Singapore Daily Times, 6 March 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 6th MARCH 1880. No. 14,023
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 373 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns New Harbour. The undernoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exdected to arrire at Singapore dunng the year 1880 OnwasD. Hos«w*ai>. Tsmisj *h Jaa. J“- t 1 1 ist ®Sh April. ISth April. 8^: rd,T J...
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    • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Ahtehoe. Diomid. Dbucauoh. Nestor. Glaucus. r EI AM. AXCHISES. Saepedoh. Oeestes. Hectob. Stektob. Merelaus. Truce b. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accotrmodaticn for first
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    • 62 1 National Steam Ship Company Limited London to Niw York. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company *nd are authorized to sign through Bills of Lading to New York, for Tin and other produce ■hipped by any steamers from here. Bates and further particulars may be had
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    • 42 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Sues, 1,394 tons. Captain 8*aton, may be expected here on or about the 29th inst en route to above poris. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents Singapore, 1st March, 1880.
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    • 45 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Anat xm A pear, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 26th instant. ea remit to above port For freight or pares ge, apply to SARXIEb A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1880.
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    • 237 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OvrwiEs. H anwaaa. 1?80. 1880. MoixUy. JMn«7 IS ■■SESS 11 i"‘ 22 do .,24 So 2 Ma? April *i»u? gr S 11 Jnly
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    • 124 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, tjfm m sewn w»xjj|gg»‘«, Passengers ana Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, VizaSpatarn, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, licut, Tellicbery. The Company are also prepared to
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    • 408 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office. 13 Austih Feiaes, Lordor. Passage Morey, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 4,5 Padang
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    • 870 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, very 14 days. PALkHBARG Fortnightly or monthly (according to inducement.) and
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  • Insurance.
    • 69 1 Capital 10,000,000 Feancs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all frisks to Europe
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    • 44 1 (Beelih -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appioint' ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current-rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A COSingapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o,
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riaks open cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 1 5 o/o on all rising to
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    • 45 1 Genital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents »t Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. FiBE DEPARTMENT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department; Limit £2,000 on j ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. Lordor, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Churmui Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine riaks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (a. c.)
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    • 48 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 "*!C^n3elsfgnffTav?T«en^ppoint?^ Agents at Singapore and are prepared to iasne policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERBON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (n.oj
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saesling 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 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875 (n. c.)
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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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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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 tne 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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    • 75 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. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent < of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 38 1 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount cn all risks. 33k o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. t. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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    • 98 1 HEAE OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq London. Secretareis. James Paul, Esq, Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffs, Esq., London. OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents (or 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.j
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    • 86 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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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchestnr— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street Bast Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Oornhill. l ll C ®Al*>*AR IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 90 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman J ah. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O George l Street. Edinburgh 17 Georor Street. London f 2 King William l Street. i Manchester, 47
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    • 128 1 The Directors of the above Company having arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a redaction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upmt tbe -eeturaa lately published by the
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of ah vessels insured in the above Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a- a)
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    • 52 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23k °J° The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home riaks. G UTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) 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 for
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    • 93 1 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 409.000 Reserve Fund 604,902 Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anars, Esq. (Messrs. Mslrhers. A Co.) J. P Bernes (Messrs. HollMsT.Wlse Co.) A. T. Manger, (Msssrs.TX»irtss.reemlkACa) TT.Nlcsiss. (Borneo CompMT LM.) J. J. doe RonoAisa (J. J. doe Remedtos A Co.) The undersigned are
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    • 139 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibrctors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonqer, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Oeorqe Hlbhert, Pcrciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, WUliam Lymli, Charles Care, I Charles Msrryat, George H.
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    • 47 1 EBTABUBHID 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3fb,ooo. The undersigned has.been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept riaks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. M A*eS^ Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. e.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Ratee of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,986. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunal* recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A 00.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 85 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. (me. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Tag
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    • 270 1 iHtSrrllanroue. notice. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochore River. H aviso wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of the tide, the Proprie tors are prepared to undertake contracts for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on band. Apply at
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 6TH MARCH, 1880.
    • 462 2 Gambler f 4.52*. Black Pepper 10.77*. White Pepper, fair quality 16.37 4. Sago Floor, Sarawak 3.42*. Pearl Bago 385. Coffee, Bonthyoe 17.12*. Tapioca, small Flake... 5.50 Tin 31. 40a Mole twist 95. 8* lbs. Bbirtiogs 1.55. 7 do do ,1.45. 6 do V.
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    • 603 2 Russia. London, 5 th March. —An unsuccessful attempt has been made to assassinate Prince Melikoff. The assassin has been hanged. The Nihilists proclaim that their attempts on the life of the Czar will only cease upon his abdication. The very clever magic entertainment of Professor
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    • 2395 2 The following items of news arc taken from the Siam Weekly Advert iter of the 28th ultimo:— The King's Visit to Europe and America.—His Majesty, the King of Siam, after consulting both the Regent and the Members of the Senabodec has decided to make a trip to the
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    • 1937 3 RUSSIANIZING” CABUL. The special correspondent of the Pioneer writes: Skerjmr, Cabul, 22 nd January.—At there seems to be an impression gaining ground, at least in England, that onr army of occupation have adopted the Russian plan of settling a country—the institution of a Reign of Terror—it may be worth while
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    • Correspondence
      • 243 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —Your re|>ort of the Special General Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce which appeared in yesterday’s paper, is, I think, calculated to convey an erroneous impression regarding the division of the Chamber on the One Dollar Note
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      • 143 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —Permit me to call the attention of the Military Authorities through the medium of your columns to the disorderly behaviour of many of the soldiers in Hill Street almost every night to the great annoyance of the men and the
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      • 927 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —Perigrinating this Town lately I was much struck bv the care worn—cadaverous and debauched look of several people—a class of people who were doing well up to a few years ago—but when I saw them half boosed, and in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 983 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SXTTLKMBNT OF BINOAPOBB. Soil No. 87/78. Between Sn Eno Moh—Plaintiff. verms. Sib Boo* Tbo*o and other*—Defendant*. To** bold it Public Auction pnrnut to ft decree of the said Court with the approbation of Hi* Honor the Chief JustJce, by Mr. C. E
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    • 640 2 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Ah Inspectorship of Police, at $720 per annum, with quarter*, ia vacant in Selangor. Candidates possessing a knowledge of Malay will be preferred, Applications, with testimonials, should be sent in to the Colonial Secretary’s Office, on or before the 14th March next. By Hia Excellency’s Command CECIL C.
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    • 889 2 SINGAPORE RAGES. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th April, 1880. First Rack. The Administr toe’s Cup.—Value 25. Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Major General Anson c.M.G. For all horses that hare never won a race on the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrance >5. Distance, once round the Coarse. Weights as
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    • 628 2 Three horses from distinct SUbles to start, or no race. Entries for all trained horses (which must be accompanied by training fees and by a declaration to the effect that the horse or boraes so entered are bona fide the property of the Members of the Club so entering them
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 92 3 Friday, sth March. H. M. steamer "Tyne” 2,‘210 tons Stokes com nander, Hongkong 28th Feb., consignee Senior Naval Officer.^ Italian barque “Maria Schiaffiuo” 786 tons, Scotti commander, Cardiff 7th Oct. British steamer Pallion 1,111 tons, Skinner commander, Cardiff 16th Jan. Saturday, 6th March. Spanish steamer "Panay” 565 tons, Goycnccbca
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    • 30 3 Friday, sth March. British steamer Benmore” Augus.in, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer “Arabia” Mann, for Rangoon, via Malacca and Penang. British barque Zehliwa” Halhday, for Marseilles.
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    • 593 3 Date i I Ship’s Names. Captains.- i Flat Rio. or ar- I Vhere From Consignees or Agents Destinati n. RIVALS eJMEN F WAR Ouuglaa H. M’s str. 727 Jar. <i Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison 111 M’s str. 1931 Jan. 11 bruise Senior Naval
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 301 3 potters. ARTURO VITA, Pbofessob of Music. (From the Conservatory of Milan) Give* private lessons in Organ, Piano and Singing at his house and at residences of pupils if desired. He b gs to remind the public of the class for Pianoforte playing he has opened, beginning at 6ix o'clock in
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    • 574 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement op Singapore. Suit No. 129 of 1874. Between Low Quei Sew, an Infant under li e age I of twcnly one years, by Scow Fee Nco of Singapore, bis mother and next friend. I Plaintiff. and Low Soong Wan Neo of
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    • 407 3 alctirc*. IRON BEDSTEADS: Katz Bros: have just unpacked a large invoice of iron bedsteads of all dimensions and excellent finish. The following are the respective widths. 7” 6” x 0” <i” 6" O’’ (T 0 ti” 4" 0” o” :r 6” Singapore, ldvh Feb. I*o. NOTICE. From and after this
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    • 616 3 pottos. c e ntrifugalTpu M PS. Probably to no firm in the world u hydraulic engineering more indebted for iw progress of lite years than that of Messrs. John and Henry Gwynne, of Can non Street. London, whose great iron works at Hammersmith, as seen from the Thames, to which
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  • Bankruptcy Notices.
    • 71 4 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settl'ments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Teo Kim Soon of Singapore, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of the abovenamed bankrupt Teo Kim Soon. Creditors who have not proved their debts
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    • 137 4 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Vallt Ha88AN 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 bankrupt The Court
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  • Docks.
    • 757 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tspjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water nlorgside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 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 151 feet W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 108 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 clexning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppciing Woo’en vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 254 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under trelndian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 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 OhYeanHeno
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 749 4 iRtarllanfous. J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Wobkb and SawMills, Telce Atbb Bat, pacing Old Harbour Hat' a special Plant of Machinery with European* in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine Carpentn. Fourteen year*' experience andendeavoun to improve every claaa of Machinery employed in the East, for indoatrial
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    • 612 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, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 650 4 JOHN LITTLE 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 outfiiU made up on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 682 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE V ND PENANG, Beach Street 27. bmmtmdi r*di« een j d*n« tout moot ran Eulot artidei ropoltcho artid'Kuropo. kolan Prli mo- »««r MUjk* derot. Mai- pry ion. All ■on dt oon- order* worden Commercial Square, Hartal way* Haltaa fot holdnitgaWine, Beer, a Rhine wines exqui
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    • 530 4 Q. R. LAMBERT. By special appointment. Photographer to His Majesty, The Kino of Siam. Begs to inform ths public of Singapore, that he bat returned from Bangkok and reopened his Photographic Rooms from this date. Photos taken daily from 7 a. m. to 11 a. m. Singapore, 7th Feb. 1880.
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    • 356 4 liousts to let. NOTI E. 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 occupied by Mr. J. M. Lyon. For particulars, apply to MR. LIM
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