Singapore Daily Times, 29 January 1880

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 29tii JANUARY, 1880. No. 13,994
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    402 1 CFFKl—follyer Qimy. Godowbs— New Harbour. this Company's Mail Steamers may be eidected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880 TowStT *k Fas. Tv-ear »h Jaa. *st -a. t 5 a. lStk Mar. Ifflb awh 30»b tth April. l»b April. E n Z E
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    150 1 Agambmbon. Fltssbb. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Ahteboe. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glad cub. Priam. Anchises. Sabfbdob. Orestes. Hector. Stehtob. Men BLAUS. Tbucbr. The Coy’s 8b amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    230 1 The following are the dates on which •he steamers of the Messagenes Maritime* may be expected to arrive here dnnng the current (Vtw.bd. UW Monday. February TwssAaj L< J*"“ r r j, j Hr ST -aw. n Jwir J d? 22 do d S Fs**»bsr kujgusk
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    236 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, l'oconada, Masnlipats'm, Madras. Calient, TelHcberyfie dwring the current year on or about the underHoted dates I*o MW. Saturday
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons. Captain Mactavibh, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, let January, 1880.
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    43 1 Messes Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suet, 1,394 tons. Captain Sratoh, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst en route to above ports. For freight or patssae, apply to SARKIES A MOBEB, Agents. Singapore, Ist January, 1880.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    1292 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to 1 1 Samarang direct
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  • Insurance.
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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, arc 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.
      47 1 (Beklih -Cologne Fibk Insurance Com pant. Limited, Berlin.) Thr 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 Janj., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      71 1 Hbad OrricE, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the sbo<<‘ 1 Company, are prepared to take risks up. n cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms.. 33| o/o disoonnt allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
      53 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual terms. > Last return to contributors 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      22 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Georg* StreetLondon, 39 Lotbburt R 0 Agent* for Singapore. I WW«feg l I tlln
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      177 1 Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. fiOGraceohnroh Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Eaqrc. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Depotj Ch.irman, John T. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      79 1 The undersigned, A (rents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Carso by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The nsnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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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 Fonda, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to isane 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.
      43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saeblihg Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON BIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (n. o.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. a.) 1
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      93 1 OFFICES OF TH 8 COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Livinpooir—2B. Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, OomhilL T CB *J*MAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. snd Co.) George Btewabt, Esq., l
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      211 1 FIRB AND LIFE. Capital ONB MILLION Stibuno. C/iatnnoH—Alixahdi* Ronaldson, Esq 7»c6 Ofcawman—Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Seorsfary—H. Ambrose Smith. fXA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f5O West Georgs Edinburgh 17 Gbobob Strut. London, f 2 King William l Stebbt. Liverpool f BI Chamber*, l Water Strut. Manchester 47
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. M 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 bt Royal Ohabtbri.) Subscribed Capital £8,000,003 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878 £851,635 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.
      40 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Steebt. The undersigned hare boon appointed Agents (or the above Company, and are prepared to take risks apon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GHAT 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capital *2.000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gpnkral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consnltuxr Committee. A. Andre. E«f|. 'Maura. Melrhera, Co.) P Karnes IMmri. Holliday. Wise Co.) A. T Wenger, 'Meaera.TVrarlaa.LanmlkACo.) tt. Vimiea, 'Romeo Coimant Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies. <J. J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      139 4 C*PTTAT £1,600.000. Paid-no and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Rtcb'rt .T. Artiton, Esq- *>*•* o™ ,w Tj E q TVnnu O. Barnl»T, William Hawthorn. Robert C. 1,. Reran. Oeorse Hibbert, RarcWnl Roaanqnet Ramnsl Hves, n •Tamea RranA, >. William T.vsll, Charles Care.
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 38$ 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, fith June, 1879.
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates 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 A CO.
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON BIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 4 Capital 9 1,590.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General AOFNTB. Messrs. .Tarpinr Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The nndersismed. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 4 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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      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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. Go and after the let January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pound. The Ice Honse is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 a. m and from 12.30 to 6 r.M.
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    • Advertisement
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      73 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THE LATEST BDRVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prici or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I 1.26. Charts, de (Double Sheet) ISO. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept, 1878 (a- Q-) MILNER’S SAFES. The undersigned
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 29TH JAN., 1880.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      294 2 SINGAPORE, 29th January, 1880. Gambier... 9 4.521. Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, (air quality 16. Sajjo Flour, Sarawae 3AO. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee. Bontyne 18.184Tapioca, small Flake 6.40. Tin... 31.25. 40s Mule twist 95. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.074. 7
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      3259 2 Turkey. London. 'I'itk Jan. —The interchange of notes upon the subject of the Mollah affair between Mr. Layard and the Porte is still going on. United States. Mr. Lowell has beeu appointed Minister to London. We would remind the members of the Straits Branch of
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE DANGERS OF OUR ROADS.
        315 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —Some years ago the Police had very properly prohibited a procession of the White and Red flags, as on a previous occasion a serious riot had occurred. A deputation of Mahemedans, consequently, waited on a Justice of
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        To the Editor of the Daily Times.
        116 3 Sib, —I am informed that the Chittiee have subscribed a fund for the prosecution of Mr. Fraser for the part taken by him in the fracas arising out of the accident caused to his carriage and its occupants by the Hindoo procession. This
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        CLOSING OF THE FRENCH MAIL.
        266 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib,—l trust you will not fail to call attention to the utter disregard of the convenience of the mercantile public shown by the Agent of the Messageries Maritime* by the despatch of the Peiho this morning at 11
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        THE BAND OF THE “ THEMIS. ” To the Editor of the Daily Times.
        110 3 THE BAND OF THE THEMIS. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—The announcement in your issue of Monday last that Rear Admiral I)uCrre has kindly offered to allow the fine nd of his flagship, Themit to play on the Esplanade during his stay here will have been read with
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      689 2 jttto aUbtrttsttntnK. CRANE BROTHERS. Bio to intimate that they will open on the 15th inst. their NEW FURNITURE SALE ROOMB. No. 32 Raffles Place, in the premises lately occupied by j Messrs. Cameron Dunlop A Co. and the Straits Times Press. These rooms haring large and spacious accommodation and being
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    • Advertisement
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      763 2 ARMY CONTRACTS. The Btraits Settlements. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Monday, 16th February, 1880, from persons willing to contract for such Supplies and Services. ai may be required from time to time for the use of Her Majesty’s Troops stationed in Singapore, Penang, and
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    • Advertisement
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      860 2 OUE BOYS COMEDY COMPANY, coinpising the following ABTIBTEB Miss Fmily Blain, Miss Minnie Nordt, Mrs. Norville, Mr; G. Crofton, Mr. H T. Brookes, Mr. Geo. Norville, and Mr. Frank Stuart. J Will arrive in Singapore, per S. S. j Hector ”on or about the Bth February, 1880, an 1 will
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      503 2 NOTICE. Tenders are invited for supplying the following Clothing f° r the currrent year for the Furopean Warders of the Singapore Criminal Pri 80n 13 *uite (Trowser* and coat, coat braided with Silkl of supe r fine blue cloth. 13 patent air chamber hats. 62 Pairs Enropean elastic-aid e boots.
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  • Notices.
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      FOR TRIESTE, VENICE AND ANCONA.
      52 3 The Auatro-Hung-Lloyd-St. Nav Company’s S, S. Ettore, Captain Lazzabich, will leave for Trieste via Colombo and Bombay on or about the 20th February. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to. D. BRANDT A GO. Agents. Singapore, 19th Jan., 1889 (to
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      87 3 Wednes'ay, 28th Jan mry. M. M. steamer Psihs” 3,600 tons,.Pasqualini comuiaudsr, Saigon 26th Jan., consignees Meosagries Maritime*. British steamer Hindostan 991 tone, McConnell commander, Calcutta 20th Jan., consignees Sarkies and Moses. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian 956 tons, Webb commander, Amoy 22nd Jan consignees Eun Bin A Co. French
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      30 3 Wednesday, 28th January. British steamer “Teucer Power, for London. British steamer Pearl” Munk, for Saigon. British steamer Bentan Moppet for Palembang. British steamer Danube Clanchy, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      844 3 B Date Ship’s Nambs. i aptain*. Kla■* lti«. z of ah- •VhkrbFbom Donsionicks or Aobnts Destination 2 RIVALS V u-o-P. H. der N’landen fromp H. N. M'sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Fovbound Nowell H. M’s str. 222 Dec. 10 Hongkong Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      230 3 NOTICE. Mr Johannes Lutjkns bus been admitted a par ner iu our firm fiorn tb.s date. BEHN MEYER A t o. Singapore, Ist Jan. 188»- (to 31st inst. OFFICE TO LET. Upper room, corner of Battery Road, with immediate entry. Apply to JOHN LITTLE CO. Singapore, 19th January, 18e0. ST.
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    • Advertisement
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      330 3 NOTICK. I We have authorised Ena Mahomed Ali to sign our firm by procuration. ANAH SAIBOO MAHOMED MERA A CO Singapore, 19th Jan. 188 b. (to 31st inst. TO BE LET. Entry on Ist February, 1880. That con enient Residence at present occupied by Dr. Bbntlby, situated nearly at the
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    • Advertisement
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      292 3 ESTATE OF THE LATE F. C. BROWN (DECEASED.) The following properties belonging to the above Estate will be put up to Public Auction on Thursday, the Ist day of April next, at noon, at the godowns of Messrs. Brown A Co. No. 35 Bench Street, nnless previously disposed of by
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      706 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the mws of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis: Whaif. —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.
      189 4 This Company executes ships’repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavino Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Gbavihg Dock
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      260 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thrIndian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which t 03,900 have already been subscribed. ROART) CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Rogaardt Esq. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      634 4 JWißtrllantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes, and Optician. Punt Street. H ar always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets. Brooches. Earrings. Tickets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding ring*. Peepers Albert chains. Guard chains. Todies’ gold watche, j Gents’ ditto..
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      471 4 NOTICE. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. The Coy's steamer “Ganymede” will start for Deli direct at noon on Wednesday. the 17th instant, and will be despatched for same port every following Wednesday Singapore, 16th December, 1879. NOTICE. Tenders are invited on or before the 24th inet. for the erection of a
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      104 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOrTATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which m»v arrivor pnt in here bavin? sustained dama?». are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A 00. A?eut. Sintra pore. 10th June. 1878. (u. e.) ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSO01ATTOV. UNION ASSOCIATION op UNDERWRITERS,
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    • Advertisement
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      599 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, Japah ahd Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, ahd Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiite made up on the ehorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      650 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENAM Commercial Sqaare, Reach Streei'a“l—: >.. S3TL Ki*£."2L rafs2iarS«sSrt«‘ 3lfeß!£ttti?2 Wine, Beer. Brandy. Ac.. Ac. Kh.no wines exquisite. Italian and Sp». KM?* PGrtwino. BitS German French. Danish. Nonre.' lfi^ her B^ r Dinner and after-dinner Olaret and other Bor. deaux wine* m bottle* or
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