Singapore Daily Times, 18 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-18 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 18th DECEMBER. 1879. No. 13,96112 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-12-18 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted ai etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the ye*r" J RWf Ottwied. Houkwaed. Tuesday aist Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th428 words
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Article145 1879-12-18 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchiseb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. 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 accotrmodaticn for first and third145 words
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304 1879-12-18 1 The following the dates on which i the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ot-tward. Ho f~r AED 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 2« do 31 do i. 12 March 14 February 1 26304 words
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151 1879-12-18 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, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates: Tuesday October151 words
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Article37 1879-12-18 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactayish, may &e expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESAMOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.37 words
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Article41 1879-12-18 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.41 words
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985 1879-12-18 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every i fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after I the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to 1 Batavia985 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-12-18 1 Capital 8 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. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-12-18 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 Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-12-18 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772,9 Q 6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A57 words
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71 1879-12-18 1 Capital 10,000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upen cargo 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 risks71 words
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46 1879-12-18 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 Si CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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70 1879-12-18 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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44 1879-12-18 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 £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)44 words
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25 1879-12-18 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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195 1879-12-18 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered195 words
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64 1879-12-18 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 current64 words
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78 1879-12-18 1 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 discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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56 1879-12-18 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.56 words
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52 1879-12-18 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 A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-12-18 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. (u. c.)42 words
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31 1879-12-18 1 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.)31 words
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103 1879-12-18 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. R-nnett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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229 1879-12-18 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice C hair man —J as Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f50 West Georgi I Street. Edinburgh, 17 g EO rge Street. London f King William l Street.229 words
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88 1879-12-18 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 authori. ty to88 words
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82 1879-12-18 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal CHARTERi.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up 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 for82 words
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Article42 1879-12-18 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.)42 words
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103 1879-12-18 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melofcers, k Co.) J. P Rs.rnea (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.T)onelfts,T*nniikftCo.) T T. Nirnise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. dos103 words
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136 1879-12-18 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd -T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonsrer. Esq. Thymus 0. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Revan, Georee Hibhert, Percival Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, .Tames Brand, William Lyall, >• Charles Have. Charles Marryat. Oeoree136 words
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46 1879-12-18 4 It is requested that the Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, bavin? sustained loss or damage,, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 u c46 words
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Article38 1879-12-18 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 A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1879-12-18 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Gents perpound. 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 P.122 words
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Advertisement130 1879-12-18 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs f 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. j (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. Q-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned130 words
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Article40 1879-12-18 2 The French schooner Nelusko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.40 words
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Article118 1879-12-18 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Lsng, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50 Market Street, in Sinr118 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 18TH DEC., 1879.
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Article311 1879-12-18 2 Singapore, 18th December, 1879. Gambier I 4.35. Black Pepper 10.80, White Pepper, fair quality 17.37J. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.52$. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontvne 18.80. Tapioca, small Flake 6.02$. Tin 27.55. 408. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth311 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article25 1879-12-18 2 London, 17 th Bee.— The British position at Cabul is reported to be most critical. The troops are acting on the defensive, awaiting reinforcements.25 words
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Article1851 1879-12-18 2 London 17 th Bee. —The Houses of E Parliament have been summoned to meet for the despatch of business on the 5th February. Russia. A quarrel has taken place between the Czar and the Czarewitch; the latter demanding constitutional Government, which the Czar refuses. TheM.M. Co.’s steam-ship Amazone having1,851 words
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Article1325 1879-12-18 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducing these traaslations, their original appearance in the Strait* Timts mar he acknowledged.) The Sumatra Courant of the 29th November after translating from the Straits Times of the Ist Nov. a paragraph about the Acheen merchants and the pepper1,325 words
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Correspondence.
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Article290 1879-12-18 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,— Whether my generous sympathies are misplaced and misdirected or not, I cannot allow S. G. to misrepresent my views. I am not aware that I have ever advocated the Divine Right of Kings to govern wrong” for Tunku Allum290 words
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Article144 1879-12-18 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —As it is just possible the Mahomedans will apply to Government for a permit to enable them to celebrate the Mohurrum Festival in a public way, I think it would be to the advantage and safety of the144 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement505 1879-12-18 2 #fto asbertisrments. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 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 Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A505 words
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Advertisement706 1879-12-18 2 EXCISE ORD: IV. 1870. Notice of Cessation of Farm under Section 64 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December, 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer can706 words
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Advertisement775 1879-12-18 2 I CALCUTTA HELMETS. We have iust received a fresh stock of Calcutta Pith Helmets. SAYLE Co. Singapore, 8th December, 1879. I SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is hereb t given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per cenl tum Per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds775 words
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Advertisement451 1879-12-18 2 ROYAL ARTILLERY THEATRE FORT CANNING. By kind permission and under the patronage of MAJOR G. G. HANNEN. Commanding Royal Artillery S. S. and Officers. A Vocal Negro Entertainment Will be given by the ROYAL ARTILLERY DRAMATIC CLUB, Assisted by The Buff's stationed at Fort Canning on Friday next, the 19th451 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article47 1879-12-18 3 Wednesday, 17th December. British barque Glen Caladh” 494 tons, Lament commander, Newcastle N. S. W. 11th Oct. Dutch steamer Java” 1,037 tons, de Bidder commander, PenaDg 15th Dec., consignees Katz Brothers. Dutch steamer Wm. Mackinnon 750 tons, Swart commander, Sourabaya 12th Dec., consignees Hamilton Gray Go.47 words
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Article66 1879-12-18 3 Wednesday, 17th December. British steamer Ban Yong Seng” Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Mecca” Thomson, for Rangoon via Penang. British steamer Ganymede” Vincent, for Deli. German steamer Septima” Hocperow, for Saigon. German barque Jacobine” Bang, for Sourabaya. German schooner China” Brendt, for Bangkok. Italian barque Volpini” Oneto,66 words
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Article775 1879-12-18 3 i I Date i 1 Ships’Names. Captains. I Flag a Rtr, 2 of as. YhereFrom Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination g EIVALB \;en-of-w P. H. der N’landeu fromp H. N. M’sstr.24oo Nov. 28;Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Mj<lg e Salmond H.775 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement411 1879-12-18 3 #Otltf0. PERFUMERY. Katz Brothers, have just rec:iveda well assorted invoice of perfumery comprising Eau de Cologne, in crystal decanters, wicker, round and square faced and other shaped bottles. Essence. The best make of Gosnell and Lubin, representing the choicest odors, as, ‘Kiss me quick,” “Kiss me not” Box his ears,”411 words
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Advertisement379 1879-12-18 3 NOTICE. Katz Bros have on hand again:— A fine selection of walking and sword sticks. Ladies’ and Gentlemens’ riding whips. The Abadie Cigarette Paper. Fancy Clocks. A large assortment of gilt beading for picture frames, curtain holders, mirror supports etc Picture frames made up to order on the shortest notice.379 words
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Advertisement383 1879-12-18 3 TOYS &c. Received Ex 8. s. Glenfalloch” We shall unpack on the first of December two largi cases of Children’s Toys. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 21st November, 1879. SINGOR ARTURO VITA. Beg 8 to inform the public’ of Singapore, that he has established himself in this town, a 8 a Professor383 words
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Advertisement361 1879-12-18 3 THE SINGAPORE STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. URGENT NOTICE. Residents who have not yet returned the forms, sent them to fill in, are urgent ly requested to forward them to the undersigned, without delay. Punctuality in issue is impossible without the cordial co-operation of the Public, which, it is hoped, will361 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-12-18 4 Tun work, of the Company are Bitnated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and705 words
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189 1879-12-18 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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261 1879-12-18 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 8 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M.261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement666 1879-12-18 4 ifltsrrllatteous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. as always on hand a well selected stock of .Tewpllcry, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Rracelets, Rrooohes. Far rings, TjoeVets, Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings. Wedding rings Keepers Albert ebains, Guard ebains. “primus Todies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto..666 words
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Advertisement495 1879-12-18 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian bntter 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 kegs495 words
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Advertisement323 1879-12-18 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOOIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arriv<or put in here havine sustained dam acre, are reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fa- 0 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION assootation OF underwriters.323 words
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Advertisement606 1879-12-18 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's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,606 words
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Advertisement664 1879-12-18 4 jWtsrellaitfotiSi KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. t>?hlnd'*3 Ha teD ton- Hebbon steed. selerTd wa t'? nsnd ,n ou M“ I"w nriic een rioblvLnrt Mf.orM.ryk a.Bortisi stock nflii te J*** ra, 4an m f ’•an Eu1 Pr E 1«-vtidea ron*i*»hftarti. arsTte k .i"‘ i664 words
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