Singapore Daily Times, 10 December 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, lOtii DECEMBER, 1880. No. 14,259
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 382 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godow ■a— New Harbour. The nndemoted are the dates on wmoh year 1880: Outw»«d. Ho«sw»ai>. To-day *h Jam. 1 To—day «h Jaa. b r?b War l»h Mar. let* >• Mfc April l*h April. »>—i Saturday SSK Am. «th May. n-t ••■W 4,h
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. Patroclcs. Ajax. Antenor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucub. Nestor. Anchises. Priam. Orestes. Sarpedom. Stentor. Hector. Teuckr. Menelaus. Lantes. Ct clops. Tklemj chus. Bellerophon. Jason. ULTBBEB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and
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    • 74 1 TAKING CARGO FOR) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Am /no* Apcar, Captain Mactavish, is expected here on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Inter.ding passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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    • 62 1 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan. Captain Gardnbr, is expected here on or about 21st instant, en route for above porta. Intending passengers mnst apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. or paaaage, apply
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    • 298 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OvTWABD. HouewAßD. ISso. l«m. Monday. 9 February Tuesday 1.1 January S 3 do ~27 do s March 10 February 22 do 24 do
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    • 128 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, VizaSpatam, C'oconada, Maaulipatam, Madras, licut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 415 1 The Steamers of the above Company wi.l 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. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia t 46
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    • 907 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, Samaraug, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Ampanan, very 14 days. Achken. via Penang. Edie, Samalangan and Pedir, every
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  • Insurance.
    • 83 1 London and Edinbukoh. /Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Koval Chartkki. Subscribed Capital £2,000,'t0 Paid-up Capital 350,00 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,690 I Income of the Firs 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 upon oargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c.i
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    • 72 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. 33) o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Compant, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint, ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO, Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undereigned, Agents for the abov Company, are prepared to take riske upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33) o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,600, The undersigned hae been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above ComBany,8 any, and is prepared to accept risks by ret Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879 £292,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality, j The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- j 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 authori. tv
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    • 50 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fnnda, upwards of 3,000,000 Annnal Income upwards of 400,000 The nnderaigned have been appoixteAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO Singapore! f*t ApriU"Tß7s. fn.c)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterlino Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875 (n. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepare to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878. (u. a
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    • 46 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department.- Limit £12,000, on h first class risk. Like department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. S'figaoore. 4th June l a Bo (u. n.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 74 1 Capital S l,. 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on
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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 504,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. *-»q. 'Wesars. Molohem, A Co.) P 'tartia. (Mo*.™. Holliday, Wiso A Co. A T Maurer, (MeB.ra.no OK la«,l,apr*ikACo. i.nicalae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doi Romedioa, I.J.
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    • 136 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gongor, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Qeonre Hihhert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, Oeonre H. Chambers,
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    • 44 1 iHE 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 Sept., 1880. (to 6th Deo.)
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    • 98 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoi C. Frames. Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. W. Digby Simth, Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe. Esq., London. OFFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Eiohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasoow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coaton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 225 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CAaimon—Alexander Ronaldson. Esq I tee Chairman— Jam. NICOL FLEMING, Esc Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f5O WbB t G*oeor l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lohdon f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool [o-tel Chambers,
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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 (u. c.)
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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, terms. Last return to contributors 23) 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879, g.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. 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 risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 36 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 rates. KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 10th October, 1880. u. c.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 NETHERLANDS TNDT K DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having boon appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. to the above Company are auth >rised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this
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    • 82 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 546 1 flUSrtllanfmia. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKB, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. n y (Single Bheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. n) MILNER’S SAFES.
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  • 37 2 The 3. 8. Qlenfinlat, due here on the 17th instant, has room for a few Cabin passengers. For passage, Ac., apply to MARTIN, DYCE A Co. Agents. Singapore, 10th Dec, 1880. (to 17th Nov.l
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 10TH DEC., 1880.
    • 246 2 Sinqaporb, 10th December, 1880, tjambier 9 4.05. Black Pepper 11.75. White Pepper, fair quality 18. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.124. Pearl Sago 3.45. Coffee, Bonthyne 16.50. nom. Tapioca, Bmall Flake 4.70. Tin 28.25. 408. Mule twist 110. 84 lbs. Shirtings.. 1.624. 7 do do 1.474. 6 do 7.
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    • 444 2 Central Asia. London, 9th Dec. —The British Government has made representations regarding the attitude of Russia in Kurdistan. A Melbourne telegram of the 27th October, in the South Atulralian Chronicle, states that Mr. Kendall, late manager of the P. and O. Company in Melbourne, and
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    • 330 2 The Directory of the Straits Settlements which is published annually by the Mission Press is now in an advanced state for 1881, and we would draw attention to this most useful and necessary local publication as one deserving and requiring, if it is to be continued, as
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    • 1038 2 The French Government in Saigon, under M. Le Myre de Vilers, republican, civil as against military aud liberal as it professes to be, seems to have curious notions regarding liberty in general and freedom of the press in particular. The increase in the export duty on
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    • 1014 2 The China Overland Trade Report gives the following interesting sketch of the position of Inca' public companies in Hongkong It is very gratify inn to Hongkong and China investors to look baek upon the past two years, and see what real progress the various local companies have made,
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    • 3719 2 We lake the following extracts from the Sydney Morning Herald Englishmen in the South Sea Island*. —The following article was written in Jane last, by a shipmaster (Captain Ferguson of the Ripple) who has since been murdered by native islanders A stranger visiting the islands in the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 858 2 #rto aiibrrtigfnwnts. PROGRAMME OF THI PENANG RACE MEETING 1881. PATBON8. His Excellency thi Gotimoi 8. 8. Hi* Highness the Maharajth of Johore. The Hon'b'eThe Lieut-Governor of Penang. The Officer Commanding H. M'i. Troops in Penang. STEWARDS Hon'ble D. Brown J. M. Vennont Eaq. F. J. C. Rosa Lye Nhee Qnee
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    • 1036 2 Settlements. Ponies running in this Rsoe ere not allowed to trein for more then 14 days before the first day of this meeting. 10 st. op. R. C. Entrance 15. Gentlemen Riders. Fourth Rack. Thb Prrak Cup.—Value 1100. Handicap for all Horses and Galloways that J base started and not
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    • 758 2 TENDERS Will be received up to noon on Monday next, the 13th instant, at the office of the undersized, for the repair of the British brig Eliza Blanche, 170 tons, Captain J. Brown, at present lying in harbour. The Undersigned will not bold themselves bound to accept the lowest or
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    • 478 2 POE SALE. Grey China Pony Double goes in harness, and has a fair tarn of speed, has done j mile in 1 minute and 34 seconds. For particulars, apply to CAPTAIN FORSTER, The Buffs Tanglin. Singapore, Bth Dec., 1880. (n. c.) WANTED. Two Chinese clerks for Deli, must be able
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 71 3 Thursday, 9th December. Austrian steamer Vorwaerts 1,817 tons, Marussig commander, Hongkong 2nd Dec., consignees D. Brandt Co. Belgian steamer John P. Best 1,125 tons, Votteyem commander, Shanghai 30th Nov consignees Boustead 4 Go. Friday. 10th December. British steamer Louisa III.” 112 tons, Hartner commander, Malacca 9th Dec., consignees Leack
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    • 20 3 Thursday, 9th December. British steamer Martaban Tullocb, for Bangkok. British steamer Celestial Davies, for Samarang and Sonra-
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    • 501 3 3A*> Ship's Names. I Captains. Ki.au i Rio. a ir ai A'hiii Fiom Consignees on Agents. Destination. Eh AITALB MEN-OF-WAR Egeria Johnston H. M’s str. 894 Oct 27 Labuan Senior Naval Offioer. Station Moorhen Corfe H. M’s str. 455 Dec. 5 Bangkok Senior Naval Officer. Ration
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 85 3 iiotiffg. NOTICE. RIPPLIS LIBRARY. 1 In accordance with Rule 3of the Libra* ry Rales the loan of books will be suspended from the 7th to the 13th instants inclusive. Subscribers will oblige by Returning all works in their possession by the I first named date. By order N. B. DENNYS,
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    • 797 3 ADVERTISEMENT. Tub undersized hare just received a very select collection of original oil Paintings and Water Colour Drawings, by well known modern Artists, comprising views of some of the moat beautiful of the Swiss, German, Scottish and English Lakes. These Pictures have been carefully chosen, and are well worthy of
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    • 557 3 HENRY COELHO. No. 372, Orchard Road. Begs to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore that he is prepared to give lessons on the Pianoforte and Harmonium at private residences. Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired at moderate charges and work guaranteed. Communications addressed to No. 372, Orchard Road, next
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    • 451 3 NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Owner* nor Agent* of the American ship Henrietta, will be responsible tor debt* contracted by the Crew daring her stay at Singapore. Singapore, 22nd Nor., 1880. NOTICE. Oh the 15th January, 1881, tenders will be received at the Offloe of the Chief of the Engineering Department
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    • 467 3 FOB SALE. A first cists, fall sized Billiard Table, ia condition, by Burroughs* k Watte Apply to W. B. SMITH, SeoreU™, Singapore Chib Singapore, 15th November, 1880. (a. c.) TO BE LET. Baroanry Hoo<*. Situated within ten minutes wmlV of the Town. Apply to T. C. LOVKRIDGE, At Messrs Robinson
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  • Docks.
    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which t 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Bbown Es<j.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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    • 776 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the 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 draught, and
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    • 199 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. j No. 1 Graving Dock. I -ength—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet r Width at Entrance 42 feet.
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  • 128 4 The following are the approximate dates of the Company’s time table Inaras lmr« Loaves. Trissto oatvird homeward 8. S. VorwsrU 1st Oct. 18th Nov. 11th Dec. 1*» Nov. 18th Dec. 11th Jen. fcasifu 1st Dec. 18U> Job. 11th Feb. FoUwce 1st Jan *****8th Feb.
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  • 188 4 Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of EsufFalli Hawn Alii Bashrai and Moolla Esmailjee Shailt Allibhoy, carrying on business in cop irtnership as traders at No. 103. Beach Road, Singapore, Bankrupts. Grorge Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 744 4 iStsrritanfous. NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW KILLS Rocmobe River. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of tba tide, the Proprie tors are prepared to undertake contracts for the supply of every description of Sawn Tiller. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on hand. Apply at the
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    • 443 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 the charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Wooden ves- sels. Tariff rates can be had on application at
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    • 702 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Journal. i APOLLINARIS WATER. C 9“ continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mkdical Times and
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    • 655 4 #torrs an! iflntftantnst. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer. Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiiU made up on tbe ehorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 524 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens' Department. Every description of Gents' Clothing made np 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 Ralbriggan, Si'k
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    • 667 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORESSSEsSIs* 3§?* Beer. Brandt. Ac., Sc. Rhine wines exquisite. Italian and Spa•iiah wines, Sherry and Port wine, Ritters, English, German, French. Danish, Norwegian and other Beers. Breakfast. Dinner and after-dinr.er Claret and other Bordeanx wines in bottles or wood. Guaranteed for purity Ac., Ac. Tweeds. Damask,
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