Singapore Daily Times, 5 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-05 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. sth MAY, 1881. No. 14,38013 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration177 1881-05-05 1 omci-CollJ««“7-(Socorro »■>* Hubonr. T.l ...tootri «.■>« j*" 'SLt., rew-J? K T lVh Mar. SS f. a *ia a a srd l*th A. £h -g z 1«»> >•**■ «S a V* Z ft* tX Not. ,s Z lad ISS 18'h A Written Declaration of the177 words
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282 1881-05-05 1 Thi following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OvTW*m». HONSWtSB. tsei. '1*1. Monday. 7 Much Sunday Fabruary *1 do m «March April 70 do 8»»day, 17 do S April 1 Hay282 words
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Article149 1881-05-05 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antenor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diombd. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. P*iam. Orestes. Sakpedon. Stentor. Hector. Teucer. Mekelacb. Lahtes. Cyclops. Txlemachus. Bellebophok. Jason. ULTBSKB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acoommodaticn149 words
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531 1881-05-05 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. O. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may be531 words
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963 1881-05-05 1 To Bara via. via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and thb Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, every 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir,963 words
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Insurance.
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Article56 1881-05-05 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every description of property at the ourren 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 ox Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOH A 0056 words
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144 1881-05-05 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital j ...V“ 0 I Fire Reserve Fund... •list Dec.. 1878... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 j Total Fire Reserves ~1,*****0 Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- I144 words
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Article44 1881-05-05 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Street, i The undersigned have been appointed I Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.44 words
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39 1881-05-05 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. M A ACE A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881.39 words
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72 1881-05-05 1 Capital 10.000,000 Feancs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooaating voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks72 words
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69 1881-05-05 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all neks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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Article55 1881-05-05 1 vaiHD’O iwounamiD w. uimmi/ Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to iaane Policies on the nsn&l, terms. Last return to contributors 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore.55 words
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Article54 1881-05-05 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Quern Insurance Buildings, Literpool 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. 30th54 words
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50 1881-05-05 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Finds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appomteAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polieies against Fire on the usual PATERSON, SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875. (u.cj50 words
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43 1881-05-05 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERBON BIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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31 1881-05-05 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.)31 words
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44 1881-05-05 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERVE EXCLUSIVE OP Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 op one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u. <044 words
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25 1881-05-05 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.25 words
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Article72 1881-05-05 1 Capital S 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathebon 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 Block72 words
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235 1881-05-05 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consnlting Committee. A. Andr*, E*q. IHsan. Malchan. ft Co.) J. P. Buhm IHmn. Holliday, Wl** ft Co. A T. Mauser. rHaaan.Donslaa,LapralkftCo. H. Niealaa. (Boraao Oompas* UL) J. J. dos235 words
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48 1881-05-05 1 EBTABLIBHBD 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Besxbvr £340,000. Thi undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and ia prepared to aoeept riaka by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent B "gapore, 14th Peby. 1878. (u. o.)48 words
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86 1881-05-05 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Ponds 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 Insurances86 words
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933 1881-05-05 1 CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69, 774-18 6. HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Strbet, London, k. c. (Incorporated pit nuant to Act* of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: Thi Right Honourable Bib Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandbew Esq., j. p., Westwood933 words
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101 1881-05-05 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange BtreetLiverpool—2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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206 1881-05-05 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman—Jaii. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. p.I-A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O l BTBBBT. Edinburgh 17 Gborgb Street. Lit,.fool Manchester, 47 Brown Street. Tbs undersigned haring been appointed Agents of the206 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1881-05-05 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COTJNT COMPANY. Thi 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.58 words
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Article53 1881-05-05 2 Head Office, 76 Zing William St. London. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company at Singa- j pore, are prepared to accept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one* building, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON. DUNLOP Co. Singapore, 25th April,53 words
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Article73 1881-05-05 2 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s ateamer Arra• toon Apcar, Captain McConnell, is expect- ed here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the I undersigned tor passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted73 words
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Article76 1881-05-05 2 TAKING CAROO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on 1 or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the j undersigned for passage tiokets before proceeding on board, otherwise76 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 5TH MAY, 1881.
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Article200 1881-05-05 2 Singapore, sth Mat. 1881. Gambier 3.85. Black Pepper.... 11.17*. White Pepper, fair qaality 17AO. Sago Flour. Bruni 290 Pearl Bag» 3.20. Coffee. Boutoyne 13. Tapioca, small Flake .425 TOT. 27.65. 40s. Mule twist 107 50. 8* lbs. Bbirtiogs 1.62*. 7 do do 145 6 do T. Cloth200 words
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2038 1881-05-05 2 Ireland. London, 4 U May. —There is a large increase of agrarian outrages in Ireland. Mr. John Dillon has been arrested. London, 5 tk May. The 2,000 Guineas. 1. Peregrine. 2. Iroquois. 8. Ponfulang. The Russian cruiser Africa, the clippers' Djiyit and Nayesdnik, left on2,038 words
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Article665 1881-05-05 2 We take the following items from the Hongkong Daily Press A statement of the revenue and expenditure of the Colony for year 1880 is published in the Gazette. The total revenue was 11,069,947, being an increase of $105,852 on that of 1879; and the total expenditure $948,014, being665 words
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2243 1881-05-05 2 SoitPOR Ateb.— (Dillenia indica). This is a common tree throughout the Peninsula, and in Singapore may by found in the Sireugoon district. It grows from 30 to 50 ft high with a girth of from 3 to 5 ft. Its reddish bark2,243 words
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Article1634 1881-05-05 3 (It Is reouestod of oar contemporanex thst, in nproducing thv« translation*. thair original nppaoranen in th« Strait* Thom mar b« acknowladgad.) On the Bth April, a royal decree appeared in the Manila Gazette directing the construction of the first section of a projected railway from that city to1,634 words
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Correspondence.
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Article113 1881-05-05 3 To the Editor of the Dailg Timet. Dear Sib,—Mr. Elpbinstone Roe *Ppears to be in very happy ignorance of all that Sir William Thomaon has done towards inducing ths authorities in England to adopt a syatem of lighthouse* flashing their own names by means of the i Morse code,113 words
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Article561 1881-05-05 3 Luminous intermittent signals are likely to be nsefnl as an optical telegraph for preventing collisions at sea, or enabling lighthouses to flash their names snd other information, by means of the Morse code, as suggested by Sir William Thomson. r l*e n-e*ho-’. recently devised by M. Mercadier for561 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement828 1881-05-05 2 Altai aibtrtfwmtnw. IMPORTANT BALI of Valoabli Hocsihold PtißHiTtjßß, Ac. at FERN HILL. The property of Mb. Fbahcis Wobblbt. BATURDAT, 7th MAT, 1881. The undersigned here received inatructioas fro* Mr. Fbabcis WoML*t, family left for Europe, to aell by Aucriow. at bis residence P«BH Hill, entrance from Orchard Road, on Saturday.828 words
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Advertisement768 1881-05-05 2 NOTICE. I start to-morrow as an Exchange ana Bullion Broker. 0. F. WILKINSON. Singapore, 6th April, 1881. to 6th May. NOTICE. Waictid, in a Solicitor’s Office, a Clerk (European) who has had some legal experience and ia able to undertake the drawing up of deeds, documents, Ao., under supervision. Apply768 words
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Advertisement593 1881-05-05 2 NOTICE. SINGAPORE EXCHANGE. In consequence of the change in the day of departure of the homeward maila. the weekly Banking and Commercial HalfHoliday will in future be held on Saturday instead of on Wednesday, commencing with Saturday, 7th May. The weekly meeting of the Exchange for the despatch of the593 words
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Advertisement520 1881-05-05 2 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. FRIDAY, 13th MAY, 1881. Business. 1, Bill to consolidate and amend, the law relating to Stamp*. Committee. 2. Bill to amen 1 Ordinance No. XII, of 1879 (Appeal* Ordinance) 2nd Beading. a Bill to repeal and reenact with amendments Ordinance No. I, of 1876. (Indian Immigrants Protection). 1st520 words
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Notices.
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51 1881-05-05 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Liadrnhall Strrbt, London. The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risk* at 1 urrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th51 words
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129 1881-05-05 3 Thi steamer* of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang. Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passenger* and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vi*agapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellichery. The Company are also129 words
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67 1881-05-05 3 Riduction in rath or Passao*. The following are the rate* of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore letclaaa 2nd claea Deck. To Malacca 9 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 49 24 50 8 Rangoon ,,,56.50 28.25 9 Calcutta 8067 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article72 1881-05-05 3 Wednesday, 4th May. British staler Pontiannk,” 99 font Kelley, Pontian.k 2nd “&£R£2r*SSip»fc-tlO tons. Hill, Amoy 23rd Orergaauw, Rhio 4th Hay. tons. Holla, o—l* April. steamer Himalaya.” 1427 tons, Boodle, Hemmstle Eng. 13th Fob;, Hnmilton, Gray On. Thursday sth May. British .learner Gordon Ce.tle 1320 tons, Waring. Hong kong 28th72 words
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Article62 1881-05-05 3 Wednesday, 4th May. British steamer May Flower," Le Cain, for Malacca A| Clang. Dutch steamer Tambora,” de Hart, for Acheen. Dutch steamer Patoeah.” Schaafman, for Palembang. British stramer Normnndj". Onfoliffe, for Bangkok. Britiah steamer Kongeee," Oldnll, for Bangkok. British steamer "Royalist” HoR tor Labnan A Sooloo, Britiah62 words
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Article170 1881-05-05 3 DATS j V HIM rSOH.! UONS.GNKS OE AGINTS. DESTINATION. Ship’s Namhs. Captains. h lag Hia. :>r a**. MEN-OF-WAR iaj¥i Anril ‘M Hongkong Russian Consul. Unknown >2U N«imoft triXd OonmrL Unhn,™ ESSE—« Reddonkhoff gj** W sEr* sr stz gfe .jae. as.'Jsr”’ 1 ffia*Somerset Ritohie Bnt etr. 610170 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1881-05-05 3 WANTED. To purchase a Tbictcl* cheap. Condition not material if wheels are in good f Address X. T. Z. c/o Straits Times” Singapore, 7th April, 1881. to 7th May. ZOEDONE! ZOEDONE!! ZOEDONE!!! the Bsain asd N*kvi Tonic, at E M M ERSO N’B HOTEL and TIFFIN ROOMS. Recommended by the61 words
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Advertisement571 1881-05-05 3 THE BINGAPORE CRATED WATER MANUFACTORY. NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to inform the public of Singapore, that baring had nearly thirty rears’ experience in the manufacture of all descriptions of «r%ted waters, both in London and China, they hare opened the above named establishment and are now prepared to supply,571 words
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Advertisement164 1881-05-05 3 EX "GLENCOE" Satlb A Co. are now unpacking.— Ostrich Plumes, Ladies’ Military loke Collars, Fancy Linen Sets, Muslin and Lace Frillings, Ladies’ Black Silk Gloves, 4 buttons, Boys’ White Fancy Straw Hats, Children's Knitted Tam, 0. Shanters. Ladies’ Kid Shoes. Plain White and painted Fans. Perfume Diffusers. Infant’s Puff Boxes.164 words
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Docks.
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752 1881-05-05 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis:— Whaet.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected752 words
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191 1881-05-05 4 This Company executes ships’repair* of all descriptions in the most efficient manner mnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 fee W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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259 1881-05-05 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incoepobated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Share* off 100 each of whioh 9 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement594 1881-05-05 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 vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either594 words
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Advertisement690 1881-05-05 4 APOLLTNARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Watbr. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal, i APOLLTNARIS WATER. CST Supplied continuously to the Table of i H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIB, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times690 words
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Advertisement762 1881-05-05 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Otoe* Maker, and Opticiah. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watohes, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Albert chains, Guard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatohe, (Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks,762 words
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Advertisement625 1881-05-05 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Imposters op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» outfiits made up on the shorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,625 words
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Advertisement641 1881-05-05 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 beet London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and641 words
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Advertisement823 1881-05-05 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, lAw.ll Boot ton- Hebbanstood! ««wt«d ""Wdolß loan blm ">or r*di* sen rlohlv unn sssortls ryk Moorti. «,1 nlrtok nf all I I*** r 4l *on» meat '*n Eosarsa srS s? Kr 2»i2* r Ua|K; ta n T“ h l l 0»-oM 1 r,ri823 words
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