Singapore Daily Times, 19 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 19th MARCH, 1879. No. 13,732
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  • 424 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The nr demoted are the dates on which tljs CjjfiyjMj’s Mail Steameps may beexat Singapore curing the ytar 1879: OtTWASD. HOSFVaSD. Tu*«d*j 21 *t Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar 2l«t 18th 7th Mar.
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ui.tsses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achiu.es. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbibes. Fabpedon. Orestes. Bictob. Stentor. Meneiaus. 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 accon modatic n for first
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  • 280 1 The followin'.' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OfrwARP. H°I,iTABD--IS7P. i 1879Wedwsday 12 February I Frid ‘J- x l January os ,i 0 31 do 12 March 1* February 2« do
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  • 152 1 Thk steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coround* MHsrtttpatun. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during th® current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th I
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apc»n A. Co.’b steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Maetavisb, 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, lsi Mar b, 1879.
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  • 924 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatn via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2-4 hours aftei the arrival of tbe English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to 46 Padang 94 1
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Ofnkral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for tbc Office, arc authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SIOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 ESTABLISHED 1836. Capita!. £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The undersigned has Wn appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GETGER, Agent. Singapore, 14tb Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost every de ''notion of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, •nd paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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    • 42 1 TjONnow Office, 2 old Broad Street. The nndersiened have been appointed Aeentß for the above Company, and are prepared to take rinks npon cargo on the enstomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The nndersiened, Asrents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policiea 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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    • 45 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 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. 33| 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 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Like department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital Cl.ono.nGG. CHIEF OFFTGEr London 79. Oorwhilt. E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Siuganoro. BOUSTEAD A GO. SiugMpore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l
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    • 72 1 CxPfTATi 10.000.000 Francs. Thk undersigned, A pent* fnr flic above Company, arc prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the enstomary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 194 1 Omens. Qneen Insurance Bnildines. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildines. fiOGracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall.Eaqre. Depnty Chairman William H™a. E.irc, Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLajjan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fajfan, Eaqre. The security offered by the
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. 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 upward! 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxkrling Extension of Limits. One F rat 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. (u. 0.)
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    • 96 1 Established lß4.o,and EmpoweredVr 8p« oial Act of Parliamsnt.o api tal One Million. Livr Assurancrs oferery description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frbi Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. 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, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2. Bennett's Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. 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. K
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    • 215 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George ~LiB' oW Stiikt. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2K s^' LL, Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring been appointed
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    • 101 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Honglcone. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E«1. 'Meeere. Melidiers, k Cn.) .T. P. Bumee fMeoßm. HnllMeV.Wisn k. f!o.t A T. Msneer, fMe*«rg.lVmirlM.Ut>r«ik*Co.) W. Niwiine. (Romeo OnmnaoT Ltd.) .T. J. doe Remedio*.
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    • 136 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd J. Ash ten. Esq. i Alfred Gender, Esq. Themss G. Bsrelsv,. William Hswthem. Robert C. T,. Reran, Geonre Hihhert, Pereirsl Samuel Hrde. Jsmes Rrand, William Trail. Charles Cure. Charles Marrrat. Oeoree H.
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    • 57 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The nsual 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 average hv 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. O. Company. Menageries Maritimes and
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter*.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,0* Ml 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
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    • 79 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 disoount 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 marina risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 130 1 Ni TICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OK THE LATEST BCBVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici or Eacu. Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) j (Single Sheet) „O- 90 Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak
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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 of loss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, llth June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or
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  • 46 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on tbe 20tb 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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  • 51 2 Thk Spanish Steamer Reina Mercedes, Captain J. M. De Munitez, due here on the 2«*th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now he engaged. She has splendid accommodation for first class passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 12th March, 1879. to 20th
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  • 43 2 FOR BARCELONA LIVERPOOL. The Spanish steamer Victoria. Captain Mendezona, dne here on the 25th instant, will have room for 500 tons cargo, for the above ports, which can now he encased. E A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore 14th March, 1879. to 25th inst.
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  • 69 2 The B. I S. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, will leave the Roads at 3p. m. on Saturday next the 22nd instant, for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada Madras 4c., Ac For freight or passage,
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 14 2 On the 19th instant, the wife of Hi-nry William Bristow, of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 19TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 144 2 Singapore 19th March, 1879. Gambier 4.30. Black Pepper 7.75. Wi'ite Pepper, (air quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Saraw <k 3.521. Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee, Bontync 18.25. Tin 21. 4 s. Man- twis 86. 81 '1 8. Shirtings 1.621. 7 do do ,1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 971. 7
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    • 168 2 Per steamer Glenfalloch, from London, on the 18th March. For Singapore.— Mr. C. L. MacLaverty and Mrs. Alabaster. For Hongkong. —Miss Smailes and Mr. Rnttonjee. Per Shuaydagone, 18th March. From Singapore: For Pena ng.— Messrs. McLlarty, Carroll, and Mclntyre. Mail Noticks. Mails close for Billiton cf and Pontianak, per
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 38 2 London, 17 th March. —Sir Stafford Northcote, Chaucellor of the Exchequer, has fixed the Debate on the Zulu war for March 27th. Blackford (Gladstone gave notice of a resolution condemning the war.
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      • 58 2 London, 18M March. —Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in replying to a question, stated that there was no immediate prospect of Parliament being dissolved. Colonel Stanley, Secretary of State for War, in answer to an enquiry, said he had forwarded the Queen’s message expressing
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      • 746 2 Rangoon, 18 th March. —Mandalay is quiet aud the King has assured the British Resident that he did not anticipate further disturbances. A Burmese Envoy to the Indian Government has started. We learn that the dead body of Captain Hedley of the Laura Gertrude has
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    • 2816 2 Tuesday, 18th March. (Before Mr. Justice Ford a common Jury The Queen w. Koh Seng.—The p isoner wits brought up and senteucod to two years' rigorous imprisonment. The Queen tw. Tan Man Wah.—The prisoner was charged with theft in a building used for tbeeustody of property and pleaded
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    • 1054 3 From our own Correspondent) Union, 24 th February. —Unfortunately for the regularity of correspondence with your journal, our means of communication is both remote and limited. We have steamers visiting our‘ harbour frequently on the way down South, but no vessels at any time call into Palmerston on
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    • Correspondence.
      • 315 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—Look upon this picture and upon that City or Glasgow Bank.-Sentences. The sentence <>f *he ourt on y >u, Lewis Potter, and on you, Robert Stronach, is I that you be imprisoned for eighteen calendar months. The two prisoners then resumed
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 834 2 #tto asbrrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1.300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chairman. —WM. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Tlie Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstbeson Co.) F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 691 2 notice. The Deli Maatschappy at Deli invites offers, up to the Ist of May prox:, for the lease of the nutmeg gardens. Vesuvius, OatBBURG and Acabar jointly or severally, or for parts of any of them for a period of about 3 years. These gardens are situated on the Deliriver
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    • 363 2 WANTED. An Organ to be played by means of a handle. Apply by Letter to D. 0. Office of this paper. Singapore, 17th March, 1879. (3 ina.) TO BE LET. From the Ist of April next. The House in Oxley Road, at present occupied by R. Liddflow. It is being
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  • Notices.
    • 164 3 In The Supreme Court of The Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the mutter of Esmail Mansoor resi ing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Street in Singapore, under the style or firm of
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    • 119 3 In the Supreme Cou ;t op the Btraits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Quek Kye Loh, of No. 101 Market Street, in Singapore. A Second General Meeting of the Creditors of the above named person is
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 85 3 Tuesday, 18th March. British steamer Pemba, 1,536 tons, Guy commander, Calcutta Ist March, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British ship Isles of the South, 821 tons, alts commander, Penang 9th March, consignees Boustead A (Jo. British steamer Celestial, 640 tons, White commander, Samarang 14th March, consignee Tan Kim Tian.
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    • 63 3 Tuesday, 18th March. British barque Birnain Wood, Niville, for Rangoon. British steamer Shuaydagonc, Bowen, for Penang A Rangoon. British barque Miranda, Hugill, for Cotie. Siamese steamer Kromabtah, Tnllock, for Bangkok. German barque Admiral, Warns, for Rangoon. Dutch barque Luctor et Emergo, Haasnoot, for Havre. Am. 3 mstd.
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    • 768 3 Date i Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag a Rio. of ar- WhkrkFrom. WhereLyino Consignees or Agents. Destination. C, rivals. MEN-OF-W A Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str 870 Feb. 13 Acheen Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Frolic Dupuis H. M’s. str. 592 Feb. 28 Dindings Roads Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 150 3 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership hitherto subsisting between Tan Seno Poh Seah Cheo Seah, and Lee Cueno Tee. as proprietors of the Gunpowder Magazine at Tanah Merah in Singapore under the Chop Chaik Hong, was dissolved on the 19th of February instant, so far us the said
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    • 412 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the Ist July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore,
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    • 377 3 FOR SALE. Sib Robert Burnet r Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rum. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP i CO. Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (1 wk.) NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold 6ales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of March, June,
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    • 213 3 OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. John i.ittle A Co., hire iugt received Ex: S. S. Teviot, the following new Goods Gentlemen's superior long cloth shirts, military fronts with or without collars attiched, from $lB to $3O per dozen. Gentlemen’s fine printed cambric shirts, warranted fast colors, collars attached. Gentlemen’s Oxford and Harvard shirts,
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Tw* work* of the Company are situated at Tinjnßf Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wha*f.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 193 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 573 4 ißtSttllaittoug. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 663 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*. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 119 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA 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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    • 605 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 outfiits made up on the Khorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 700 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. on hand* well •elected and richly M*ortstock of *ll E’lropean *nd other roods Mod erati Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlaeeortirte« Larer alter Eurnpae-ix-’hon A anA HiHillire Prcise k reelle Redicnnnr dance, z'lreeichert. Sont too-1 Hebben -teed* lour* Men I
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