Singapore Daily Times, 10 April 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 10th APRIL, 1880. No. 14,051
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 386 1 Ceeice—Collyer Quay. Godowbs New Harbour. The urdenioted are the date* on which this Company'* Mail Hteamera may be expected to arrive at Singapore daring tbe year l£«h— T*wd*j «tk J**. Tvmdnj Jaa. *W rfafc. Z T B*. 3! r- Si ath Arm nth April.
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    • 148 1 A G AKIMOV. ULTBBEB. Ajax. Patboclus. Achillas. Ahtehob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nbstob. G la ecus. Pbiam. Ahcbises. Sabpbdov. Orestes. Hector. Stevtob. Mrhrlaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamer* are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Strait* and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for
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    • 62 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agenta for the above Company and are authorised to sign through Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce shipped by any steamers from here. Rates and farther particular* may be bad
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    • 43 1 M essrs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons. Captain Gabdheb, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst en route to above porta For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents Singapore, Ist April, 1880.
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    • 41 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.'s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,860 tons. Captain Mactavish, may expected here on or about tbe 28th instant, en route to above port For freight or pa‘B»ge, apply to SARK1ES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lat April, 1880.
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    • 283 1 The following are tbe dates on which j the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Ovtwabd. Ho*fwa*o. less. MonJ»y. 9 Tuesday 13 January *■*—■*^■*■■lll j i jjiiipin „7mT^ ia do 83 do > 2 May «April I
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    • 135 1 xivjiv i.ujirai'l, uim.ii.au. The steamers of this Company wi!l be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein. Rangoon and Calcutta, call pg at MPac>;- u• T y^;.-u- wivk. ‘"'“Passengers ana Cargo can "be booked through 1 tor Alyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Viza- j ga pa
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    • 416 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours after the arrival of the English Mai) from home Head Office. 13 Aubtin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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    • 894 1 j To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and buck in correspondence with the mail steamers of tbe P. 4 O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moi.uccos. via Cheribon, SatnaraDg. Sourabaya, Bally Boelcling. Ampanan, very 14 days. Aciieen. via Penang, Edie, Bamalang- Palehbang Fortnightly
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  • Insurance.
    • 82 1 London and Edtnburoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Rotal Charter!.) 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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    • 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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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agent* for the abovo Company, arc prepared to take ri*ks 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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    • 44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of tbe above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT 4 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for tie above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Bnildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings, 60Graceobnrcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Eaqre. Deputy Chairman WilKMl HM. E.qre- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 78 1 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been anthorized 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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    • 65 1 Capital 25 Millions of Francs The undersigned, Agents for the above i Company, arc prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the j customary terms. The usual disount allowed on all risks j for coasting voyages
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    • 43 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office, Batavia The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take Fire risks only of every description at the lowest current rates. Losses settled promptly and liberally. REME BROTHERS. Singapore, 9th April, 1880. (n. c.)
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    • 54 1 Established 1821 Sab scribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fonda, npwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,00q TLe undersigned have been appointe* Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual tern-. 3. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxeblino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 80,000. i Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (u. c.)
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    • 39 1 The undersigned, agents (or tne above i company, are prepared to accept marine aiska at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS St CO. 1 Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 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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    • 92 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. I 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 authori-
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    • 100 1 HEAE OFFICE,LcIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq Chairman. Georgr C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. ChableB T. Manley, Esq London. Secretareis. W. Digby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffs. Esq., London. OFFIOE IN LVE RPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28. Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’* Hill. London—lo, Gornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so. Broad Btreet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling, j Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Viet Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esc j Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O OEO l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street, j {l {'SS2SKST l Manchester 47 Brown Street. The
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    • 46 1 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. 0.)
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    • 63 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothburt E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879. BENGAL INURANCE SOCIETY. The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0
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    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdinr Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents tor 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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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, En. (Mann. Malcban, A Co.) J. P. Ramon (Xwn. HoUldty.WlM A Co. A T. Mum, fMassrs-POMl—.LaprslkACo.) H. Nicaiao, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Bemodioa,
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    • 137 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooacer, Eeq. Thomas O. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georpe Htbbert, Pereira) Bosanqnet, Ramnel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles l Marryat,
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. 0.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,986. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A CO.
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    • 53 1 Head Ofpice, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23$ 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE AGO. Singapore. 11th Nov.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 84 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A 00# Agent Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 193 1 iflterfllanrotig. 8INGAPORB ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. Notic*. On and after the 1st January, Ice will be aold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House it opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 i.*. to 10.30 a. m and from 12.30 to 6 p
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  • 159 2 In the Supeemb Count op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Sinn 1samy PillaY, of Mo. 75 South Bridge Road, Singapore, at preaent a prisoner in the Civil Prison at Singapore. The abovenamed Sinnasamt Pillat, haring
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  • 93 2 Ih thr Supreme Court op thr Straitr Srttlrmrhts. Settlement of Sinoapokb. In the matter of Rickard Brennand and James Brennand, Bankrupts. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Coart against the aaid Richard Brennand and James BrenNAND, an order < f adjudication was made on
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 10TH APRIL, 1880.
    • 414 2 Singapore, 10th April, 1880. Gambier I 4.45. Black Pepper 1060. White Pepper, fair quality 15.75. Sago Flour, Barawa< 3.58. Pearl Sag > 4 05. Coffee. Bonthyne 18. Tapioca, small Flake 5.40. Tin 28 10. 40s. Mule twist... 114. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do IAO. 6
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 2770 2 London, 9 th April. —The returns to- day show 317 Liberals, 198 Conservatives. Russia-China. Five more Russian war vessels have been ordered to China. The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday 9th April, was 1,095. To-day’s telegram shows that,
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      • 327 3 16. The Ordinance has worked well, but a difficulty, not before noted, lies in the impossibility of being able to individnally recognize run-away coolies as men who have signed contracts in this office such men are frequently arrested, and, trusting to the fact that those who could recognize them
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      • 32 3 Mr. Victor Berthier gives the following interesting description in the Ckim* Overland Report of those provinces tbe products and commercial importance of which are bat imperfectly known:
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      • 514 3 This rich province situated on the West of the Big Lake, has a population of about 70,000- Its revenues are mainly derived from the opium and gambling farms, Ac. The principsd exports of this province are salt, fish, rice paddy. bees-wax, cardamoms, hides, and boms. The wild bullock, buffalo,
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      • 951 3 This province is really of small importance, beiug thinly populated, and is chiefly renowned for the splendour of its ancient capital. The remarkable mins left are the silent witnesses of a glorious past. The preseut capital of the province is Siem Rep, a fortress built of Bienhoa stone, in
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      • 122 3 This province which lies to the northwest of Angkor, is very little known. It is said to be fertile and well cultivated, aud contains several ruins, amongst which is the great bridge of Stung Sreng visited by the regretted M. Gamier. In the north of this province, or on
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      • 169 3 This province is situate north of Choukan, and is covered with large forests, and possesses serval ruins. The population is thin and scattered. In the north of this province the forests are thicker and ground rises gradually. Gamier says: —‘‘Sudder ly the light penetrates under the arches, we were
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      • 66 3 This province is situate at the north of Angkor and to the east of Souren. At the chief town of this province, the road to Oubon bifurcates one road runs westward to Bangkok by Souren, and the other to the south by Angkor. To the south of Sankea, the
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      • 45 3 This province lies to the north of Saukea, and is similar in its general features to the preceding provinces. It is well wooded and thinly peopled. MILU-PKET. Lying to the east of Sangkea, this provibce has been explored and it totally unknown by Europeans.
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      • 234 3 This province stretches east-ward of the preceding one and is also very little known. Gamier says: —“At the height of Khong, and on the right bank of the Big Biver or Meikong, extends the Cambodian province of Touly-Repou, now in the hands of the Siamese. This province, which owes
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      • 285 3 Lastly, to the west of Sonren, is the vast province of Korat (Angkor Rek Serna). It is almost entirely peopled by Cambodians. Its chief town bears the same name, and is the centre of a very important trade, being on the road along which passes all the Laos produce
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 577 2 #rtu atibrrtisr Hunts. LOBNE HOTEL. Thi undersigned begs to intimate that he hae taken the leaee of the above named Hotel which will be under bia penonal management The Bedroom* and internal arrangement* generally are being remodelled. First Clam liquor* only will be supplied and at reasonable price*. Breakfast a.
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    • 903 2 SINGAPORE RAGES. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th Apkil, 1680. First Race. The Administe4tor’B Cup.—Value 25. Guineas. Presented bj His Excellency Major General Anson c.M a. For all hones that hare never won a race on the Singapore Coarse, Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance, once round the Coarse. Weights as
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    • 790 2 Three horses from distinct Stables to start, or no race. Entries for all trained horses (which mast be accompanied by training fees and by a declaration to the effect that the horse or horses so entered are bona fide the property of the Members of the Clnb so entering them
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    • 612 2 NOTICF. Singapore Sporting Club. Residents and others desirous to become Members of the Club are reminded th»t they most send in their tames, with tbs names of their Proposers and Seconders to the undersigned in time to be ballotted for during Training Season according to Rul r. L. R. GLASS,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 54 3 Friday, 9th April. British steamer Hungarian 984 tons, Harvey commander, Glasgow 23rd Feb., consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. Saturday, 10th April. British steamer Runbow” 125 tons. Rozells commander, Malacca 9th April, consignees Lim Kong Wan A Son. British steamer “Louisa III” 112 tons, Harmer commander, Malacca 9th April, consignees Leack
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    • 78 3 Friday, 9th April. British steamer Purulia” Lang, for Calcutta, via porta. British steamer Japan Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang. Dutch steamer Generaal Pel Odem, for BaUvia. British steamer Loudon Castle Marshall, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British barque Clwyd Davies, for Elephant, point. British steamer Serapis North,
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    • 578 3 Date Ship’s Names. I Captairs. Flag A Bio. lor ab- A herb From Oohsiohebs or Aobnts Drstihatiom. g AIVALS j MFN-OF-WAR Albatross Erington H. M’s atr. 894 Feb. 22 Galle Senior Naval Officer. \SUUon Nowell H M’s str. 222 Mar. 25 Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. 'tation
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 683 3 •SJflJOtf FORNAPLE* MARSEILLES, GENOA. The Italian Mail Steamer Malabar, Commander C. Lanero, will be deapatcbed from Singapore for tbe above porta, on tbe 20tb May. For freight and passage. apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. For tbe Rubattino Line. Singapore, 3rd April, 1830. to 20tb May. WINES: Katz Bros have received
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    • 507 3 NOTICE. Me. Yko Cheng Toon having left my chop of Him Bek. 6 China Street trading in Bice and Candle from to day, hie authority to contract debte on behalf of the above chop ceases from this date. YEOK HOOK THYE, Singapore, 31st March, 1880. ESTATE OF JOBEPH MARIE CAZALAS,
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    • 446 3 NOTICE, W e have this day removed our place of buaineaa to the house No. 35 Orchard Road, opposite Mr. G. R. Lambert's photographic studio. J. BTREIFF A CO. Uundertakera, Tomb Builders and Sculptors. Singapore, Ist April, 1880. to 30th inst. NOTICE. I the undersigned Chia Huck Sock, Agent for
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    • 371 3 POLICE NOTICE. Notick ia hereby given, that all dog* found straying in the atreeU, n»ds. or public thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the owners of such dogs, in the Settlement* of Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, aunng the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed, in accordance with
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  • Bankruptcy Notices.
    • 71 4 Ix thi Supreme Court op teb Straits Sittlfmihtb. SETTLEMENT OP SINGAPORE. Is the matter of Tso Kim Sooh of Singapore, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of the aborenamed bankrupt Tio Kim Soon. Creditors who hare not prored their debts
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  • Docks.
    • 265 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thr lndian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of whioh 9 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD C? DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Booaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vrrmont J.
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    • 750 4 Tir* works of the Company are situated nt Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of th'' town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording herthaire for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs jt all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 670 4 Soternmnit jtotfrt*. m PEARL FISHERY. Nones is hereby given that a Pearl Fishery will take place at Silavatturai m the Island of Ceylon on or about the 1st of March, 1880, and that the Bank to be fished ia the North-West Cheral, estimated to contain oysters sufficient to employ 100
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    • 805 4 iRisrerianroire. J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Worm and SawMills, Telue Aver Bat. facing Old Harbour Have a special Plant of Machinery with Europeans in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine CarpenFonrteen years’experience and endeavours to improve every class of Machinery employed in the East, for industrial Engineering
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    • 406 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makkb. and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, dents’ ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 652 4 #tor« mb iHtrtljaniiiSf. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja'pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'/ outfiite made up on the •horteri notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A largo stock
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    • 640 4 SAYLE CO. Er. GLENIFFER. Tailoring Department. We have unpacked. A parcel of Black and Blue Worsted Fine Blue Worsted Serge. Tweed Trouserings, newest patterns. SAYLE k CO. Singapore, 23rd Dec. 1879. Ex GLENLYON,” We have just unpacked. Iron Bedsteads, painted posts and mospiito rods. 6 ft. 6 in. *6.0 in.
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    • 698 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. richly 1-s u n rn> 1 mock of »11 lnr Eurn)w- le» articles- r ti. European and iaclira i an- d'Korops. kc'.en i».-cn olher roode.; deren Artl- Prli mo- wer Mirks Moderate! kel. tlilliw derea.Mai- pry/en. All I
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