Singapore Daily Times, 18 February 1880

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1880. No. 14,009
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    360 1 Offici— Collyer Quay. Godow**— New Harbour. 4«ct«d to arrive at Singapore during the year H oM-*aa. fcfc J« T—d»y *h Jte. '2, a, n. "i> tf, r >»* st *5 ipril »k April. 2 *S J- J~ S f* S S a T S
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    137 1 Agambmhon. Ultmss. Ajax. Patboclds. Achilles. Abtbbob. Diombd. Dbucaliob. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiaß. AKCBIBEB. Sabpbdoh. Obbsteb. Hector. Stbhtor. Mm blaus. Teuceb. Tbe Coy’s 8t» amers are despatched from L:Terpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewarda for London every ten days, and have accon nodaticn for first
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    237 1 The followinr are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current vesr:— Onv.u. 5w** D Meodsy '*Zr*r*n -’"ST*' 7 2* K* i do usturdsy, 1 Mat ST -*■> S n 1 «A* »'s I *T*«-bsr
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    229 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmsin, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Viiagspatam, Coconada. Masulipat.m. Madras. Calient, Tel-Jiebery-Ac., daring tbs current year on or about tbs nndsmoted dates r— Saunter 1
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    43 1 M EBBBS Apcak and Co ’e steamer Sue*. 1,394 tons, Captain Sbaton, may be expected here on or about the 26th inat. en route to above por's. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    46 1 M EBBBS Apcab and Co. ’a steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 ton*. Captain Mactavish, may le expected here on or about the 29th instant en rowfe to above port For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    1280 1 The Steamers of the above Company aril nowplv between Singapore and Bata via evyr fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from horn i Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passaoe Monet, First Claes. From Singapore to Batavia t
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  • Insurance.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents (or 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 for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Cokpant, Likited, 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. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      114 1 Head Oppice, 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. 33k o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      20 1 Chiep OppicEB. Edinburgh, 79 George Street. London, 99 E. 0 j Agents frr Blow pore. j^nS^re^Mt^ovemberMST^^*
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      197 1 Offices. i Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Tnsnrance Buildings. fiOGraoeohurch Btreet. London. Chairman n t th" C., npany Bernard Hall. Egqre. Deputy Chairman J WiU i»m Hind. Esqre. i Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA. THE UNDERSIGNED, Agents for the
      79 1 “It»lia” Marins Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept w arine 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the enstomary terms. The usual discount allowed on all riaka for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fnnds, 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,
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Smbling 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. Agenta. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (a. c.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 1 The undersigned, agenta for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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      CHINESE INSURANCE CO. LIMITED HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG
      52 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issne Policies on tbe usual,, terms. Last return to contributors 23} o/o The usual discounts showed on Coasting and Borne risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPIPTAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      98 1 OFFICBB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Ltveepool—2B. Excbang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Hill. Bristol-50, Broad Street. x C AI *MAH in MANCHESTER. JohbTodd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston OHaiRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. OhaB, Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Bwibo, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,
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      SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      199 1 FIRE AND LIFB. Capital ONE MILLION Stbblih®. Chairman Alsxandbr Rohaldson.Es® V%e» Chairman Jam. NicolFlimixs, Esq Secretory— H.Ambrosb Swim. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFIOB8: Glasgow, f6O Win Oiomi l Stbbit. Edinburgh 17 Qbomi Stbbit. London, f Kin® William l Stbibt. Livbbpool, f Ohambbbs, l Wat** Stbibt. Manghbbtbb. 47 Brown
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Bubecibed 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 authoritv to grant
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Ropal Charters) 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 Reserve# ~1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agenta for
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      43 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 tke 0 ustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital $2,000,600 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 GENERAL MANAGERS. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andie, Esq. A Co.) J. P. Runes (Mmtrs. HollMst.Wlss ft Co.) AT Manser, (Messrs. Ron yin*. TaumikACo) W Niosfae, (Romeo Commnv LM.) J. T. doe Remedies,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 4 Oapttal £1.600.000. Paid-nn and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dtrrctors. Rieh«rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alt-ed Ooneer. Esq. Thomas 1). Rarriar, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert (I. T,. Reran, decree Hihhert. RerHral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tames Rrand. William T.rmtl. Charles (*sre. Charles Marrret, decree H.
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 Thr undersigned have been authorised to s’low the usual discount on all risks. 394 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe snd Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. fi2Kfi.772.906. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singaoore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      73 4 Capital I.K(V)(VW). Paid-np 133 332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Mathrson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 4 Establibhrd 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.)
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      110 1 V&K ICJC WOBB3 txivzn -ttpAß. Kt-rxca. a. t. T Tile c 3 Cents' pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice duly from 6 A. u. to 1030 a. sad In>« 1130 to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. css be procured, for
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    • Advertisement
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      72 1 ADMIRALTY *C HARTS, Or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. i 'bice or Nau oi Aiouaa 4 Charts, d (Dssli m Jj? (Sing!* i'. 1 ■soa. I 1.25 1.80. D. 90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, lith Sept., 1878 c.) MILNER’S SAFES.
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    FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS VIA BATAVIA AND SOURABAYA.
    65 2 The N. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer Atjeh,” 1,509 tons, will leave this on tbe 10th for Batavia whence she will proceed on the 24th instant, to the following Australian ports, via Sourabaya, vie: Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. For freight or
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    126 2 Ih the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. Vally Hassan residing st No. 61. Bnffaloe Road in Singapore was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 16th day of February, 1880. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Saturday,
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 18TH FEB., 1880.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE, 18TH FEBRUARY, 1880.
      245 2 Gambler 4.52*. Black Pepper..,. 10.50. White Popper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.32*. Pearl Sago 3.85. Coffee, Bontyae 19.12*. Tapioca, Bmall Flake 6.40. Tin 30. 408. Mule twist 95. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do V. Cloth 1.07*.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      4953 2 (For Straits Times.) Canada. London, 17/A Feb.— An accident lias happened to the Marquis and Marchioness of Lome through the upsettin of a sleigh. Both however are progressing favorably. We are requested to state that by the kind permission of Major Halahim and the Officers of the Buffs,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      544 2 fttto aibtrtistmtnts. m THEATRE ROYAL, WEDNESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1880. Thud Pbbbobmuicb or “OUR BOYS’ COMEDY COMPANY, I when will be presented Thb Gbbat Obitbbiob Gombdt PINK DOMINOES For tbia night only PINK DOMINOES The only Performance PINK DOMINOES I Wednesday, 18th February, 1880. Characters by Meedames Blain, Nordt, A Ilia
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    • Advertisement
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      814 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Th* appointment of Chief Officer of i S. S. Pinto is vacant, the salary of j which is $1,200 per annum. Candidates shonld sen! in their applications with testimonials to the Colonial Secretary’s Office on or before the i 20th instant. By His Excellency’s Command. CECIL C.
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      605 2 SALE OF HOR3E3 A CARRIAGES. In Commercial Square, Friday, 20th February at 2 30 p. ui. Powerful well bred Australian horse, regularly driveu and is in first rate con- dition. I ight well-built mail phaeton, I convertible into a waggonette, with patent movable bood, shafts and pole, in thorough j
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    • Advertisement
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      446 2 FOR MALACCA. PENANG, MOULMEIN. RANGOON A OALOUTT V. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Purulia,” 936 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at ‘2 p. m.. on Friday the 20th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for BasseiD, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Ganiam, Bimlipatam, Vizagspatam,
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  • Obituary
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    32 2 Bomffftu $rrurrrnrr. DEATH. I Oh the 13th instant, at Paletnbang, by drowning, the result of an accidental fall from the Wharf, Mb. Ab'OLd SuchI schbreb, third Engineer of the S. S. Merapi.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      115 3 Tuesday, 17th February. British steamer "Cleveland” 769 tons, Harvey commander, Penar.g 14th Feb., consignee Paterson Simons .V Co. Austrian steamer Eitore” 1,474 tons, Lazzarich commander, Trieste Ist Jan consignees D. Brandt A Co. Dutch steamer Opbir” 465 tuns van Murion commander, Rbio 17th Feb, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      27 3 VlllllUl fBVUi. Tuesday, 17th February. British steamer Pontianak Milnes, for Billiton A Pontianak Dutch steamer Ophir Van Marion, for Bengkalis, Siak Paneh A Deli,
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      HIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      553 3 > m 1 i I Date i Ships Names. aktains. Fla ]f jAhbriFeo* .Jomiotiu ue Agents j Dnxuun- MEN-OF-WAR 1 RlLfer H’lMta fro tup H. N. M’sstr. 24 Al Nov. •> Batavia H.N. M's Consul General. Cruise KWil d Nowell H. M s str. 222 Dec
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      59 3 Notices. NOTICE. Katz Be >8: have just unp.eked Geut’s. Fancy M.rm > sucks, plain and striped. in great variety. Gent’s, i-cotch Liuib Wool Bocks, in tbe best colours. Gent’s. Scotch Wool Stockings. White and Brown Cotton Souks, different qualities. Gent’s. Saxony Wool Scarfs White Honey Uumb Comforters, India Rubber Coats
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    • Advertisement
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      394 3 ilo ucs. NOTI E. TO BE LET. With immediate Entry. A Commodious Dwelling House on Mount Caircy, at tbe foot of which is the Police Stati >n ut Havelock Road, within 5 minute's drive of t wu, recently occupied by .Mr J. M. Lyon. For particulars, apply to j MR
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      289 3 potters. NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received Saddlery. Horse and Pony Saddles best bogskin Doable and Single Horse and Pony Bridles, Stddle Cloths felt, assorted colors, Spare Heins, Girths, Cruppers, Martingales Scales. Fairbank’s Patent American Platform Scales to weigh piculs and cwts from 5 piculs and 5 cwts.
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      747 4 Twit worts of the Company are situated at Tswinog Pagar. within one mile "f the t.'wn of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wjtabb.—Affording berthage for twentv reseels at owe time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and nmteeted
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      194 4 This Company execute* ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient meaner under the superintendence of Enroneaa Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gas vino Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    FOR TRIESTE, VENICE AND ANCONA.
    53 4 onvAiaa. The Austro-Hung-Lloyd-St Nav Company’s 8. 8. Ettore, Captain Lazzabich, will leave for Trieste via Colombo and Bombay on or about the 20th February. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. For might or passage apply to. D. BRANDT A GO. Agents. Singapore, 19th Jan., 1880
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    48 4 The Rubattino mail steamer India” A. Bbizzolssi, commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th February. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight and passage' Applp to REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 8th January, 1880. to 20th Feb.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      637 4 iHfeerlbmotttf. J. MOTION. Chrohom*t*», Watch awd Clock Makes, ahd Opticiah. Fliht Stsikt. P as always on hand a well selected stock nf Jewellery. Watches, Olocks, Nautical Tns*™monte. Ac., comprising Rraoelets. 1 T *dies’ gold watohe. Brooches. Cents’ ditto., Wsrmnirs. Silver watches, TwvVets. American docks, Todies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet. rings.
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      617 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thrlndian Act X oe 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Share* of 100 e*ch of which 9 93.000 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Fso,— Chairman. T. C. Booaardt E*q. I Q. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont IJ.
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    • Advertisement
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      129 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ABSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here bavin? sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (o- c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OR UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.
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    • Advertisement
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      600 4 JOHN LITTLE fe CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or 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 tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of tbe latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      504 4 #tferrHanrotis. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, 8INQAPORE AND PENAWp O.'imnerciil R,„«, B«d, .t RA^"’ *cT£ »i.b *e Spi Furniture Chintz lk quito curtain. Ac" Menno. MosGki»T8 Dress and Outfitting Room. a*** Collar. j n R *ockin« “L s i Si p,li R»1P« UTENSILS. Ba>?s, Portemanteanx, Trunks p„_, m«*£ SKj., lz PhRFUMERV
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