Singapore Daily Times, 2 March 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, ‘2nd MARCH 1880. No. 14,1 VOL. XXI.
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  • 358 1 Office —Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. rfected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880 Otmu. Ho»*w»u>. T«<v «<h Tumanj «h Jm *3rf Fob. Fri>. Mar. ltth Mar. Ifk ijtfl. lMh April- TT 21 7 j— *s B ,3y iS Au*. w a» w
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLRS. AkTENOR. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. A schism. SaRPEDOK. OREBTEB. Hector. Stbhtor. Mehelaus. Tbucee. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool ontwarda for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodate n for first and
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  • 61 1 KatiohalStkam Ship Company Limited London to New York. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are authorised to sign through Bilk of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce shipped by any steamers from here. Rates and further particulars may be bad on
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  • 267 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Ottwasb. Ho*rw»*D. IfSO. I*Bo. Mood*;. 9 February Tuesday IS J.nwy 23 do ..27 do X March 10 February 22 do 24 do Sand*;,
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  • 131 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly f Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, call ng at Malacca, every altem.ve w. iiF. Passepgers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyah, Chittagong. Bimlipntam. Viztu gapatam. oconada, Masulipatam, Madras, CoHcEt„,yfJtie.hui7. The Coihpany
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  • 42 1 MEBBBB ApcAßand Co.’s steamer Arratoon A pear, 1,392 tons,Ca| tain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about tbe 26th instant, en route to above port For freight or pa<a»ge, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1880.
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  • 43 1 MfsBßB Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suet, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 29th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agenta Singapore, Ist March, 1880.
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  • 1286 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PA9BAGE MONBY, FIRST CLASS. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 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. 331 °/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 44 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Compant, Limited, Berlin.) Thb undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RADTENBERG, SCHMIDT A COSingapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 70 1 Head Oeeice, Batatia. The undersigned, Agenta for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks up< n cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fiek department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. a.)
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    • 27 1 Chirp Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Strkrt. London, 39 Loth b obi E. 0 Agenta for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 187 1 Insuranrc. Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Eaqre. The security offered by tho Queen,, to Policy holders is unsurpassed.
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    • 78 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 riska for coasting and
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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 oustomary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 48 1 Established 1321 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Totallnvested Funds,npwardsof 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards oi 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 31 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.)
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    • 73 1 Capital 9 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33f o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A 00. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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    • 94 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Excbang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, ComhiU. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, lswiCHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex, Ewing, Esq. f Messrs. Ewing, Angus and Co.) George Stewart,
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jah. Nicol Fleming, Bs<3 Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West George l ALBERT. Edinburgh 17 Geor«s Street. London, f 2 King William t Street. I'SKftSET Manchester 47 BAown
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    • 96 1 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400.00D', jj Reserve Fund 564,209 ■’JM General Manaokm; V Messrs Jardine Matheson A JEC. Hongkong. .Mp 1 mi n>iwil|n A T. Manger, fMaaara-D I litlslT UsiMdlliV W. Winaiaa, (Raraao Company Ltd.) J. J. doa Ramadioa, (J J. doa Ranadloa kCo l
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    • 137 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested,, 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eaq. Alfrad Gonrer. Eaq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Beran, n Oconra Hihhert, Perciral Bosanqoet, Samnal Hyde. James Brand. William Lyall, Charles Care, 1 Charles Marryat. Oeor**
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    • 43 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,. Einjfyore, HtSTeby. IH7B.
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every deicription of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.986. 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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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3.*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. m Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that t “?7* re the duly appointed Agents for thia Company in Singapore; with authorito
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    • 51 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.
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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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a. 0.)
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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. i Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,003 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,693 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agenta
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Stkiit. 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 00. Singapore, 16th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 75 1 NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochobe River. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of the tide, the Propria t-rs are prepared to undertake contract* for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on band. Apply at the Mills
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    • 190 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the lat January, Ice will be aold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents 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 r.
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    • 82 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (a. c. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.
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    • 153 1 ftotires. NOTICE. From and after this date, Lemontdc, Potash, Soda, and Tonic Waters, of superior quality maybe had at THE DISPENSARY. (Corner or Battery Road and Commercial 8quare.) Other Aerated Waters comprising Lhhii, Bromide and Seltzer, may also be bad to order. The above Waters, ready Iced, are always to
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  • 31 2 The Glenfinlas, 8. S. will be despatched on Tuesday afternoon, via Penang. She has accommodation for Cabin pasparticulars, apply to MARTIN DTCE A CO. Agents. Singapore, 28th Feby. 1880.
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  • 52 2 The Austro Hung Llotd, S. S. Polluce, G. RaouBlN, commander will lecave on or about the 20th inst. for above ports via Colombo and Bombay. She has splendid accommodation for pasl/or freight or passage, apply to D. BRANDT Co. Agents. Singapore, Ist Mareh, 1880. (to
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  • 74 2 The B. L S. N. Co.’s steamer Oriental, will leave the Roads for above ports, at noon on Wednesday the 3rd inst She will also take passengers and cargo for Moulmein, Basse m, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack Gan jam, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada. Masulipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 2ND MARCH, 1880.
    • 162 2 Singaporr, 2nd March, 1880. Gambier I 4.525. Black Pepper 10,775. White Pepper, fairquality 16.375. Sago Flour, Sarawas 3.425. Poart Sago. 3bo. Coffee, Bootbyoe 17.125. Tapioca, a mall Flake 5 50. Tin 31. 40s. Mule twiat 95. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45.. 6 do V.
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    • 78 2 Mails close for Sarawak, per S, 8, Rajah Brooke, at 11 a. m., tomorrow. Penang, Uangoon and Calcutta, per S. S. Oriental, at 10 a. m. tomorrow. Deli, per S. 8. Qanymede, at 11 a. m.. tomorrow. Penang, Ceylon, India, Australian _Colonies, Aden, Egypt and via Brindisi, to
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    • 47 2 1. Noon. The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer Oriental leaves for Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta. See Add. 2. p. m. The P. O. Co’s steamer Nizam, leaves with the homeward mails. 3. p. m «Onra ”in the Town Hall. See Add.
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    • 1148 2 (For Straitt Timet.) GlIMANT. London, \tt March. —Prince Bismarck is ill. The Prussian Government is increasing the silver currency. India. Sir James Fergusson has been appointed Governor of Bombay. The Hon. Mr. Aylesbury’s steam yacht, the Albion left to-day for Penang. An Inquest was held this morning I
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    • 262 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Friday, the 13th aud 20th February, 1880. Committionert Pretent. Hon'blc W. H. Head—President. Major Dunlop, K.A. E. J. Wells, Esq. Edwin Koek, Esq. Minute*. —The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and continued. A statement of the Receipts and
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    • 4594 2 The following Report of Mr. Skinner who was deputed l»y the Govern* ment to audit the accounts of the Municipal Commissioners was |>uhlislu-d in Friday’s Gazelle. We will make some remarks on the report in a future issue. RECEIPTS. I.—The principal beads of receipt are
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    • Correspondence.
      • 1021 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —Our friend S. 0.” is at it agai n with his charmingly rounded periods, and Saponacious sentiments, pouring oil, as he thiuks, on troubled waters, which to his mind threaten to overflow the Governmental dictum. 1 did
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      • 265 3 for melting Less or more. Notes are a convenience to those who I have large sums of money to carry a dis- I tance—and paper may suit in many cases, but this demand would hardly justify a dollar note currency. A man having to I take
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      • 115 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —With respect to the article extracted from the Dutch papers about Borneo, you should refer to the DedelAberdeen correspondence, published for tbe House of Common in 1851. On the 4th May, 1846, Lord Aberdeen writes:—
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 981 2 fit*, aitKrtlwmmt*. furniture sale (W- residence of A. D*MT*IC8 E>q. Woodbine CotUge, 0*1*7 1 6th March The undesigned here recared inetrac«r0B a. Demkteiua Esq. family leering for Indie, to eell by Public Anction »t hi* residence. Woodbine Cottage, Oxley Roed, on Setnrdey, 6th March, commalang at one o’clock. The houaehold
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    • 962 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE 8TRA.IT8 SETTLEMENTS. Settlement ov Singapore Suit No 87/78. Petween Sri Enq Moh—Plaintiff, wnm. Sri Boor Teono and other*—Defendants. To br bold bt Public Auction pursuant to a decree of the said Court with the approbation of Hia Honor the Chief Justice, br Mr. C.
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    • 564 2 NOTICE. Nkjthek the Captain, Agents, nor Owners of the American ship “Sea Witch will be responsible for debts contracted by the officers and crew daring the ship’s stay in Singapore. JOHN H. DREW. Master, Singapore, Ist March, 1880. (n. c.) A CARD. D. Beowni A Co. Practical Engineers, Architects, and
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    • 502 2 MAMMOTH PAVILION, NBAS TUB TOWN HALL. This Evening, Tuesday 2nd March. LAST NIGHT BUT FOUR. LAST NIGHT BUT FOUR. PROFESSOR HENNICKE and MADAME STELLA In their Recherche and Unique Drawing Room Entertainment. Pronounced by the Public and Prase, To be the best Entertainment that ever visited Singapore. THE ENTRANCED LADY
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 53 3 Monday, Ist March, British barque Indian 362 tons, Millington commander, Cotie Ist Feb., consignees Ban Seng A Co. Tuesday, 2nd March. British steamer Arabia 675 tons, Mann commander, Calcutta 16th Feb., consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. P. AO. steamer Nizam 2,725 tons, Barlow commander, Hongkong 25th Feb., consignees P.
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    • 50 3 Monday, Ist March. British steamer Ban Yong Seng” Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Banca Craig, for Acheen. British steamer Petrel Grenfell, for Banjerm isin. British steamer Paknam Stratton, for Bangkok. British steamer Hong Ann Craik, for Soarabaya, Bally A Macassar. Italian barque Ricco Schieffeno Bruno, for Burmah.
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    • 635 3 .Date Ship’s Names. Captains.. Flag A Rig. z *f ar- .VrkreFrom Consignees or Agents Destinati-n. 4IVALB MEN-OF-WAR Egeria Douglas H. M’s str. 727 fan. 9 Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison H. M’s str. 1931 fan. 11 Gruise Senior Naval Officer. Station Albatross Erington H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 258 3 #ioticrs. ESTATE OF THE LATE F. C. BROWN (DECEASED.) The following properties belonging to the above Estate will be put up to Public Auction on Thursday, the Ist day of April next, at noon, at the godowns of Messrs. Brows Co. No. 35 Beach Street, unless previously disposed of by
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    • 420 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co. hare jaat received Saddlebt. Horse and Pony Saddle* beat hogakin Double and Single Horae and Pony Bridles, Svddle Cloths felt, assorted color*, J pare Reins, Girths, Crnppora, MarUogales Scales. Fairbank’s Patent American Platform Scale* to weigh piculs and cwta from 5 piculs and 5 cwts.
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  • Docks.
    • 607 4 lowing establishments, nt SSfc for T««U Of r^“r draught, and from from the swell trow *°s“ hn inw the strength of the charge of an a^.Sfc'JfES; 7l2*^S^S Jb tta of steam wmebes, crane*, *c. opSwtarf (or th, .kkh ti, «f »<«»' p'™;™ act forth
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    • 178 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feel W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 107 4 A considerable reduction has been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graving Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 257 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of* 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Em*.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Bankruptcy Notices.
    • 74 4 In the Supreme Court of the 1 Steaits Settlements. Settlement of Sinoapobe. In the matter of Teo Kim Soon of Singapore, a Bankrupt. 1 A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of the abovenamed bankrupt Teo Kim Soon. 1 Creditors who have not
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    • 140 4 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Sinoapobe. In the matter of Val- 1 lt Hass an residing at No. 50 Buffaloe Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 416 4 courts. Ml' PEARL FISHERY. Notici is hereby given that a Pearl Fishery will take place at Silavatturai in the Island of Ceylon on or about the 1st of March, 1880, and that the Bank to be fished is the North-West Cheval, estimated to contain oysters sufficient to employ 100 boats
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    • 495 4 to Itt. NOTICE. TO BE LET. With immediate Entry. A Commodious Dwelling House on Mount Cairey, at the foot of which is the Police Station at Havelock Road, within 5 minute’s drive of t wn, recently occu- j pied by Mr. J. M. Lyon. For particulars, apply to MR. LlM
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    • 709 4 J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Works and Saw Mills, Teluk Ayer Bat, facing Old Harbour Have a special Plant of Machinery with Europeans in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine CarpenFourteen years’experience and endeavours to improve every class of Machinery employed in the East, for industrial Engineering
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    • 592 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks,
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    • 655 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloce MakeR8; JEWBI.LSB8 AND GOLD8MITHS; i WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen't outfiitt made up on the ihorfeit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the I latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 652 4 KATZ RROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, 111;si£ sb!S sss- iser .agt Wine, Beer, Brandt. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite, Italian and Spanish wines, Sherry and Portwine, Bitter*, English, German, French, Danish, Norwegian and other Beers. Breakfast. Dinner and after-dinner Claret and other Bordeaux wines in bottles or wood. Guaranteed
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