Singapore Daily Times, 28 August 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 28th AUGUST, 1880. No. 14,170
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 338 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The undernoted are the dates on wuieU Ibis Company’s Mail Bteamen may be exdeeted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880: Ovtwabs. Honswiar. T«*» I T—» J *£d Ab Z Frlfiay ISO. ,7 j* jfir ire sou *r«
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    • 151 1 Agamembon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antihor. Achillas. Diccalion. Diomrd. Glaccus. Nestor. Anchisre. Priam. Orestes. Sabfbdon. Stentob. Hector. Trucbb. Mbnblaus. Lantes. Ctclops. Telrmachcs. Bbllrrophon. Jason. Ultsses. The Coy’s Steamen are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acoon
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    • 43 1 Mkssrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. e» route to above porta For freight or passage, apply to SARKIEb A MOSES, Singapore, let Augt 1880. Agentr.
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    • 42 1 MISSES Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,360 tone Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or shoot the 28th inst en route to above port. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Singapore, ht, Augt. 1880. Agents.
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    • 272 1 The following are the 4*tes on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimea may be expected to arrive hare daring the current year:— Ovtwabs. Ho*ivj». I*Bo. law Monday. 9 February Tuesday IS Jasesry S*i SS-, j »aJLj. April 18 *3 de 2 May «Apnl m in
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    • 109 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alterna'e week. rough The Company are also prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for Cargo shipped to Hamburg, Harlingen, Amsterdam,Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ostend,
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    • 412 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Claw. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang V- 94
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    • 913 1 To Batatia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of tbe P. A 0. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos. via Cheribon, Samarang, Bourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Ampaaan, very 14 days. Adherh, via Penang. Edie, Samalangan ana Peair, every
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  • Insurance.
    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. f Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter!.; Subscribed Capital £2,ooo,<mk-Paid-np Capital 350,0"' 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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    • 42 1 London Ottice, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.»
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    • 67 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. 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 for and 15 o/o on all risks Fire
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    • 47 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appo int. 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. e.
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    • 69 1 Head Optics, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above 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 Europe
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    • 47 1 ESTABLISHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Rbseeve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing 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 1879. £262,492,461 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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    • 87 1 Fihahcial Position (1875.) Snbecibed 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 In vested Funds, upward* of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint©Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 31 1 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, e.)
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    • 45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebte exclusive op Capital 3,760,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on one life. S: igapore, 4th June 1880 (u. o.)
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    • 25 1 Chirp Oppices. Edinburgh, 19 George Btrbet. London, 39 Lothbuby E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 38 1 Ths undersigned have been anthoriaed to a'low the naual discount on all riaks. 33i 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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    • 72 1 Capital f 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. Genebal Agents. Messrs. Jabdine 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gbnrral Managers. Measrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Conaulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Meetre. Melcber*, ft Co.) T, P. TUtriKM H IHmri. Holliday, Wtee ft Co. T. (Meeari.Doiiglu.LapraikftCo. w. Nicaiw, (Borneo Com poor Lid.) J. J. do.
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    • 136 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eeq. Alfred Oou**r. Eeq. Thorn** O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Boren, George Hlbbert, Pereira! Boeaaqoet, Samuel Hyde, James Bread, wnUemgwfi, Charles Care, Char)** Harryat, Gears* H. Chamber*, Jams*
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    • 98 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Ebq. Deputy-Chairman. UnDRR WRITERS. Herbert B. Braynb, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. W. Dioby Simth, Esq Liverpool. ajuiom mm OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow—4, Bouth Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Btreet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 213 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esv Vice Chairman —J as. Nicol Fleming, Esc Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. P.UL CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O oeg I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street, i f {‘SKSKE' Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having
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    • 48 1 inouaasv;ii asouwanun. 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. e.)
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    • 54 1 Vjmanoß ingußonunw. udubu Head Orrics, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23| 0/0 The usual diaoounta allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore. 11th
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    • 36 1 ZUTPHEN NEDERLANDEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. The undersigned, Agents for the above Companies, are prepared to aocept risks at a reduction of 20 0/0 on tariff rates. HOOGLANDT A Co. Singapore, 17th Aug., 1880. (to 17th gap.)
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    • 33 1 Bea Insurance Company at ed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to aooept risks at current rates. HOOGLANDT A Co. Singapore, 18th Augt, 1860, to (18th Sept.)
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    • 51 1 Sea Insurance Company at Elbbrteld. The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, all goods and mercandises, being landed in a sea damaged state and insured with this Company, must be surveyed by them. HOOGLANDT A Co. Singapore. 18th Augt, 1880. (to 18th
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    • 39 1 20 0/0 discount on tariff rates will be allowed on all fire-risks from this date. HOOGLANDT A CO, As Agents for the above Compaine* Singapore, 20th July, 1880. (to 20th Aug.
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to allow a discount of 20 0/0 on all premia charged by the above Company from this date. BEHN MEYER A 00., Agents. Singapore, 14th Aug., 1880. (to 14th Sep.)
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    • 34 1 A discount of 20 0/0 on tariff rates will be allowed on all fire risks from this date. GIFLILLAN WOOD A Co. Agents. Singapore, 10th Aug.. 1880. (to 10th Bept)
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    • 29 1 20 o jo disoount off Tariff Rate* will b« allowed on all riaka from thia date. KUMP1B8 A Oo. A«enU. Singapore, 7th Aug., 1880. (to7th8ept.)
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    • 46 1 \j\ju run, Daiaua. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company are prepared to allow 20 0/0 discount off the tariff rates on all risks DALMANN A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th July, 1880. (to 28th Aug.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 35 1 NOTICE. ITBKB the Captain nor Agenta of Britiah »bip Athena will b« reeponsior any debt or debts contracted by crew during the veaael’a etay in tbia DAVID DAVIES. Muter, Ship Athena."} Singapore, 29th July, 1880.
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    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Ths undersigned haring been appointed Agents fby 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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    • 85 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Mae ter* of Ship* or vessels insured in the shore Association, which may arrive or put in here haring sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs Agent Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. o.j ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP
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    • 326 1 fllfsttllanrous. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THI LATEST SUBTIT, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pbices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici or Eaon. Nautical Almanacs I 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors' Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. u) MILNER’S SAFES. The
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  • 55 2 A Steamer of the Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited, will leave Batavia on the 15th September next, for Sourabaya, Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Passengers and Cargo oan be booked thro’ from this. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A Co. Agents. Singapore,
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  • 52 2 The Spanish steamer Victoria, Cap- j tain R. de Mendezona, due here on the 5th September, will have room for 800 tons cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She haa excellent accommodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 18th August, 1880. to
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 28TH AUGUST, 1880.
    • 358 2 Singapore, 28th Ana., 1880. Gambler 9 4 20. Black Pepper 10.65. White Pepper, fair quality 15.50. Sago (Tour, Sarawas 3.20 Pearl Bag-» 3 70. Coffee, Bonthyne 17.00. Tapioca, small Flake ~450 Tin 27.50. 40s. Male twist 114. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.50. 6 do
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    • 1258 2 London, 2UA August. —Mr. Gladstone has left England for a cruise. The total return of Visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week, ending Friday, 27th August 1880 was, 548. The Municipality. Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Wednesday the 11th
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    • 2002 2 The papers received by yesterday’s mail steamer brought little further additional news respecting the Afghan War and the disaster to General Burrow’s Brigade. The Indian press accuse Government of keeping back details of the latter catastrophe and condemn such a course as childish and impolitic. It seems
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    • 2062 3 Under the above heading and over the signature of Mr. H. J. Murtox lately Superintendent of our Botanical Gardens, the London Gardener s’ Chronicle of 31st July contains the following interesting article:— Judging from the extracts published in the address delivered by Mr. Dyer before the Royal Colonial
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    • Correspondence.
      • 662 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Id a para: in your yesterday’s issue your readers are informed that the condemned prisoner in the above case will_ be publicly executed ou Monday morning before the Civil Prison. Some belief had been generally entertained that in
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      • 624 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —In your issue of the 20th instant, I observe that “Nauticus” challenges an inspection of Singapore built Launches versus Hongkong ditto, thereby intending to'shew that Hongkong workmanship is inferior to that of Singapore, and for that purpose takes the liberty
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      • 235 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —Can it be true that many of the offences punishable under Sections 19, 20 and 21 of the Summary Criminal Jurisdiction Ordinance (No. XIII of 1872) are constantly overlooked by the Malacca Police? 1. That if not;
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 689 2 #rto aUtorrtiSfmmtS. EX “ANADYR" R. P. Fsrre's French- Malay and MalayFrench dictionaries (just published.) Ex VxcTOWa” Superior tinto wine in cues and old port in kega. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Singapore, 14th August, 1880. to 14th Bept. NOTICE. Th« sale of the Government Farms (the Opiam-Farm excepted) in the Residency
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    • 814 2 SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. The undersigned hare been favored with instructions from the Executor of the Estate of Ungkoo Abdulrahman Tbni Almarhoom Ibrahim,—Deceased, to sell by Public Auction on Tuesday, 31st Aug,, 1880, at 2.30 p. m. at their Sale Rooms Nos. 6 A 7 Raffles Place.
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    • 739 2 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Wanted in the Audit Office a Temporary Clerk, who must have a thorough knowledge of the method of keeping account*. The salary will be 180 a month. Applications should be mide to the Colonial Secretary’s Office. By His Excellency’s Command, CECIL C. BMITH., Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary’s Office,
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    • 506 2 WANTED Cohsighees or S. E. 1/100, 100 cases Brand), shipped by Amedeo, Niox per S. 8. Cognac,” a CharenVe on through Bill of Lading to Singapore. Apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO., Agents 0.8.8. Coy. Singapore, 24th August, 1880. NOTICE. Ocean Steam Bhip Company. A considerable reduction in the scale
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  • 18 2 DEATH. At Mount Rosy ou the 27th instant the infant son of Mr. T. H. Tkachsleb.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 138 3 Friday, 27th August. British steamer Caeang Hock Kian 956 tons, Webb, commander Hongkong 20th August, consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Agnes ”560 tons. Sins commander, Sydney 10th July consignees E. E. A. A C. Telegraph Co. Dutch steamer Banda 443 tons. Cramer commander, Batavia 25th August, consignee-i
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    • 48 3 Friday, 27 th August. British steamer Euphrates Mitchell, for Hongkong British steamer Maharajah Bullock, for Calcutta via Forts. British steamer Japan Guan Hin, for Malaoci and Penang. British steamer Hong Ann Craik, for Sourabaya, Bally and i Macassar. i British steamer Carrisbrooke Landweer, for Penang.
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    • 653 3 I I I e 3at* I Ship's Names. j Captains. Fiao t Rig. op ab (VhkreFrom Consignees or Agents. {Destination. E-l RIVALS j MEN-OF-WAR Curacoa Cuming H. M’s str. 2400 June 17|Plymouth Senior Naval Officer. Station Kestrel Lang H. M’s str. 592 Aug. 19l Manila Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 107 3 ftotrrs. NOTICE. Katz Brothers hare just unpacked Ex. S. S. Agamemnon the following new goods. Perfumery.—Piesse and Lubin’s, and Goenell’e fashionable scents. Eau di Oolooks in wicker covered bottles. Platsd Ware.—lce jogs on revolving stands. Tea and Coffee service. Table and dessert spoons and forks. Tea spoons. Mustard and salt
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    • 413 3 NOTICE. The business of K. Abdul Kader Go. as Butchers having been sold by public auction to Paha Ahna Roon a Abnasullum Chettt, and purchased by me from him. will from and after today be carried on by me under the style of the Singapore Mutton Club, and that I
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    • 431 3 TO BE LET. Entry from Ist September. Those large and commodious Bungalows on Monks Hill, suituated in Bukit Tim ah Road, Municipal No. 83. and lately occupied by Messrs. Rime Bros. The bouses are very comfortable and hare fine family accommodation. BYED BALLEH ALLJOOFFREE. Owner, Raffles Place. Singapore, 19th August,
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    • 407 3 TO LET. Entry on thi Ist B*pt*iib*b. Burnside,” »t present in the occupation of Thomas Nimi Es» Ajgdy to Singapore, 29th July, 1880. (to 29th Aug.) TO BE LET. Entry oh Ist September next. The large family residence in Hill Street, No. 124, formerly occupied by M. F. de Souza,
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  • Docks.
    • 258 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated ijndkb the Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 9 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Booaardt Eaq. G. P. Tolbon Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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    • 751 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 191 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 Doce. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 897 4 fllfetfllsnrouSi THE WONDER OF THE WORLD. Good New* for all! PROF. HERMAN’S World-Renowned Vermin Destroyer Which ia known to be Par Superior to Anything yet diacorered for killing Rata, Mice, Insects on Poultry, Ante. Buga, Cock-roacbea. Black Beetle*. Flew on Doe*. Blight and Inaecta on Plant*. Moth* in Fnr*. Tick
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    • 473 4 J. M. LYON CO. Albion Enoine Wobes end BawMills, Tilde Atbb Bat, facing Old Habbour Hare a special Plant of Machinery with Europeans in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine CarpenFourteen yi n years’experience and endeavours to improve every class of Machinery employed in the East, for industrial
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    • 749 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Watkb. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER, car Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mbdical Times and Gazette,
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    • 648 4 #tar« snS ifltrtftanlngt. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Maxim Jkwkllnm and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Dkpantmint. Gentlemen’» outfiiU made up on the thorleit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 707 4 SAYLE CO. Ex. GLENIFFER. TiILOBIHO DEPARTMEHT. Wk 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. 6.
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    • 694 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. an< woblMsortir- .iiorni 'i, ww tea T*«w al- d»n. lon. mmt ran Ku. wl stock of »I 1 r Europe- taswtinlM ropeiscb. srtilsrbm ban- d'Knrapo. k.lm t„„„ ®l h rood.-id«« Arid- Pnt mo- I«r billyU dors*.Hal- prrien. All
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