Singapore Daily Times, 5 May 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, sth MAY, 1880. No. 14,072
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 386 1 Office—Collyer Quay. GoDOW»e— New Harbour. Th* undernoted ere the dates o« which this Company’s Mail Steamers mar be exdected to arrive at Singapore doling the year 1880 Ovtwabs. Hobswasd. at a. i 5u Mix. IS April. 11th April. »rd Saturday Uth ItA Ay. Wh Ma
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    • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ultmxs. Ajax. Patxoclus. Achilles. Ahtxhob. Diomid. Deucalioh. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ahcbisrs. Saxpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stbhtob. Menxlaus. Truce r. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acoommodaticn for first and
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    • 62 1 National Steam Ship Compart Limited Lordon to New Yore The undersigned hsve been sppointed Agents for the above Company and aie authorised to sign through Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other pn-duce shipped by any steamer* from here. Rates and further particulars may be bad
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    • 44 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratooa Apcar, 1,860 tons. Captain Mactatish, may be expected here on or about the 20tb inat. em route to above ports. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents r Singapore, Ist May, 1880.
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    • 41 1 MESSRS Apcar and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tone. Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant. e» route to above port For freight or passage, apply to SABKIEb A MOBES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1880.
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    • 896 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Mnntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moi.ucoos, via Cheribon, Bamarang, Sourabays, Bally Boeleling. Ampanan, very 14 daya. li IViNTir*T~ x> —*•—n L ”r -or monthly
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    • 115 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meeeageries Mari times may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Ovrwiao. Ho«awA»». IS* MM. Monday. 9 Primary Tsseday lj January s H* i Wr ,ir" S May e Apnl H»tord.,, S«* —a-,.
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    • 152 1 The steamer of the Batavia Line will start from Singapore \ft*r arrival of the Outward and Homeward Mail. One of the M. M. steamers leaves Hongkong direct for Yokohama on the arrival of the M.M. steamer from Marseilles, which goes direct to Shanghai. Passengers by these steamers embarking on
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    • 125 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, call'Dg at Malacca, every alterna'e week. Pa* engej. id Oarco can be booked through -tor Vifc4 gapaUm, Coconada, Masnlipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellichery. The Company are also prepared
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    • 409 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Officb, 13 Austin Priars, London. Passage Monet, First Clam. From Singapore to Batavia 1 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter!.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,')0 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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    • 81 1 The DNDKRBIONBD, Agents for the Italia M a bine Insueance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Hare 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 fjr
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    • 61 1 Capital 25 Millions of Francs The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on aU risks for coasting voyages and on risks
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    • 44 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office, Bataia The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take Fire risks only of every descript-on at the lowest current rates. Losses settled promptly and liberally. RE Mil! BROTHERS. Singapore. 9th April, 1880. (u. c.)
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    • 42 1 Loudon 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 ouetomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.>
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    • 61 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe ana America. Fire risks accepted on the usual
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    • 48 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fibe Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) Thr undersigned, having been appoint' ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o. j I
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,00<) The undersigned have been appointeAgente at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the ueual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS GO. j Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. j One F ret class risk t 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (u. o.)
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    • 33 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marina i aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. i Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. e I
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batatia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all riske fui coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Bnildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depot, Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Eeq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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    • 47 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on i first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. I Singapore, 19th S e Pt-. 1877. (u. n.)
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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. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authori- ty to
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    • 108 1 HEAE OFFICE,LcIVERPOOL. 1 Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq London. Secretareis. W. Digby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffs, Esq., London. 1 OFFICE IN LVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES
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    • 105 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exohange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Excbang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. Lohdoh—lo, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Btreet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 209 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon.Esij Ftcs Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esg Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith. p.I-A. CHIEF OFFICE8: G— Edinburgh 17 George Street. i™— {'SEftsr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at
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    • 47 1 It is requested that the Masters of all 1 vessels insured in tbe above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to tbe undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n- o-)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothburt E. C Agents lor Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low 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 CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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    • 72 1 Capital I 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Mathbson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund,, 564,202 General Managirs. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E»|. (Meem. Mricber*, A Co.I J. P. Rarnea INmri. Holliday,Wiw A Co. A. T. Manger, fMe«ar*.nou*laa,Lapr*ikACo. W. Nicaiao, (Boraoo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bemodioa,
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    • 136 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. DibkctorB. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooaircr Eaq. Thoms* O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Berea, George Hlbbert, Perdral Roßanquet, Samuel Hyde, Jamea Brand, WlDlim Lyall, Charles Care, Chariae Ibrmt, George H. Cham
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    • 38 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseete £340,000. Th* undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. I neu ranees effected upon almost every description of property at the current Ratee 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
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    • 52 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 234 0/ o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 78 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arnvr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. c) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Tan undersigned
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    • 194 1 ißfecrllanroug. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the let 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 i. M. to 10.30 a. m and from 12.30 to
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  • 141 2 In the Supreme Court op the Struts Settlements Settlements op Singapore. In the matter of SinNAS AMT PILLAT of No. 75, South Bridge Road, Singapore, a Bankrupt^ George Edward Evans of Singapore Official Assignee hss been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court
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  • 68 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Oriental” will leave the roads for above ports, at 2 p m. on Thursday the 6th May. She will ala> take passengers and cargo for Baasein, Akyab, Chittagong, Oanjam, Bimlipatan, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masalipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam, Calient,
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  • 128 2 Ik thk Supreme Couet of the STBAITS SITTLKMBKTS. Settlement of Singapore. Parker Mustan and ASSEHSAH of No. 70, High Street Singapore Hawkers were adjudged Bankrupts on the 3rd day of Mar 1880. The first Meet inar of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 5TH MAY, 1880.
    • 142 2 Gambler 4.05. Black Pepper 9.80. White Pepper, (air quality 15.30. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.51. Pearl Sago 4.00. Coffee, 800thyna..^,....... 17.25 Tapioca, small Flake 5124Tin 24.75. 40s. Mule twist 114. 84 lbs. Sbirtinga 165. 7 do do 1.50. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.074. 7
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    • 226 2 Per O. S. S. Co.’s steamer Laertes, on the 2nd instant. Mrs. Williams, Miss. Williams and 2 children, Miss. Reykin, Mr. Bonier, Misa. Fray, Mrs. Hanschild, and child and !'O6 Chinese. Mail Notices. Mails close for Honpkong and Shanghai, per 3. S. Celtic Monarch, at 4 p. m., today.
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    • 1464 2 (For Strait* Time*.) London, 4 th May. —An association is being formed for the purpose of obtaining the abolition of the duty on silver plate. Now that the body found at Tyersall has been declared to be that of a German named Kruger, the public are surely entitled
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    • 1434 2 An adjourned inquest on the body of a male European named C. Kruger, alias Van Kampen was held before Vaughan Cousins, Esq., H. M.’s Coroner, at the Coroner’s office, yesterday, 4th day of May, 1880. The following Jurors were called and answered
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    • 725 3 W* append below the annual Report of the Registration Department for last year. It does not seem to call for much comment. The figures are admitted to be inaccurate and do not represent by any means the number of either births or deaths. It
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    • 1730 3 Zdt is rmosstad of our coatamponnss that, ia re producing theae original appearuoe Letter from Sooloo. The mail steamer from the South brought us, the day before yesterday a lengthy letter from our correspondent at Sooloo dated the sth instant Again, have several fanatical Moron endeavoured to make
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 619 2 iitU) aabtrtiwmriu#. FOUND. A White Kangaroo Hound with dirk brown patches on the right ride, back, and face. The owner may receive the same upon paying for this advertisement. W 8 8. DUNLOP.—Major. Inspector General of Police, Straits Settlements. Offioe of Inspector General of Police, Singapore, 24th April, 1880. THR
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    • 648 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Owiwo to the proprietor* leaving their j premise* on acoonnt of the Government Reclamation Scheme, the undersigned have received instruction* to sell by Public Auotion on or about the Slat May, next Th* Stoce, Plaw*, and Machiweet of the Saw Mills atTsLOE Aye* belonging to Meser*. Butees A
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    • 795 2 WANTED. In a Lawyer’s Office a clerk who is well acquainted with Court work ana j accustomed to the general routine of Legal business None need apply who have not had at least three years’ experience. Apply by Letter enclosing copies of Testimonials to J. office of this paper. I
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    • 494 2 THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA A CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTIOE. The cable from Hongkong to Bolinao (Luzon) wm completed on Saturday last and will be opened for traffic immediately the Philippine Government is ready to pass on telegrams from the landing place to destination. BENNETT PELL. General Manager. Singapore, 3rd
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 89 3 Wednesday, 5th May. Dutch steamer Generaal Pel 1,400 tons, Odem commander, Acheen 1st May, consignees Hmilton Gray A Co. Spanish steamer Zamboanga 579 tons, Aranguren command er, Samarang 1st May, consignees Katz Brothers. British steamer Eastern Isles 407 tons, Barrow commander, Sourabaya 1st May, consignee Syed Mohsin. British steamer
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    • 25 3 Tuesday. 4th May. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke” Reynold*, for Sarawak. British steamer Pontianak Geary, for Cheribon. British steamer Ganymede Vincent, for Deli.
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    • 420 3 Ship's Nahss. |oapiai». Plao A 8... I U«»» >»■—“*■ o. Angus, Dmx.H.i.oH. g RIVALS f PoJSfo’d F WAE Nowell H M's ttr. 222 [Mst. 25 Hongkong Senior Nsrsl 0«o«r. ar b- pr- sp>s:=» a b bs- sab a.. lib.? 8 S- IBrita. Whampoa A Co. Sefnlneg
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 319 3 Ex S. 8. LOUDOUN CASTLE.” John Little A Co. are offering the following new goods received by this steamer. Ladies’ Drees Staffs, sateen and others very choice. Ladies’ Walking Shoes in all sixes. Plated Ware. Perfumery all Piease and Lubina best. A selection of very choice fancy articles, suitable for
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    • 735 3 LORNE HOTEL. Thi undersigned begs to intimate that he hae taken the lease of the above named Hotel which will be under hie personal management. The Bedrooms and internal arrangement* generally are being remodelled. First Glass liquors only will be supplied and at reasonable prices. Breakfast 9 a. m. Tiffin
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    • 468 3 #*ot re*. milrotTsons harness. A few sets of Single Horse Harness, ■aperior make, expected by the S. S. Antenor,” Spare Reins and Spair Traces. Apply to G. E. BROWN A Co. Singapore, 26th April, 1883. ~ALE AND BTOUT ON DRAUGHT. For sale, a few hhda: Nicolaon’a famous Edinburgh Palace Ale
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    • 502 3 Notice*. Ex S. 8. OCEANIC.” J. Graham has received ex Oceanic” an assortment of English Lever Watches cnmpriring Gentlemen’s gold keyless lever in banting and drive-hunting cases. Ladies’ gold Levers open face, and banting cases, Silver hunting levers Ac., Ac. Singapore, 16th April, 1880. 25 Battery Road. FOR BAL*. 6
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    • 352 3 #otirfs WINES: Katz Bnoa have received a large ehiDment of Wine* comprising the beet brand* only of “Claret, White Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhincwine. CLABET: Breakfast, dinner and after dinner: Chateau Larose, Chilean DuplesSis, Chiteau Belair, 8t Julien Medoc, 4c. 4c. WHITE BORDEAUX: Haut Sauternee, Grarea and Chiteau Filhot. BURGUNDY Hermitage
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  • Docks.
    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thilndian 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 Es<^— Chairman. T. C. Booaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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    • 750 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 Whare.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 192 4 This Com pan j executes ships’ repairs Df all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gravikg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 699 4 iSobtmmfnt JloUtrS. m GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Noticb is hereby given that eight fine Elephant* belonging to the estate of the late Raja Bandahsra Osman, will be sold by Auction, at Kwala Kangsar, in the State of Perak, on Thursday the lit July 1880. Two of the Elephants are males and six
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    • 813 4 ißisttllannras. J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Worxs and Saw Mills, Teluk Ayer Bay. facing Old Harbour Have a special Plant of Machinery with Enropeans 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
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    • 395 4 J. MOTION. Ghbohoxru, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. RaB always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, I Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Bignet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 652 4 Atorrs full iHtrtftanitsc. JOHN LITTLE 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 Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 654 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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    • 704 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. onhlnjLTS! fo Bont too- H«hb«ti w^V* n l in io°" W« TOor rsdi* mo vi 80 wohluwortirrichly ««orf- fe» I AMT ai- dam tons rnant n> I V,,***™ «r Europe, lwirtlrl., rotviarh. ar I i ch n k
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