Singapore Daily Times, 18 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-18 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 18tii MAY, 1881. No. 14.39113 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration186 1881-05-18 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns New Harbour. Tm underacted tbf date, on wnicn Company’* Mail Steamer* m*y be »t Singapore d.nng tb« y* r ns. S X ”r" jSb. Z J»- i#a» S S IS 2 z nh <*■ B.«dar I; ,ja l*lh 18th A Written186 words
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283 1881-05-18 1 The folio, kre the dates on which the steamer essageries Maritime* jr, r j ft > n ive here during the mxT v I Ornr.iD. ML Ml Monday. 7 Mcrch Sunday JO February do March April to do RuM T 17 do S April 1 May283 words
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Article151 1881-05-18 1 Agamimhom. Patroclus. Ajax. Antenor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomkd. Glapcp*. Nestor. Anchises. Priam. Orestes. Sarpkdon. Stehtor. Hector. Trucks. Mikelaus. Lantes. Ore lops. Telkmachcs. Bellrbophon. 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 have151 words
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125 1881-05-18 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 be125 words
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418 1881-05-18 1 From Singapore 1st Class. To Riouw 8 Muntok 28 1 Batavia 46 j Cheribon by direct steamer 60 j do via Batavia 67 1 Samaraug by direct steamer 62 do vi» Batavia 7t Sourabaya by direct steamer 76 j do via Batavia 87 Banjermassin418 words
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971 1881-05-18 1 To Batatia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A 0. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, every 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir, every971 words
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Insurance.
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Article56 1881-05-18 1 Established 1710. Insurances 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 of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTOE A 0056 words
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137 1881-05-18 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 18ft9. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.' FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 450,00 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve >, 300,890 Total Fire Reserves mU 42 47*1 Income of the Fire Department. Net Premiums137 words
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Article42 1881-05-18 1 London Office, 2 old Bboad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.42 words
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39 1881-05-18 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. (u. c.)39 words
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72 1881-05-18 1 Capital 10.ft00.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks72 words
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69 1881-05-18 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. 331 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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51 1881-05-18 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe nsual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CC. ■Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.51 words
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Article55 1881-05-18 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Ins usance 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.55 words
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50 1881-05-18 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgentsat Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on tne usual term*. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1876, (u.o)50 words
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42 1881-05-18 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Steeling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A GO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. 0.)42 words
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31 1881-05-18 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. c.)31 words
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43 1881-05-18 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN EEBEEVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u.43 words
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25 1881-05-18 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore. 25th November. 1879.25 words
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Article71 1881-05-18 1 Capital 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 Block and71 words
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101 1881-05-18 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. (Yessrs. Meleton. Co.) J. P. Barnes (Meeere. Holliday,Wise A Co. A T. Manger, rMeesrt.Douglas,LapraUACo. H. Nlnaies, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Eomodioe, (J.101 words
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135 1881-05-18 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eaq. Alfred Gouger, Eeq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bersn, George Hibbert, Perriral Boeanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charlas Marryat, George H. Chambers,135 words
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47 1881-05-18 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebvn £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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88 1881-05-18 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 I they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to88 words
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182 1881-05-18 1 CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69, 774-18-6. HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Strbrt, London, e. c. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester.182 words
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740 1881-05-18 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 invested in Government Securities to meet claims arising in India. Bankers The Agra Bank, Limited, Solicitor A St.740 words
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103 1881-05-18 1 OFFICEB OF THE OOMPANT. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’* Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, Sonth Hanover Btreet. Bristol—so, Broad Street, j CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.103 words
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219 1881-05-18 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—A.LnAxj,t* Ronaldson, Esq Vu» Cha trmow—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 50 w Gsoeob l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lohdoh f 2 King William Street. Literpool f°«» 0*±sn*na, l Water Street.219 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1881-05-18 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* 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. HOOGLANDT58 words
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Article68 1881-05-18 2 MsssRS Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arra toon Apcar, Captain McConnell, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board68 words
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Article70 1881-05-18 2 taking cargo por KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Mbubb. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardhbr, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers most apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will70 words
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76 1881-05-18 2 The 8. S. Sisrie will leave on Friday, the 13th instant, at noon, from the Roads, opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above ports, and will henceforth continue this servioe. The attention of passengers and shippers is drawn76 words
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Article153 1881-05-18 2 In the Supreme Court or the Stbait8 Settlements, Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of Tan Chye Guan, of No. 75 Neil Road. Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. Oeorok Edward Evans, of Singapore j Official Assignee, has been appointed j trustee of the property of the bankrupt153 words
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Article61 1881-05-18 2 FOR AMSTERDAM LIVERPOOL. The O. S. S. Co’s 8. S. Patroelus, Captain M. R. White, which left Hongkong yesterday, the 12th instant, may be expected here on Thursday next the 19th, and will load for above ports, sailing on the 25th inst., via Penang. Ample accommodation for passengers. W. MANSFIELD61 words
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74 1881-05-18 2 The B. 1. 8. N. Co’s steamer Simla, 1,615 tons, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Thursday next, the 19th inst. She will also take passengers and Cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack. Gunjam, Bimlipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam,74 words
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Article66 1881-05-18 2 The Company’s steamer Roma, Capt, Rolls, having left Samarang last night, may be expected here on Thursday evening, 19th instant, and will be- despatched for Naples, Genoa, and Marseilles via ports at daylight on Sunday, the 22nd inst. She has still room for a few first class passengers66 words
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Article32 1881-05-18 2 The Mary Smith, 161 tons, Captain Sunder, will have quick despatch for the above port. For freight or passage, apply to CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Agents. Singapore, 18th May, 1881.32 words
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74 1881-05-18 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamers leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, will take passengers and cargo for the above ports in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamer leaving that port for Australia on the74 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 18TH MAY, 1881.
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Article272 1881-05-18 2 Singapore, 18th May. 1881. Gambier I 4.10. Black Pepper 11.20. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Sar..„ 3.10. Pearl Sago 3.25. Coffee, Bonthyne 13. Tapioca, small Flake 4.20. Tin 27. 40s. Mule twist 105. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.6247 do do ,1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.05272 words
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2010 1881-05-18 2 Tun is. London, 17 th May. —The Porte repudiates the action of the Bey of Tunis, whom it declares incompetent to conclude any Treaty with France. We have been requested to intimate that the Band of The Buffs will play in the Botanical Gardens to-morrow2,010 words
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Article182 1881-05-18 2 Monday, 16th May, 1881. Present His Excellency the Governor The Hon’ble The Attorney-General. The Acting Colonial Engineer. I. S. Bond. T. Sbelford. ,i F. C. Bishop. A. Currie. J. Graham. ABBENT. I His Honour the Chief Justice. The Hon’ble the Officer Comdg. the Troops. The Colonial Secretary.182 words
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Article635 1881-05-18 2 Before Hi* Hoxor Si* Thoha* Bidoreates, Ki Chief Jrarici. Tuesday 17/A May, 1881. In addition to those reported in yesterday’s paper, the following cases were disposed of yesterday:— Loh Ah Hean, guilty of theft, was sentenced to 3 years’ rigorous imprisonment. Chu Ah Wat, guilty eft and having635 words
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Article2064 1881-05-18 3 Lumajang. 26 tk April.—From a village in this district, a tiger recently carried awav an ox in the immediate neighbourhood of an occupied watch house. At another place, a European hog was carried off from behind the house of the owner thereof. The taste of this kind2,064 words
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Correspondence.
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1587 1881-05-18 3 Mb. Editob, —In reply to all the reports more or less correct, current, regarding the enterprise of which 1 have command, I have to ask you to be good enough to find room for the following article from the Courrier de Brvxellet of the1,587 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement547 1881-05-18 2 £rto atJbrrttSfnunte. STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED.) Hkad OrvicB, 76 King William 8t. London. The undersigned. having been appointed Agent* of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to aocept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one' building, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th547 words
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Advertisement770 1881-05-18 2 SALE OF VALUABLE COCOANUT PLANTATIONS. Thk undersigned have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell Public Auction, on Friday, the 20th M: 1881, at 2.30 p. m., at their Sale Rooms, 6 4 7 Raffles Place. Lot 1.—That valuable Cocoanut Plantation situated on Thk Bhuddoo Road, comprised in the following770 words
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Advertisement513 1881-05-18 2 fifto SRjbrrtfeenuntt. AUCTION SALE OF THE STEAM LAUNCH MOOSMEE.” Th* undersigned are instructed by the Master Attendant to sell, without reserve, at Public Auction, opposite the Shipping Office, on Monday next, the 23rd May, at 4 o’clock p. m. 1 he steam launch Moottnee, as she now lies in the513 words
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Advertisement383 1881-05-18 2 #eto aijbfrttsrmfnts. NOTICE. Wanted, in a Merchant's Office, an Assistant with a good practical knowledge of Ceral business, and who is able to keep ks correctly. Balary $l5O per month. Apply by letter only, stating qualifications, to X. Y. Z.,” Strait* Timet office. Singapore, 13th May, 1881. n. c. EX383 words
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Notices.
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50 1881-05-18 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadenhau. 8tbeet, London. The undersigned hare been appointst agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks as urrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)50 words
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127 1881-05-18 3 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, Visagapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, j Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are127 words
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68 1881-05-18 3 Reduction in bates op Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore 1st class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 16 3 1 i, Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 23.25 9 Calcutta68 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article75 1881-05-18 3 Tuesday, 17th May. Spanish steamer Joloano” 654 tons, Marquez, Manila 10th May, Martin Dyce A Co. Dutch schooner Wilhelmine,” 295 tons, Nachtrom, Gorontalo 13th April, Pnttfarcken Rheiner A Co. H. M’s steamer Moorhen,” 435 tons, Corfe, Cruise Senior Naval Officer. Wednesday, 18th May. P. A 0. steamer Zambesi,” 2,43175 words
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Article28 1881-05-18 3 Wednesday, 18th May. British steamer Normandy/ Cutelife, for Bangkok. British steamer May Flower,” Le Cain, for Malacca A Klang British steamer Ganymede,” Ruaton, for Deli.28 words
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Article348 1881-05-18 3 Ship's Name.. Ueptee... I Fle. R... j j 3*5. I D»x,,EX,n.. h .*S?I F WAR Oitkoff Rub. cruißer 1«<) April 2* Ho«Bkong Ramm Con,ul. Wuliogorim ££27 Lomrn Rut erniter 1200 ipril U Ophim Ra»..» Co».»1. wI SSEI Soembitu: Bervoets H. N. Ms. str. 750 May ll348 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement423 1881-05-18 3 NOW READY. A NEW VOCABULARY. F. A SWETTKNHAM. Vol. I. English—Malay, with Notes and Dialogues—Price $2. Agents, Singapore. Johk Little A Co. Penang, H. R. Maynard, Penang Dispensary. Singapore, 14th April, 1881. (n. o.) NOTICE. Mr. Btbamjee Burjobjee Eranee has been admitted a partner in my firm which will hereafter423 words
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Advertisement342 1881-05-18 3 NEW BOOKS. S&tle A 00. have received per 8. 8. OlenfaUock" Half Hours with the best Authors. Shelley, Poetical works of. Milton, Poetical works of. The Christian Year. Campbell, Poetical works of. Whittier do do. For ever and ever. Gerald Estcourt. Too good for him. The r y of the342 words
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Advertisement410 1881-05-18 3 plotters. BICYCLES AND TRICYCLEB. John Littli Co., have just unpacked the following goods,— 48" City Bicyale. 52" Mechanic 54" Otto 50" Coventry Tricycle with rotary action. Singapore, 10th May, 1881. NOTICE. Thk name of the British steamer "Almatiod Sree Indrapora,” official No. 82,562. registered at this port has by authority410 words
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Advertisement172 1881-05-18 3 BOOK& John Littlb A Co’s stock of Books hat been largely increased, and the? are continually receiving additions of the latest and most popular works. By the 8. 8. Glenfallocn” they have received Endymion” by Lord Beaconsfield. The Works of Wm. Thsckeray, in volumes, which may be bought separately. The172 words
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Docks.
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746 1881-05-18 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and compriae the following eetabliehments, vil Wharf.—Affording berthafre for twenty vessel* atone time with sufficient water alongside for Teasels of the heaviest draught, and protected by746 words
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191 1881-05-18 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Bnrope an Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavihg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feel idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.191 words
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261 1881-05-18 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incobpobatkd under thb Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 9 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. O. Booaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement605 1881-05-18 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 either605 words
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Advertisement694 1881-05-18 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Uidical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. $jgr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. •Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,694 words
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Advertisement762 1881-05-18 4 J, MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, ahd Optician. Flint 8triet. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, |Gents’ ditto., Earrings, 'Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,762 words
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Advertisement635 1881-05-18 4 #torts anti JHtrtftantnst. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja. pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large635 words
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Advertisement639 1881-05-18 4 ROBINSON GO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing msde up on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Clothe and Twe?d«, in the beet qa&lities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Silk and639 words
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Advertisement786 1881-05-18 4 STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial 8quare, H.lten fort- Boot too- H.bbmxtMdl taeWr 2*T* r *rtl- Prli mo- «mr Mllyk. milln, 'teras.Mal- prrwn. All. B Wi *k, Hekr. Brandt. Ac., Ac. w, e exquisite. Italian and Spanish win*,, Sherry and Portwinei Bitten, ehsh, German, French, Danish. Norwejy 1 t her Beers, Breakfast Dinner786 words
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