Singapore Daily Times, 23 April 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 23rd APRIL, 1880. No. 14,062
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 391 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowes— New Harbour. THE undemoted are the dates on which ibis Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to srrire at Singapore during the year 1860:Orrwsnn. Howswssn. Tneedny fch Jsn. Trendnj «h Jsn. 3rd Fib. Srd TsA. SS SS at !K in April
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    • 146 1 AGAMEMNON. ULTBBEB. Ajax. Patroclds. Achilles. Antehoe. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. G la ecus. Priam. Ahchibes. SaRPEDON. OEEBTEB. Hector. Stentoe. Mekelaus. Tbucer. The Coy’s Summer* are despatched from Lvrrpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homeward* for London every ten days, and have acooirmodaticn for first and
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    • 62 1 The undersigned bare been appointed Agents for the abore Company and are autboriied to sign throogh Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce •hipped bj any steamers from here. Rates and further particulars may be had
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    • 47 1 rua rnnaKU afi’ M essrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Japan, l.*>s tons. Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about tbe 20th inat. en ronit to above por's. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES ft MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist April, 1880.
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    • 43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Aito- toon Apcar, 1,860 tons. Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 2«th instant, e* ronU to above port For freight or pa-sage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1880.
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    • 253 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here dnring the current year:— Outwand. Hosxwa.l. 1!». 1«0. Monday. 9 f>hrwy I Turedsy 11 January Z MSreb M T#narj Sunday, i/pHI “m£h 1* do >• 21 do
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    • 128 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmcin, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every altera a-e week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. VizaSpatam, Coconada, Masnlipat&m, Madras, licut, Tellicbery. The Company are
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    • 1332 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßaU vis every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office. 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First-Class. From Singapore to Batavia 45 Pading 9*
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  • Insurance.
    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chabteui.; Subscribed Capital £2,000,00 J Paid-up Capital 350,00( Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total IHre Reserves ~1,156.690 Income of the Fire IJepartment, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned. Agents
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    • 43 1 London Office, 2 old Bboad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oar go on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY 4 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 55 1 .i: carg.. I on the cnstoiuaiy terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for j coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks j to Europe and America. Fire risks accepted on the usual terms. I RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT 4 CO. Singapore,
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint' ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT 4 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks upen cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graoecburch j Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Cburm.n Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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    • 78 1 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 62 1 The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks
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    • 43 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Hfad Office, Bataia The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take Fire risks only of every description at the lowest current rates. Losses settled promptly and liberally. REMI£ BROTHERS. Singapore. 9th April, 1880. (n. c.)
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,00 q The undersigned have been appointeAgenta at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsital termj. PATERSON, SIMONS ft OQ. Ftigapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000; PATERSON SIMONS ft 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (u. o.)
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    • 35 1 The undersigned, agenta for the above c ompany, are prepared to accept marine i a iaks at current rates, i PATERSON SIMONS A CO. (ingspore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. e
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op 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.
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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Cc rnpany in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 100 1 HEAE OFFICE,LcIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Braynb, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq, London. Secketareis. W. Digby Simth, Esq, Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffs, Esq., London. OFFICE IN LVE RPOOL. 20 4 21, Exchange Buildings Fast. OFFICES IN
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchestkb—Exohange Btreet Liverpool—2B, Exchaug Street East Birmingham —12, Bennetra HillLondon—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Goston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLABOOW. Alex. Ewinq,
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    • 199 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Eso Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Bsc Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Edinburgh, 17 Georgi Street. 1— 2K c.r ,j Liverpool {<$S5KST Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. o.)
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    • 24 1 Chief Offices. Edinbuboh, 19 Geobob Steeet. London, 39 Lothbubt E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33J 0/0 on all country business and IS 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. t. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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    • 73 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 101 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Hewn* Fund MUM General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mathcaon A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Msssre. Melcbsre. A Co.) J. P Raman {Moure. Holliday.Wire A Co. A. T. Manirer, rMuus.Don*Us,tayj»lk*C*. H. Nicaiae. (Roraoo CompaariM.) J. 3. doa Rsmadioa, (3.
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    • 134 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Raq Alfred Oop««r, Thomn. G. Banter. WHItem Hawthorn, Retort C. 1. Hw. i OnM Hlbtort, Ferrlral Boaanqnat, tomori Hydfc Jamea Brand. William Lr*ll. Chariot Car., Chariot JUrrynt. Ooortre H.
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    • 49 1 Established 1836. j Capital £1,000,000. Resbbtb £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed j 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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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Bum 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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    • 55 1 U—All \JWWk 4I, AIVAUAVAV. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore.
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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 amvi or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A COt Agent Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. r) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 194 1 iHfcrtllantnua. BINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Noticb. On and after the ltt January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m and from 12.30 to
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  • 16 2 DEATH. At Singapore, on the 22nd instant, Mr. Johannes Povanaris, aged 31 ye in'.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 23RD APRIL, 1880.
    • 387 2 Singapore, 23rd April, 1880. Gambier 9 4.37*. Black Pepper 10.20. White Popper, fair quality 15.30. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 4 00. Coffee, Boothyne.... 17-23 Tapioca, small Flake 5-40. Tin 26.25. 40s Mule twist U 4. 8* lbs. Bbirtiog« L 65. 7 do do l AO.
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    • 1622 2 Parliament. London, it ml April. —The Cabinet has resigned. It is reported that Lord Hartington has declined to form a new Cabinet in favor of Mr. Gladstone. An Inquest were held yesterday on the body of u male Chinese Passenger from Hongkong, name uuknown, at
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    • 304 2 (From our Indian Exchanges.) London, 29 th March. —The Pall Mull Gazette publishes a letter stating that China claims the (Portuguese) colony or Macao. The Morning Post anticipates and tupports the apjKiintment of the Duke of Connaught as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Several telegrams mention the probable resignation
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    • 2160 2 Second Dai, Thursday 22xd April. Kingsley loved the brave north easter, and we all know how huntsmen love in song, a southerly wind and a cloudy sky. The wiud, yesterday, was dominant, for during the afternoon the four points of the compass might have been multiplied
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 714 2 asbtrtiamtnts. CIRCULAR SPRING WEIGHING BALANCES. Katz Bros hire jo it unpacked a few of abore for family and trade uws. weighing from 1 oz. to 10. 14. 20 and 25 lbs. Singapore, 12th April, 1880. Bx S. g. LOUDOUN CASTLE.” John Littli A Co. are offering the following new good*
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    • 820 2 SINGAPORE RACES. SPRING MEETING. THIRD DAT. Saturday, 24th April, 1880. First Race. A Hurdle Race.—Value $l5O. With eight jumps. Distance H mile. Entrance $5 each to the second horse. Weight as per scale. Second Race. The Kongke* Cup.—Value $lOO and $5O to second horse. Presented by Members of the Kongkek.
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    • 801 2 JAPANESE CUEIOS. The undersigned have received instruction. to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday, 28th April 1880. at 2.30 P. M. a very rare and exceedingly choice collection of Japanese Ccbios. Comprising Dishes, Cups, Saucers Bowls and plates of old Satsuma ware. Incense burners, Fans, Imari vase3, Flower Holders, Orchid
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    • 516 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Owing to the proprietors leaving their premises on account of the Government Reclamation Scheme, the undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on or about the 31st May, The Stock, Fla**, and Machinery of the Saw V ills at Telck Ayer belonging to Messrs. Buyers Robb,
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  • Notices.
    • 46 3 The Italian Mail steamer Malabar, Commander C. Lanero, will be deap itched from Singapore for tbe above ports on the 20th May. For freight and passage, apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. For the Rubattino Line. Singapore, 3rd April, 1380. to 20th May.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 100 3 Thursday, 22nd April. Portuguese ship Alva 632 tons, De Souza commander, Bombay 19th Feb. Friduy, 23rd April. P. A O. steamer Thibet 2,593 tons, Ashdown commander, Bombay 9th April, consignees P. .V 0. Company. P. O steamer Adria 1,224 tons, Chapman commander, Hongkoßg 16th April, consignees P. It. 0.
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    • 42 3 Thursday, 22nd April. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Acheen via Penang. British steamer Moray, Butcher, for CalcutU via Penang. British steimer Carrisbrook, Wharton, for Penang. Siamese barque Advance, Brizlow, for Petriew. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton and Pontianak.
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    • 548 3 I i a Date Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag A Rto. 1 if ae- 'Where From I Consignees oe Agents. 1 Destinati >n SIVALB MEN-OF-WAR Albatross Erington H. M’s str. 894 Feb. 22 Gallc Senior Naval Officer. SUtion Foxhound Nowell H. M’s str. 222 Mar. 25 Hongkong
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 276 3 NOTICE. Thi interest and responsibility of the late Mr. Alrxahdrr Guthkie in oar firm ceased on the 31st December last. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore, 9th April, 1880. (to9ih May,) WANTED. A first rate Cntter at good wages and particularly favorable prospects. To apply with indication of origin, init: H. Office
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    • 761 3 BOOKS. We have just received a parcel, containing the f Rowing The Student's Series” of English and Focign Dictionaries with Grammar, French. Spanish, German Atlases. The Universal Johnson's Quarto, and Philips’ Atlas for Beginners containing 32 mape. The "Landsdowne Poets,” handsomely bound, Gilt <dgcs, Byron. Longfellow, Shely, Moore. Elis-- Co.k.
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    • 787 3 DEVILLE’S NEW FRENCH INVENTIONS. L’ArOENTINB: —A liquil solution of pure silver, is the only compoiition whereby articles of braes, copper, and all kinds of plated goods can bo silvered without the aid <>f an electric battery. Price S 2 per bottle. Renovator.—Restores instantaneously all kinds of varni lied and po'ished
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    • 501 3 NOTICE. If the gentlemen who ordered tbeir Mono gram Die of me w,tb the initials A. D. _S and a Serpent to be engraved on them wil call on Mr. B. M. A. CORNELIUS, at the Straits Times Office he will deliver them on their paying him tbeir c as
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    • 497 3 NOTICE. John Little Co. have just received Whips. Riding Whips, Ladies’ and gents. Driving Whips, carriage and Buggy. Cooking Stoves. The Acme Cooking Stove, with i oven, saucepan, kettle, stewpan. and j frying pan compete, to burn Paraffin Small Cooking Stoves from So and 174. FiltekB. I Lipscombe’s Patent Stone
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    • 424 3 LORNE HOTEL. Tttß nnd.tsigned bOT l he has taken the leaae ol the ,b<m> nuned Hotel which trill b. nndar hte Mnoja! management. The Bed.ootna and mint, nal arrangements generally are being Claaa liquors only will be eupplied and at reasonable prices. Breakfast Tiffin P- Dinner P n Meals to
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  • 34 4 Thb 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 Wednesjingapore, 16th December, 1879.
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  • Docks.
    • 262 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated cnder thrlnpian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of* 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. O. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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    • 752 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs cf all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—lls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 689 4 gobrmmrnt flotirts. m NOTICE, Sealed Tenders in duplicate will be received at this Office up to noon on the 24th instant, fro® su h persona as may be desirous to enter into a contract for the completion of Mount Palmer Battery. The work to be comp’eted in 4 montha from
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    • 764 4 J. M. LYON CO. Amo» Engine Works and Saw Mills, Telux Atib Bat. facing Old Harbour Hare a special Plant of Machinery with Europeans in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine Carpentry. Fourteen years’experience and endeavours to improve every class of Machinery employed in the East, for industrial
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    • 396 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, T-adies’ goldwatche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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    • 655 4 *torts rnt 1 JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloce Makers JE WEI.LERS AND G°LDSMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiitt made up on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large
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    • 644 4 SAYLE CO. Ex. GLENIFFER. Tailoring Department. We have unpacked. A parcel of Black and Blue Worsted oatings. Fine Blue Worsted Serge. Tweed Trouserings, newest patterns. SAYLE 4 CO. Singapore, ‘23rd Dec. 1879. Ex “GLENLYON,” We have just unpacked. Iron Bedsteads, painted posts and mosquito rods. 6 ft. 6 in. 6.
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    • 683 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Htrealatji Hal lon fort- Sont too- Hobben 1 stork of oil lor Europao- lersrtirle* European and iaohea k an- d'Europe. other iroode. j deren Arti- kel. Rillitrr deree.Mai- pryien. All orders Worden end Preise A reelWine, Beer. Brandt.
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