Singapore Daily Times, 28 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 28th MARCH, 1879. No. 13,740
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  • 422 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. New Harbour. j The nrdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:Ovtwakd. Homeward. TuMfejr 21 at Jsn Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar 21
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antbnor. Piomkd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbises. Parpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menblaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’a Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon\ don every ten days, and have rocoi* A modaticn for first
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  • 287 1 The following dates od which ♦he steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rr i v here during the current year Ottwabd. H o Wednesday' Friday, 17 January M do 31 do 12 March 1 0 t F n ry 26 do j
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  • 173 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 Bjmlip.G i nj.Jfiza'Tapat'ipi r L'oooOTdiOifash 1 ipfltem, Madras. Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcab A 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apcar A. 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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore. Ist Mar b, 1879.
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  • 932 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil nowply between Singapore and Baft, via ever] fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. JARPINE MATHEBON A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent °f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £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. IR7B. (u. c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. tnuiiranees effected upon almost overv of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Pnm insured in 1877. £254,308,917. Claims arranged by the Local Apents. and paid with promptitnde and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE k 00. Singapore,
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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. (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 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. FUNDB in REBERVI 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. (a. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHTFF fIFFTCRS. London 79. Cornhill F. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Sinirapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000.000 Frajvos. The undersigned. A pent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terras. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. ROGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity 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 Agent* 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 Inoome 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, 1st April,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. I Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe rial Act of Parliatnent.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assuranoe. Free Policies issued which can nsver altogether lapse through non-payment of pre. mifinr. No extra
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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., Agent* Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHRBTIH. JoHNToDD.Eeq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lkx. Ewing,
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vic* Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: p i 7 z Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 Kino William i Street. r f oriil Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 103 4 Capital 12,000.000 1 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Meam. M.lrhfflrs, k Co.) .T. P Rnmea (Messr*. HolHfliiT.Wiiw k Co.) t T M.newr, fMa«iir*.T>onfrlM.T/«nr»ik*Co.) H NiMkise. (Romeo Conwanv Ltd.) J. .T doe
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    • 120 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RioWd .1. AsMon. E«n »lf-*d Gnnwr. EwITWm. G. Rarcl.v, William H-wthom, Rnhert C. T, Revan. O^,** Per«dv»l Rnsanqnet, T.nUM.Rrand, W'"™ Diarlea Oav*. Oeoren IT. Ohamler*, G. HenrvD.vid.on, Thorn.. N. Newman, H. Wm. Eaton.
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents 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 RROTHERS.
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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, Mespageries Maritimes
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    • 80 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital *2.000,MO Paid-up Capital 250.000 Fire Reserve Fund.. 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves Income of the Fire Department, NetPremiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for the above
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    • 78 4 The undersigned, a (rents ior me “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
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    • 30 4 THa undersigned, amenta for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (me.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nones. On and after the Ist Januair, lee 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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    • 105 1 NwTICE to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs I Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. From the Ist of
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    • 82 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 image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (u.c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASBO- The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 74 2 The B. L S. N. Co.’s steamer Umballa, will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca, should sufficient inducement offer), at 3p. m. on Saturday next, the 29th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Cooonada, Madras, Ac.
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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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  • 37 2 The two new Spanish steamers Churruco, and Qravina, both dne here on the let proximo, will hare room for cargo for the above port. Apply to, E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agent*. Singapore, 24th March, 1879. ot3lstinst.
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  • 117 2 In the matter of proceedings for compo--1 sition with Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Tong and Koh Yeok Sing, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 and 52 KlingStreet, Singapore, under the name or chop of Bun Sing What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 28TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 136 2 .'UNOAPuE-, 2*TH Maech, 1879. Gambier.... 4.325. Back Pepper 7.75. Woite Pepper, fair quality 13.30. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.50. Fearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18. nominal. Tin 21.40. 40s. Mule twist 88. 8} lbs. Shirtings 1-80. 7 do do M I-47J. 8 do T. Cloth 99 7 do
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    • 231 2 Per Galley of Lome, 27th March.—From London. For Singapore.— Mr. A Mrs. Hoibee and family. Per Jardine Matheson A Co's, steamer Moray, from Calcutta and Penang on the 28th March. For Singapore.— From Calcutta Mr. Joseph and Mr. Maxwell Per Spanish mail steamer Salvadora, from Manila on the 28th
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    • 1637 2 Russian Proposal Regarding RouMELIA. London nth March. —A circular note has been issued by Russia proposing that a Corps of 15,000 men, contingents from the Great Powers, should occupy Roumelia for twelve months after the Russian evacuation with a view of preserving order. The Japanese
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    • Correspondence.
      • 1166 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir,—I have read with much interest the Correspondence republished from the Nev Amsterdam Courant in your paper some little time ago, to which my attention has been lately called. It relates to the former and late concessions to Europeans in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 725 2 £rto gfobtrtttrmrnts, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud op Capital 5.000,000 DoUr.. RcMrre Fund. 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman, —W*. H. FomM, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) DspUy CToirmoB.-Ths Hon. W. Kwjnc* (of Messrs. Jardine Mstleeon A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon 8odb A
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    • 841 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Race 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 upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 677 2 WOODSYILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Monday, 31st March, commencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSVILLE, situate on the Sirangoon Road about three miles from Town; it has a commanding position and an extensive
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    • 300 2 FOR SALE. Fashionable barouche bj Lambert Bros nearly new.—Bsso. Pair Australian horse*, hard-working animals. —1400. Double s*-t of plated harness.—Bso. Lady’s carved rosewool writing table, fitted with drawers and cabinet. Large walnut writing table, fitted with cupboards and drawers. Two mahogany wash-stands with marble tops and backs. Handsome mahogany chest
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 90 3 Thursday,‘27th March. German ship Etha Riokmers, 1,018 tons. Rehtu commander, Cardiff 30th Nov. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. Itritish steamer Galley of Lome, 1,389 tons, Boyden commander. London Bth Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. French barque Siblas, 311 tons, Huet commander, Saigon 23rd March. Japanese war steamer Tsukubar,
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    • 25 3 Thursday, 27th March. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Muntok Palembang. British steamer Kongsee, Sanders, for Bangkok.
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    • 823 3 i Date I ships’Names. 'Captains. Flao v Rio. op ab- Where Fbom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. VIEN-0F- V M. rani Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia M,wL*to Mead H. M’s. str. 1924 Mar. 20
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 152 3 #OttCf«. CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. Tub undersigned are instructed to rel| bj Public Auction or otherwise that va luable freehold property known as Cairnhill co taiuing an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elisabeth Estate, Erin Lodge property and Monks hill. Cairnhill house is at present
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    • 684 3 FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carta, just imported, varnished in the natural wood, lancewood shafts, wheels with fustic naves, elliptic springs, Collinges’ patent axles. Built by the well-known makers Messrs. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. 1165 each. Apply to POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Siugaporc, 18th March, 1879. NOTICE. Tenders
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    • 428 3 PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless j previously disposed of by private contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Pro- i perty
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    • 319 3 FOR SALE. Si* Robert Bornet A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (I wk.) NOTICE. E. Barthbl has just received a large stock of well finished English Lever Watches in gold and silver Also, a splendid
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    • 325 3 NOTICE, Is hereby given to those interested in the Schooner Fathool Moebarae," now lying sunk in the harbour of Rhio, that if the wreok is not removed before the end of this month, it will be sold, at their expense, by the Master-Attendant’s Department. W. H. READ, H. N. M’s.
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  • Docks.
    • 695 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vie Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty ve»el. atone time roth rofc’m‘w,ter •longside for vessels of tb,b«"“ draught, and protected by bre»kwstor
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    • 192 4 This Company exeentea thipa’ repairs of all descriptions in the moet effluent manner under the superintendence of Soropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gaaviso Docs. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Batranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 577 4 iHutttllawoua. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Strikt. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies gold watohe, J*’ j? old I Gents’ ditto., i Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers,
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    • 658 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 Ware. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 145 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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    • 616 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; I Chronometer. Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's nutfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the I latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 715 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Hal ten fort- Sent ton- Hehben «t«Ma on hand wall waohrrnd Ain 1 tenn him I root r*iie**n •alerted and wohlaeeortir- ia••o r ti ryk eeanrti. Hchly aaaort- tea Lurer al- j dana tena ment ran Peed ateok
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