Klao t Rio z op as- A’hebe F*om VVhbrbLtino Consionbis or Aoknts Distinati 'M. 3, RIVALS i S.N-OF- H P. H. der N’landeu l’romp H. N. M'sstr. 2400 Nov. 2»ißatavia IT. P. Wharf H.N. M's Consul General. Cruise Foxhound
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      25 3 E* GLENFINLAS" Towels Towe ls Towels. i 'uses of Hbancksck’s Towels bought considerably under value, price 11.50 per d<*cu. SAYLE CO. Singapore. 30th Dciember, 1879.
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      385 3 A BOURNAZEL, COIFFEUR DE PARIS. Fo* Ladies and Gentlemen Begs to inform the community of Sin Ifapore, that he has opened a Hair Dressing and Shaving Saloon at No. 22, Battery Road, and that he is prepared to execute all kinds of work relating to his profession. He has also
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    • Advertisement
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      267 3 TO BE LET. Entry on 1st January 1880. That large and commodius Louse situated in Beach Hoad, known as the Clarendon Hotel. Appl) to the undersigned. N. PINTO. Singapore, ‘29th December, 1879. u. e.) FOB SALE. A few copies of Rev. Pere Favre's Malay Grammar. do do Dictionary. Apply to
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      681 4 Tw* work* of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*, vis WhABN.— Affording berthage for twenty vessel* at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest aranrit, «,apr"tectrf
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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 finropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f«e» Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPAny “ LIMITED”
      263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPAny LIMITED” itin.il-mu INCOBPOBATBD TOD** TH1 INDIAN ACT X OT 1866. CAPITAL t 200,000 In 2000 Share* off 100 each of which S 98,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Bbowb Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Baq. 1 G. P. Tolsoh Esq. J. M.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      615 4 fflisctllantottS. I J. MOTION. Chhohokht**, Watch ahd Oloch Makes, ahd Opticiah. Flint Steiet. p AS always on hand a well selected stock MjUSnJj. Watchei. Clock., N.ot.cl Instruments. Ac., ootnpnsind Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, TsvVete. Toadies’ mugs, Bignet Tine's. Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains. Guard chains, iAipri«iuK I Ladies’ gold watche, I
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    • Advertisement
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      886 4 EXCISE NOTICE. Thi undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to the following Sections of Ord. IV. of 1870. Sec. 17. On the Coming into operation of this Ordinance, every person having in his possesion, custody, or contronl, any Opium within any of the Settlements, shall furnish to
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    • Advertisement
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      104 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ARBO- The Masters of Shins or Teasels insured in the shore Association, which m»* amr' or put in here bavin* sustained damage, are reonested to report themselves to the Und e rBIfi CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs A sent. Singapore. 10th June. 1878. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOm ATTOV. UNION ASSOCIATION
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    • Advertisement
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      609 4 JOHN LITTLE It CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impobtbbs op Eubopban, China, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonombtbb, Watch, and Cixjc* Man *bs; JIWBLLBBS AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Dbpabthint. Gentlemen’i outfiiU made up on the thorUtl notice, fit guaranteed, And of the latest fashion. A large stock
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      750 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27, H»U.o fort- Sent too-1 Hekbm -t»».). OD hMKlßwon TOhrmfl m Mon -oot r*U< .»hlN*rtr. sssnrti. “'7 t*« T*«ot »1- 4»n« »cn« m*nt m Eostock of all |Mr Enrol**. I***rtfrt*« ’■oo»i*-b.«rt,. Enrop«n*nd i. rh «B k M. rEnrop*. kales
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