Singapore Daily Times, 31 December 1880

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1880. No. 14,276
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 316 1 Ovtice —Collyer Quay. Go downs New Harbour. this Company’s Msfl Steamers may be exdected to arrive at Sings pore during the year 1880: OrrwAss. Bsbswsbs. TWSsr Jem. Tmfcl !■*> H a,. a April ISUi April. bU Im. T’ S 14 1;ia? 1 all, *X
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    • 150 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Ahtenor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchibrs. Priam. Orestes. Saspbdon. Stentor. Hector. Tkucrr. Menelacb. Lantes. Cyclops. Telrmschus. Belleeophon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have aocor
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    • 73 1 TAKING CARCO FOR KOBE, TOKOHAMA AND NAGABAKI. Messrs Apcae A Co.’s steamer Arraloon Aprar. Captain MactaviBH, is expected here on or about 17th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigDcd for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will
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    • 66 1 Messrs Apcae A Co.’s steamer Japan, Cat tain Gardner, ia expected here on or about 21st instant, ea route tor above ports. Intending passengeis must apply to the undersigned for past-age tickets before proceeding on boerJ, otherwise they will not be admitted on board For freight
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    • 368 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mari times may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Ovtwabd. Hosniu. ISSO. I*Bo. Monday »primary Taeedej lj January B do *7 do S Hank 10 rri~rj f s Hi „*r jL
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    • 1301 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata vis every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Hrad Office. 13 Austin Friaks, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singßpore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 154 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter.) PIKE DEPARTMENT. i Subscribed Capital £2,000,00 Paid-up Capital 850,00' I Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878*. £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves „l, 156,690 j Income of the Fire Department,
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    • 30 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Strrrt. Thr undersigned hrfve been appointed Agents for .the ,a^ove«Company, are HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Coloonr 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. n. c.
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    • 70 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. 33f o/o discount allowed on all risks fut I coasting voyages, and 15 o'o on all risks to
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    • 56 1 EBTABLIBHRD 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren 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 Agente, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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. 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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    • 37 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 appointeterms. PATERBON, BIMONB A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (a.c)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. Ope F rst class risk... 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SrMONS A 00. Agent*. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (n. o.)
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    • 33 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. j Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c y
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    • 46 1 Capital 2,000,000. YaKDB IU ERSRRVR EXCLUSIVE OF CAPITA!, £4,260,595. I Agents at Singapore and Penang; I BOUSTEAD A 00. i Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. i Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u.
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    • 30 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Geoboh Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25f». 4 1 NPTUPDT 4 XTnc H'TM nT^n/XTT.rn
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    • 72 1 Capital t 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 99 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fnnd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E»q. iMessni. Melcher*. 0.1 T. P. n*rae« (Messrs. HolUdsr, Wise Co. -Manger, (Messrs. DouglM,LspraikACo. Nicalse, (Rnrneo Company Ltd.) 1 ;L 1 do (J. J. dos
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    • 140 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. 1 Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. I Thomas O. Rarclay, William Hawthorn, I Robert C. L. Boren, George Hibbert, Porciral Bosanquot, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall. Charles Care, Charles Marryst,
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    • 47 1 j The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared I 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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    • 91 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe C. Frames, Esq. Depnty-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Anthony jtAdoiirrE. Esq.. London. LIVERPOOL. 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 2, Royal Exchange Buildings. The undersigned having
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    • 107 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exohang Street East Birmingham —12, Bennett’s HilL London—lo, Oornhill. Glasoow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. t C AI «AN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messra.Todd AOoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Oh as. Holland,
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    • 227 1 ITE* AND LIFE. I Oatitai ONI MILLION Etiiluo. I ot-iNM»itSMii>ws3iB!l.Wftit.a»r Vtee Chairman —Jam. Nicol Fleming, Esc Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Qlaboow, f 5O WeB t Q*oeoh l Steeet. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William i Street. Livuuool, f Ot
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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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    • 52 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 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks, G (JTHRIE A OC Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879,
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    • 57 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liver. pool Queen Insurance Buildinos, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Kg* nts for the aVre Coupatiy ani are prepared to take Tire Insurance ritke at the onrreat rate* of premium, v HOOGLANDT 4
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    • 34 1 The- undersigned, having hew appointed geu*L agenu for the above .Owpany, are pafpayed to aocept marine raks at oarrent KATZ BROTHERS. gnaapore. 10th Ootober, 1880. n.c.
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    • 49 1 Established 1838. Capital 21,000,000. Rrsbrve £340,000. The nndersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to fooept risks by Bret Class Steamers and Selling vessels: H. W. GEIGER, i Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.) e
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents 'by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, J9th 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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    • 88 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arriv< or pnt in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the un erB, B“^ ERON( DXJNLO p (jo. Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. e) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION
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    • 473 1 -■ii-JJI- L --LiSj=*g=* iHisrfllaiifotw. NOTIOETO MARINERS CHA OP THK LIT WIT ■PKTPt. NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modipatp Pmiois, KEPT FOR SAL! at the SAILORS’ HOKE. Price op Nautical Almanac* Chart*, de (Doable Sheet) t (fflhgL Bb«et) J-iW Home, Sin».por«. 11th B*>t, 1878 81.85. .1*». MILNER’S BAPES. The undersigned hare just received
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  • 155 2 In the Supreme Court of the STRAITB SE’TLEMBNTS. Settlement of Sinoapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Veerapatram of Singapore, Ships’ Duhash, residing at No. 9. Tank Road, ingapore. The above named Veerapatram having on the 29th day of December 1880 presented
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  • 65 2 Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. My appointment as Agent for above Companies at Pen mg having b3en confirmed. 1 shall in future conduct the Agencies in conjunction with a general business in my own name I have empowered Mr. Ernat Kallmann to
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 31ST DEC., 1880.
    • 286 2 LATEST MARKET yUUi ATIUNS. Singapore, 31st December, 1880. Gambler I 4.074 Black Pepper 11.60. White Pepper, fair quality 17.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.124Pearl Sago 3.35. Coffee, Bontbyne 16.50. nom. Tapioca, small Flake 4 60. Tin 28.50. 40s. Mule twist 109. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do
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    • 1114 2 Loudon, 30/A Dec. —The Boers have captured several towns in the Trans* vaal. Wk learn from a home paper to hand by the mail this morning, that a i draft of the 3rd Regiment of The Buffs” from the depot, consisting of 2
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    • 646 2 (From Indian papers.) Washington, loth Lee. —The Agricultural Bureau’s monthly report states that the average condition of the ten cotton states has declined. London, 17 th Dec. —ln a lecture given by Sir Richard Temple before the East India Association, he dwelt upon the effects of western education
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    • 1074 2 From our own Correspondent. Mauritius, 2nd Dec. —lt is generally supposed here that our yearly racing season begins on the Ist November, but we have experienced a completely dry November this year, and the consequence has b.-en that our Agricultural prospects have become less brilliant. It is very difficult
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 741 2 firto atJbertiSfmrnts. THE LATE FIRE. AUCTION SALE OF SALVAGE. At Powill A Co.'s Salk Rooms. The undersigned hare received instructions to sell by Auction, for account of the Insurance Companies concerned. To- morrow, Friday, st 11 a. m. a quantity of Ship-chandlery goods and property salved from the late fire
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    • 728 2 FOB SALE. Grey China Pony Doable goes in harness, and has a fair tarn of speed, has done mile in 1 minute and 34 seconds. For particulars, apply to CAPTAIN FORSTER, The Buffs Tanglin. Singapore, Bth Dec., 1880. (u. c.) JUST RECEIVED. Ex 8. S. LOMBARDY.” A splendid selection of
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    • 629 2 NOTICE. Just received direct from Paris per French mail steamer, a very handsome selection of Drawing room clocks in fancy marble cases, carriage and other timepieces. JAMES MOTION, Watchmaker A Jewel’er. Singapore, -9th Dec, I^Bo. LEONIE HILL, GRANGE ROAD. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, At Leonie Hill, Grange Rod,
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    • 526 2 till New shapes in Black and Drab. Christy's Zephyr Felt Hat, the lightest weight made. Cork and straw lined Hats, A large assortment of the above. Calcutta Pith huts and helmets in various shapes and colours. SAYLE A Co. Singapore, 30th Dec., 1880. BAZAAR BOOKSFoolscap, limp cloth, $1,75 per copy
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 147 3 Thursday, 30th December. Brit all steamer Riga 920 tons, Raison commander, Jeddah 30th Nov., consignees McAlister A Co. Brit'sb steamer Tantallan 1,310 tons, Hunter commander, Jeddah 7th Dec consignees Behn Meyer A Co. British steamer" Devonshire 1,512 tons, Gachen commander, Amoy 23rd Dec., consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Spanish
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    • 50 3 arrivals.— Continued. British steamer Rainbow 121 tons, Rozells commander, Malacca 30th Dec., consignees Lim Kong Wan A 8ona. British steamer Antenor 1,644 tons, Bragg commander, Liverpool 17th Nor., consignees W. Mansfield k Co. P 4 0. steamer Ravenna 3,372 tons, Lee commander, Bombay 17th Dec., consignees P. k O. Company.
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    • 81 3 Wednesday, 29th December. British steamer Ganymede Ruston. for Dell. Spanish steamer Mariveles Munoz, for Manila. British steamer Bentan Moppett, for Batavia. British steamer “May Flower” Anderson, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Breconshire Thomas, for Londor. Thursday, 30th December. British steamer Merionetahire Richard, for Hongkong. British steamer
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    • 740 3 I I a I JAM i Ship’s Names. 1 i attains. t Ki.ao i Rig. I .far Vhrri From Oonsionrrh or Agents. Destination. I £4 jAIVALS MAN-OF-WAR Egeria Johnstone H. M's str. 894 Oct. 27 Labuan Senior Naval Officer. Station STEAMERS Paknam Stratton Brit. str. 399
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 597 3 ENGINEERS WANTED. For tb« Steam Boat of the Bataria Harbour Work*. Certificate and a knowledge of the work, mg of compound surface condensing engines required. Monthly salary 240 Guilders, and Premiums. For particulars, apply to Messrs. Pcttfabcken, Rheinxb A Co. Singapore, Or the Chief Resident Engineer of the Bataria Harbour
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    • 777 3 SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notick is hereby given, that the half- yearly interest, at the rate of six per cen turn per annum, dne on the Selangor State Bond* on the 31st December, 1830. and a dividend for the said half year at the rate of six per centum per annum
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    • 777 3 NOTICE. Mu. Tav Jiak Kim is authorized t<> sign our firm per pr curatiou from this date. KIM SENG Co. Singapore. 25th Nov.. 1880. JlthjFeb m ARMY CONTRACTS. I HK BTRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Thursday, the loih January, 1881, from persons
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    • 848 3 PROGRAMME OP THE PENANG RACE MEETING 1881. PATRONB. His Excellency the Governor S. S. His Highness the Maharajah of Johore. The Hon’bleThe Lieut-Governor of Penang. The Officer Commanding H. M’s. Troops in Peaang. STEWARDS Huu'bl- I). Brown J. M. Vermont Esq. F. J. 0. Ross A. Huttenbach Lye Nbee Quee
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    • 404 3 Settlements. Ponies tunning in this Race are not allowed to I rain for more than 14 days before tbc first day of this meeting. 10 st, up. R. C. Entrance $5 Gentlemen Riders. Fourth Race. The Perak Cup.—Value $lOO. Handicap for all Horses and Galloways that have started and not
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    • 476 3 A first clais, good condition, FOR SALE. full sized Billiard Table, in by Burroughes A Watts Apply to W. B. SMITH, Secretary, Singapore Club Singapore, 10th November, 1830. (u. c.) CALCUTTA CORNED BEEF. John Little A Co. hare received A supply of the finest quality of Calcutta Corned Rounds and
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  • Docks.
    • 263 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THI INDIAN ACT X of 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which t 93,900 have already Keen subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bbown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Booaabdt Eaq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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    • 759 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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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs af 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 154 fc6( Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 70 4 The following are the approximate date* of the Company's tine table:— The steamers call at Bombay, Colombo and Penang on the voyage out and homeward. and take freight and paaaengera for all Ports of the Red Sea, Mediterranean, Black Sea and Adriatic, served by
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  • 152 4 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esuffalli Hasson Alii Basbrai 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 659 4 NOTICE. Fbom ud after this date. Lemonade, Potash, Soda, and Tonic Water*, of snperior gnahty maybe bad at THE DISPENSARY. (Coman or BaTT*mT Road a»d Comvnciu Squabs.) Other Aerated Water* comprising LriHu, Bbomidb and Siltzsb, may also be bad to order The above Waters, ready Iced, are always to be
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    • 450 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction bss been made since the 15th of this month in the ratee 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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    • 692 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during tbe last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette, London.
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    • 648 4 #tor« ml JHtrtljanltSt. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERS OP EUROPEAN, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloce Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiUs made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 485 4 ROBINSON CO. IMPORTERS AND GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made op on the shortest notice and of the 1 latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweeds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'kand
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    • 743 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, ’"•rj* fort- Sont too- Hehbsaatmds a well wachrend ein loan Men voorrmdirteen 1 and wnhlaanorttr- aa«or*!a rylr asaorti. *«a Tanra' •1 s'ook of all European and other (fooda., 4«-, r i-aeer al- dana tone mant r or Enr-ipae- leaartipJea roptia-l "rh<r t an-
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  • SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE DAILY TIMES, DECEMBER 31, 1880.
    • 7850 5 Tm: annual dinner of the Singapore Debating Society was held in the Club on Wednesday, the 22nd instant, when covers were laid for 65 gentlemen. The dinner, which was provided by Aboobakar, tbe Steward of the Club, was excellent, and the arrangements throughout reflected
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 549 5 NOTICE. Katz Bb >B. h ive received Iron bedatada all size*, thin and taper pillars with Mosquito r >ds; Necessary bedding always ready on hind. Judsin’s Dyes A well assorted parcel of Judson's Simple Dyes, for domestic and trade use. GAMCB. Chessmen. Draughtsmen. Domino Oribbage, Arc. American Puzzles. Singapore. lHth
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