Singapore Daily Times, 5 February 1880

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1880. No. 14,000
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    406 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The ur demoted are Use da tea on which tbis Company’! Vail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880.— Ta—dey *fc Jsb. Tuesday sth Jaa. y*. F&. 'K 1M Mar. m l«h Wk 30th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    140 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkocldb. Achilles. Ahtbnob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glauccb. Pbiam. Ancbisbs. Sarpedor. Obbstbs. H ECTOR. BtBHTORMehelaue. Tbucbb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from L.verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have aoooirmodaticn for first and third claaa
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    269 1 The follow im» are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageriee Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— °vtwa». H °l*r Monday, Tossdaj 13 Janaary ®m««j. z T^r T7 “T Sr m I m M do *8® do mturday, 1
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    239 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, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calient, TelKcbery Ac., daring the careen* year on or shout the undaunted dßtea use. ism
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Mbssbs Apcab and Go ’s steamer Suet, 1,394 tons. Captain Bbatob, may be expected here on or about the 26th inat. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIEB A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 Mbsbbs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons. Captain Mactavisb, mav be expected here on or about tbe 29th instant en route to above port For freight or passage, apply to BARRIES A MOBES. Agents Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
    1309 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata vis every fortnight leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from bom e Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Honiy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 9
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  • Insurance.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Fbancs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon oargo 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.
      46 1 (Bbblin -Cologne Fiee 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      114 1 Head Oppici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abo\ e Company, are prepared to take risks npt-n oargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the oustomary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbuey E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAT) A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Graceoburoh Btreet. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chainnan in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security offered
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      83 1 j uniiEU ut UOIIUS. The undersigned, Agents for the It ilia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoi, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Oargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usnal discount is allowed on
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the onstomary 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 Rinds, 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 nsnal terms. PATERSON, 3IMONB 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 Sterling Extensioh op Limits. One F rat class risk f 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (u. o.)
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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 Deo., 1878. (u. c.)
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
      51 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for th e above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23$ o/o The usnal discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      99 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—*2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, OornhiD. Glasgow-4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. “^"CHESTER. Joh n Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      211 1 WEB AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. £l!wu®^“’ Alb: ahdb Ronaldson, Esq J Nicol Fleming, Bag Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith. P.LA. CHIEF OFFIOB8: Glasgow f&0 West Geobgb Edinburgh 17 <£JSJ'8tbb*t. London f 2 King William l Stbbbt. Livebpool f Obibl Chambbbs, I Watbb Street. Manchester, 47
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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. n M Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal OhaeteeL) Subaorihed Capital 000,009 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 81st 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 Bboad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (m c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 GBHEBAL MANAOBBB. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. rWmmm. Melrher*. A Co.) J. P. Rente* fMeoni. Hnll.dev.Wie* ft Co.) A.T. Meneer, rMeeera.TVrartes.LanreikACo.) H. Ninelee, (Romeo Oosraaay Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedioe, (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibbctobb. Bleherd J. Anhton, Eeq. I AMwfi drawer. Eeq. Hwtmaa n. R»ro)»T, wn«»m Hawthorn, Robert r. L. Remit, deoree HlMmrt, Perrtml Romnqnet, Remoel Hvde, >, .T«me« Rrend, WlUlnui T.mll, Clierlee Cum. dharls* Werrrat. deoree
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the nsual discount on all risks. 33j[ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th Jnne. 1879.
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.9*6. Claims arranged by the Local Agenta, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      73 4 Capital 1 1.500.000. PaM-np 133 332. Reserve Fund 90.000. Oewpbai. Agewts. Messrs. Jabdthr Mathesow Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned. Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebte £840,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 It is requested that tbe Masters of al) vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themaelvee to the undersigned immediately on arrival hero. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th Jnly, 1878 (n. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      127 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. MH On mid after the let January, lee will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cent* perpound. The Ice Hooae is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 a. m. and from I£JO to 6
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    • Advertisement
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      67 1 TO MAJUNEBS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF TEI LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prior of Eacu. Nautical Almanac* I 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 c-) MILNER’S SAFES. The undersigned hare just received
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    FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS VIA BATAVIA AND SOURABAYA.
    67 2 The N. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer Atjeh,” 1.509 tons, will leave this on or about the 10th for Batavia whence ahe will proceed on the 24th instant, to the following Australian porta, via Sourabaya, viz: Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. For
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    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON & CALCUTTA.
    70 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Mecca.” 936 tons register, will leave the roads (or above ports at 2 p. m., on Saturday the 7th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo (or Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For (reight or passage,
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 5TH FEB., 1880.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, SINGAPORE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1880.
      389 2 Gambier... f 4.55. BUck Pepper....... 10.50, White Pepper, bur quality 15. Sago Floor, Sarawak 3^2*. Pearl Sago. 4. Coffee, Bootrne 19.12*. Tapioca, small Flake 6.40. ■nil 30.10KM. Mole twist 95. 8* lb# Shirtings IAS. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do V. Cloth 1.07*.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      5288 2 (For Strait* Time*.) United States. London, 4 tk Feb, —Mr. Parnell has had the honor of speaking before the House of Representatives on the Land Question. To-morrow, Friday, the 6th instant, being a public holiday in commemoration of the foundation of the Settlement, there will be no issue
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      745 2 flrto SttbfrttMmmts. OUR BOTB COMEDY COMPANY, compiling the following ABTIBTBB Miss Emily Bitin, Miss Minnie Nordt, Mrs. Norville, Mr. G. Crofton, Mr. H. T. Brookes, Mr. Geo. Norrille, and Mr. Frank Stuart. Will arrive in Singapore, per S. 8. Hector on or about the Bth February, 1880, and will give
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      770 2 ARMY CONTRACTS. THE STBAIT8 SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Offioe until noon on Monday, 16th February, 1880, from persons willing to contract for such Supplies and Services. as 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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      648 2 CRANE BROTHERS. Beo to intimate that they will open on the 15th inet. their NEW FURNITURE SALE ROOMS, No. 32 Raffles Place, in the Premises lately occupied by Messrs. Cameron Dunlop A Co. and the Straits Times Press. These rooms having large and spacious accommodation and being well lighted are
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    • Advertisement
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      428 2 mail steamer, China made Silver Cops. Tiger Claw Brooches, Earrings, and Pendants mounted in gold, and gold charms. J. MOTION. Singapore, 4th Feb. 1880. NOTICE. r The O. 8. 8. Co’s Steamer "Hector” I Captain H. Jones, having left Hongkong on the 2nd, may be expected here on the J
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  • Correspondence.
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      THE DANGERS OF OUR STREETS.
      499 3 To the Editor of the Doily Timet. Sib, —In the Qooemment Gazette dated 2nd January 1880—appears a notice from Major Dunlop, Inspector General of Police, notifying the number of days and hours wherein the Chinese or any other class may lire off Crackers in the
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      132 3 Wednesday, 4th February. American ship Leading Wind 1,208 tons. Hinckley, comuiunder, Cardiff 25th Oct B itiah ship Sir John Lawrence 1,090 tons, Burt commander, Cardiff 4th Oct. consignee! Boustead 4 Co. British steamer Sberard Osborne 875 tons, James commsnder, Cruise 2nd Feb., consignees E E. A. 4 C. Telegraph
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      59 3 Wednesday, 4th February. Dutch steamer Ophir” van Marion, for Deli. British barque Moel Rtiwan” Tones, for Burmab. British barque Walla astle” Brown, for Liverpool. British steamer Ganymede” Vincent, for Deli. British steamer Devonhurst” Manzell, for Acheen Brituhburque Cou.tjof Angte.ua. Parr, (or Diamond Island. British schooner Lucy Habekost,
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      715 3 iDati Ships Naurs. Captains. Fla- A Rh z op ab -VhbbeFbom Oonsiqnbbs or Aornts Distisatmn RIVALS •'N-OF 1 P. 11 der N'knctai .tan. H. N 3400 No«. 28 Bat.v.» a.N. M’« Consul Qmnral. ,Cmi« Poxbon»a Norn l H.MWr. 222 Dm. 10 Hongkong Senior N»,»l 0®o.r. suUon
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      748 4 Tsi works of the Company are situated at Tsnione Pagar, within one mile of the i.nni of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabv.— 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 ships’ repairs sf all descriptions in the most efficient manner nnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 GmAvnre Dock. Length—4l6 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 161 fee. Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gsaving
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    NOTICE. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY.
    34 4 Thb Gov’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.
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    FOR TRIESTE, VENICE AND ANCONA.
    48 4 The Austro-Hong-Lloyd-St Nav Company’s 8. S. Ettore, Captain Lauabich, will leave for Trieste via Colombo and Bombay on or about the 20th February. She has splendid aooommodation for r *For'fSgbt or passage apply to. dTbrandt A CO. Singapore, 19th Jan., 1880 (to 20th*FebO
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    45 4 OClukliO. Th* Rnbattiao mail steamer India” A. Bbizzolksi, commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above port* on the 20th February. She has splendid accommodation for ’TOS* and passage' Applp to REME BROTHERS, Singapore, 8th January, 1880. to 2(Wb?ib!
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      104 4 iRiartnaitfous. I’ll li P S S* -2 ®.2^ lit- til 111 1 silt 1* Si I J a ~9 a* l 5 1 Ilf 111 1 1 S (2 S m 3g h slJj'llh X g B .9 £ijl|j f£|> -f i o ‘lliii rt 63 1 4 c gp.
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    • Advertisement
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      575 4 THE PETE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incobpobatbd undbb thi Indian Act X o? 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Bhares of S 100 each of which 9 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bbown Fro.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolbon Esq. J. M. Vbbmont
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    • Advertisement
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      138 4 MONTROBE TTKDFR WRITING ABBO- The Masters of Bhips or yessels insured in the above Association, wbioh mav arriv' or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A OOs Agent Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ABSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF
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    • Advertisement
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      616 4 illtsrfllanfous. JOHN LITTLE fc 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 Departmknt. Gentlemen outfiite made up on the ihorteet notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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      620 4 fllfsrrllanrous. katz brothers, GENERAL store SINGAPORE iND PE SASr on hind 4rtSSLjy.‘ Boßt J OO “0 Sx«r. "?S5: richly uaort- u, rTZ", took of all l. r Enropecnand tU i’-ii tfSJKS t? «d SLaK? SK: U| rr». iT"” 1 oing tong m«n. TSCS- sc« chert. Bo @sg rvJJ**; Rebr B*A*nY.
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