Singapore Daily Times, 14 July 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 14tii JULY. 1879. No. 13,828
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  • 423 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Gorowss—At New Harbour. Tm* urdenicted are tbe date* on wbi«h tbie Company's Mail Htesmers may be ex- j pected to arrive at Singapore daring tbe year 1879:— Ottwakd. Hohvwabd. gin Jsb. Friday 10U> Jan. h 4th Feb 2»th 18th 7th Feb.
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  • 144 1 Aoamimnon. Ultssis. Ajax. Patboclus. Achillis. Antbnor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nistoe. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchisis. Sabpedon. Oebstis. Hbctob. Stxmtob. Minxlaus. Tbuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acconmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 309 1 The following are tbe dates on which tbe steamers of tbe Messageriea Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Orrw*BD. Ho ?iY AB,> 1879 *"79. Wednwdty 12 F.brnsry i Friday, 17 J»nu»ry 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do
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  • 179 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, P/ naßg* 'j'tUC. W-nty-t-v awriflyJcnt.tß taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab. Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at tbe undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. BARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist July, 1879.
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  • 951 1 The Steamers of the above Company wiil now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I
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  • Insurance.
    • 75 1 Capital 1,500.060. Paid-up 133 332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are »iithr. r ined to inenre goods by A. I. Sailing Vensels or Steamers to the extent of El 00.000 on each bottom, 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 the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Clsss Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, !4th Feby. 1678. (u. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agenta for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY ft CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks 0* goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT ft OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.<*
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fiee Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT ft CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. a. c.
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    • 69 1 Hiad Ovvici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abo'e Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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 ft CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lin department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. 0.)
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    • 32 1 Capital Pl.ono.noo. CHTEE OEETUE S London 79, Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sineanore. BOUSTEAD ft 00. y i’ <v«pore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on the enstomary terms. 384 0/0 discount allow»»d on all risks for coasting voyages, and 16 ofo on all risks to
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    • 191 1 Offices. Qn**en Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGraoeohnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. IVpntT Chairman William Hind. Esqre. 1 Patrick Hunter, Chsir-nan in London. Peter McLagan.Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Th. security offered
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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 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 ft 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sibbling 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. 0.)
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    • 103 1 annul' 1 moiiiunwii. Established 1840, and Empoweredb? Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Peovisions combined with Life Assurance. Fbei Policies issued which can never altogether lapse t hrough non-payment of
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    • 48 1 inounanuD aowvjiaiiui'. 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 ft CO., Agenta Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. M \nc hestkr—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lft, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 220 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: Glasgow f 5O ,8T GlOBO, l Street. Edinburgh, 17 Georgi Striet London 2 King Wiluam l Strut. (BSSSTSST Manchester, 47 Brown
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    • 101 4 CAPTT4T. 12.000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Genbral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. Andre, Esq. fMessrs. Melrhem, A Co.' •T. P Rarnes fMossrs. Holliday.Win* ft Co.l A. T Manser, fWeaara.PonirlM.tonrailtftCo.) H. Niraiaa. CRorneo Company Ltd.' J. .T. do* Remedioa, (J.
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    • 137 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Ricb’rd J. Aaht«n. R*q Alf*«d Onuw. Eaq. T>nmaa O. Rarolay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Georve Hihhort. Par rival Row»oqn«t, Samuel Had*. .Tames Brand. William T.rall. Tharlea Cave. Charlea Wnrrrot. Georve H.
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    • 56 4 The undersigned hsve heen appointed adepts for the above Companv and are prepared to accept risks noon cargo bv steamer or nailing veaael on the cnstoroarv terms. The psnnl discount allowed on all risks for coas+ing vovages and on risks to Europe and America. RFMR RROTHERS.
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    • 82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,090 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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    • 79 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Maeine 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 risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (o. c.)
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    • 42 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all riska. 3’i o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTO V A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 119 1 SI KG A POKE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEr ROAD. Koticb. On and after tbe Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents personnel. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2,
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    • 115 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST BUBYEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Pbiois, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici or Eacn. Nautical Almanac I L 25Charts, de (Double Bheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) ~0.90. Sailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the abore associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents, Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 107 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Japara, leaving for Batavia on the morning after the arrival of the next English mail from Enrope, will take passengers and cargo for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, tr at Batavia to the Co.’s steamer Tambora, whi :h loaves
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  • 41 2 ThE-Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain R. de Mendkzona, due here on the 15th inst. will have room for cargo for the above port. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT Agents. Siogapore, Bth July, 1879. (to 15th inst.)
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  • 50 2 Per S. S. Panay, from Manila 12th Julv. For Singapore. —Messrs. Joaquim Noreras, Ramon Croa Mariano de Career, M. P. Espater, Ricardo Ferandoz Mr. and Mrs. Jose Canas, 4 children and ser vant, Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Franco, child and servant, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Miguel and three children.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 14TH JULY, 1879.
    • 140 2 Singapore, 14th July, 1879. Gambier I 3 70. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 12.75. Sago Flour, Barawa< 8.024. Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.20. 408. Mule twist M 87J. 81 lbs. Shirtings I S"J. 7 do do m 1.45. 6 do Cloth
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    • 483 2 "'Alb nimvHi Mails close for Batavia, Sams rant' Cherikon, per 8. 8. Btnlan, at 11 a. m. tomorrow. Manila, per 8. 8. Panay, at noon tomorrow. Bangkok, per S. 8. Kongsce, at 3 p. m. tomorrow. Malacca, Klang, Salangore. Perak and Penang, per S. S. Pyah Pekhet, at3p.
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    • 1218 2 Proclamations are published announcing that the Ordinance for regulating Hackney Carriages and the Excise Amendment Ordinance, No. 6 of 1879 have been confirmed by Her Majesty the Queen. His Excellency the Administrator has been pleased to make the following temporary appointments, which have been already announced,
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    • 46 3 FUJfUAL OF THE LATE PRINCE ImPLRIAL. London, 12M July.—' The funeral of the late Prince Imperial of France took place to-day at Cbislehurst. The spectacle was most imposing, the Queen, the Prince of Wales and all the Royal Dukes being present.
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    • 1547 3 (From Indian Papers.) Alexandria, 30 th June.-ln compliance with tbe request of the Great Powers, Ismail Pacha with his second son, Pnnce Husain, and his third son, Prince Hassan, has quitted Egypt and is going to Naples. London, 28 th June.— Consols closed at 97f being a rise
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 732 2 #rtn aiJbtrtiSrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rewire Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Oha tman.—Wm. H. FOBBBB, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Dejmty Chatman.-The Rob. W. Kbswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 767 2 GLASGOW BANK FAILURE. m To the Inhabitants of this City A Vicinity. Great Bankrupt Sale of Drapekt. Owing to the great depression in land. caused bv the failure of the Glasgow Bank, the well known firm of Messrs. Steward Macdonald A Steward of Glasgow and Manchester being bankrupts, Messrs. Houndson
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    • 740 2 I88UE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAQAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers rested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting
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    • 405 2 CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL. The usual half yearly Bale haring been discontinued, the yearly Sale on behalf of the abore i-stitnHon will be held in the lower room of the Town Hall, on Friday, the 25th instant. Singapore, 10th July, 1879. (to 25th inst.) WANTED. By Ist August, a competent Draughtsman
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  • 18 2 DEATH. On the night of the 11th July, J. W. Floury, Senior Municipal Inspector of Nuisances.
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  • 698 3 Marine Courts or InquiryTo the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—lf the most of us could but be persuaded to look upon the bright side of things instead of the dark, and to give other people credit for good intentions instead of imputing to them all sorts of motives
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 168 3 Saturday, 12th July. British steamer Breconshire, 1,214 tons, Sturrock commander, Amoy sth June, consignees Boustead A Co. lUlian barque Fratclli Scarsella, 869 tons, ScarsellH commander, Cardiff 15th March. Spanish steamer Panay, 500 tons. Goyenechca ummander, Ms ml 16th July, consignees Syme A Co. German steamer Lydia, 1,160 tens, Poulsen
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    • 40 3 Saturday,' 12th July. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Bangkok. British steamer Asia, Smith, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. British steamer Cainumoir, Dyers, for London. British steamer Marionethshire. Richard, for London. German barque Altha, Jens, for Amboins.
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    • 363 3 i Date I i Ships’ Names. Captaiso. Fla* I Rio., x op am WkeeeFeom. WhereLtieo Cohsiohees oe Agents Destination. aiVALS lEN-0F V > Encounter Denison H. M’s. str. 1934 May 29 Port Natal Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420 June 17
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 325 3 ICE MACHINE. The undersigned have just received a few small ice machines of the simplest con* struction, very practical for family and ship’s use. KATZ BROTHEES. Singapore, 1st Joly, 18"9 PIPE8. John Little &Co., have just received a fresh supply of Meerschium Pipes, finest quality. Briar Root do. with bone
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    • 341 3 AUCTION SALE OF THB SIAMESE BRIG WANDERER." Thb undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their sale rooms, on Wednesday, the 16th July, at 2 P. M., the Siamese brig Wandtrer, of 127 tons register and 2,000 piculs carrying capacity, with all her sails, rigging, stores, boats, and other appurteaauc
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    • 298 3 A. DUTCHMAN. Writing a good hand wants employment as copying clerk in a merchant’s office or store. Apply Z. care of this paper. FOR SALE. The undersigned has Ten Shares in the Singapore Jeddah steam ship Company, Limited, to offer for sale at the rate of Eighty five per cent.
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    • 315 3 NOTICE. The Sheriff* Sale in the cause of Messr*. Paterson Simons and Company Plaintiff*, vertus Byed Ahmet bin Syed Abdullah al Junied and 0. M. C. Meeican—Defendants, advertised to take place tomorrow, i* postponed till further notice. CRANE BROS. Auctioneers. Singapore, 2nd July, 1879. WANTED, Engineers for the steam-boat* of
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Twit work* of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eetabliehmente, viz Whaef.—Affording berthage for twenty vessel* at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 4 Thu Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Giatiio Dock. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feeWidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thi Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • 144 4 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limitkd. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their Bteamers to and from Singapore. Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Monthly (according to inducement)—To Djambie via Muntok aid Palembang and back. Do. To Padang via Penang, Acheen,
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  • 73 4 The British India Steam Navigation Company Limited Straits Weekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz:— Ist Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca S 6 $3 *1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 423 4 ifltsredanrcms. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. 1 Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Tnsimmenta, Ac., comprising Rracelets, T*dies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrina-s, Silver watches, Lockets. American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks,
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    • 478 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 61 4 NETHERLANDS TNDT A DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersiened ha vine been appointed Aeents thy Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th .Tnne. 1969,1 to the ah-'ve Companv are authorised to erant and bny bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and eenerally to represent the said Bank at
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    • 604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, Ja* pah and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbohombtib, Watch, ahd Clock Makers; Jbwbllbbs ahd 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
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    • 711 4 H*T«»lw»y* on hunda well Mloctod and richly aaanrt«l "took of »11 European and Other (food*. M odinta term* i careful tendanoe. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Bqnare, Beach Street 27. Halten fort- Sent ton- Hehben uteed* waehrendeiß jour* bien roorradireea wohlaaeortir- aaaortia ryk aaanrtite* lAtrer al- dan*
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