Singapore Daily Times, 4 March 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 4th MARCH, 1870. No. 13,719
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  • 427 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The hi demoted are tbe dates on which i_L Mail .Steam*w- b>»v be wcw<ied to arrive at Sir pa pore during the war 1879 r OmrAir. Ho*rw»*D. Slat Jan- Friday 10th Jan. 4tb Feb. Ut b l«»h 7th Feb.
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  • 149 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Tiomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Fbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoe irodatun for first and
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  • 258 1 The followin'/ a re the dates on which the stumers of the Messageries Maritime, may he euprated to arrive here daring the current year OrvwARD. Mmat. 1R7P. i 1879. Weduesday 12 February Friday, 1 1 January I! 12 March “February ■Mi iln i 28 dO Monday,
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  • 144 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Cb ttegong. Bimliontam, V’zupapataui, Conndernoted dates Saturday, January Uth,l Saturday, July 12tb 25th I 2filh February Bth Auguat 9lh 22nd I
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN”99I tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES& MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavisb. may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKlBS A MOSES, Agents. Singapore. 1st Mar h, 1879.
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  • 902 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatuvia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang 94 Oheribon 60
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardive Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. T. SaMiug Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent °f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resfrvb £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established'l7lo. Insurances effected upon almost, every de-rrintion of property at tbe current R 'tea of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.^17. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and p a jd with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTTN. DYCE
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    • 42 1 TiONDON Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the enstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (n. c
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    • 50 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for tbe rI ovi Oompany, are prepared to issue Poli.-itfi covering Marine Risks o» goods to all paitof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.i Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.'-)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of tbe above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1077. u. c.
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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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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang; BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital fM.onn.non. CHTFF OEFTPEC. London 79. Corvhilt, E. O. Edinburoh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 71 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 tbe customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 259 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman WilK U"" 1 EB,r,! Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Wnds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sibling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 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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    • 95 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lies Assurances of every description granted. < Retiring Provisions combined with Life Aaanrance. Fkki Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No
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    • 45 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u.c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Hill. London—lo. Cornhffl. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Vlex. Ewino,
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    • 207 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: P Edinburgh, 17 Georoe Street. Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above Company at this port
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gfnfral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AnHre, Esq. (Men era. Melehers, k Co.) J. P. U»rn«* (Messrs. HnllMsT.Wisft k Co.) T. Mu "Mr, (Mertr*.TV>«irlM,T.»»raikACo.) W. Nirsise. (Romeo Compsnv LM.) J. J doe
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    • 135 4 CAPTTAI £1.000.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Oomrer. Esq. Thomas O. Furrlsv, William Hnwthom, Robert f. L. Reran. Georire Hihhert. Perriral Rosnnquet, Samuel Hvde. .Tamea Rrand, William T.vall. Charles Care. Charles Mnrryi*. Georire TT. Chamhcrs,
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 65 4 The undersigned have Wen anthorized to accept risks on gooda insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of tbe P. A O. Company, Mes e
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Gharteri. Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fond... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve ,,302,671 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 111 1 SIKGAPOBE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Noncx. On and after the Ist January, Ice will sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lie daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. u. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 128 1 Nv TICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs harts, de (Double Sheet) Ltw. (Single Sheet) OM Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (R.C.) NOTICE. A Btock of Sarawak coal to
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. A cents, (me.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. M0NTR08E UNDERWRITING A8S0CIATION. The Masters of Ship* or vessels insured
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  • 78 2 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all neks for coasting voyages
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  • 83 2 Division or Singapore. In the matter of Ass'na Meric an of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore. adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day of
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 4TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 320 2 SinoapuRi 1th March, 1*79. (iamb or 4 4.30. Back Pepper 7.35. Waite Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Saraw k 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Boniyue...... 18. Tin 20. 4 a. At uu. iw.8 80. 8i Ls. Sliirt;n,a 1.6247 do do ,1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .974.
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    • 810 2 Egypt. London iml Mar el. —The Governments of Great Britaiu and France have agreed to declare to the Khedive that the retention by Nubar Pasha of the Office of President of the Council Ministers is indispensable. The War at the Cape. The last portion of
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    • 1576 2 (Ord No. V of 1879.,/ Last week’s Gazette contained the i text of the Ordinance for regulating j Hackney Carriages, a terra which in- eludes Omnibuses, and as but few of j the community read that publication a brief summary of its provisions may be of
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    • 2881 3 ...i. information connected with Natal and Zululand is of the highest interest at the present time in view of the critical state of affairs existing in South Africa. The following extracts, therefore, are taken from our exchanges received hv the mail KING CeTYWAYO’B CHARACTER. The Rev. Mr.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 249 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib :—The expression cited is from the works of Bourbon, a French Latin Poet. He wrote about the time of Francois 1., of France, le rois des yentilshommes." Yours Ac., T. H. Singapore, 4th March, 1879. To the Editor
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      • 84 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib,—The Testing Room and Apparatus Siunquam non paratus at the Gas Works, Rochore, can be examined by any Rate-payer, and I should suggest to your correspondent of yesterday that instead of pinning his faith to another person's sleeve,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 667 2 #rtn asbfrtisrmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud up Cpifl'.I s.OOO.OOO Jo Reserve Fund 1,300.000 Dollars. CODRT OP DIRECTORS. H. PoaBli, Euq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.l Deputy Cksirwin —The Hou. W. Ksswici (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 669 2 furniture sale. At Barganny House, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, at noon, will be sold by Puntic Acciroit, Household Furnitureof every desori'tion, Drawing room Suites, Walnut Chiffomeres, Mirrors, (Hass and Crockery ware Ac., Ac. Singapore, 3rd Mar., 1879. (to 12th lost.) NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government
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    • 583 2 wnTTrn? T H f n r s, n«'.. si.™» Captain Freeman. Guyin'* left WnnrrVnng on the 2®t.b Feh m«v he hero on th® Wll in®*- pm rovb fo* Pomnp. Am"terdam and Livemnnl She h»s room for Flrqt <>nd Third r, ln*R Passenger®. and al«o for Oiirtro wh’Vh can now he
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  • Notices.
    • 157 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Esmail Mansoor residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Street, in the Town of Singapore, under the style
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    • 30 3 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marina risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS 00. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. e.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 138 3 Monday, 3rd March. German barque Pallas, 493 tons, Luders commander, Saigon 19th Feb. consignees Bohn Meyer A Co. German schooner Juliena, 187 tous, Oertman commander, Bangkok 15th Feb. consignees Bebn Meyer A Co. British steamer Banca, 235 tons. Craig commander, Samarang 27 h Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co.
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    • 47 3 Monday, 3rd March. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Saigon. British steamer Weazel, Farce, for Bally. Dutch steamer Atjeh, Wessels, for Batavia. Dutch steamer V. P. Prins, Schippers, for Acheen via Penang. Spanish steamer Panay, Goyenechea, foY Manila. I German ship Argo, Gotje, for Rangoon;
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    • 1069 3 Date Sines’ Names. Captains. Flag i Rio of as-‘Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. ■'tFN-GF- F V Q e |j Hreckhiiyzen H.N.M s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen Roads H.N. M’s. Consul General. Acheen Teleeraaf Dye H N.M's. str 170 Jan. Utßiouw T.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 21 3 FOR SALE. Fresh Bengal Cats 4| per i maund bag. W. R. SCOTT CO Singapore, 11th Feb. 1879. to 11th March
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    • 117 3 MILROY A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with double Tag Straps, Breechings, Bndoons and Chain Links. Also, Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BROWN A COSingapore, sth Feb., 1879. to sth March TO BE LET. With
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    • 186 3 FOR SALE. A light Victoria Pbaton built bj Lambeet Brothers. An Australian horse and harness all in good order—Price >350. The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Fort Canning. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879. to 14th Mar. NOTICE. Havi v o taken into Partnership Mr.
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Tint work. of tho Company ara aitoatod at Taniony Pajar, within one mile of the ♦own 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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    • 190 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 Docr. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feeWidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Door
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    • 1166 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED." TO be INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 145 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” NOTICE. With reference to the above advertisement. notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 79 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Th“: Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vess°ls and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock: Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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    • 336 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayer Ray. facing the Harbodr J. M. LYON A CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced E iropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally.
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    • 226 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The underaiRned having been appointed A Renta (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to Rrant mtd "btry bills on Java, discount acceptances, Rive money in loan on securities and Renerally to represent the said Bank at this
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's ontfiits made np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 658 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Bcch Streets S".«»■**»• HcMxm i 'Mnpmdwit iAnw Mm •rnnr iS ws sri-' fc ta ™~ss ssrcs ’’*e hsMnitrc. Wtmb.Rfrr, RraNDY. Ac., *e Rhino wines «rqn»«ifc\ Tt.ilian Sp n njch wires, Sherry and Poi-twino. Ritter* n ,Rh German. Freneb. TV aT ,j,},
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