Singapore Daily Times, 2 December 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, 1880. No. 14,252
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 387 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Go down s— New Harbour. The urdcraoted are the dates on wu.cb this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the rear 1880: Orrwiaa. HoarwiSD. Tnaadar *h Jaa. Twaday Jan. “Z *> >*•- ri&i i»k sfc War 30th
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    • 151 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antrnor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. Priam. Orkstks. Saefrdoh. Stentor. Hector. Teucer. Mehelaus. Lantes. Cyclops. Telemschus. Bellerophon. Jason. Cltssks. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor
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    • 76 1 TAXING CABCO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arra foe Apcar, Captain Mactavish, is expected be re on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intei ding passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before prceecding on board,
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    • 65 1 Me£SKS APC AH Co.’s strainer Japan, Captain Gakdseb, is expected here on or aboot 21st instant, e* route for above ports. Intending passengers most apply to tbe undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board For freight or
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    • 296 1 The followin are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwisb. Hobkward. ISM. issn MoDdaj. 9 February Tuesday 1.1 January 7* 4* *7 do «March 10 February 22 do 24 do Sundav, April
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    • 126 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, callng at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. VizaSpatam, Coconada, Maanlipatam, Madras, licut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 408 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2A hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiars, London. Passage Money, First Gi.ass. From Singapore to Batavia 4 46 Padang
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    • 920 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A 0. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos. via Chcribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Ampanan, very 14 days. Acheen. via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir. every
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  • Insurance.
    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter). > Subscribed Capital £2,000,00 Paid-up Capital 350,00'' Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Tub undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and th tipi on all risks
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    • 46 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 tne current rates of premium. rautenberg; schmidt a co, Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 68 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the Above Company, are preparca 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 Europe
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above ComK, and is prepared to accept risks by Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 60 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879, £262,492,461 j Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. J The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN,
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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. 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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    • 51 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 appoint*Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Steeling 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (u. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. e.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN BEBERVE EXCLUSIVE OP Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on one 'ife. B'ieauore. 4th June 1880 fu. c.l
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    • 26 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C A splits for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 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 Block
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    • 105 1 Capital 82.000.000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchera, A Co.) .1. P. Ilarnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co. A T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LnpraikACo. H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 145 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. i Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qouger, Esq. j j Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, I Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, I Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, I James Brand, William Lyali,
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    • 45 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to issue policies against Fire at the current rates of premium, less 20 o/o bonus. I D. BRANDT A CO. Singapore, 6th Eept, 1880. (to 6th Dec.)
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    • 99 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George 0. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. W. Digby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radclipfe. Esq.. London. OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex.
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    • 228 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterlino Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson, Es<* I Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 W 8T G OROi l Steeet. Edinburgh 17 Georgi Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool
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    • 54 1 inounanoo aoovoi a i luix. I It is requested that the Masters of all 1 vessels insured in the above Association, I having Sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th
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    • 50 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, term*. Last return to contributors 23| 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE ACO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u. c.
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    • 55 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterlin j. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance riike at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANOT A CO. Singapore.
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    • 41 1 THE IMPERIAL ROYAL PRIVILEGED AUSTRIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, DONAU.” uuuran i, uun a u. The undersigned, having been appointed general agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept marine risks af current rates. KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 10th October, 1880. u. c.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDTA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Thb undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 18fi9,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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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 A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 542 1 iHisttllanrmie. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS. or THE LATEBT BCEVET, NAUTICAL BOOKS. At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS* HOME. Price or Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. m y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. n) MILNER’S SAFES. The
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  • 146 2 In ths Supr kme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Sinoapobe. James Halley Andeb- i son of Singapore, Clerk, residing at Oxley Hill, Tanglin, Singapore, was j adjudged a Bankrupt on the 29th day of Not. 1880. j The first Meeting of Creditors will be
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  • 74 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company’s steamer Willem Mackinnon, 1,323 tons, expected here on or about the 3rd or 4th proximo, will have quick despatch for Batavia from where she starts on the 15th Dec, for Soerabaya, Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adeliide. Passengers and cargo can
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 2ND DEC., 1880.
    • 151 2 Singapore, 2nd December, 1880. G&mbier 9 4.05. Black Pepper.... 11.40. White Pepper, fair quality 17 Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.12ft. Pearl Sag> 3.50. Coffee, Boutbyne 16. Tapiooa, small Plate 4 70. Tin 29. 40s Mule twist... 110 4ft lbs. Shirtiogs 1.62ft 7 do do 1.47 ft. 6 do
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    • 180 2 Mail Notices. Mails close for Bangkok, per 3. S. Horseguard*, at 6 p. m., to-day. Hongkong, per S. S. Radnorshire, at 9 a. m., to-morrow. Malacca and Penang, per S. S. Japan, at 1 p. m., to-morrow. Rhio, Muntok and Batavia, per S. 8. Bromo, at 6 p. m., to-morrow.
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    • 554 2 London, 1 si Dee. —The Greek Government has rejected the friendly counsel of the Great Powers to suspend its war armaments. The Porte will solicit the Great Powers to interpose between it and Greece. The P. and O. steamer Mirzapore with the London mail
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    • 3170 2 The public investiture by H. E. the Governor, of the Perak War Medal to the local heroes who took an active part in the stirring events of that campaign, took place at 5 o’clock yes ter-, day evening in the upper room of the Town Hall.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 1376 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—The fiat of Downing Street has gone forth and we are compelled, nolens colent, to pay the nice little bill which has been outstanding for so many years, and which Lord Kimberley considers it would be a sin and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 760 2 LAND SALE. CAVENAGH A BUKITTIMAH ROAD. The undersized will sell by Auction, at an early date, in two IoU, that piece of land at the Corner of Cavenagh and Bnkit t Timah roads, on Prinsep's estate, held nn- t der a lease for 999 years, quit rent 12 per <
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    • 900 2 LABUAN. SALE OP WATER-FRONTAGE IN THE HARBOUR. At noon on the 16th December next, there will be sold by Public Auction, at the Government Office*. Labuan, the Lease of a piece of Foreshore Land, 230 ft or thereby in length, situated in a central position on the North side of
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    • 631 2 NOTICE. Neither the Captain. Owners nor A cents of the American ship Henrietta, will bo responsible for debts contracted by the Crew daring her stay at Singapore. Singapore, 22nd Not., 1880. WANTED. A situation as Nursery Governess, wonld not object to travel. Address M. M. care j of Printer Daily
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    • 356 2 ADVERTISEMENT. Strayed from Rosie yesterday, three small hounds (beagles). Reward if necessary. T. S. THOMSON. Singapore, 25th Nov., 1880. ADVERTISEMENT. For Sale—fresh Bengal Oats in bags of 2 maunds each, at s3} per bag. W. R. SCOTT Co. Singapore, 27th Not., 1880. SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Anna Roona
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  • Notices.
    • 135 3 The following are the approximate dates of the Company’s time table: Leaves Arrives Leaves. Trieste outward homeward. 8. S. Vorwarts 1st Oct. l«th Nov. 11th Dec. Mars 1st Nov. 18th Dec. 11th Jan. Rungaria 1st Dec. 18th Jan. 11th Feb. PoUuce 1st Jan. *****8th
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    • 153 3 In thb Supreme Court of thb Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esnffalli Hassan Alii Bashrai and Moolla Esmailjee Shaik Allibhoy, carrying on business in copartnership as traders at No. 103. Beach Road, Singapore, Bankrupts. Grorge Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 132 3 Wednesday, Ist December. British steamer H rseguards 909 tons, Hill commander, Rangoon 2(-th Nov., c msignee* Paterson Simon« A Co. German barque/‘Tek Li 3>o tons, Petersen comminder, Saigon/Uth Nov7consignee3 Rautenberg Schmidt k Go. British steamer Shuaydagone 311 tons, Bowen commander, Penanfrffithjrov., consignees Maclaine Fraser A Co. BritienHteamer Lome” 1,035
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    • 50 3 Tuesday, 30th November. British steamer Pyah Pekhet Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native state Wednesday, Ist December. Britiah steamer “Mly Flower” Anderson for Malacca t Klang. Spanish steamer" Aurrera” Urrutia, for Liverpool. M. M. steamer Ava” Bretel, for Marieilles. M. M. steamer Emirne Pichat, for Batavia.
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    • 456 3 I 1 a 1 3*** I I I Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag v Rio. >f ab a here From Consignees ob Agents. Destination. aiVALb MEN-OF-WAR Egeria j Johnston H. M’s str. 894 Oct. 27 Labnan Senior Naval Officer. Station STEAMERS Cheang Hock Kian Webb Brit. str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 576 3 #ot CM. NOTICE. Katz Bros: have just received the following fre-h Rood'. Superior Race Riding whip’, Horse-head stalls Pony head-stalls Irish Constabulary revolvers with hols, ters, etc. to, match Porcelain slates, framed Patent S’ythes Ship’s swinging Candle lamps. Charcoal Box irons, different shaj.es and sizes. Metal Crumb trays, ornamented, Crumb
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    • 847 3 NOVELTIES for ‘.be AUTUMN CHRISTMAS SEASONS. J. MOTION. Jeweller and Watchmaker. Begs to announce the arrival ex Glenlyon. of New Goods suitable for the present and approaching Season. Gold Collarettes, Lockets, Bracelets. Brooches. Earrings, and a lame variety of Ladies’ Rings set with Precious Stones. C..U Pen and Penril Cases.
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    • 189 3 TOBACCO. Katz Bros: have unpacked, ex Hesperia,” S. S., a very choice assortment of Turkish Tobacco, Comprising Sultauflor Gibelli, Latakia, Kir, Bafra, etc., etc., ready, ent for pipes and cigarettes. Singapore, 21st Oct, 1880. (u. c) NOTICE. We have this day opened out a first class assortment of Gentlemen's Shoes
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    • 399 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have jnat received, ex P. A O. mail,” 1200 Vole, of Novels, by the beat English Authors—including the latest publications,—and a variety of books for gifts Ac., Ac. Singapore, 7th June,! 880. NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received the following goods:— ClIC KIT.
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    • 458 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co. bare received ex S. 8. Glenfinks,” and are now shewing, A lot of Fashionable Sateen COSTUMES. In the newest and most approved style, also several pieces of French Pompadoce Cebfes, a very element material for Dresses. Sateen Cloth, in all colors. Cretonnes, in very choice
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  • Docks.
    • 262 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Share, of 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. Datid Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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    • 758 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthsge for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 192 4 Thib Company execute* ships’ repairs )f all descriptions in the most efficient Jianner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. I -engtb—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Yf idth at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 850 4 NOTICE. THE STEAM S*W MILLS Rochork River. Having whirl facilities for Shipping at all conditions of tba tide, the Proprie tors are prepared to undertake contracta for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on hand. Apply at the Mills
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    • 434 4 NOTICE. 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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    • 687 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. ennfimionslv to the Table of H. R H. THK PRINr'K OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette, London. APOLLINARIS
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    • 683 4 JKort* sift iMmlmMtfr. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 652 4 ROBINSON CO. I Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents' Clothing made up on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggm, Si'kand
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    • 685 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE C imrnercial Square, ■iohly »> >ral- 1 r k E'lmpwiaiut ivkr t in. I'Enrons. .-..m o-W ,oo.U. 6 r k rti p rtl mo mr '.I vX tjlkel. Hilliiw Mai- ••rT’.o. A’ rTI 'wills eon- ml.m r.V Z'Ursaifhert. mm.'n ror vu'di.hoi l ii careful Umdanie.
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