Singapore Daily Times, 18 January 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 18th JANUARY, 1881. No. 14,290
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 343 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowes New Harbour. 3 d K Ud to u-ri-e *t Sapporo anrmj the CsTi: 2 WL isa »o> i'-ril ISO. April. «ond»y S4th *JS JW m JnD ’2 *i, a SS *a say <*■ a tjh t a ink I BA GGA
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    • 150 1 Agamemnon. Paxnoclus. Ajax. Amtenor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucub. Nestoe. Anchises. Priam. Orestes. Sarpbdon. Stentob. Hector. Tbucbr. Menelaus. Lantfs. Ct CLOPS. TeLEM* CHUB. Bblleropbon. Jason. ULTSBEB. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Strait* and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and
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    • 72 1 FOR HONGKONG TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passsge tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not
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    • 69 1 run rMllluai'l'i/nuuu,*u. Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Areatoon Apcar, Captain MacTAVisu, is expected here on or about 21st instant, e* route for above port*. Intending passengers must apply to tbe undersigned for passage ticket* before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board.
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    • 278 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OVTWIBB. Hoir»i»». tsm. y--, um. Monday. 8 February Tnaaday IS January “wSrtk Z £r*mry n do m do, AT 1 4*Bf- Ir J‘s?
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    • 125 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo oan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, VizaSpatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, licut, Tellichery. The Company are alto
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    • 1343 1 Thi Steamers of the above Company wi 1 now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PabBAgr Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia t
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  • Insurance.
    • 135 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorpokatbd bt Royal Charter.: FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital £2,000,00 Paid-up Capital 450,00Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... £841,580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,142,470 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 974,121
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    • 43 1 ounraii i. London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the oaatamary terns. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. c.)
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    • 72 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 46 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 00, Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o.
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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 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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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren 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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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subsoibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778., 000. Annnal 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
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    • 50 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appoir.te.Ag*at»at Sinpanore and are. prepared Jo. issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (o.c)
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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 ret class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (n. c.)
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    • 30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n.«)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u. n.l
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lotwburt E. 0 Agents for -*ipi»apore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 73 1 Capital 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fond 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathbson A Co., Hongkong. i The undersigned, Agents for the Office, I are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 101 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co, Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Bsq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holllday.Wise Co. A T. Menger, (Messrs.Donstoe,Um»lA*Co. W. Nlcelse, (Borneo Compear Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedlos, (J.
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    • 133 1 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richerd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oon*sr, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Boren, Georgs Hibbert, Percirel Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, Jemee Bread, WlUiem Lyali. Charles Care. Chattel Hemet, George H.
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    • 35 1 COMPANY, "DONAU.” The undersigned, having been appointed general agents for the above Company, are prepared to aocept marine risks at current KATZ BROTHERS Singapore, 10th Ootober, 1880. a. o
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    • 98 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georor 0. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Undue writers. Herbert B. Braynb, Esq., Liverpool. ChableB T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. W. Digby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe. Esq.. London. OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES
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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 206 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman-*- Alexandre Ronaldson, Ea< Ftes Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es< Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street >—» [‘SEftST Manchester....... 47 Bbowh Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above
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    • 47 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Aseociation, having Sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. I CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual. Last return to contributors 23) o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. a x
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    • 54 1 CiPirix, Two Millions Smum. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Quern Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A 00. Singapore, 30th
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseeve £340,000. The nnde reigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aocept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGHR, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDTA DI3OOTTNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, I9tb Jnne. 1869.) to the above Company are authorised to grant and bay 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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    • 79 1 MONTROSB UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Master* of Ship* or resaels insured in the shore Association, which mar arrin or pnt in here haring sustained damage, are requested to report themselres to the DUNLOP A 00a Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thb
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    • 505 1 ifltsrrllanrmie. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THR LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prior of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1-95. Charts, de (Doable Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a- MILNER’S SAFES. The undersigned
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  • 101 2 I The undersigned have been appointed I Agents at this port for Messrs. R. Rubattiho A Co’s. Line of steamers. I The Company’s steamer Auiria, Cap- tain Rocco, leaving Genoa this day may 1 be expeoted here about the 3rd proximo, I and will be despatched on her
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  • 64 2 Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. My appointment aa Agent for above Companies at Penang having bsen confirmed, I shall in future conduct the Agencies in conjunction with a general business in my own name. I have empowered Mr. Ernst Kellmann to sign
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  • 39 2 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (n. o.)
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  • 73 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. B*N. Oo.’a steamer Oriental, 1,406 tons, will leave the roada for above porta, at 2 p. m., op Thursday next, the 20th instant. She will also take passengers and oargo for Raseein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gungam, Bimlipatam, Madras, Pondichery, Negapatam, Calient,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 18TH JAN., 1881
    • 280 2 Singapore, 18th January, 1881. Gambler I 4.15. Black Pepper 11.60. White Pepper, fair quality 17|. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.10. Pearl Sago 3.4). Coffee, Bonibyne 16,75. Tapioca, small Flake 4 30. TmZZ.. 28.10. 40s. Mule twist 1093f lbs. Sbirltugs 1.65 7 do do 1.45 6 doT. doth 1.07*
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    • 2803 2 Turkey and Greece. London, 17 th Jan. —The Ambassadors of the Great Powers to the Porte have been intimated that hostilities are expected to commence at the end of January. Central Asia. Latest advices state that after severe fighting, the Russians have completely invested Geok
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    • 666 2 His Highness the Maharajah of J oho re and the promoter* of the Jonore Railway may read with some interest the following account, which is given by the Ceylon Obtercer, of light portable railways mauu. fatured by the James Cleminson of Loudon In a recent issue we
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    • 2015 3 Misraa of Proceeding* of the Municipal Commissioner* on Wednesday, the 22nd December, 1880, confirmed at the meeting on Friday the 14th January, 1881. Connittioneri Present. Hon. Major McNair, a.x.,c.M.o. President. Major S. Dunlop, a.a. E. J. Well*, E*q., L. J. Fraser, Esq. Edwin Koek, Esq. The Minutes of
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    • Correspondence.
      • 444 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —I do not pretend to know all the circumstances which have occasioned the strike of the hack carriages this morning, but from what I have heard it seems to me that the great inconvenience which is caused to-day to
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1014 2 #rto atJbrrtiSrmrnts. PEARL FISHERY. Notice is h«rebr (riven that a Pearl Fishery will take place at Billavaturia in the IsUnd'of Ceylon, oifor about the 20th of February, 1881, and that the bank to be i a the North-Weet C bevel, estimated to oontain oysters sufficient to employ 100 boats for
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    • 862 2 AUCTION SALK OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, The property of Tai V ENERABLE ARCHDEACON H08E, ON SATURDAY, 29th JAN., 1881. at 1 p. m. sharp. The undersigned have received instruc tions from the Venerable Archdeacon Hose (family proceeding to Europe), to sell by Auction on Saturday, the 29th Jan, the whole of
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    • 397 2 HORSE REPOSITORY, BRASS BASS A ROAD. Fob Salb. The well-known Clatmobk. he ia a ve !7 handsome bay gelding, perfectly qu' et ,n saddle and harness, very enitable f° r B Also several other very naefnl Horae" w hieh can be atrongly recommended fo r "addle and harneaa. H. ABRAMS.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLGENCE.
    • 186 3 Monday, 17th January. British barque “Minnie Carvell 584 tons, Clark, Hongkong 9th Jan. British steamer Vortigern 876 tons, Alexander, H >ngk mg 11th Jan., Puttfarcken Rheiner A Co. Portuguese war steamer Mandori 410 tons, Vienna, Macao 10th Jan., Portuguese Consul. German barque Hera 1,050 tons, Gronn, Cardiff 15th Sept.
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    • 32 3 Monday, 17th January. British Barque Pembrokeshire Griffiths, for London, British steamer Billiton Kelly, for Billiton A Pontianak. German barque Margrethe Jessen, for Saigon. Dntch steamer Ophir Overgaanw, for Deli.
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    • 723 3 s ,Dai« < Ship’s Najces. Oaptaiws. Fiao fc Rio. u Where Fnon Oohsiohees oa Agents. ]Dbstinatioh. I Eh jaITALS i MEN-OF-WAR Egeria Johnstone (H. M’s str. 894 Jan. 7 Cruise Senior Nasal Officer. .Station Mandovi Vienna Port, war str. j 410 Jan. 17 Macao Portuguese Consul
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 249 3 #otirrs. NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear, Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified: SatanWj Sitt Jan, 1881. New Tsar 1 Era, from P- m.. to 12 Midnight. Moodny, Slit Jaa., from 4 a. to a. m., and from IT
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    • 838 3 PROGRAMME OF THE PENANG RACE MEETING 1881. PATRONS. His Excellency the Governor S. 8. His Highness the Maharajah of Johore. The Hon’bleThe Lieut-Governor of Penang. The Officer Commanding H. M’s. Troops in Penang. STEWARDS HotTbl* D. Drown J. M. Vermont Esq. F. J. 0. Ross A. Huttenbach Lye Nhee Qaee
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    • 413 3 B«cond Race. The Wellesley Stakes.—Value $5O. Handicap for all Ponies that hare started ana not won at this meeting. Two startV*. or no Race. R. 0. Entries to be made neiore noon on Friday, 2 th January, and weights to be declared at 1 p. m. on the ■ame day.
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    • 330 3 BALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ON PRINBEFS ESTATE. Thi undersigned hare received instruetions to sell by Pnblic Auction on an early date. That verr valuable piece of Freehold land formerly the property of Mr. Gilbert Angus—with frontages on Niven and Mount Emily Roads, containing an estimated area of 175.775 square
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    • 314 3 NOTICE. Tbb Straits Tim is Prim” boa* now placed under the management at r thoroughly practical Printer, is now in n position to execute iob printing of nil descriptions on the shortest notice, and at pnoes which will bear (arorable comparison with other printing office*. Singapore, 9th October. 1880. CHEDDAR
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  • Docks.
    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which f 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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    • 92 4 26, Holboen Viaduct, London, E. C. Established to supply Residents iu the East with every article at the lowest cooperative rates. Ba» eebs. The Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, and all its branches. The Delhi and London Bank Limited, and all its branches.
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    • 757 4 Tng works of the Company are situated j at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 188 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 115 4 warani. The following we the approximate dates of the Company s time table L*V«« Art™. L«t«. SSL SSfi, 5TSI* J* l»h Dec. Uth Jto. ""SSET** HAS J». 11th Feb. 1st Ju. 1881 18th TMt. 11th Mu P**** 1 >« Feb. 18th Mu. 11th hull
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 659 4 p<J2STi iHferrHattfottfi NOTTOR and after tbia date. Lemonade, Tonic Water*, of •upcDISPEN8ARY. (Conn or Biriit Road and ComMBBCIAL 8<JCAE1.) Other Aerated Water* oomprising Lmu, Bbomidb ahd Sbltzbb, may also be had to order. The abore Water*, ready Ioed, are always to be had at the Dispensary. A. MACK AT. Manager
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    • 367 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction has been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graving Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 686 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural 8oda Water. The qneeu of table water*. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. C9T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE 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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    • 661 4 £>torr$ rnti iWrrtftantJWt. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op Europeak, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'* outfit* made up on tbe shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of tbe latest fashion. A larije stock
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    • 630 4 ROBINSON CO. Impobtebs AND Gb'ERAL WabehouseMSN. DbAPEBS, MiLLINBBS, AND ODTEITTBB8. Gentlemens’ Depabtmbnt. Fvery description of Gents’ Clothing made op on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the beet London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si’kand Merino.
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    • 693 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, JUvealwaT* Hult-en fort- Soot too- Hebbanitaw’s J "Mhiond eta tour* Won roorrodi««wi JJ™ wohlaiortlr- »t.ortl« ryt I'Knropo. beKsT" -on bUljka Wine, Beer. Brandt, Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite, Italian and Spa* nwh wines, Sherry and Portwine, Bitters, English, German, French, Danish, Norwejrian and
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