Singapore Daily Times, 2 April 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 2nd APRIL. 1881. No. 14,353
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 182 1 Owe* —Collyer QuayGodowji*— New Harbour. ore daring the Hon ffi 7 iui r, w s SJ 5 -r- g r J i«a '!S *> 52 ji. Si L S 7 ■8 w T' 0*- Seeder Vh 5? :a7 4 WritS o' tk. cootmU .n
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    • 109 1 Tag following are the date* on which the steamer* of the Meaaagerie* Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Orrw»*». Ho*rwA*D. “?Mew* Sufo *3?**2«*» t| do Arrfl d®. 17 *> I*l*l 1 M»7 W is do 1 m»t do Tliniedey 1* do
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    • 154 1 The «tearner of the Batavia Lin* wi 1 •tart from Singapore aft-v the arrival of the Ontward and Homeward Mail. One of the M. M. (teamen leave* Hongkong direct for Yokohama on the arrival of the M.M. steamer from Marseilles, which goes direct to Shanghai. Passengers by these steamer*
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. PaTnoci.ua. Ajax. Antenoe. Achilles. Diucalioh. Diomid. Glaucus. Nitron. A nchises. Priam. Oustks. Sabfbdoh. Ptrntor. Hbctob. Tbccer. Mbhblaus. Lahtbs. CrcLore. Telbmachus. BILLBBOrHoK. JASOH. U LTBBBB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outward* for Straita and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and
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    • 108 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments) Head Omci, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in oon--jU. tk. —if oltie r Li r,i March liS March 12th 1 25th
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    • 165 1 From Singapore Ist Class. To Biouw 3 8 Muntok 28 Batavia 46 Cheribon by direct steamer 60 do via Batavia „67 Samarang by direct steamer 62 do vit Batavia „71 Sourabaya by direct steamer 76 do via Batavia „87 Baujermassin 117 Banjoewangie 138.20 Macassar
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    • 246 1 Ist Class 2nd Class. To Port Darwin 126 79 Sydney 190 123 Melbourne 206 133 Adelaide 234 163 Return tickete are granted to Ist claas Paesengers at a reduction. One child under three yeare of age, if with the parent, free. When more than one, eech child additional
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    • 975 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 thr Moluccos. via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Amp&n&n, every 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Sam&l&ngan and Pedir, every
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  • Insurance.
    • 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. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agenta, MARTIN, DYOB A 00
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    • 137 1 London and Bpinbuboh. (Established 1809. (Incobpohated BT Royal Charter. FIRE 1 (PARTMENT. Subscribed Oapiu; I £2,000,00 RKpTaflCr* AW.OO Fire Reserve Fur !y 31st Dec.. 1879.. £841,580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,*****0 Income of the Fire D< pertinent, Net
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    • 42 1 London Ornci, 2 cld Broad Strebt. 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. (u. c.
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    • 40 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned hsve been appointed Agents for tj>c ab ve Company and are prenared to accept Fire Insurance risks Rt the current rate: of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th lan., 1881. (o. 0.)
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    • 51 1 Pliran' ae Capital' X»cs. mm fes customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyage*, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe and America. Fire risk* accepted on the usual termso. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 12th February, 1875. in.
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    • 69 1 Head Officr, Bltatia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take rieke upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all riske foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risk* to Europe
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    • 49 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe nenal, terms. Last return to contributors 234 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE ACC. Singapore, lltb Nov. 1879. u.c.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Qurrn Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance riiks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
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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 have been appointsAgents at Singapore and are prepared to isene policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A OOSingapore, let April, 1876. (u.o)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk 8 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875 (u. 0.)
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    • 33 1 The undersigned, agents for the above I company, are prepared to accept marine i aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERTB EXCLUSIVE OF Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a firet class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June IRBO fu. 0.l
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 74 1 Capital f 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund., 90.000. Genrral Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 i of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the
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    • 100 1 •'VariM* *2,000,000 /Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Go. Hongkong. Conaulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Mann. Melcbere, A Co.) J. P Uarnei (Hearn. HalUday.Wiee A Co. A T. Manger, (Meeere.Donglae.LapmikACo. H. Nlenine, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe (J.
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    • 135 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord J. Ashton, E*q. Alfred Oooger. E»q. Thome* G. Barclay, WillUm Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran. Georg* Hibbert, Pereira) Boeanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, >, William Lnll, Charles Care Cbarle* lfcrjnt, Geonre H.
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. I Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. Tbe undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by i first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 89 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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    • 185 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, b. c. (Incorporated purtuant to Actt of Parliament.) TRUBTEE3 OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House,
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    • 740 1 The Official Trustees of Bengal, Madras and Bombay; in whose names eighty per cent, of the Gross Premiums received on the Indian business, and interest, is invest- ed in Government Securities to meet claims arising in India. BANKERB: The Agra Bank, Limited, Solicitor A
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s HiU. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Btreet Bristol—6o, Brosd Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Eaq. (Mesare. Todd A Coaton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Eaq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Albx.
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    • 79 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alixandbr Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Beoretary— H. Ambrosb Bmith. F.lta. CHIEF OFFICEB: Edinburgh 17 Georob Strbbv. >->■” f ”ss£r“ {'sssssr Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agenta of the above
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    • 125 1 The Directors of the above Company having arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a redaction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upon the returns lately published by the
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thb undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19tb'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. HOOGLANDT
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  • 45 2 capital, one miujos sterling HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leaden hall 8t»*et, London. The undeTmigned”have been appointed •auto for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at s irrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. ldtHO-ck,
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  • 71 2 Ta, steamers of this Company will be WM tro. Si.f.p»r« „«kl, »»r Penan,. Monhnein, B*n*oon and Calcutta. suaawtsssass Calient, Telhchery. Swx&ssaE Aoe. ok* to New York, Won and Philahooked through to London at £681* and £45-6-8 2nd Class. Por further particulars of sailing, rates
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  • 68 2 Reduction in rate* of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Sine spore 1st claae 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Z Moulmein 49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56A0 28.25 9
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  • 75 2 TAKING caeoo for KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Mkssrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arra toon Apcar, Captain Mactavish, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise
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  • 69 2 M ES8R8 Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to tne undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted en board. For
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 2ND APRIL, 1881.
    • 144 2 Gambler Kiosk Pepper... UoO. White Pepper, fair quality 17 75. Sago Fluor, Brunt 3 35Pearl Sago 3.5 U. Coffee, 800 toy as.- 14-*®-Tapioca, atuali Flak- 4 22}. Tin. -27.75. tu*. Mule twiet 108 8} Iba. Shirliig* 1-62} 7 do do I*s 6 doT.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 315 2 Loudon, W t April.—It is expected that Greece will acquiesce in the Turkish terms. The representatives of the Powers are urging this solution. The M. M. steamer Saghalien, left Saigon at 1 p. m. yesterday, passed Cape St. James at 5.40 p.m., and should therefore arrive here to-morrow afternoon.
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      • 311 2 The following new notifications ap]>ear in yesterday’s Gazette H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Me. T. A. Fox, to act temporarily and provisionally as Postmaster, Penang, vice Mr. A. J. G. Anson, absent on leave. Notice to Mariners is given that
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      • 363 2 We condense the following items from the Journal Official A decree by the Governor, M. Le Myre de Vilers, dated th 21st February, s published in tbe issue of the 5th Match, abolishing from the 1st January 1S82 the use in the 20th- arrondisseroent, of all weigh ta
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      • 3206 2 Bkri-Beri. Perhaps tbe most important part of the Report is that which deals with that mysterious disease Beri-beri. Dr. Rowell appears to have paid the greatest attention to it and gives an exhaustive account of it, its history, most probable cause or causes, and
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      • 1225 3 The working of the Act has, on the whole, been satisfactory (luring the past year, though the results are by nc means such as, with a larger staff, might be achieved. One Vaccinator for the whole of Singapore is obviously insufficient. To work the Ordinance properly, be should have
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      • 178 3 Perhaps the least satisfactory part of the Report is that concerning the working of the C. D. Ordinance, and for this reason, that while giving plenty of statistics and medical information, it says nothing whatever of the social effects of the Ordinance or its efficiency. The Ordinance
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      • 833 3 We give this part of the report in full, and we think mo6t people will agree with Dr. Rowell that a new Asvlum is much needed, the present site and buildings being utterly unsuitable and even 'lUcreditable to the Colony:— •Siayap-rt—The site on which this Asylum rests is
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 721 2 fltto aubtrttftnunts. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE PROPERTY IN SINGAPORE TOWN. Belonging to the Estate of Stip Okas Bin Allie al Jcnibd.—Deceased. ON WEDNESDAY. THE 6th APRIL. At the Sale Rooms of thi Undersigned, 6 and 7 Raffles Place, at 2 P. M. Lor No. 1.—Part of Lot No 6.
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    • 942 2 SINGAPORE RACES. 8PRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. Mohdat, 25th April, 1881. First Race. Th* Roadsters’ Purse.—Value $100, $25 to the eeoond horse. For all horses owned by Members of the Club that hare never won any but Hack Races on any Oonrse. Horses running in this race are not allowed to
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    • 957 2 Ro-g a entered for seconi Hass Races muit be entered for the first second Class Race of the Meeting at a declared valne not to exceed 1500. The first second class race shall be weight for value and each following second class race s'-all be a handicap. Any horse entered
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    • 478 2 With referei dated 13th Oc* transfer to M whole of my 1 kong Opinm F Ban Ho t /El. ie Advertisement giXVX j shares in the HongChop Ban Ho Hong” g,” the same has been and cancelled. CHEANG HONG LTM. Singapore, 1st April, 1891. (to 30th inat. NOTICE. Neither the
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 93 3 Friday, Ist Apail. Spanish steamer Francisco Reyes,” 517 tons, Gardoqni, Manila 26th March. Syme A Co. British steamer Bivouac,” 831 ton*, Campbell, Saigon 28th March. Tan Kim Tian. British steamer Rosa,” 267 tons, Peterson, Batavia 28 th March, Lin Tiang Wah. Saturday, 2nd April. Dutch steamer “Patoeab,” 280 tons,
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    • 77 3 Thursday, 31st March. British steamer Oemanli,” Wilcox, for Rangoon. Friday, Ist April British steamer Scotland/’ James, for London. British barque Bpinaway,” Bateman, for Mauritius. British steamer Rainbow,” Roselle, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Louisa III.” Harmer, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Martaban,” Mocre, for Bangkok.
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    • 300 3 R O* TI Ship’s Names 'aptaihr i Flag v Ria. j>ras hisi From Oohsionebs o* Aobnt». Dmtimati»*. H i tIVALe Moori-lra 0 WAR Corfe H. M’s. str. 485 Man. 11 Penang Senior Naval Officer Station McKrimc Brit. sir. 560 Itaa. ShM 6. IS A. AC. Td.gr.pb
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 334 3 iiotiffS. EX GLENFRUIN.” Ehdtmion by the Earl of Bi ACONBPIELI), Charles Dickers' Work* complete. SAYLE A Co. Singapore, Ist April, 1881. EX "GLENFRUIN.” We have just received,— I El«y Bros’ Gas-tight Central Fibk Catrioor Casks. These Cases are specially suited for snap sction guns, and being primed with Eley's Waterproof
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    • 623 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received per mail steamer 15 and 18 carat Hall marked Gold Albert chains. J. MOTION, Jeweller, Flint Street. Singapore, 21st March, 1881. NOTICE. Katz Bros, have received per French Mail:— A lot of Mechanical toys; very nice and amusing. Abadie Cigarette Paper. Very tasteful and
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    • 550 3 tenders wanted, For the raising of the steamer Braemar Castle, which now lies in the Harbour of Penang in about nine fathoms f water. Tenders will be revived at the store of Messrs. Booh Teck A Co.. No. 29 Beach Street, Penang. Penang, 23rd March, 1881. (2 w.) I NOTICE.
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    • 508 3 SINGAPORE CLUB. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Club will be held within the Beading Room of the Clnb, on Tuesday, 5th April, 1881, at 4.30 p. m.. W. B. SMITH, Secretary. Singapore, 25th March, 1881. to 5th April. NEW MAP
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    • 432 3 THE SINGAPORE J 5 RATED WATER MANUFACTOBT. NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to inform tbe public of Singapore, that haring had nearly thirty yean’ experience in the manufacture of all descriptions of •rated waters, both in London and Cbii they bare opened theabore named establishment and are now prepared to
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  • Docks.
    • 745 4 Thi work* of the Company ere ntoatod •t Tinjong Pager, within one mile of the tow* of Snrapore, end oompnee the following establishments, vis Whuf.-Affording berthage for twenty ▼easel* et one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, end protected
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    • 189 4 This Company execute* ship*’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbatiho Dock. liength—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee* W.dth at Entrance 42 feet. No. t. Geavino Dock (Granite.) Length 469 feet.
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    • 372 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 9 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. Datid Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 476 4 ifltsrfllanfous. I 8TB.Arra^iaE^COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Bblow Mb. Emmibsoh’s Tibbih Rooms AMD RIVER VALLEF ROAD. at Mbssbs. Howaeth, Ebskibb A Co.’s WoBBS. ICE AT ONE CENT PBR POUND 1 Will be delivered from the depots in I Flint Street and River Vallej Road from 6. a. m. till noon and
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    • 676 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. tST Snpplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,
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    • 750 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Strknt. Has 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, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watohe. Gents’ ditto., I Silver watches,
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    • 650 4 ♦torts >nt> iStrtbanStst. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impoetees of Eueopeaw, Ohiwa, Japaw awd Manila Goods OUTFITTERS s Cheonometke. Watch, awd Clock Makees; JEWELLEBS AWD GOLD8MITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Dkpabtmewt. Gentlemen’* outftiti made up on the ehorUet notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large
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    • 650 4 ROBINSON CO. IMPORTER8 AMD GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweeds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makea. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'kand Merino.
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    • 705 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL ‘STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, ,OTt 8o»“<»- Hebhen steeds ling. n <f«. Felt and •T ,l n 'on* ™s»t Euyoekof«n I l.r Ifcrq—leeutieles -opsiwhs srti. ZSZTZ LSr r Wr j rood«. a rtf. Prli mo- -«er Mllvks torm. ‘I "'I'M M»i- prywra. All. 0 imm" TttMfrhsM n U
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