Singapore Daily Times, 22 May 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 22nd MAY, 1880. No. 14,087
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 372 1 Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The urdemoted aretbe da ids on w this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exdected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880:Ovtwabb. HonswAsn. Tuesday *>k Jan. Tuesday 8th Jan. Srd Veb Z Srd KS !K T !S ‘i#
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    • 151 1 Agamemnon. Ultbskb. Ajax. Patroclus. Achillbs. Abtbbob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucus. Priam. Axcbibh. Sabfbooh. Ornsteb. Hbctob. Stehtob. Meirlaus. Tbucbr. Cyclops. Telem chits. Bbllbbophoh. Jaboh. Tbe Coy’a Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation
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    • 62 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and aie authorised to sign through Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce shipped by any steamer* from here. Rates and farther particulars may be had
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    • 45 1 Messrs Apcab snd Co.’s steamer Arraloon A pear, 1,860 tons. Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above porta For freigbt or passage, apply to SARNIES A MOSES, Singapore, Ist May, 1880. Agents.
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    • 37 1 M £8BB8 A PC ax and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,866 tons. Captain Gaednee, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant en route to above port l MOSES, Singapore, lat May, 1880. Agents.
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    • 290 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OvtwiM). HoaiwiM. issn. uwo. Monday. 8 February Tuesday Is January H do 27 do R Much 10 February P B do 1° iUr"
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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 alterna'e week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Visage patam, Coconada, Maaulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery. The Company are
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    • 401 1 Thi Steamers of the above Company will nowpljbetween Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office. 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Mohbt, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 04 Cheribon 60
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    • 884 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 Moi.uccos. via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Am pan an, very 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and
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  • Insurance.
    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 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 undersized, Agents for
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    • 42 1 London Obyicb, 2 old Bboad Stbbbt. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. 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 or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 384 ®/o disoonnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fiee Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint' ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o.
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    • 70 1 Head Oppice, Batatia. The undersigned, Agents for the above I Company, are prepared to take risks upon 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
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    • 195 1 Oppices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. j Queen Insurance Buddings, 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. D«p«t, Cbunu Wilßra Hiid, E,,r«. j Patnok Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Mo Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Eiqre. The
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    • 78 1 The undersigned, A gents 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 nsnal disoount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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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. Tbe nsnal discount allowed on all 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 the above Company, are prepared to take Fire risks only of every description at the lowest current rates. Losses settled promptly and liberally. RE Mil! 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 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint*Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxebling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875 (n. o.)
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    • 33 1 The undersigned, agents for the above c ompany, are prepared to accept marine a isks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. c
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN EEBEBVE EXCLUSIVE OP Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. <0
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. Lohdoh, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbacibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenne from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the dnly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 41 1 I The undersigned have been anthoriaed I to allow the usual discount on all risks. I 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A 00. Singapore, 6th Jnne, 1879.
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    • 98 1 HEAE OFFICE,LIVERPOOL. Robert Gallowat, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bratne, Esq Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. W.Digbt 8ixth. Esq, Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe. Esq.. London. OFFICE IN LVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 2,
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liv■ bpool—2B. Exchang Btreet Eaat Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. ToddACoaton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Eaq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 205 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ron aldson Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Bs<j Secretary—H. Ambrose 8mith. f.i.A. CHIEF 0FFI0E8: p Edinburgh 17 George Street. {‘Sesst Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of ali 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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    • 50 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the nsnal, terms. Last return to contributors 231 0/0 The nsnal discounts allowed oh Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. n.o.
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.S32. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jaedine 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-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Mnn. Melcben, A Co.) J. P. Berne* (Meeer*. Holliday,Wise Co. A T. Manger, fMeeere.Dooglae.LapraikACo. W Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remodioo, (J.
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    • 133 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DlBlCTOES. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfrsd Qongsr. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bsran, Georgs Hibbsrt, Peroleal Boaaaqost, Samosl Hyde. Jinn Brand, William Lyall, Chari#* Cars, Charts* Karryat. Gsonr* H. Cham
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £840,000. The undersigned baa been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to aocept risks by first Class Bteamer« and Bailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 ESTABLISHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the corrent 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, DTCE A CO.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thi undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th* June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 82 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or ressels insured in the shore Association, which may arrirr or pnt in here haring sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs Agent Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ABBOOIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 167 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, lee will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cent* perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. u. and from 12.30 to 6 P.
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  • 125 2 In Thb Supreme Coubt or The Straits S-ttlements. Settlement or Singapore. Kavbha Yanjoob of No. 40 Kling Street, Singapore, Trader was adjudged a Bankrupt on tbe 19th day of May 1880. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Wednesday the
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  • 63 2 Messrs. Olano, Larrinaga Co’s, new Spanish steamer Joree Juan,” 1,000 tons, register. Captain A. De Garbo, due here (from Glasgow) on the 1st June, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged, at moderate rate 1 She has excellent accommodation for passengsrs. Apply
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 22ND MAY, 1880.
    • 147 2 SINGAPOBA, mil, iotjv. Gambler 6 3.874. Black Pepper White Popper, fair quality 14.7o Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.374. Pearl Sago 00. Coffee, Bonthyn* 17.25 Tapioca, small Flake 515. Tin. 23.50. 4Us Mole twist... U4 84 lbs. 8hirting* -.1 *-657 do do I-60. 6 do
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    • 307 2 Per A pear Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apear, on the 22nd inst. For Singapore.—From Hongkong: Messrs R. H. Woodford and Steven. For Calcutta.— From Hongkong, Mrs. Miohael, Miss. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Messrs. Steoart, Nanjee, Dhurmas/ and Hasumbhoy Somjes. Mail Notices. Mails close for Malacca and Klang, per S.
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 1244 2 London, 21«f May. Parliament was opened yesterday by Royal Commission. The Premier made a statement regarding the condition of affairs in Europe which he declared not to be critical. Somb boat races between crews of the Singapore Rowing Club will take place iu the Harbour ou Wednesday, 26th instant.
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      • 2669 2 An undress farewell levee was held at the Town Hall, and was numerously attended. The platform was occupied by a company of the ladies, The gentlemen who had the privilege of private entree took up stations on each side of the hall. In front of the building a
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      • 616 3 At tbe conclusion of the levee and other ceremonies at the Town Hall, the wharf and the steamer Tasman, which, having already borac the previous Governor from onr shores, was now to take another one. becawe the cynosure of all eyes, end the point to which tbe harrying
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      • 612 3 (From a Corretpondent.) Batavia, 18 tk May. —The assessment of the Samarang merchants for the Income- tax of 1880 has taken place. The amount at which twelve of the principal houses were taxed in 1879 was f. 2,880,000 and this year f. 792,500 making a difference of f. 3,067,500
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      • 1431 3 C From our own Corretpondent.) Mauritius, 22nd April. —The Chief Ci- j vil Commissioner of Seychelles (the de- i pendency of the island where the Sultan of Perak is residing) is expected here by next mail steamer in reference to governmental matters in which, however, I believe the Sultan
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 856 2 fLfto airt)trt!«mmts. m AUCTION SALE OP NAVAL STORES at Tat Gotb»*m**t Coaling Dipot, PULO BRANI. Thursday, the 27th May, at 3 o’clock p. m. Under instructions from the Beni®r Naval Officer, the anderaigned will sell by Public Auction, at the Government dealing Depot, Polo Brani, on Thursday, the 27th May,
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    • 869 2 SALE OF VALUARLE HOOBE PROPERTY. situated im Upper Chinchew Street. The undersigned have received instructions to aell by Public Auction on Wednesday next, the 26th May, at 3 p. in. on the spot. All that piece or parcel of land situate in Upper Chinchew Street. Comprised in Government Indenture No.
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    • 570 2 SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS WOODSIDE. The undersigned hare revived instruction* from J. D. Vaoohan Esq., to sell by Public Auction in their trod own* Nos. 6 and 7 Raffles Place on Wednesday, 2nd June, 1880, at 2.30 p. m. All that piece or rarcel of land situated in
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    • 453 2 NOTICE. Tivoli Beer for sale. G. HIEBER ACo. Singapore, 11th May, 1 NOTICE. W. D. A H. O. Will's Tobaccos ex S. 8. Glenoroh y,” We have just received ex S. 8. Glenorchy." a lot of W. D. A H. 0. Will’s Bristol Birds eye and Smoking Mixture in prime
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  • Notices.
    • 140 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlement Settlements of Singapore. In the matter of SinNA8AMT PlLLAT of No. 75, Sooth Bridge Road, Singapore, a Bankrupt George Edward Evans of Singapore Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has
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    • 98 3 In the Supreme Court of the 8traits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Packer Mu8T‘H AND A 88KNSAH of No. 70. High Street, Singapore Hawkers, Bankrupts Whkrkab under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the said Packer Mustan and Ashn ah
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 184 3 Friday, 21st May. Dutch a learner G. G. Loudon 842 tone, Vermaas command* er, Batavia 19th May, consignees Hamilton Gray 4 Go. H. M’s steamer “Wivern” 2,751 tons, Jones commander, Plymouth 13th March, consignee Senior Naval Offioer. German barque “Centaur” 468 tons, Offersen commander, Sourabaya 8th May, consignees Behn
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    • 42 3 Friday, 21st May. Italian steamer Malabar Hearerd, for Marseilles. British steamer Lome McCulloch, for Sourabaya. British steamer Japan Guan Hin, for Malooca and Penang. British steamer Oleator Chalk, for Labuan. Italian barque Papa de Roeei de Nicolini, for Baigor.
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    • 727 3 I I I 0 I Ship’s Namrs. Captains. Flag A Rio. >far- A here From Consignees or Agbnts. Destination. H RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Foxhound Nowell H M’s str. 222 Mar. 25 Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. station Aline Kirk H. H. str. 200 [April 29Sarawak A. L. Johnston
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 379 3 PENINSULAR 4 ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. Commbvcimo with the “Thibet” leaving thie on Monday, the 7th June, the mail steamers will proceed direct to Eng land They will in most cas'B leave Singapore on Monday afternoon. The following is the programme as far as at present arranged“Thibet” 2593 tons,
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    • 123 3 #otces. NOTICE. Me. W. Lawson is authorized to sign my name per procuration from this dat'. J MOTION, Singapore. 30th April, JBSO. WANTED. A first rate Cutter at good wages and particularly favorable prospects. To apply with indication fo origin, init: H. Office Java Bode, Batavia. Singapore, 12th April, ISBO.
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    • 377 3 ftotirr*. FOR SALE. Am invoice of 70 English made revolvers, of different sizes, central fire and pin fire with a supply of cartridges for each revolver. CAMERON DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 10th March, 1880. (n. o.) PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. The undersigned offers for sale a few shares on Bonds in Salangore
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    • 375 3 ftoticrt. Ei -S. 8. OCEANIC” J. Gbaham baa received ex Oceanic” an assortment of English Lever Watches oompriiing Gentlemen’s gold keyless lever in hunting and drive-buntingcases, Indies’ gold Levers open face, and banting caws. Silver hunting levers Ac., da Singapore, 16th April, 1880. 8 25 battery Road. NOTICE. Trndkrs for
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  • Docks.
    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 9 98,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T.C. Boqaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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    • 748 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the iown of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, sis 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 of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fe6t W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 851 4 Caumpore, Allahabad, Agra, Colombo, iflteffllanrotts. THE WONDER OF THE WORLD. Good New* for all! PROF. HERMAN’S World-Renowned Vermin Destroyer Which i« known to be Far Saperior to Anything yet discovered for killing Rata, Mice, Insect* on Poultry, Ants, Bug*. Cock-roachea, Black Beetle*. Flea* on Dor*. Blight and Insect* on Plant*.
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    • 811 4 J. M. LYON CO. Albion Enoini Woks and SawMillb, Tbluk Ayer Bat. facing Old Harbour H»Te a special Plant of Machinery with Enropeana 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 Engineering
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    • 394 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Ras always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings. Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, 1 Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., 1 Silver
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    • 656 4 stores rnU iHrrfftanUitfe. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERS OR EtTBOPRA.IT, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jrwbllbbs and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’ l outfliU made up on the ehorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large
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    • 643 4 SAYLE CO. Ex. GLENIFFER. Tailoring Department. We hare unpacked. A parcel of Black and Blue Worsted Coatings. Fine Blue Worsted Serge. Tweed Trouserings, newest patterns. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 23rd Dec. 1879. Ex “GLENLYON,” We bare just unpacked. Iron Bedsteads, painted posts and mosquito rods. 6 ft 6 in. x 6.
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    • 689 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H.lt«n fort- Sonttoo- HebbanatMda T*!i J««» bleu »oor rutiir mb E'srs Vi-lT2.. sr~£3 m?s sssr ar-vs V o d«r#o Arti- Pm mo- taw bil’yka bo,. Bints* daraa. Mai- prvtm. All t»_.„ »n- ordora word™ Immor met da hTre
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