Singapore Daily Times, 10 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,724 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 10th MARCH. 1879.
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  • 375 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tub ui demoted »re the dates on which Ibis Company’s Mail Steamers be expeeled to arrive al Singapore onnnj? ire 5? ft Mw Ki ft' 2 t *8 ft** *5-i. ii T ”ft *i f Si j™. i
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  • 145 1 AGAMEMNON. ULYBBEB. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. PIOMED. DIUCALION. NIBTOB. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisks. Fabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stehtob. Minelaus. Tbtjcer. The Coy’a Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and Cbina, aud from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and third
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  • 269 1 The followint- are the dates on which the eteemere of the Meeeegenes Maritimee may he ejected to arrive here during the current year H .«r«.s». °is» Wd-fc, Fridir, »»—T M* SV" »»»*>- April nfto ‘l 11 *P"> IP AO Wednesday, 7 May 21 do 2* i°
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  • 133 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Viaagapatam, ooonad. 8 Mesulipetam. Mid—, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the fcteSrJ— I Saturday, July Wh
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  • 40 1 c yj av lunacy uUTVT Messrs. Apcar A Co.’a steamer maDOSTAN” 991 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the *i4th instant, e« route to above ports. Forf^bto^lWioSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcae A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR," 1.392 tons, Csptain Mactaviab, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, m route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 928 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Pad an g
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 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 and Machinery
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.l
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost every de-criptiou of property at the current R >tea of Premium. Total Sura insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, aud paid with promptitude and liheralitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 London 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 customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fn. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abov< Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.I Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u- f
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    • 45 1 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. 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 Bept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital fil.ooo.noo. CHIEF OFFTOES. London 79. Cornwtll e. C. Edinburgh. 31 Oforof Strfft. Agents for Singapore. POTTSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.l_
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    • 70 1 Capital Ift.onn.ooo 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 voyagee. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 197 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. pi- William Hind. Esqre. Depot, Chairman p ltrioV Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 65 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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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. u 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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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital i Total Invested Funds, 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 term.. pATERgON SIMONS k 00. Singapore, lit April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OOMPANY, LONDON. i Capital £5,000.000 Slkbliko Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 91 1 Established 1840, and Empowered hr Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances ofevery description granted. Retiring Provisions combined witn Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extt* charge for
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    • 43 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornbill. 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 GLASGOW. Vlex.
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    • 224 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jit. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: 0...,™. f5O West Georoi Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 Kino William Lo ,dok 1 Strict. T Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 102 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mntbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E*q. (Me**™. Melehem, A Co.' J. P R»rn®B (Mesar*. Hnllldav.Wige A Co.) A. T. Mntieer, (Me**n«.T)on*liui,T.M>r*ikACo.) H. Nirsiee. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedioe,
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rinh«rd .1. Ashton. F*q Alfred Onmrer, Esq. Thornes O. Barcley, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reren. decree Hihhert, Rerriyal Rosenqnet, Samuel Hyde. .Tamea Brand, William T.eall, Charles Care. Charles Marnrst. Oeoree H. Chamhere,
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    • 57 4 Th e undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 62 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 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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    • 78 4 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 risks for coasting voyages
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 F. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEBT BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modeeete Peiceb, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 85 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d imaire. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 82 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Division or Singapore. In the matter of As8 'NA MERiCANof 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 October
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  • 46 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Cat'oara. Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS. Agents Singapore, 5th March, 1879 to 20th May.
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  • 60 2 The A. I. Dutch Steamer Voorxoaarts, Captain de Ridder. will load for Amsterdam direct, and has still room for a limited quantity of cargo The steamer has splendid accommodation for first, second and third class passengers. For particulars, apply to the A gents of the Steamship Company Nederland.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 10TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 138 2 Singapore, 10th March, 1879. Gaiub er 4.30. Black Pepper 7.35 (a} 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18. Tin 19.37 i. 40s. Male twis 86. 81 ibs. Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 97*.
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    • 121 2 Per Qlenorchy, 8th March. For Singapore. From Nagasaki.—Hr. Glover. From Amoy. —Captain Thomson and child, and 465 Chinese. Per Glaucus, 9th March. For London.— From Hongkong: Captain Vincent and Chinese servant, and 1 European. Per Pyah Pekhet, 9th March. From PenaDg: Dr. Rowell and 50 deck. Per Chinmtra, 8th
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    • 48 2 1. Auction Sale at 2.20 p. m.. of HorBks, Ponies, Buggies, Harness Ac., at their Sale Rooms by Powell A Co. 2. Auction Sale at 4p. m of House and Land Property in Alrert and Short Street* on the spot by Crane Brothers.
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 57 2 London, B th March. —The Board of Trade Returns of Exports from the United Kingdom for last month continue very unfavourable. The Polytechnic in Regent Street has been totally burned down. Spain. In consequence of difficulty in the economic situation in Cuba, the Spanish Ministry has resigned. A new
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      • 726 2 London, 9/// March.— Advices just to hand from the Cape announce that the general situation is unchanged at Natal. Colonel Pearson is still at Ekowe, and has repulsed with enormous loss large numbers of Zulus, pursuing them for a long distance. The hostile attitude
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      • 379 2 The following is an abstract of the new notifications in last Fridav’s Gazette A Proclamation by H. E. the Admini*. trator in Council, under Act 13ofl>iti7. dated 6th March, is published prohibiting the exportation of arms, ammunition, gunpowder. and military and naval stor-s from the
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      • 1593 2 I This report on the Cinderella of the I three Settlements is dated 31st July, 1878, and was also laid upon the Council Table on the sth November last along with Col. Anson’s report u 1 Penang. It is not, of course, so
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    • Correspondence.
      • 256 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —During the debate in the Legislative Council on the motion for the building of the proposed new Prison on Pearl’s Hill, the Unofficial members were given distinctly to understand that, as the Convicts themselves would be engaged in
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      • 530 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, 1 That most pleasant part of the month has arrived during which, for a few nights, we can enjoy the clear soft light of a tropical moon without being worried by rows of flickering dirty gas flames. I wish
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 861 2 #tto Sftbrrttsrnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital..5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chatman. —The Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 818 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 22nd APRIL W"!>. First Rack The Administrator’s Cup —Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race m>on the Singapore Conrse, Roadsters excepted. Entrance $■>. Distance once round the conrse. Weights as per
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    • 701 2 notice. The Deli Maatschappy at Deli invite* offers, up to the Ist o* May prox for the lea«e of the nutmeg gardens. Vesuvius f ATBBURG and Acabar jointlv or severally, or for parts of any of them for a period of about 3 years. These gardens are situated on the
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    • 278 2 NOTICE.* John Little A Co. have just received a few coDies of the Times Register of Events for 1878, containing a large amount of useful information. Singapore, 7th March, 1879. FOR SAXE. A fine Black and White St. Bernard Dog, need 10 months, in eood condition. Price $5O. Address X.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 217 3 Saturday, Bth March. British steamer Wenzel, 65 tons, Burlingham commander, Siak 7th March consignees Keng Cheow A. Co. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, 255 tons, Reynolds commander Sarawak sth March consignees Borneo Company Limited. Norwegian steamer Hak >n Adelsten, 904 tons, Bergi commander, Saigon sth March consignees Gdfillan Wood A
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    • 65 3 Siturday, Bth March. British steamer Scotland, Atkinson, for Hongkong. Pritish steamer City of Santiago, Peters, for Shanghai. German ship Kepler, Dan, for Baigon. German barque San Francisco, Lamcher, for Labuan. German barque Hermann, Jens, for Shanghai. British barque Aline, Mills, for Amboyna. Dutch steamer Ophir, Besseling, for
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    • 918 3 K Date .Ships’ Names. Captains. Flao Rio. or ab- WhebeFbom. Wheke Lying Consignees ob Agents. Destination. RIVALS. iIEN-OF-'S. Telegraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Rionw T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Cruise Merapi Bosch H.N.M's. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s. Consul
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 384 3 flotitr*. NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of March, June, September and December of this year, are to be seen at this Consulate. W. H. READ, H. N. M. Consul General. Singapore, 28th Feb, 1879. to 28th
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    • 313 3 NOTICE. Whereas, the partnershin heretofore carried on by the undersigned Tav Chin Guan. J»n Geok Lvow and Tan Benc, of Singapore. Traders, under the firm or Chop Chin Hin. was, on the 14th day of September 1878. dissolved by mntn l consent: and whereas by a certain Indenture of assignment
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    • 245 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnett k Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP k CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (1 wk.) FOR SALE. A very fine Cottage Piano in Rosewood Cise, nearly new, by Erard, made for the climate. Apply to Capt. Glen
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    • 302 3 I FOR SALE. A light Victoria Phaeton built by Lambert Brothers. I An Australian horse and harness all ii i good order—Price $350. The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, i proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Port Canning. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879. to 14th Mar. NOTICE. Havi'o taken into
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Tn worVa of tie Company are aitnnted at Taniona Pagar, aithin one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the folio wine establishments, vix Wharf.—A fording berthage for twenty Teasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for Teasels of the heaviest draught,
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    • 192 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—4ls feet Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f<*«' Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 571 4 iWitttllamousi. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Witch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watele,. Olockl, Nauticel Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earring, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 664 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. A n assortment of electro
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    • 119 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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.
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 673 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercit! Square, Beach Street's. •1 "took of *ll Enrol***, and other rood*. M o d erate terms careful tendance. S? 5-"-£ deren Arti- Pm mo- 7c* r i.;,,!? kel.. Biltiw deree.Mai. pr T x jj reel "O” de eon. orders wordon £SSe* Mreheidnit**.
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