Singapore Daily Times, 20 July 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 20th JULY, 1880. No. 14,136
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 413 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The nr demoted are tbe dates on wmen this Company's Mail Steamers may be exdeeted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880 Owrwaa*. Hoaswaas. Tn—day Sih Jab. Tn«d*y «b Jab. **h *nth M Ab. Srd Fab. !I3 T
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    • 155 1 Agamemnon. Pateoclus. Ajax. Ahtehor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucub. Nestor. Anchises. Pbiam. Orestes. Farpedon. Stehtob. Hector. Teucer. Menilaus. Lantes. OTCLOPB. TeIEMA CHUB. Bellerophon. Jason. Ultbbeb. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Strait# and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every
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    • 44 1 MEBBRS Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arruloon Apcar, 1,360 tons, Captain Mactatish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above porta For freight or passage, apply to SARKIEa A MOSES, Singapore, Ist July, 1880. Agents
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    • 41 1 EBBRB Apcar and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1£65 tons. Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th mat. en route to above port. For freigut or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Singapore, Ist. July 1880. Agents.
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    • 67 1 The undersigned, having been appoint id Agents for the Anchor Line Company at this port, are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading to New York and Boston for all descriptions of produce shipped by any steamer from this to London,
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    • 303 1 The following are the dates on which I the steamers of the Messageries Maritime# may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OVTW*«O. HOUCWIBD. 1?*. is*. Monday. 9 February Tuesday is January 23 do 17 do 8 March M February 72 do 24 do
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    • 135 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for i Penang, Moolmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week, j Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for 4**>ai>, i/uitwgoDL, BimlipubtU’. YxR. *<’ gapataui, Coconada, S.asulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery.
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    • 1357 1 v IUATIUH UUMrAB I, LIMITED. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bati.riaevery fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monrt, First Class. From Singapore
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  • Insurance.
    • 84 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charterij Subscribed Capital £2,000,09 j Paid-up Capital 350,001 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 j The undersigned,
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street, The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 58 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. all, risks fox to Enrope and America. Fire risks accepted on the usual termio. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT
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    • 47 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 i Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c. 1
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the I customary terms. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 48 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. 1 Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. Thr undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Glass Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 56 1 Establtshed 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879 £212,492,4S1 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A 00.
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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 they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint?1 Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 45 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. j One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. j Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 33 1 uin. j The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,760,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife, Singapore, 4th June 1880 (u.«.)
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    • 26 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOHBTEAD A CO. Wrgapaw. zirth At-ff mbm. i*7».
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    • 37 1 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usnal discount on all risks. 33J 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Enrope and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. 6th June, 1879.
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    • 75 1 Capital 1,500.000, Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson A Co., I Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent J of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the
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    • 91 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Amjra, Eaq. IMaam*. Melchar*. A Co.) T Holliday,Wi»e A Co. 7' (Borneo Company Ltd? J (J. J. doa Remedloa A Co.) The undersigned are the authorised
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    • 138 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eaq. Alfred Goa**r, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Beran, Geo ore Hibbert, Perciral Boeanquet, Samuel Hyde, Jamee Brand, William Lyall. Charles Care, Charles Marry at, George
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    • 100 1 HEAE OFFICE,LcIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George G. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. U* DM* WRITERS. Herbert B. Bratm, HgQ r Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq London. Secretaries. W. Dioby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffs, Esq., London. OFFICE IN LVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East.
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London-10, CornhiU. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. T C AIB “AN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CJ '’-ter™ Bsq carman-.-, ah. nicol Fleming, Esc Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.uu CHIEF OFFICES: j Glasgow (50 West George 1 Street. Edik burgh 17 George Street. Lowdoh 2 Klrro William t Street. Liverpool f BIBL Chambers, l Water
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    • 45 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 55 1 w. wail cj 1,7 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23$ o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting »nd Home risks. GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore.
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    • 41 1 ESTABLISHED 1837. CAPITAL £1,000,000. The undersigned haring been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to take fire risks at the current rates of premium. BEHN MEYER A Co. Singapore, T«th Jnne, TWTT. f a e^
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    • 44 2 On and after 7th July, a discount of twenty per tent will be allowed on all premia charged by the above Companies. BOUSTEAD A Co. Agents. Singapore, 7th July, 1880. (till 7th Augt.)
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    • 40 2 The undersigned hare been authorised to sllow a discount of 20°/ o off the customary tariff rates, on all risks, from date. HAMILTON GRAY A Co. Agents. Singapore, 7th July, 1880. to 7th Aug.
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    • 43 2 Os and after this date a discount of 20 o/o will be allowed on all premia charged by the above Companies. PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINBR A CO., Agents. Singapore, 12th July, 1880. (to 12th Aug.)
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    • 42 2 The undersigned are instructed to allow a discount of 20 o/o from current rates upon all insurances effected for the above Company from this date. CAMERON DUNLOP A Co. Agentsst. Singapore, 8th July 1880. to 8th Augt.
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    • 33 2 The undersigned have been antborised to allow 20 c discount off the tariff rates, on all risks DALMANN A Go. Acting Agents. Singapore, 8tb Jaly, 1880. (to 8th Augt.)
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    • 39 2 The undersigned are prepared to allow a discount of 20 o/o on all premia charged by the above Company from this date. BEHN MEYER A Co. Singapore, 9th July, 1880. ,to 9th Augt.)
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    • 29 2 2) o/o discount on Tariff Rates will be allowed on all risks from this date. GUTHRIE A Co. Agents. Singapore, 9th Jnly, 1880. (to 9th Augt.)
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    • 38 2 wsrao i. The undersigned Agents for the above Company are prepared to grant Insurances allowing a redaction of 20 o/o on tariff rates. 8TAEHELIN A STAHLKNECHT. Singapore, 10th Jaly, 1880. (to 10th Aug,)
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    • 49 2 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY. inoi tt&nufi uunran i. and Guahdiah Finn and Life As ceahc < Cohpaet. On and after this date a discount of 20°/ o will be allowed on all premia charged by the above Companies. PATERSON, SIMONS A CoAgents. Singapore, 8th Jaly, 1880. to 8th Angt
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    • 29 2 The undersigned are prepared to allow 20 o/o on all premia charged from this date. MARTIN DTOE A Co. agents. Singapore, 8th Jaly, 1880. (u. c.)
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    • 43 2 On and after this day the undersigned will cover Fire Risks at a reduction of 20 per oent on present current rates. By order of the Head Office. CAMERON DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 7th July, 1880. to 7th Augt.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents <by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, I9th Jane. 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 Rank at this place.
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    • 83 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. e) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 570 1 ifiißrtllanrous. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHART 8, OF THE LATB8T 80EVET, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanac* f 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. n) MILNER’S SAFE&
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  • 36 2 Thb Spanish 8. S. Maoallakes dne on the 29th instant, will have room for cargo and passengers, —and will hare quick despatch. Apply to, GUTHRIE A 00., The Agents. Singapore, 16th July, 1880. (to3lstinst)
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  • 76 2 The B. 1.3. Co.’s steamer “Simla” 1,039 tons, will leave the Roads for above porta, at 2 p. m. on Friday, the 23rd inst. 8he will also take passengers and cargo for Rasscin, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack Oanjem, Rimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatam, Madras. Pondicherry,
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  • 33 2 20 o/o discount on tariff rates will be allowed on all fire-risks from this date. HOOGLANDT A CO., As Agents. Singapore, 20th July, 1880. (to 20th Aug.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 20TH JULY, 1880.
    • 343 2 Singapore. 20th J ui.t, 1880. Uaabier I 4.35 Black Pepper 10.70 White Pepper, fair quality 15 75. Sago Flour. Sarawak. 330. Pearl Sago 3 70. Coffee. Bootbyne 16.75. Tapioca, small Hake 425 Tin 27.75 40s. Mule twist 114. lbs. Shirtings 1.5747 do do 1.474. 6 do V.
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    • 1285 2 Turkey. London, 19 th July. —Hobart Pasha has refused to fight the Greeks. U. E. the Governor is expected to arrive in Penang on the 22ud instant. Sionok Cagli’s Italian Opera Company will arrive here in the French Mail steamer Oxus, and intend giving some
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    • 2085 2 We take the following items from the Penang Observer of the 16th instant:— The gang robbery at Bertam. —A daring gang robbery was committed at Bertam, Province Wellesley on the morning of Sunday last, the 11th inst. About 2 a. m., Mr. Durnford, the Manager, heard sounds of
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    • 1325 3 The quarrel between Russia and China, which ia said to have already occasioned the commencement of the hostilities between the two nations, is of no recent standing. The caeut belli arose in the complications which beset the Chinese Empire during the progress of the
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    • Correspondence.
      • 144 3 7b the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sin,—Would you permit me to acquaint the public through the columns of your paper how irregular the depar- lure of steamers is notified by the Postmaster General. The Femtoioer left at noon to day for Bangkok, although she arrived yesterday
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 277 2 /Uto aibtrtistmtnts. NOTICE. Th* Government Farms (the Opium Farm excepted) of the district of Pontianak for the year 1881. will be sold at Pontiaaak on the 28th August next, whilst the Opium-Farm of the whole Residency, for the year 1881. or for the years 1881, 1882 and 1883, will be
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    • 751 2 VALUABLE BOOKS CONSIGNED BY BERNARD QcABITCH, of London, to Singapore, for absolute sale. Wednesday, July 29th, at 1 p. m. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Auction, without reserve, at their sale Rooms, Commercial Square, on Wednes day 28th July, commencing at 1 p. m. A large and very
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    • 874 2 INDIAN SILK GOODS A JEWELRY. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their stle rooms, on Wednesday, 21st July, at noon. A very valuable invoice of Indian Woollen and Silk poods consisting of Handsome wool table covers embroidered in silk, ladies shawls, cloaks, capes table mats Ac. Cashmere cloth,
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    • 353 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Draughtsman Wanted.—For salary and further particulars, apply at the Office of Municipal Engineer from 11 A. M. H. HEWETSON, Secy, to the Mun. Com. Singapore, 16th July, 1830. (to 16th Aug.) NOTICE. No. 32 Biuss Pass* Foad, (Opposite the French Roman Catholic Obnrch.) Families and Gentlemen will find
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 178 3 Arrivals. Monday. 19th Jn*y. Spanish steamer Grartna” 396 tons, Edmania commander, Manila 7th July, consignees E. A H. Hinnekindt. British steamer Normanby 664 tons, Green commander, Hongkong 11th July, consignees Guthrie A Co. Russian war steamer Craysser 1,333 tons, Nazimoff commander, Aden 26th June, consignee Russian Consul. German steamer “Ferouia”
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    • 50 3 Monday, 19th July. I British steamer Ferntower Peterson, for Bangkok, i British steamer Celestial White, for Samarang. j British steamer Carrisbrooke Lindweer, for HongkoDg. I British steamer Normanby Green, for Australia. Dutch steamer Ophir Overgaanw, for Deli via Ports. I P. AO. steamer Ancona Stead, for Bombay.
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    • 787 3 a I-OATI Ship's Names. Captains. Kue i Rio. ■>» AR- V here From Consignees or Agents. Destination. j. I KIVALB MEN-OF-WAR Ouracoa Cuming H. M’s sir. 2400 June 17 Plymouth Senior Naval Officer. Station Timore Van Eck H. N. M’sstr. 672 j June 17 Riouw H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 529 3 MOTIOE. My huaband. Lim Tia.no Kay baa left ine for the hit 5 yeara, and not having provided me with the neccanary funds for the maintenance of myself I do hereby notify that I have divorced myself entirely from him from thia date. WEE CHAT NEO. Singapore, 12th July, 1840.
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    • 672 3 Yesterday evening, a bunch of three Patent Keys at Pangooloo Kisang Road, the owner can have them by applying to The Straits Times Office and paying the cost of this advertisement. Singapore, 14tb July, 1880. n. c. ENGINEERS WANTED. Fob the steam boats of the Batavia Harbour Works. (.c ific.tc
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    • 322 3 BYCICLES. Katz Bkcs bn- c for sale. 2 Hycicles Tb<' Exact 4> inch diamc. er, acknowledged to be the u.ost superior construction. Singapore, 4th May, 18*0. (u. c.) FOR SALE. Ah invoice of 70 English made revolvers, of different sizes, central fire and pin fire with a supply of cartridges
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    • 402 3 NOTICE. On Monday, the 2nd August, 1880, tbc yearly sale of the Government Farm of the Kesidency of Riouw will take place at Taniong Pinang. The Opium farm will be sold for one year or for three years; the other farms only for the year 1881. R. B. READ. H.
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    • 383 3 FOR SALE. A Repetition Grand Piano by Broad* wood, in very handsome mahogany case, thoroughly secured for the climate with the latest improvements, and is in first class order. Now on view at oar Auction Rooms. POWELL A Co. Auctioneers. Singapore, Sfth June, 1880. u. c. FOR SALE. Ez Maharani
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  • Docks.
    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporatrd under thblndian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which f 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bboww Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Boqaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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    • 748 4 Tug works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the w*t 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 protected
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs it all descriptions in the most efficient manner nnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. I-ength—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 834 4 iSferrflanroiis. THE WONDER OE THE WORLD. Good News for all! PROF. HERMAN’S World- Rrnownrd Vie ms Dbstroyer Which is known to he Fsr Superior to Anything yet discovered for killing Reu, Mice. Insects on Poultry. Ants. Bugs. Cock-msches, Black Beetles. Fleas on Dors. Blight and Insects on Plants. Moths in
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    • 481 4 J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Works and Saw Mills, Tkldk Ater Bay. pacing Old Harbour Have 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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    • 747 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. Catl“ Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINPE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,
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    • 656 4 #tor« piiS Jflrrrl)anlji«t JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Genthmen't outfiiU made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 587 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. BAYLE 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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    • 731 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Harr tiny* Htltan fnrt- Sont too- HeMwnirtMa on hand a mil wuhrond pin jourt Men rnor radi* wn »nlee*%d and wohlaaanrtir- aaaortla rrk aaanrtt. richly amort- tea I .tear al- dan* ton* meat ran Elielstockofall ler Knropae- lerarticlea
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