Singapore Daily Times, 1 June 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. Ist JUNE, 1881. No. 14,403
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 183 1 OTTici-CollyerQuay. GoPOWBS New Harbour. Singapore during the re»r 1881 s- mmnmsm. J Orrw»*D. m» Si 7 TS. »V ii k iu,. Mw i*s tui Jn J If* r. a ja a. Istt SJ ■K IS (J*. °f Ie T ”r is* ,Btl A Written
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    • 283 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the rnrrent year:— Onwim. Ho»nnM>. issi. i«n Monday. 7 Much P.nday oft February m *1 do ttaroa <• Aarfl 70 Su"«tay, 7 do 3 Ami 1
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    • 151 1 Agamemnon. Patroclub. Ajax. Ahtbhob. Achilles. Deccalior. Diombd. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. Pbiam. Obkbteb. Saepidor. Stentor. Hectoe. Tbuceb. Merelaps. Lantks. Ct clops. Tblemachds. Bellbbophoh. Jason. Cltssbs. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have
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    • 1503 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and Bouth Australian Governments.) Head Office, 18 Austin Fbiaes, Lor dor. E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may
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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. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE A 00
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    • 135 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal O* ARTI FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital 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...
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    • 42 1 Lohdoh Ornci, 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agente for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the cuatom&ry terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c
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    • 39 1 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. MAACE A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000 OtxfSZScT*"*"' The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 69 1 Head Oppicb, Batavia. The undersigned, Agente for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all nsks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 51 1 Head Oppicb, 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 234 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildinos, 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 CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersignod have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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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 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dee., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents (or the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00. Fire depabtm'eht Limit £12,000, on n first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (n.
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    • 26 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, ]g Georoe Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C A t?ent* for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Sins’*pore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 72 1 Capital 9 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fnnd 90.000. General 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 of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 101 1 Capital 92,000.000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. fMeeer*. Melcbere, A Co.) J. P. Bunas (Meeere. Holliday,Wiaa A Co. A.T. Monger, fMesers.Dougina,LepraikACo. H. Nicole*, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa Samedloe, (J.
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    • 132 1 IORbIbUWU IOV/O. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Aahton, Eeq. Alfred Conger. Eeq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hlbbert, Perciral Boaanqnet, Hyde, jamee Brand, William bad, Charles Care, Chnrlee Itoyat, George H.
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Bteamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Bingapore,l4th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 87 1 Financial 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 Agent# for thia Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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    • 923 1 iiUfi aoGunanv/u w>, uiiuiictu. CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69, 774-18-6. HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Stbbet, London, e. o. (Incorporated purtuant to Act* of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., J.
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    • 102 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchestir—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B, Exohang Btreet East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Bouth Hanover Btreet Bristol—so, Broad Btreet CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooaton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 214 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONB MILLION Stmliho. Chairman— Auxuidii Rohaldsoh, Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fliminq, Esq Secretary—H. Ambbosi Smith, f.i-A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Giom> l Strbrt. Edinburgh 17 Giomi Stbbbt. Lo.oo. 2 WntiA. I Stbut. {°wA l .^r.^' Manchbstbb, 47 Bbowr Strut. The
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 52 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th’June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount aooeptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT
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  • 74 2 The N. L 8. N. Co.’* steamers leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, will take passenger* and cargo for the above port* in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamer leaving that port for Australia on the
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  • 67 2 MESSRS. Apcar A Co.’s »teamer Japan. Captain Gardner, ia expected here on or abont the 21at instant, an route tor above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tiokets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For freight
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  • 44 2 London Or no*, 1 Royal Exchanob Buildings. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo at current rates. BOUSTEAD A Co. Singapore, 26th May, 1881. (1 m.)
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  • 74 2 TAKING CARGO TOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. MESSRS Afcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apear, Captain McConnell, is expected here on or abont the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tiokets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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  • 49 2 run uunwn. The 100 Al. British steamer Clanlamout, 1,354 tons register, S. H. Palmer commander. will sail for the above port on or abont the Bth Jnne, and has splendid accommodation for saloon passengers. For terms, apply to BOUSTEAD A Co. Singapore, 27th May, 1881. n. c.
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  • 76 2 The S. 8. Siesta will leave on Friday, the 13th instant, at noon, from the Roads, opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above ports, and will henceforth continue this service. The attention of passengers and shippers is drawn
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1881.
    • 1734 2 Singapore, Ist June, 1881. Gambier I 4.25. Black Pepper 11.45. White Pepper, fair quality 18.00. Sago Floor. Sar 3.15. Pearl Sago 3.35. Coffee, Bootoyne 13. Tapioca, small Flake 415. TinZT. 27.00. 40s. Mule twist 104 9i lbs. Bbirtiugs I *247 do do 1.45. 6 doT. Cloth 105
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    • 532 2 Minutes of an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held at the Company’s Office, No. 4, Collyear Quay, at Noon, on Friday, the 20th May, 1881. Shareholders Present in Person Thomas Scott, Esq.,—ln the Chair, Messrs. H. Herwig, James Miller, Hon’ble Thos. Shelford, Hon’ble A. Ourrie,
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    • 2046 2 The long expected and much talked of Flower Show was opened yesterday afternoon on the Esplanade, being the first of its kind ever held in the town, all previous floral display having been held at the Botanical Gardens. The result has, however, fully justified the wisdom of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 564 2 jitto awitrtttlratnt. (T-.) •MOW) aod P® 8 H lH wnioO «**B -'-’sasS p" “’s, 1 •o,»a aoL.ua J o.o. a po* toW <W“* P” '•m ‘°“J fj!, ,ii, ij»ot»s ■'’'VSSrteSs! •rraT.T/lS aoiioN Omiuia (•o T») ■Ml n*a amwna ■2£?JZp«i a iooi>» v ”J5pvrf7^S‘„I u^S»n«" 0o lSI poo «W IP* •O'S
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    • 440 2 SALE OF STEAM-LIGHTER. To be sold by Public Auction, on Friday, the 3rd June, 1881, at 2.30 p. m, if not previously disposed of, Th* Wood buu.t Scbew Steam-lights* LNDAU, A* she now lie* in Singapore harbour 53 tons gross measurement. Length between perpendiculars 70 feet. Breadth 13 Depth 7
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    • 743 2 1'0-NIGHT! m TO-NIGHT!! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST, AND EVERY NIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK PERFORMANCE COMMENCING AT 9. Enormous Success of the Stupendous Attraction. EXHIBITS UNDER TWO MAMMOTH TENTS. WITH CON8TANT CH ANGES OF PROGRAMME. CoenbrofTaei A River Valley Roads. After a Triumphal Tour Throughout India of CHIARINI’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AND
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    • 548 2 m Immense SuccemI Immense Success VICTORIA THEATRE. Beach Road, Neab the Hylams’ New Temple. TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY, THE 1st JUNE, 1881. BADROODIN ABOOL HASSAN, THE SLEEPER AWAKENED. Expressly composed in Oordoo for this Company from some of the most pleasing incidents of the ARABIAN NIGHTS. Singapore, 1st Jane, 1881. SALE OF
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  • Notices.
    • 146 3 IN THE SUPREME COPET OP THE Straits Settl»msntB, Settlement op Sinoapokb. In the matter of Tan Chte Gean, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. George Edward Etans, of Singapore Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court
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    • 50 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadenhall Street, London. The undersigned have been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae urrent rates of premium. T,. JOHNSTON A Co. f- ingspore, 16tb March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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    • 124 3 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 68 3 Reduction in rates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore 1st class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca I 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Mouhnein 49 2450 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 Calcutta 80
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    • 33 3 Neither the Captain nor Agents will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND, GAGGING A Co. Singapore, 4th May, 1881. (u. c.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 58 3 Tuesday, 31st May. British barque Lizzie,” 223 tons, Hellon, Macassar 14th May. British steamer Glencoe,” 1,839 tons, Gotland, Hankow 22nd May, Martin, Dyce A Co. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian” 656 tons, Webb, Penang 29th May, Bon Hin A Co. Wednesday, Ist June. British steamer Poh Ann 484 tons,
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    • 59 3 Wednesday Ist Jane. Dutch steamer Prins Alexander,” Schippers, for Batevi*. British barque Aurora,” Milne, for Bangkok. British barque Caspar,” James Davies, for Manila. British steamer Glaucns," Jackson, for Hongkong. German ship Elise,” Bohne, for Manila. German barque Norma,” Arf mann, for Manila. British steamer Kongsee,” Uldall, for
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    • 716 3 Ship’s Names. Captains I Fla« A Rio. i -Vhere Fbom Consignees on Agents. Destination. H MEN-OF-WAR Razbornik Gitkoff Rus. cruiser 1400 April 24 Hongkong Russian Consul. Cronstadt Africa* Alexeieff Rus. cruiser 2500 May 16 Penang Russian Consul Cronstadt Moorhen Corfe H. M’s. str. 435 May 17
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 528 3 NEW BOOKS. Satle A Go. hare received per S. 8. GUnfaUock Half Hours with the best Authors. Shelley, Poetical works of. Milton, Poetical works of. The Christian Year. Campbell, Poetical works of. Whittier do do. For ever and ever. Gerald Eatcourt. Too good for him. The prey of the gods.
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    • 593 3 STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED.) Head Orvici, 76 Kino William Bt. London. The undersigned. having been appointed Agents of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Rieka, np to £6,000 on any one building, at the cmtomary rates of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th April, 1881.
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    • 700 3 TO BE LET, UNFURNIBHED. WITK IMMEDIATE ENTRY. FERN HILL, lately in the occupation of F. Worslet, Eeq. AP %“d ODYK 4 DAYIDBON. Singapore, 9th May, 1881. (u. c.) NOW READY. A NEW VOCABULARY. BY P. A SWETTENHAM. Vol I. Enirlish—Malay, with Notes and Dialogue!—Price $2. Agents, Singapore. John Little 4
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    • 91 3 EX “ARRATOON APOAR” Calcutta Pith Helmet* in various shapes. A large supply just received. SATLE Co. Singapore, 5th May, 1881. SATLE CO. Have just opened. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Dressing Cases. Jewelry Cases. Hand Sate hells. Fancy Work-boxes. Playing Cards. Ink Stands. A Splendid Comporium of Games. Blotting pads and Scrap
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    • 363 3 NOTICE. Reference Catalogues of Books by numerous publishers are always kept on hand. Special orders will hare prompt attention. BATLE A Co. Singapore, 13th May, 1881. EX S. S. GLENLYON AND GLENFALLOCH. Sayle A Co. are now unpacking 5 Cases Pompadour Prints and Sateens. Black and Dark Ground White and
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    • 377 3 BAYLE 00. Hate just opened the following new goods,— Lece, in Torcheon, Caroline, Phroee, Languedoc, Pall Mall, Needle Point, Bretonne. Maltese Antique Lace, Ac. Ac. Beal Lace Ties and Collarettes. Fnllings and Buchings. Lace Bnffles in great variety. The Nbw Mosqoetaire Oloti, Ladies generally acknowledge to be perfect. 4 button
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  • Docks.
    • 746 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the tows of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, via Wnabf.—Affbrding berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for reeeele of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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    • 191 4 This Company executes skips’ repair* of all Aaseriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavino Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feel w idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 262 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incobforated dnder the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Bhares oft 100 each of whioh 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. 0. Booaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vrrmont „I J.
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    • 108 4 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 482 4 itttscrllanrous. STRAITS ICE COMPANY. DEPOTB FLINT STREET Below Mb. Emmibsoh’s Tibhh Rooms AMD RIVER VALLEY ROAD. at Misses. Howabth, Bbskini A Co.’s Wobks. ICE AT ONE CENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Flint Street and Hirer Valiev Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from
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    • 686 4 i*l(Bttnantmio. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. %jF Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the lait five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mrdical Tim 18
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    • 751 4 J. MOTION. OHKONOMKTKB, WATCH AHD CLOCK Maker, and Opticiah. PUNT STUKKT. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding nngs, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, (Ladies’ gold watohe. Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 639 4 AtorfS anto iWfrtfjantJtee. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importer* op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’i outfiit* made up on the ihortett notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 589 4 ROBINSON CO. IMPORTIBB AND GENERAL WAREHOUSEMIN. 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 makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Bi'k and
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    • 808 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, I R, 'ort- Boat too- H.hb«..t«Ms riobly kwort- t “™T’ r T* »Mort(. sasr asr^st M .*T2r' j 2*T" r JS*- Prll m ,Mr Billyk* mni pry*•». Alin U n 008 »»4«i wnrden BMlwmn, lUno*. immnr nit 1. rifkalohart. uM< tor*. I TnMlghwd
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