Singapore Daily Times, 19 September 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER, 1879. No. 13,885
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  • 420 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The ur demoted are the dates on which tbta SMUe/i "Wf 7* pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outwakd. Homeward. Tu**Uy 21st Jan. Friday loth Jm. 4th Feb. Uth IRth 7th Feb. «»b Mar. *l«t
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtoe. Glaucus. Fbiam. Ancbibeb. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hectoe. Stentoe. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 237 1 The following a™ the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— 12 wick 14P.JW j Monday, ?lftl 1— iWS-i-n"»S s ”r sr ,M ''*r“ fi Peptombor gAnrart 29 do >» 27 (10 Wednesday, 2
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  • 185 1 The steamers of this Company will l> despatched from Singapore for Malacca* Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatom, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras. Calient, Tellicbery Ac, during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th I
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcak A Co.’s steamer Rindontan' 991 tons, Captain McConnell, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, lat Sept., 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Aptar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the ‘26th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Sept., 1879.
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  • 980 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil now ply between Singapore andßatavia ever] fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang 94 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000, Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A 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
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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 Railing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost ovc-v description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9°6. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. •Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE CO. 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 tbe customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. In. e*
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the a! ovc Oompany, 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, HOpGLANDT A 00.) 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 CO. •Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 68 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. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks focoasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks t< Europe and
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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£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department; Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. 0.)
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    • 31 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHTEF OFFTCPS. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Q in gapore, 22nd Feb., 1876, (u, 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 cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms, 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 202 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, B^w. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. 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 seduced bates. 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 usaal 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 Siebling 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. (u. o.)
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    • 44 1 It is requested that tbe 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 CO„ Agents Singapore,!l(h .futy7TB7*T (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Rirm iNOHAw—I2. H«nnett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs.Todd&Coston, CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angns,
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    • 224 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Gioeob l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London 2 Kino William Street. Liverpool f Orirl Chambers, t Water
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    • 56 1 The 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 BROTHERS.
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consnltine Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. MeVhers, A Co.) J. P. Bsrnes (Messrs. Hnllidsv.Wise A Co.! A T Mnnirer, (Messrs.Tlonirlas.LiiprsikACo.! W. Nil-nine. (Romeo Comnsnv Ltd.! J. .T. dos Remedies,
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    • 134 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up snd Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd J. Ashton. Esq. Alf-ed Gnnver. Esq. Themes G. Ran-lay, William H-wthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Geenre RiMv»rt, Perciral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvd«. James Frand. Wiiii-m T.vall. Charles Cave. Charles Marryat Geeree H. Chambers,
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-np Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156 690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 80 4 Thf undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance ComI pany Limited, at Genoa, 1 Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount iB allowed on all risks for
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 40 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he sold 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 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6
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    • 73 1 notice 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 L Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) 0,90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just
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    • 141 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersized request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 71 2 The N. I. S. N.Co’s steamer Atjeh will leave Batavia on the 1st, and Sourabava, on the 5th, for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Passengers and cargo for the above mentioned Australian ports can be taken by the Co.’s steamer Baron Mackay, leaving this
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  • 76 2 The B. I. 8. N. Oo.’a steamer Mecca, 936 tons, register, will leave the roads for j above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday noxt the 20th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac.
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  • 156 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Hoosensah A Kamsah residing at No. 80 Teluk Ayer Street, in the town of Singapore, and carrying on business in co* gsrtnership aa Stevedores in ingapore, Bankrupts. Jeoroe Edward Evans,
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 19TH SEPT., 1879.
    • 319 2 Singapore, 19th September. 1879. Gambier 8 3 92*. Black Pepper 8.60. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago.. 4.07*. Coffee, Bontyne 17.50. Tapioca,small Flake... 5.66to 5.75. Tin 23*. 408. Mule twist 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do Cloth
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 54 2 Simla, 1814 September. —The survivors of the escort state that the attack on the residency was not premeditated. Communication between the Khyber Pass and Cabul is interrupted by the frontier tribes. The advance is delayed on account of the difficulty of transport. The strength of the Khyber and Kurrara
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      • 26 2 London, 19 tk September. —The Standard publishes a telegram which states that the troops at Herat have mutinied and massacred the civil and military authorities.
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      • 71 2 London, 19 Ik September. —Advices from the Cape dated 2nd instant, state that Cetywayo and a few followers, being in a most prostrate condition, surrendered without resistance. He was brought in to Ulundi, thence to Greytown. His ultimate destination is at present unknown. Sir Garnet Wolseley announced
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    • 542 2 Singapore has at last been fortunate in being favoured by a visit from a dramatic company who have some idea I of placing a piece upon the stage and a conception of interpreting its author’s i intentions. Last night at the Town Hall that celebrated piece.
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    • 1116 2 There were uot perhaps so raauy Europeans present in Wilson’s Circus last night, owing, no doubt, to the counter attraction of John Jack’s Dramatic Company and Our Boys” in the Townhall Theatre Royal, but the Natives mustered strong as ever and manifested the liveliest interest in all the
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    • 682 3 The Hongkong Daily Preta of the 6th inst has the following It would seem that wherever the Chinese go, unless they are content to be simply newer* of wood and drawers of water, they arouse enmity. In the island of Mauritius there are only a few thousands
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    • 2370 3 (Continued.) Mr. READ,—Sir, before concluding the debate upon the Estimates, I wish to call attention to one matter which caused me very considerable surprise, and which I might have overl oked had it not been that my attention was drawn to it casually. For
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    • Correspondence.
      • 282 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timex. Sib,—In the public newspaper upwards of three months ago, appeared an account of my being robbed of $4,200 in notes. A few days after the robbery one 8100 note was discovered, affording a good clue for the Police, but unfortunately, the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 627 2 fit to afobfrtiflirmfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capita] 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rewire Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chatman.—Wm. H. Fobbes. E*q. (of Messrs. Russel 1 A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson Co.) F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 823 2 IN THE VIHE ADMIRALTY COURT STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. In the matter of the British Steam Ship or vessel called the Martaban, whereof I de Padua is or lately was master. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their store, coner of Flint Street and Battery Road, on Wednes
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    • 533 2 TREATRE TOWN HALL, Singapore. Manager Mr. John Jack. Business Manager... Mb. Gio. Norvillr. JOHN JACK’S DRAMATIC COMPANY. Immense success of OUR BOYS. Which will be repeated for Positively the last time ON SATURDAY. 20th SEPT., 1879. Under the immediate Patronage of H. E. COLONEL A. E. 11. ANSON, B. A.,
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    • 279 2 SINGAPORE SPpRTING CLUB. Notice is hereby given to Owners and Trainers, that the Course will be open for Training on Monday, the 22nd instant. JOHN J. WINTON. Clerk of the Course. Singapore, 15th September 1879. (to 20th inst.) TO PLANTERS Ac. Employment wanted by a person of some experience on
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 78 3 Thursday 18th September. Britiah barque “M. J. K” 1,158 tons, Benchell commander, Cardiff 2nd June, consignees Gilfillan Wood A Co. British birque Douglas Castle” 677 ions, Skinner commander, Penang 10th Sept. Friday, 19th September. British barque Gemini" 426 tons, Outerbridgc commander, Antwerp sth April. arnbats— Continued. H. N. M's
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    • 22 3 Thursday, 18th September. British steamer aj arter” Branthwait, for New York. P. a O steamer Sunda” Reeves, for Hongkong.
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    • 852 3 1 i, D ate I chips’Names. Captains. Flag a Rig a op ab- Where Feom. WhebeLyino lonsigneesob Agents. Destination. rivals .Vi EN-OF- WAt j Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420 June l 7 Bangkok Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Fly St Clair iH. M’s. str. 450
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 345 3 SHERIFF’S SALE. In the Cau«e of Syid Mahomed bin Ahmbd al Sagoff,—Plaintiff. verms. Shaik Sallim bin Omab Bashabahill—Defendant. The undersigned have received instruction* to sell by Public A action. On Monday, the 22nd Septimbeb, 1879. AT 2 30 P M at their Sale Room, No. 6 A 7 Raffles Place
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    • 370 3 FOR SALE. Gerolstein Natural Bpeing Watir. A few cases of the abore just imported. Apply to, W. MANBFIELD A 00. Singapore, sth Sept., 1879. (to sth Oct.) FOR SALE. Fresh Calcutta Oats, just received per Venice. W. R. SCOTT A CO. Singapore, 29th August 1879 NOTICE. EBTATE or TUB LaTB
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Tm works of tbe Company are eitnated at Tapione Pagar, witbin one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most effioient 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 Entrance 42 feet. No. 8. Graving
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    • 256 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under theIndian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of S 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 569 4 4Hiortnantousf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, ahd Optician. Flint Street. always on hand a well selected stock Watches, Clock., Nautical “-'““'"B'cldßt.k Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers, ,™,ru........... Sextant., Stud., 81eere But- Salinometers, ton. and Links, Compasses Gold pencils. Binocular Blasses,
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    • 475 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 241 4 PIGOU WILKS A LAURENCE LIMITED. Alliance Gunpowder. Pigou Wilks and Laurence beg to call the atention of Sportsmen to the Gan Trials held at Wimbledon in May 1879, at which trials the winner of the first Prize used. P. W. A L’s Alliance No. 49run. A glance at the published
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    • 610 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 Dkpabtmknt. fientlemen't outfiitt made up on the •hortert notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 714 4 tomUno*. 7-urmriohert KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. T? u TO ,W,,T n ,nrt 8ont too- H*hbOT «t««to 2.25S tW 2 rv,hr ,n 1 lw« Wot roor nulutwin ««l*ct«4 ud wotalmwortir- ryk antorti* rinhlT w*ort- to* Law al- dan* ton* went ran EnV ,ook
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