Singapore Daily Times, 6 December 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 6th DECEMBER, 1880. No. 14,255 VOL. XXI.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 377 1 STEAM BAiiuanua w.rai Office —Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The demoted are the dates on wn.cb this Company’s Mail*8teamers may be exdec ted to arrive at Singapore during the Ho.a-.an. t—» T T“’ ta. s -a St a. I *2 April n t*»b April.
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. Pateoclus. Ajax. Anteno*. A CHILLEB. DEUCALION. Diomid. Glaucus. NIST©*. ANCHISES. Priam. Oebstes. Sabpedoh. Rtentor. Hector. Tbucer. Mknelacs. LANTEB. CYCLOPS. TILEMACHUB. Bellbbophon. Jason. Ulysses. Tbe Coy’s Steamer, .re despatched from Liverpool outward, for Strait, and China, and from Shanghai homeward, for London every ten d»y». and have
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    • 74 1 (TAKING CARGO FOB KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arra bum Apcar, Captain Mactavish, is expected here on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to tbe undersigned for passage ticket, before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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    • 67 1 Misses. Apcax A Co.’, steamer Japan, Captain Gabdbbr, i. expected here on or about 21. t instant, en route for above porta Intending passenger* must apply to tbe undersigned for passage ticket, before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For freight
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    • 270 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meeeageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OfTWlBD. HohvwabDMonday. 9 February Tussday Is January n do r do T «r;r r Bun&y, .M&h 18 do *3 do 2 May do
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    • 126 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 1316 1 Thi Steamers of the above Company will Howplybetween Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Jo Chenbon Samarang vi*
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  • Insurance.
    • 81 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incobpobated by Royal Charters 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 for
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    • 42 1 London Opeice, 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c.»
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    • 66 1 Capital 10,000,000 Fxancs. The undersigned, Agents for 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 coasting voyages, and po/oon all risks to Europe
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) Thr 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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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 45 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseevb £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.
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    • 56 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 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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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Fund* *****. 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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    • 46 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (u.o)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. 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 aiBks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c_)
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    • 45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June l fl Bo (u.
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    • 24 1 OHIEP OFFICEB. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD AGO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 71 1 Capital 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 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 103 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AnSre. Esq. (Messrs. Mslchers, k Co.! J. P. Harass (Messrs. Holliday.Wise ft Co. A. T. Manser, (Measrs.Donglaa.lapraikftCo. H. Nicaisa, (Romeo Compear Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe,
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    • 126 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qmurer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hswthom, Robert C. L. Berea, Qeoiwe Hibbert, Pendral Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Car*. Charles Muryat, George H. Chambers,
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    • 43 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. D. BRANDT A CO. Singapore, 6th Eept., 1880. (to6th Deo.)
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    • 101 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George 0. Frames, Esq. Depaty-Chairmata Underwriters. Hrrbrrt B. Braynr, Esq., Liverpool. CharliB T. Manley, Esq., London. Secebtaribs. W. Digby Simth, Esq, Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffb. Esq.. London. J OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES
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    • 104 1 OFFICE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— 'Exchange 8treet Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oomhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHI8TBB. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 90 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Btem.ino. 1 Chaimtmn— Alexander Ronaldsoh, F,sq Vice Chuirman —Jah. Nicol Fleming, Esc Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith. E-LA. CHIEF OFFICES: P° Edinburgh 17 Gborob Street. i f 2 King William L0,,1>0 ST...T, T f cartel Chambers, Liverpool, WxTKE Street. Manchester 47
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    • 129 1 The Directors of the above Company having arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a reduction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Table* based upon the returns lately published by the
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    • 45 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 51 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23* o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE k 00. Singapore. 11th Nov, 1879. u.
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    • 52 1 Capital, Two Millions Btb*uno. OFFICES. Queen Insubahcb Buildings, Live*Queen Insubanci Buildings, 60 Gbace Church Stbbbt, Lohdon. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance nska at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT k CO. Singapore, 30th August,
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    • 35 1 THE IMPERIAL ROYAL PRIVILEGED AUSTRIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, DONAU.” The undersigned, having been appointed general agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 10th October, 1880. u. c.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Til* undersigned having been appointed Agents 'by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) 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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    • 79 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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    • 533 1 iHferrllantou*. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORB’ HOME. Price of Bach. Nautical Almanacs 1-25-Charts, de (Double Bheet) 1-iO. y (Single Sheet) *0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Bept, 1878 (u. n) MILNER’S SAFES. The undersigned hare
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  • 63 2 FOR MALACCA PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Thk B. I. S. N. Co ’b steamer Pemba 1,536 tons, will leave the road* for above poi at 2 p. m., on Friday, next, the llth ins will also take passengers anc -cin Akyab, Chittagong, Cnl imlipatam, Madras, Pot n, Calient, Telichory. >mbay,
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  • 41 2 Th j i Steam Navigation Comp. t '-lltm Maekinnon, 1,323 for Batavia Soeribays, ley, Melbourne and Aaelai-. on iy, the 8th inst. atdajligiu.. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO., Agents. Singapore, 6th Dec. 1880.
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 21 2 On the 6th inst, at The Grove Tanjong Katong the wife of Chari E8 E. Crane of a daug iter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 6TH DEC., 1880.
    • 220 2 SiN0AP0St,'1lTir December, 1880, Gambier 9 4.071. Black Pepper 11.65. While Pepper, fair quality 17.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 8.121P«»r| Sago 3.45. Coffee, Bootbyoe 16 50. nom. Tapioca, small Flake 470. Tin 28.50. to* Mule twist 110. H lbs. Sbirtiogs 1.621 7 do do 1.471 6 do V. Cloth
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    • 1573 2 (For Straits Timet.) Turkey. London, \th Dec., 1880.—The Fleet which took part in the Naval demonstration has dispersed. Ireland. Leitrim has been gazetted as being in a disturbed state. Lady Weed will give a Garden Party, if the weather is fine, on Wednesday, the 8th inst., from 4
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    • 448 2 The following paragraphs arc taken from the Penang Gazette, of the 1st instant:— General Anson has announced that he I will be leaving Penang about next Februaj ry on leave. A considerable number of j j applicants have applied for the acting J appointment. Rumour says the Magistrate
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    • 895 2 The want of a thorough knowledge of the geography and topography of the Malay Peninsula is one of the most serious obstacles to the advancement, of the Malay States by inducing the investment of European capital and enterprise for the development of their vast agricultural and mineral
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    • 573 3 The following telegrams give the latest news from Afghanistan, and of the Viceroy’s Grand Tour in the Punjaub and the North West of India Lahore, 14tt Nor—After the Review yesterday, the Viceroy breakfasted with the Officers of the 10th Hussars. The Nawab of Babawalpar arrived to day. Today
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    • 874 3 We are indebted to the Siam Weekly Advertiser, of the 27th ult. for the following paragraph*:— Civil service Reform in Siam.—lf there is any basis for the rumors thst have recently reached us, important reforms sre •oon to be inaugurated by the King in all the department* of
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    • Correspondence.
      • 208 3 To the Editor of the Dailg Times. Si*,—As your paper is the only me- dium in this place where a correspondent I can with reliance seek fair play, therefore, J I crave your indulgence. Now, as to the late Municipal election, a j rumour is going about
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      • 792 3 To the Editor of the Dailg Times. Sir, —I beg to call your attention to a letter which appeared in the London and China Express of 5th November beaded “Muar Disturbances” and signed “Straits.” The statements in that letter, although not of much consequence
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 852 2 #rto snjbfrtrtrmmW. PROGRAMME or THE PENANG RACE MEETING 1881. FATEOHS. His Excellency the Governor S. S. His Highness the Maharajah of Johnre. The Hon’bleTbe Lieut-Governor of Penang. The Officer Commanding H. M’s. Troops in Penang. STEWARDS Hon*bl« D. Brown ;G. T. Addis Esq. J. M. Vermont Esq. F J. C.
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    • 1054 2 Settlement*. Ponies running in this Race are not allowed to train for more than 14 days before the first day of this meeting. 10 st up. R. C. Entrance 15. Gentlemen Riders. Fourth Rack. The Perak Cup.—Value $100. Handicap for all Horses and Galloways that hare started and not won
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    • 767 2 I beach r >ad building ALLOTMENTS. The under.ip.ed will 8e, l by Auction in lots, »t an early date, if not previously disposed of privately. all that piece of land at the Comer of Middle Road and Beach at one time occupied by Mr. Emmer«on as the Clarendon Hotel. has
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    • 357 2 NOTICE. John Little Co. hare received, and are now showing, A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF TOTS, which for beauty, variety, and novelty, is not to be surpassed, the stock comprises Dolls, (dressed and undressed), Mechanical locomotives, Carriages. “Jumping Frog,” Magnetic Toys. Drums, Tambour ines. Trumpets, Horns, India Rubber Dolls
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  • 14 2 DEATH. On the 5th instant, Mrs. Emily Hale, aged 47 years and 7 months.
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  • Notices.
    • 152 3 In the Supreme Court of th Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Eeuffalli Hassan Alii Rasbrai and Moolla Esmailjee Shaik Allibhoy, carrying on business in copartnership as traders at No. 103. Beach Road, Singapore, Bankrupts. Ororge Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 149 3 Saturday, 4th December. Spanish steamer “Asia” 1,904 tons, Bisquert commander, Barcelona 1st Nov., consignees Borneo Company Limited. British steamer Glenfalloch 1.370 tons, Park commander, London 30th Oct, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. Sunday, 5th December. Siamese ship Siamese Crown 539 tons, Martin commander, Bangkok 28th November. Dutch steamer" Gov.
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    • 63 3 Saturday, 4th December. British steamer Ban Tone Seng" Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Pontianak Geary, for Mi lac ;i St Klaug. British steamer “Sbuaydagone” Bewcn, for Penang St Rangoon. British steamer Baby Hardy, for Mnntok A Palembang. Sarawak steamer Rxjih Brooke Reynolds, for Bangkk. Dutch steamer Q.
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    • 474 3 I pan I Ship’s Names. Captains. Ki.ao v Rio. j if An -Vhere From} Oonsionres or Agents. Destination. j *ivaia j J MEN-OF-WAR Egeria Johnston H. M’s str. 894 Oct. 27 Labuan Senior Naval Officer. Station Moorhen Corfe H. M’s str. 455 Dec. 5 Bangkok Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 435 3 NOTICE. Mh. Ta* Jiai Kim U aatbnrised to B, K n our firm per procuration from this date. KIM SENG .V Co. Singapore. 25th Nor., 1980. to 25th Feb. NOTICE. Ojt the 15th January. 1891, tenders will be received at the Office of the Chief of the Engineering Department at
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    • 818 3 BILLIARD TABLE. Tub undersized hare for sale a Full- size new Mahogany Billiard Table, 12 feet x 6 feet, just landed ex Glenorchy from London, with Balls, Cues, Markers, Butts, Rules, Iron Brush, cover. Ac. By Wright Bros.. London.—Price $500. POWELL A Oo., Auctioneers Singapore, j?nd Nov„ 1880. u. c
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    • 344 3 TOBACCO. Katz Bros: have unpacked, ex Hesperia," S. S., a very choice assortment of Turkish Tobacco, Comprising Snltanflor Gibelli, Latakia, Kir, Bafra, etc., eto., ready cat for pipes and cigarettes. Singapore, 21st Oct, 1880. (a. c) NOTICE. W* have this day opened out a first, class assortment of Gentlemen's Shoes
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    • 472 3 NOTICE. The "Straits Tims Press” being now placed under the management of a thoroughly practical Printer, is now in a position to execute job printing of all descriptions on the shortest notice, and st prices which will bear favorable comparison with other printing offices. Singapore, 9th October, 1880. INDIAN C
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    • 503 3 OFFICIAL NOTICE. Pindinq certain repair* to the Central Police Station, the Court of Reaueeta Will be held in the Summary Siae of the Supreme Coart. H. TROTTER, Commisaioner. Singapore, 29th Nor., 1880. (1 w.) SINGAPORE STEAM LAUNDRY, STEVEN8 ROAD, TANGLIN. Thi Proprietor of thin establishment beg* to inform Ladiea and
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  • Docks.
    • 260 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 S 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. Datid Brown Esq.—Chatman. T. C. Booaardt E*q. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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    • 751 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the j town of Singapore, and comprise the folI lowing establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest
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    • 192 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs if all descriptions ia the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 feet W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 843 4 *tffsrrl!anroti«. NOTICE. THE STEAM Saw MILLS Rochobb Riteb. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of tbs tide, tbs Proprie tors are papered to nndertake contracts for tbe supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, nod Scantlings always on band. Apply at tbe
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    • 437 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction has been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graving Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in tbe charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Wooden vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 689 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Boda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARTS WATER. Rnpnlied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARTS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mrdical Times and Gazette, London.
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    • 656 4 #torrs atiD Jflmftantoiat. JOHN LITTLE GO. OENEEiL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MAKER8; 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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    • 646 4 ROBINSON CO. 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 Twe’ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbrigsran, Si’k and
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    • 719 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, H»v*alw»T» Htlton fort- Soot ton- H»bb»n ontnadamll wiuhrend -in iour. Mon »oorr*di*een •nloctod and wohlMsortli- ...orti. rrk assort I. Jf** *o« Tourer al- dan. to.,, m.nt ran Knot stool or all lor Europse- los srtiolos -omisoho srtir.uropoan and l«oh<r t an- dEoropo. tol.n
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