Singapore Daily Times, 11 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, Uth MARCH, 1879. No. 13,725
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  • 404 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exiccted to arrive during.th& ;if iWV' OrrwAiD. Hoimr»u>. Tuwday Hit Jaa. Friday loth Jan. jttfc 7th FW». A 5* 5.1 j*hi. ‘S*. 2»tb 12th
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. SaBPEDON. ORKBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Minelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from I verpool outwards for Straits and China, acd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and
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  • 295 1 The followin'.' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may he expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwabp. Ho^ t 5Y AR,, 1»7P 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January do >, 31 do 12 March 14 February 2«
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  • 154 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, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras. .Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January llth I
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar k Co.’s steamer "HINDOSTAN” 991 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 k MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st March, 1879.
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apcar k. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES k MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Mar h, 1879.
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  • 923 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany wijl n ow ply between Singapore and Bat; i via 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
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 183fi. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnanv. 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 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de 'orirtion of property at the current R 'tos of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. <nd paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singanore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE
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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 k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polices covering Marine Risks on goodi to all pai tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire 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 k CO. Singapore, 27th J&ny., 1877. 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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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 29 1 Capital Pi.ooo.nno. CHTFF OFFTr-R^ London 79. Corvhtlt. E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAT) k CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (n. 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 careo 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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    • 189 1 Oppress. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman f William Hind. Eaqre. Patnck Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 64 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. 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 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 terms. PATERSON, SIMONS k 00. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. (a. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital Onellillien. Lifs Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Prri Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* No extra charge for
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    • 46 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 00., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (a. c.)
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    • 96 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpooit—28. Exchang Street EMt Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JohnTodd. Esq. (Messrs.Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Ewing, Esq. < Messrs. Ewing,
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    • 213 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vuse Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 G,0MI l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. "SZZT** Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of
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    • 107 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Ewj. (Weaere. Melcher*. A Co.) .1. P Rarnea 'Me**™. H«llld«T.Wi*a t Co.) A T. Manirer, (Meeer*. TV>n irlae, Tanrai k ACo.) W. Nieaiee, (Romeo Oomnanr
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 70G.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riohard .1. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gotieer. Esq. Thornes G. Raralar, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran. Oeonre Rihhert, Pereiral Rossnqnet, Sanoiel Hrde. ■Tamea Rrand, William Lrall. Charles Tare. Charles Marryst, Oeonre H. Cbambere,
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    • 57 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. RE ME
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    • 62 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with ,'iverage bv 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 the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. /Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30*2,671 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. Tbe 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 risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 112 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. Od and after the l>t January, Ice will «olu retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of foilj from 6 i. to 6 P. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be
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    • 130 1 Nl TICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THI LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOB SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply
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    • 82 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Matters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (U.C.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 84 2 In the Supreme Court ok the Straits Settlements. Division ok 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 MkRICAN of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day
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  • 46 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, 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, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 58 2 The A. I. Dutch Steamer Voorwaarts, Captain de Ridder, will load for Amsterdim direct and has still room for a limited quantity of cargo The steamer has aplendid accommodation for first, second and third class passengers. For particulars, apply to the Agents of the Steamship Company Nederland. HOOGLANDT
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  • 70 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Arabia, Captain Mann, will leave the Roads for above ports calling at Malacca, should sufficient inducement offer, at noon on Saturday next, the 15th instant. She will al-'o take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 11TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 140 2 SiNOAKoRf, 11th March, 1879. Gainb er 4.30. Black Pepper 7.35 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Stgi. Flour. Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Boutyne 18. Tin 19.374. 40s. Muie twis 86. Si its. Shirtings 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .974. 7 do
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    • 69 2 Per Arabia, 10th March. For Singapore.—From Calcutta: Mr. J. H. Jameson. From Penang Mr. J. Spengen, Mr. Elliott, A Revd. Bro. Heruiingilde. Mail Noticks. Mails close for Sarawak, per S. S. Rajah Brooke, at b p. ui. tomorrow. Penang. Colombo and London, per S. S. Qlaucu*, at 1 p
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    • 2609 2 1. Auction Sale at 11 a. in atRARGiNNT House of Household Furnpu k hy Robinson A Co. See Add. 2. —Auction Sale at noon of Household Furniture in their Sale Rooms by Powell A Co. 3. —The M. M. mail steamer Emirne. with Java Mails
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 22 3 unrnmuB. London, 10&I March. A portiuu oi the Polytechnic Institution has been saved from the fire.
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      • 36 3 Alexandria, 10/A March. —A new Ministry has been formed under the Presidency of Prince Tewfik, Heir apparent. The Ministers of Finance (Rivers Wilson) aud the Minister of Public Works remain unchanged. Nubar Pacha is excluded.
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      • 40 3 London, 10 th March. —Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question said the Government was on the eve of exchanging active communications with Yakoob Khan, aud which had perhaps already commenced.
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    • 2394 3 Bombay, Ibth Feb. —General Grant was present at the Volunteer Ball last night, which was a great success, over 500 being present. To night General Graut goes to a State dinner at Goverauienc House. London, 2l*f Feb. —The army estimates published to-day amount to *15,62
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 861 2 #tto gfobfrtfefmrnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 813 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 22nd APRIL 1870. First Rack The Administrator’s Cop.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never wr>n a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 579 2 NOTICE. The Deli Ma\tschappy at Deli invites offers, up to the Ist of May prox for the lea«e of the nutmeg gardens. Vesuvius. f 1 ATBBURG and Acabar jointly or severally, or for parts of any of them for a period of about 3 years. These gardens are situated on
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    • 365 2 J. GRAHAM. Watch Maker ano Jeweller. Has received cx Snrpeilon, and other steamer*: Silver hunting lever watches from $?5 to 850. Silver Knife. Forks and Spoons in Moi rocco cases Silver Coral and bella. Coloured Spectacles in nickel and steel frames. Coloured Eyeglasses in nickel frames. Aneroid Barometers with and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 71 3 Monday, 10th March. American barque Alice C. Dickerinan, SOI tons, Bryant commauder, Bangkok 24th Feb. British strainer Arabia, 675 tons, Mann commander, Calcutta 22nd Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray Co. German barque Wodan,42s tons, Meyer commander bamarang 18th Feb. M Dutch barque Allen Banca, 289 tons, Nacodah, Muntok 24th Feb.
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    • 39 3 Monday, lO.h March. British steamer Weazel, Burlingham, for Siak. British str. Rosa, Vincent, for Sourabaya, Bally <t Macassar. German barque Dorothea, Melohertsen, for Burmah. German schooner Juliana, Oestmann, for Bangkok. British barque Inverness, Courtney, for London.
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    • 578 3 Names Captains. Plan v Rio. I of**” WheeeFeom.' WheeeLyuo Ooesionees oe Aoi»ts.|desti»itio». g RIVALS. 4 PIJ Ql?. *Jf T i 'r n v H N M's str. ITUJan. 19 Riouw T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Cruise l. letrraaf y H N M’s str 870
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 24 3 OLD SCOTCH WHISKY. John Little &Co.. Lave just received a supply of Scotch Whisky, 7 years old, very highly recommended. Singapore, 8th March, 1879.
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    • 271 3 for sale. Sib 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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    • 369 3 FOR SALE. A light Victoria Pbseton built bj Lambert Brothers. An Australian horse and harness all ia good order—Price 1350. The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Fort Canning. Singapore, 25tb Feb. 1879. to 14tk Mar. NOTICE. HavI'g taken into Partnership Mr. Frank Gumm
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  • Docks.
    • 701 4 Tt?k works of the Company are aitnated at Taniong Pagav within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharp.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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 Gaayihg Dock. Length—4U feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to \h{ fee' Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 574 4 fWfetfllanfmW. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies''"gold watche, I Gents’ ditto., ’Silver watches,
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    • 662 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened oat now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Varying Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 119 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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 acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or 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 tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of tbe latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 696 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beack Street’27. f ert Sent ton- lUMmi, "ffiil TT "S'™''?" i nr —trMi.U selected and wnhl***ortir- »**orti* ryk irS'j""'' w .1. ton, s* e-I stock of all l Ar Enropae- lo* article* r ot x.i,ohc E.roneanand lichen A an- d'Europe y„w£
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