Singapore Daily Times, 22 December 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXL SINGAPORE, AVEDNESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1880. No. 14,209
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 428 1 1 r.flm DAiiuauun tunrAr> I. Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns New Harbour. T»x uiuenuted. are the cUUa on wujjjj ibia Mail Steamer* may dc expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1880 Octwibd. Homeward. Tuesday R,h Jan. 1 Tuesday Sth J»». an* M *n»h 3rd
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    • 153 1 wboa* uAUAMuiui waaa a Agamemnon. Patroclcs. Ajax. Antenor. ACHJI4-EB. DXPCALION. Djomed. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. Priam. Orestes. ?4Rpedon. Strnxor. Hector. Teuceb. Venelads. Lanjes. Cyclops. Telemachcs. Beu-erophor. Jason. Urtsses. The Coy's Steamers are despatched from I.uerpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten
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    • 74 1 TAXING CABC'O FOR ROBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Aj-car A Co.'s steamer Arra f<**» Apcar, Captain MactaVISH, is expected here on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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    • 65 1 Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or shoot 21st instant, en rouU for above porta. Intending passengers most apply to the 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 following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OVTW**I>. HOMKITtKD. i»w i«*n. Monday. 9 February Tuesday 13 January 23 do 27 do R March io February V 22 do 24 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. VizaSpatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, licut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 1338 1 The steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatuvia 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. Frpm Singapore to Batavia 16 Padang 04 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 138 1 London and Edinburgh. < Established 1809. I (Incorporated bt Royal Charter.) FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital £2,000,00 i 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
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    • 43 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the 0 ustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (c. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 45 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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO, Singapore, 27th Jany.. 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The 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 %11 risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £362,492,4 61 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE A
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000! Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that tlie duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authori. ■I ‘f.g rant
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    • 51 1 EBTABLIBHED 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue poliaiee against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875 (u. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisk* 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 REBERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1«80 (n. n.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25tb November. 1879.
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    • 72 1 Capital S 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The nndersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. i or Burners to tbe extent of *lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 82 1 a pital *2,000.000 a 'd-«>P 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers, Messrs Jardine Matheson k Oo. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. ‘T-ffiStBSSSjASr-ic i Remedloa. fj. J. doe Remedioa Co.) l he undersigned are the authorised gents for the above Company at this port, and they are
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    • 131 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gnuear, Km. W'l'l*™ Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, Peroival Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Ly»ll, Charle. Marryat, George H Jamea G. Murdoch, Djrldeon, Thomas N.
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    • 45 1 Tuk undersigned having been appointed agents for the above Company are prepared to issue policies against Fire at the cur rent rates of premium, less 20 o/o bonus. D. BRANDT A CO. Singapore, 6th Sept, 1880. (to 6th Dec.)
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    • 101 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq Liverpool. Charles T. Manley. Esq., London. BECBETARIIB. w. Dioby SiMTH. Esq Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe. Esq.. London. on 9, FFICE IN LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East.
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    • 108 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. Tnm»m A,RM^ N IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 231 1 FIRE AND LIFE. OIPITIi. ONE MILLION Sr«mu»». Chairman— I Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esc Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, e.ijl. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f5O West George s. l Street. EDINBURGH, 17 QborgE STREET. London f 2 Kino William < Street. Liverpool, °‘.iel Chambers, I Water
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    • 44 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 00., Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u^c-T
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    • 50 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. c
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling. OFPICES. Quern 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 00. Singapore, 30th
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    • 40 1 THE IMPERIAL ROYAL PRIVILEGED AUSTRIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, DONAU." wnt an i, isi/xiau.. 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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    • 47 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Risbbti £340,000. The nndereigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (a. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned ha vine been appointed A cents 'by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,1 to the above Company are authorised to er&nt and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and e«nerally to represent the said Bank at
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    • 80 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arriv< or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A COa Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 480 1 ißtettllantou*. NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEST SURVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modkratk Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80, Y (Single Sheet) 0.90, Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 MILNER’S SAFES. Thk undersigned hare just
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  • 139 2 lii ihi Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In tbe matter of James Halley Anderson, of Singapore Clerk, residing at Oxley Hill, Tsnglin, Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankruDt.
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  • 75 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. R. N. Co's steamer Simla, 1,615 tons, will leave tbe roads for above ports, at 2 p m., on Thursday next, the 23rd i instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Baa ein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Qnngam, Bimlipatam, Madras,
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 13 2 At Raeburn, on the 21st inst., Mrs. H. Muirhead, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 22ND DEC., 1880.
    • 261 2 Singapore, 22nd Decembeb, 1880. Gambler I A. Block Pepper 11.624. White Pepper, fair quality 17 50. Sago Hour, Surawas 3.15 1 Pearl Sago 3.40. Coffee, Bontuyne 16 50. nom. Tapioca, small Flake 4 60. •fin 28.124. Ws Mule twist lost 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do
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    • 652 2 South Africa. London, 21*/ Dec. —The Boers are establishing a Republican Government in the Transvaal. The Colonial authorities are hurrying forward all available troops. H. M.’s sloop Egeria, which had been at Tanjong Pagar for some time undergoing repairs, having completed them, steamed out to
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    • 1278 2 Last night, one of those disastrous fires which periodically occur here, broke out in the store of Messrs. McAlister Co., ship-chandlers, at the corner of Flint Street and Battery Road, this being second time this same establishment has been burnt down. There are no means of ascertaining in
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    • 2788 2 The Englishman gives the following account of the entertainment given to the two Highland Regiments at Lahore on their return from the Afghan War. We must express our regret that the j Ghoorkhas did not take part in it, j the little black men from the hills
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    • Correspondence.
      • 361 3 To the Editor of the Doily Timet. Si*,—lt is very easy to be wise after the event, and no doubt you will soon be deluged with complaints and protestations nevertheless you may perhaps find room for a few remark* on the catastrophe of last night. Assistance was
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      • 189 3 AM* ALARM UM. To tie Editor of the Daily Timet. Si*. —The Fire of last night, that burned the godown and store of Messrs. McAlister k Co., is said to have broken out at about 10 o'clock, and that the Chinese Fire Brigade was on the spot
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      • 483 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Si*, —Unforeseen circumstances delayed me in replying to Singaporean't" letter which appeared in your paper of the 16th instant. I do not want to make out,” for I hare made out that an Inchi Wan is of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 854 2 #lrto aibfrti«imnt«. PROGRAMME OF TBS PENANG RACE MEETING 1831. PATBOBB. Hi» Eicellshct tbs Gotbbbob 8. S. Hi* Highness the Maharajah of Johore. The Hon’b'eTbe Lieut-Governor of Penang. The Ofteer Commanding H. MY Troop* in Penang. STEWARDS Hon’Me D. Brow* JO. T. Addia Eaq. J. M. Vermont Eaq. F.J.C.Roes A. Huttenbach
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    • 645 2 Settlements. Ponies running in this Race are not allowed to train for more than 14 day* before the first day of this meeting. 10 at np. R. C. Entrance $5. Gentlemen Riders. Fourth Race. The Perak Cup.—Value 1100. Handicap for all Horses and Galloways that hare started and not won
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    • 807 2 LEONIE HILL, GRANGE ROAD. IMPORTANT SALE Or VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, At Lronie Hill, Übange Rod, The property of the HON’BLE ROBERT CAMPBELL, Saturday, Bth January. The undersigned have rweired instruction* from the Robert Camp bell, proceeding to Europe, to sell by Auction, at Leonie Hill. Grange Road, on Saturday, Bth
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    • 540 2 FOR SALE. An iron built steamer of net 55 Tons register, carrying about 125 Tons weight, two years old with compound surface condensing engine of 20 Horae power. For particulars, apply to BEHN MEYER A Co. Singapore, 17th Dec 1880. fto3lst inst.) j FOR SALE. A few cases of J.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 87 3 3rnbals.— Continued. n Wednesday ,22nd December. British steamer “Celestial” 640 tons, Davies commander, Sourabaya 18th Dec., consignee Tan Kim Tinn. Tuesday, 21at December. German barque "Madeleine Rickmers” 1,277 tons, Heins I commander, Cardiff 3rd Sept., consignees Behn Meyer A Co. British steamer “Moray” 1,427 tons, Butcher commander I Hongkong
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    • 46 3 i Tuesday, 21st December. I Siam, se schooner Siamese Crown Martrn, for Bangkok Dutch steamer Sing Tjin Van Dura, for Palembing via tj l v Muntok. I British schooner Formosa Quayle, for Mauritius via Batavia. I P. AO. steamer Ancona Stead, for Bombay.
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    • 341 3 Ship’s Names. I.prsu,.. jnu 1 Hut. I U»„. I o. taT <T E* |aiVALB MEN-OF-WAR as- &r“ sfe STEAMERS 3 5 Bangkok Senior Naval Officer. Station P»kn.m Stratton Brrt. Mr. 399 !sor. njarngkok IGnthrieiCo a? Ff ks: S==L as at jsiarßsasr sect Amboina Van Marion Dutch
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 149 3 WANTED. A situation aa nursery governess and one as French governess, good references. Address O. H. care of Printer. Daily Times Office. Singapore, 10th Dec., 1880. NOTICE. Just received per S. S. Nestor, a choice selection of Gold and Silver Watches com- prisingGentlemens with Engine turned and plain cases, and
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    • 767 3 ARMY CONTRACTS. HK STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Thursday, the 6th January, 1881, from persons willing to contract for such Supplies and Services a* may be required from time to time for the use ..f H.-i Majesty's Troops suti ned in Singapore,
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    • 406 3 HENRY COELHO. No. 372. Orchard Road. Begs to inform tbe Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore that he is prepared to J give lessons on the Pianoforte and Hari monium at private residences, j Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired at moderate charges and work I guaranteed. Communications addressed to No.
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    • 454 3 NOTICE. On the 15th January, 1881, tenders will be received at the Office of the Chief of the Engineering Department at Batavia j for the delivery of 830 cubic metres djatie or teak wood at the General Engineering I Stores at Padang. For further particulars, apply to It. B. BEAD.
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    • 397 3 TO BE LET OB FOR SALE. A large and commodious dwelling house in Sophia Road No. 5, with outhouses complete. For particulars, app’y to LIM KONG WAN A SONS. Singapore, Bth Dec., 1880. NOTICE. Mr. Taw Jiak Kim is authorized to sign our firm per procuration from this date. KIM
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  • 91 4 Tbe following axe the approximate dates of tbe Company's time table twwss Aminas Lot—- f>. Vorwti In Oct. 18tk Nov. lltkSn In No. mk Dk. lit* j w !?Pni J* IMA Ju. lit* t S. The steamers call at Bombay, Colombo jod Penang on
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  • Docks.
    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the In dian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of$ 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T.C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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    • 754 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 berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 196 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 15 J feet VV idth at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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  • 154 4 Settlement of Singapore. In tbe matter of Esutfalli HiistfHjj Alii Bashrai and Moolla Esuiailjee Shaik Allibboy, 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 665 4 flUsrrllaiuouSi NOTICE. From and after this date. Lemonade, Potash, Soda, and Tonic Watera, of anperior quality maybe had at THE DISPENSARY. (Conan or Bmm Road and Commercial Square.) Other Aerated Watera comprising Lttbia, Bromide ahd Seltier, may also be bad to order. The above Waters, ready Iced, are always to
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    • 447 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction bag been made since tbe 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graring 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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    • 695 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOIXTNARIS WATER. AS” Snpnlied continnouslv to the Table of j H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and
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    • 652 4 Motts airt iflmiianSiSr. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT Outfitting Department. Genllcmen’i outfiite made up on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 490 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 Balbriggan, Si'k and
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    • 734 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, H«ll«n fort- Sont too- Hebbrnatoadi Tf l w *fhre n ,l oi„ jo.,™ Man voorrvti*.rn wnh '"""rtlr- »«»o r t i ryk Msorti•l afLVnf lII' i 1 L'*** l to"* ,mi Eni. r ,Br Eopopo*. l«»\rtii-l<-» ’■■tn-ia-h* arti- iarhrr an- TKnropn. kn’an ta
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