Singapore Daily Times, 7 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-07 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 7th MAY, 1881. No. 14,38213 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration185 1881-05-07 1 OvriCE —Collyer Quay. Godoweb— New Harbour. the UaU« JA thi* Company’* Mail Steamer* may be r ected to arrive at Singapore during HO——T? Si X 3S, a st IS Tit srf JOB i*th S a SS si *y es z W <*. .A *5185 words
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281 1881-05-07 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OVTW4SI>. HO»tW4»l>. 1981 1*>1 Monday 7 March Sand*? 2« Vabrasry *1 do <=*•»"* u 4 AprU *0 do 17 do S April I281 words
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Article148 1881-05-07 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antrnor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. Nestor. Ancbibes. Priam. Orestes. Sarpedon, Stentor. Hector. Teucer. Menelaub. Lantbb. Ctclops. Telbmachus. Bellerophon. Jason. ULTSSB8. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation148 words
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1494 1881-05-07 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and 8outh Australian Governments.) Head Orrics, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. O. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection wit k the mail steamers of the C'n ■pistil ts ve tor1,494 words
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Insurance.
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Article58 1881-05-07 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every description of property at the onrren Rate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879, £262,492,461 j Claim* arranged by the Local AgenU, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reI cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE58 words
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135 1881-05-07 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter.’ —f? v finmrai?- Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital i 50,00Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... *841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~,1,142 470 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premium! and135 words
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Article42 1881-05-07 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Steiit. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.42 words
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38 1881-05-07 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. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. °038 words
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71 1881-05-07 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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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69 1881-05-07 1 Head Oppice, Batatia. 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 neks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all nsks to Europe69 words
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Article51 1881-05-07 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} o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GCTHRIE A CC. Singapore, lltb Nov. 1879. u.51 words
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Article54 1881-05-07 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Strut, 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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51 1881-05-07 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds,upwardi of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upward* of 400,000 The undesigned hare been appoint* Agents at Singapore and are prepared u iaaue polioies against Fire on tne usua terms. pATBB80H( SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.51 words
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43 1881-05-07 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension or Limits. One F ret class risk t 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. JgAjaHWON «IMOK8 ft oo. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. e.)43 words
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31 1881-05-07 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisles at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (n. c)31 words
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44 1881-05-07 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibe department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on one (ife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (n. <Q44 words
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25 1881-05-07 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Georoe Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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Article72 1881-05-07 1 Capital 9 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block72 words
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101 1881-05-07 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Mslebem, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise Co. A T. Manger, (Messrs.Donglae.IapraikACo. M. Nlealse, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioo, (J.101 words
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136 1881-05-07 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oouger. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran. Georgs Hibbert, Psrciral Bosanquet, j Samuel Hyde James Brand, William ball, Charles Care, CharUe Marryat, George H.136 words
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50 1881-05-07 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aocept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (a. c.) ../inmnljmi luanDlunV COUDiVV50 words
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86 1881-05-07 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 813,000. 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 grant86 words
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184 1881-05-07 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Oahhoh Striet, Lohdoh, e. c. (Incorporate jmrruani to Act* o] PmrUammt.) TRU8TEE8 OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: Thb Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester.184 words
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742 1881-05-07 1 The Official Trustees of Bengal, Madras and Bombay; in whose names eighty per cent, of the Gross Premiums received on the Indian business, and interest, is invented in Government Securities to meet claims arising in India. Bankers The Agra Bank, Limited, Solicitor A St.742 words
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102 1881-05-07 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exohange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Btreet But Birmingham—l 2, Bennett'* Hill. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, Bonth Hanover Street. Bbirol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IK MANCHESTER. Jobh Todd, Eaq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooeton CBAIBMAK IK LIVERPOOL. Cbas. Hollakd, Esq. CBAIBMAK IK GLASGOW. Alxx.102 words
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208 1881-05-07 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONI MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson. Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES! Glasgow f 5O 0aoM l Street. Edinburgh 17 Gborgb Strbit. "sxzr* Manchester, 47 Brow* Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of208 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1881-05-07 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned haring been appointed Agents Iby Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19tb June, 1869,) to the above Company ate 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.59 words
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Article68 1881-05-07 2 Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apear, Captain McConnbll, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers mast apply to the undersigned for passage tiokets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For68 words
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Article73 1881-05-07 2 (TAKING CARGO FOB KOBE, YOKOHAMA. AND NAGASAKI. MB88B8. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gabdnbb, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will73 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 7TH MAY, 1881.
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Article253 1881-05-07 2 Sihgapobb, 7th Mat. 1881. Gun bier I 3.92*. Black Pepper 11.17*. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Floor, Brum 2.90 Pearl Sago 3.15. Coffee, Bootnyne a 13 Tapioca, email Flake 4 25 Tin 27.62*. 40a. Mule twiet... 107 50. 8* Ibe. Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do 1.45253 words
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1685 1881-05-07 2 House of Commons. London, 6 Ik May. —The Home Rulers will propose a vote of censure on the Chief Secretary for Ireland for his action in arresting Mr. Dillon. The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday,1,685 words
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Article801 1881-05-07 2 We take the following paras from the Penang Gazette of the 28th April and Ist May:— The B. I. 8. N. Co.’i Pottal contract We are glad to glean from the following correspondence, that the Government of the Straits has called upon the Chamber of Commerce here to801 words
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Article373 1881-05-07 2 Monday, 2nd Mat, 1881. Present. His Excellknct the Governor. His Honour the Chief Justice. The Hon’ble the Officer Comdg. theTroop- The Colonial Secretary. Attorney General. The Colonial Treasurer. The Actg. Colonial Engineer. I. S. Bond. F. C. Bishop. A. Currie. J. Graham. The Minutes of the last373 words
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Article4388 1881-05-07 3 Th* following sccount is the best we bare read of the battle of Majuba Hill, snd is by the special correspondent of tbe Standard Oa the night of the 26th, the “last pos had just gone. Moat of onr little parties in camp had broken4,388 words
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Correspondence.
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Article400 1881-05-07 3 To the Editor tfthe Daily Time*. Si*,—It may interest your readers to learn from results the benefit of having European Constables in Singapore. Last Saturday night, about 11 p. m., we were proceeding in a gharry from Town towards Tanjong Pagar, when two other gharries came up racing400 words
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Notices.
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50 1881-05-07 3 CAPITAL. ONE MILLION 8TXRLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Liadinhau. Stbiit, London. The undersigned hare been appointed agents for the above Company tad ire prepared to take Fire Insurance risks it < nrrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Oo. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th50 words
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123 1881-05-07 3 Th* steamer* of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Galontta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Paaaengen and Oargocan be booked through for Akysb, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Visa, gapatam. Cooonada, Maanlipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellichery. The Company are also123 words
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62 1881-05-07 3 Reduction in uiu of P**U«* The following are the rate, of Plunge that will henoeforth be charged fro* Singapore letdaaa 2nd olaea Deck. To Malaoca 9 6 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 48 24.50 8 Rangoon »56.50 28.25 9 Galontta 80 Madras „9662 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement802 1881-05-07 2 £th> grobfrtttrment*. IN THB HIGH COURT OF JU8TICE, ADMIRALTY DIVISION. Ship* Brteonthire and Bnruar CaitU, 1881, J. Np. i«a. Whibus in an Action of Limitation of Liability instituted in th* *aid High Oonrt of Joetic* on behalf of Darn) Jamm Jiaxnti Plaintiff gainst Thomas 8iihifBBand other* Defendants, the Judge of802 words
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Advertisement752 1881-05-07 2 NOTICE. Wahtkd, in a Solicitor’* Office, a Clerk (European) who haa had come lend experience and ia able to undertake the drawing up of deeds, documents, Ac., under quired, to 8.,” office of this paper. Singapore, 22nd April, 1881. (a. c TO LEND. $13,000 on approved Security. Apply to JOHN752 words
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Advertisement596 1881-05-07 2 NOTICE. SINGAPORE EXCHANGE. Iir consequence o£ 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 the596 words
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Advertisement527 1881-05-07 2 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. FRIDAY, lira MAY, 1881. Bbmhbi. 1. Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to 8tamps. Committee. 2. Bill to amend Ordinance No. XII, of 1879 (Appeals Ordinance) 2nd Reading. 3. Bill to repeal and re enact with amendments Ordinance No. I, of 1876, (Indian Immigrant* Protection). l*t527 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article103 1881-05-07 3 Friday. 6th May. I British barque Indian,” 369 tons, Millington, Cotie sth April. B BettSf aMamar Bironac," 831 tone, Campbell. Samarang 3rd j b,na. Barrow, 80.rab.,. i 2 °R^lin B croi«r'’" SiW' 2,800 tona, AmoaoS, Croiae R S'S»°”r"ler" Zabiaka," 1,200 ton., Umm. Onto “SaSSI.-e-Ei»U." 187 ton., Sl„ Cb.mp.on Ba,103 words
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Article53 1881-05-07 3 Friday, 6th May. British learner Himalaya," Beadle for Hoagkoo*. SDanieh steamer Barcelona, Fano. for Liverpool. Saturday, 7th May. British steamer Kamchatka," Barnett, for Yokohama. Siamese steamer Bangkok,” Bochreoter, British steamer Normanby, Sorensen, for n*^^*”*^* British steamer Escambia,” Wildgooee, for Hongkong. Siamese barque Raoid.^SteinbriM, Siamese barqne 11 Falcon,53 words
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Article134 1881-05-07 3 I Fu#ißlB l 0"* -V HISS Fbom 1 Oo«io««o» AO.HTS, DISTIKATIOn. Ship’s Nam*. Gaptaihs. 4 K, 5 >r a**. I MEN-OF-WAR I la/vi Anril ‘>4 Hongkong Russian Consul. Unlwown r 1? ii-iss 3 sss m S“- SElg. life.. M~ So Britain i l SnSET* Drnmmond Qagg'no134 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1881-05-07 3 'ex BELLEEOPHON.” Wi have just received. Black Alpacca Lustre. Ladies' Embroidered Collars. Children’s do do. Satin BeU. Infante’ Cashmere Hoods. Silk do. Silk pieoe Velvets. Nottingham Laos Curtains. Black Ostrich Feathers. White do do. Cream do do. Eau de Cologne in Wioker Bottles. < Md OiL SAY LB 00. Singapore,52 words
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Advertisement410 1881-05-07 3 ZOEDONE! ZOEDONE!! ZOEDONE!!! the Brain and Nerve Tonic, At EM MERSON’S HOTEL and TIFFIN ROOMS. Recommended by the Colonel. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Singapore, 11th April, 1881. to 11th May ROYAL BAVARIAN COURT BREWERY BEER OF MUNICH. Kaizßros. hiring obtained the Sole agency of this famous beer, which wae hitherto not410 words
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Advertisement493 1881-05-07 3 THE BINGAPORE JS RATED WATER MANTJFAOTORT. NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to inform the pnblic of Singapore, that haring had nearly thirty years’ experience in the manufacture of all descriptions of m rated waters, both in London and China, they hare opened theabore named establish' ment and are now prepared493 words
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Advertisement176 1881-05-07 3 EX GLENCOE Satle Co. are now unpacking.— Ostrich Plumes, Ladies’ Military Toke Collars, Fancy Linen Sets, Muslin and Laoe Frillings, Ladies’ Black Silk Glows, 4 buttons, Boys’ White Fanoy Straw Hats, Children’s Knitted Tam, 0. 8hanters. Ladies’ Kid 8hoes. Plain White and painted Fans. Perfume Diffusers. Infant’s Puff Boxes. Fine176 words
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Docks.
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753 1881-05-07 4 Thk works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within on# mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vii Wha»».—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, snd protected753 words
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188 1881-05-07 4 This Company executes ship*’ repair* of all description* in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Enropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Outiis Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Guatisg188 words
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259 1881-05-07 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Share* of 1100 each of which 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOAKD CP DIRECTORS. Datid Beown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Booaaedt Esq. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh Yean259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement598 1881-05-07 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 either598 words
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Advertisement692 1881-05-07 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural 8oda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. HF Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL 80DA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazbttk,692 words
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Advertisement758 1881-05-07 4 itttsrtllanfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Strikt. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, (Ladies’ gold watohe, Brooches, (Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, jAmerican docks, Ladies’rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,758 words
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Advertisement638 1881-05-07 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiUs made up on the shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A larjje stock of fine Tweeds,638 words
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Advertisement644 1881-05-07 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Olothing made up on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe’ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Silk and644 words
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Advertisement791 1881-05-07 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Sqnare, [fj'TJS Rl en 'ort-l 8onttoo. H.bbw Man "oormdl*.*# aSffitSKisar!2.‘a.«: SSbt: ssr as-ssr Hod JHft I ft* S« S'* k«l Rillin 4*rM. MUxstsr™ Wine, beer. Brandt. Ac., Ac. Kh.ne wine* exquisite. Italian and Spa- ,7! ne 1 Sherry and Portwine, Bitter*, nghsb, German, French,791 words
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