Singapore Daily Times, 29 April 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 29th APRIL, 1880. No. 14.0G7
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 388 1 Ofpici— Collyer Quay. Godowns New Harbour. Thi urdernotea ire the Oates on which this Company's Mail Steamer* may be exdected to arrive at Singapore dnnng the year 1880: Omm. Hohwiid. Twh i *h Jo. TMWkr 6»h Jib. **k j. *oth M /U. 3rd Feb.
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    • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achillas. Antenob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ascribes. Parpedok. Orestes. Hkctor. Stehtor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accotrmodaticn for first and third class
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    • 58 1 NationalStkam ShipComfantLimitid London to New York The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company »nd ate authorised to sign throngh Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce shipped by any steamers from here. Rates »pd further particulars may be had on application. MANSFIELD
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    • 43 1 M essbs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tens. Captain Gabdhbe, may be expected here ou or sbont the 20th inst. en route to above ports. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents Singapore. Ist April, 1880.
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    • 43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arration Apear, 1,860 tons. Captain Mactavish, may le expected here on or about tbe 28th instant. en route to above port For freight or p* mge, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1880.
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    • 291 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OVTWABD. HOHBwaBD. 1?80. ISNO. Monday 9 Fsbraoy Tuesday IS J.noery M do 27 do s Mswh 10 Fefcrmry 8ob8»j7 April 9 March is
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    • 127 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternae week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Vizagaps tain, Cocouada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are
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    • 409 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Oppice. 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 9 46
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    • 895 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally BoeleliDg. Ampanan, very 14 days. Achben, via Penang, Edie, Samalangmm md'9nitvt miy 14
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  • Insurance.
    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,'XI > Paid-up Capita] 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
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    • 43 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the o ustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.'>
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer er sailing vessel on the enstomary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 45 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Oppice, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33f 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 195 1 Oppices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Churm.il j 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 the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 62 1 Capital 25 Millions op Francs The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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
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    • 43 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office, Bataia 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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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,00o The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terma. PATERSON, SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saerling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 44 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. Lips department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. a.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aiske at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. n
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    • 87 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 thoy arc the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 103 1 HEAE OFFICE,LcIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Gborgr 0. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. UNDKBWRITERB. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq London. Secretareis. W. Dioby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radclippe, Esq., Loudon. OFFICE IN LVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 108 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover B treet. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland
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    • 202 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Vice Chairman —Jah. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. ».i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: p Edinburgh, 17 George Street. W“ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at this port
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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. c.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33| o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A OO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund., 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jaedinb Mathbson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. L Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 102 1 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund,, 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andie, Eaq. (Maun. Malchen, k Co.) J. P. Burns* (Manra. Holliday.Wiaa k Co. A. T. Manger, fMaaara.Donrlaa.LapraikACo. H. Nlcsiss, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioa
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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 Oooger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran. Oeorqe Htbbert, Perdral Boeanqnet, BamsSl Me, James Brand, William Lyall. Charles Gave, Charles Mnrrynt, Oeorge H.
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com* pany, and is prepared to aocept risks by first Class Steamers and 8ailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. o.)
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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, DYCE A CO.
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    • 51 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23i o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore. 11th Nor. 1879. u.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 83 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 192 1 i»fartUanrmi«. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, loe will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Gents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 lh. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6 p.
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  • 136 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements Settlements or Singapore. In the matter of SinNA8AKT PlLLAY of No. 75, South Bridge Road, Singapore, a Bankrupt Geoeoe Edward Stars of Singapore Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt The Court has
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  • 151 2 Ih the Supreme Court op the Straits 8ettl> mehts. Settlement op Sieoapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Pakber Mustan and Abs>nsah of No. 70 High Street, Singapore, Hawkers. The abovenamed Pakebr Mustan and A88EHSAH having on the 24th day of April,
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  • 78 2 Thb B. I. S. N. Co's steamer Simla 1,039 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports, at 2 p. m. on Friday, the 30th April. She will also tale passengers and oargo for Baaaein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gaqjam, Bimlipatam, Yisagapatam, Coconada,
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1880.
    • 145 2 Gambier 4.10. Black Pepper 9 90. White Pepper, fair quality 15.30. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.51. Pearl Sago 4 00. Coffee, Bonthyne 17.25 Tapioca, small Flake 5.224. Tin 25.25. 40a. Mule twist 114. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do lAO. 6 do T.
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    • 138 2 Mails close for Lsbu m, per S S. Cleator, at 0 p. m. todaj. Malacca, Penang, Monlmeio, Rangoon and Calcutta, per S. S. Simla, at noon tomorrow. Malacca and Penang, per S. S. Betunore, at 1 p m. tomorrow. Malacca and Penang, per S. S. Pluto, at 2
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    • 949 2 (For SlraiU Timet.) The Ministry. London, 2Uk April.— The Marquis of Ripon has been appointed Viceroy of India; Earl Kimberly, Secretary of State for the Colonies; Mr. Bright, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Sir Charles Dilke, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs; Earl Spencer, becomes President of the
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    • 388 2 Bangkok, sth Dee., 1879. Sir, —My father devoted much time to the study and defence his religion and although I, being called to the throne while young, had no time to become a scholar like him, I too have interested myself in the study of the sacred books,
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    • 41 2 The remaining three new Bills are of less general public interest than the Marriage Registrars’ and Standout Measures Bills, both of which will no doubt be fully discussed wheu the time comes in Council and amended in committee.
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    • 1025 2 Th* Imperial Army Discipline and Regulation Act of 1879, having auper•eded the old Mutiny Act, which used to he pawed annually, it is ueceewry that our Volunteers' Ordinance, No. lo of 1869, ahould be made conformable with the new Imperial Law, and this ia done by
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    • 1725 3 ax i. tW. i. Kodaciw IMM Inaaßlme* tb«ir ortcinil ipfaiua latka S»rtO» IS*** »*7 b* let* I ThtJaratehe Courant give* the following particular* of the recent marder of two French travellers in Aeheen: Reg*rdi"g the murder committed on M Wallon charged with a scientific mis•ion in Sumatra
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    • 862 3 About two yean ago a company was formed by tbe Marquis de Rays, the Bolivian Consol in Havre, for the purpose of fitting out a vessel, and proceeding in the form of an armed expedition to take poeseision of tbe northern half of Western Australia,
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    • Correspondence.
      • 167 3 To the Editor of the Doily Timet. Sib, I have heard thitDr. Rowell i« one of the Commissioners appointed to inquire into the Beri-beri epidemic in the prison. Dr. Rowell as P. C. M. 0. may be considered entitled to the distinction, but does it not strike
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 721 2 flrto jratifttwramts. ESTATE OF THE LATE HOIFBLE HOO AH KAY WllkMPOA.— 4tce<ued. Pbobatb of the Deceased's last Will m, on the Bth April instant, granted by the Supreme Court of Singapore to Chbah Hee Lie the aole executrix, to whom all debu due to, or claim* on. the Estate a
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    • 493 2 FOUND. A White Kangaroo Hound with dark brown patches on the right aide, back, and face. The owner may receive the same upon paring for this advertisement. 8. DUNLOP.—Major. Inspector General of Polioe, Straits Settlements. Office of Inspector General of Police, Singapore, 24th April, 1880. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY,
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    • 714 2 FURNITURE SALE AT KIL INEY VILLA. Wednesday Jth May. 1880. 1 P. M. The undersigned have received instruction* from Jambs Motion Esq. (family leaving for Europe) to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday. sth May, at 1 p. m. at bis residence Killiney Villa off River Valley Road, all the
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    • 516 2 NOTICE. Singapore Exchange Until fuither notice, the Mercantile We kly half holiday will be observed on Wednesday instead of Satu-day, commencing with Wednesday, the 28th instant. ALEX GENTLE. Secretary, Singapore Exchange. Singapore. 27th April, l a Bo (one week.) Hbx “GLfiNAETNEY” S. S. John Little A Co. have the following
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 58 3 Wednesday, 28th April. British steamer" Suez 1,390 tons, Eaton commander, Cal- cutta 21st April, consignees W. R. Scott A Co. Thursday, 29th April. Dutch steamer Willem Mackinnon 750 tons, Swart com- msnder, Sourabaya 24th April, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British ship “Lanarkshire” 1,422 tons, Scott commander, i gourabay
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    • 37 3 Wednesday, 28tU April. J British steamer Braem&r Castle Thomson, for Hongkong A i Shanghai. j British steamer Ganymede Vincent for Deli, j British steamer Suez Eaton, for Hongkong. British steamer Jeddah Clark, for Penang.
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    • 515 3 I r Dstb Ship's Names. Captains. Klao A Rm. i ->f a*- .VhbrbFrom Consignees oe Agents Dbstinati >w. f. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Foxhound Nowell H M's sir. I 222 Mar. 25 Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. -tation Egeria Douglas H. M.’e str. 727 Mar. 30 Bangkok Senior Naval
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 207 3 #ot re*. J. GRAHAM. Watch Makes and Jeweller. Battery Road. Has just received a choice assortment of English Jewellery es S. S" Nestor’ comprising Albert and Gnard Ohains. Lockets. Ladys’ Rings with Diamonds. Rubies, Emeralds, Opals and Pearls. Signet and Snake rings. Studs, Links and Solitaires. Earrings. Neck chains. Ladies
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    • 660 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received Whip*. Riding Whips. Ladies’ and gents. Driving Whips, carriage and Buggy. Cooking Stoves. The Acme Cooking Stove, with oven, saucepan, kettle, stewpan, and frying pan complete, to burn Paraffin Small Cookiug Stoves from $5 aud s7|. Filters. Lipscomb.’* Patent Stone Filters. Glass
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    • 474 3 NOTICE. Mr Ludwio Huttbbbach has been admitted a partner in oar firm (rom this date. London, Singapore and Pcuang, 30th March, 1880. KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 23th March, 1880. FOR SALE. Four very pretty light American Carring a, built especially for Singapore, now on view at the godowns of MARTIN DYOE
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    • 481 3 Ex "S. S. OCEANIC.” J. Graham bus received ex Oceanic” an assortment of English Lever Watches comprising Gentlemen's gold keyless lever in bunting and drive bunting cases, Ladies' gold Level 8 open face, and bunting cases, Silver hunting levers Ac., Ac. Singapore, 16th April, 1880. 25 Battei y Road. FOR
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    • 511 3 LORNE HOTEL. The undersigned begs to intimate that he has taken the lease of the above named Hotel which will be under hia personal management. The Bedrooms and internal arrangements generally are being remodelled. First Class liquors only will be sopplied and at reasonable prices. Breakfast 9 a. m. TiOn
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  • 33 4 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 Wednes16th December, 1879.
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  • Docks.
    • 260 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated undertheIndian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T.C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh
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    • 755 4 Tn* works of the Company arc situated at Tanjong Pa gar, 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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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs }f all descriptions in the most effioient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet W ldth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 696 4 »gobrrnmfnt £ofimf. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Notici ia hereby giren that eight fine E'ephants belonging to the estate of the late Raja Bandah»ra Osman, will be sold by Auction, at Kwala Ksngsar, in the State of Perak, on Thursday the 1st July 1880. Two of the Elephants are males and six are
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    • 776 4 iflistrilanfous. J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Works and SawMills, Teluk At«* Bat. facing Old Harbour Have a special Plant of Machinery with Enropeans in charge, for Engineering and Millxrigbt 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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    • 392 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes, and Opticiah. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, I-adies’ gold watche. Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains. Guard chains, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 652 4 £>torrs nrti iHrrtftanUisJe. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op Europian, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloch Makers; Jewellerb and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 642 4 SAYLE CO. Ex. GLENIFFER. Tailoring Department. We have unpacked. A parcel of Black and Blue Worsted Coatings. Fine Blue Worsted Serge. Tweed Trouserings, newest patterns. SAYLE A CO. Singapore, 23rd Dec. 1879. Ex GLENLYON We have just unpacked. Iron Bedsteads, painted posts and mosquito rods. 6 ft. 6 in. x
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    • 708 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. a.e .1 w.,. for,. Sont too- Hotbrr >(«q, wol J waohjNrad ein jour* Wen roor r».li* wn <1 wobleeeortir- xiorlli ryk T assort- te« I Juror *1- dan* too* ment ran En. > .fork of all 10, E„,opM-
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