Singapore Daily Times, 20 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-20 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. 20th MAY, 1881. No. 14,39313 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration182 1881-05-20 1 PENINSUL AR AND ORIENTAL STE AM NAVIGATION. Office—Collyer Quay. Godowh*— New Harbour. !esss**Wß*®3rs? -■at. J» *t W J. IS, gt Sf^sr «h *»7 loth ‘S jom. 3 l«th g* S a. g*> SS f M BnnS«y iiS A. Is >s a. «h *>• im -i» A Written Declaration of the182 words
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277 1881-05-20 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mari times may be expected to amvs here during the current year?— OVTWIBD. HOHIWIBD. ML 18bi Monday. 7 March Bandar *1 February *1 do «March AW 4I »> do 9 “A7. 17 do S277 words
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Article149 1881-05-20 1 AeAMEMMOM. PATBOCLUU. Ajax. Antenob. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucub. Nestob. Ahchiseb. Pbiam. Obebteb. Sabpedoh. Stemtob. Bectob. Tecceb. Mbnelaub. Lahteb. Cyclops. Telemachob. Bellerophon. Jason. ULTSBEB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation149 words
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1469 1881-05-20 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. G. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the Arrive fromßatari^anT^CiMe^^BatMiir March 11th March 12th1,469 words
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Insurance.
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Article58 1881-05-20 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every i description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1879, £282,492,461 i Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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139 1881-05-20 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal O h *btsr. -FH4B- DIiPA fIM'IUT i Subscribed Capital £2,000,00° j Paid-up Capital 450.00 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,142 470 Income of the139 words
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Article42 1881-05-20 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A GO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.42 words
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44 1881-05-20 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. wuiran i. dsi a in. 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.)44 words
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71 1881-05-20 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. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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69 1881-05-20 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 disoount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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Article51 1881-05-20 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. GtJTHRIE A CC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.51 words
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Article54 1881-05-20 1 Capital, Two Millions Bterlino. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th54 words
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51 1881-05-20 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 appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1876.51 words
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42 1881-05-20 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Steeling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS AGO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)42 words
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31 1881-05-20 1 Thk undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. e.)31 words
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44 1881-05-20 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipe department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 fn. c.l44 words
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25 1881-05-20 1 Chief Oppices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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Article71 1881-05-20 1 Capital 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 hy 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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104 1881-05-20 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Houokong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (M«w«r». Melchen, k Co.) J. P. B»rne* fMman. Holliday,Wise k Co. A T. Manser, rM**«r*.DouElas,L»prsikACo. W. Nical**, fßornoo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Romedlo*.104 words
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135 1881-05-20 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Boron, George Hlbbert, Perciral Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, WUliam Lrall, Charles Cave, Charts* Harryat, George H. Chambers,135 words
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47 1881-05-20 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 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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87 1881-05-20 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned bsve to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant87 words
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926 1881-05-20 1 CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69, 774-18-6. HEAD OFFICE-. 34, Cannon Street, London, e. a ('lncorporated pursuant to Acts of ParKamsnt.) TRUSTEES OFTFLE GUARANTEE The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrbw Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester. The amount926 words
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104 1881-05-20 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chab. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alkx.104 words
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210 1881-05-20 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Romaldsoh, Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Bmith. ».i.a. CHIEF 0FFI0H8: Glasgow f5O W bst George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 qrorgb Street. Lordoh f King William Street. [w",^r Manchester, 47 Brown Stbbbt. The undersigned having been210 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1881-05-20 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th« undersigned haying 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.59 words
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Article47 1881-05-20 2 Hkad Office, 76 Kino William Bt. London. The node reigned, haring been appointed Agents of the abore Company at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Ruhe, »P to £«,000 on any one building, at the cue- T "SSfiSTiiiiauir *c. Singapore, 85th April, 1881.47 words
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76 1881-05-20 2 The R 8. Sistie 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 service. The attention of passengers and snippers is drawn76 words
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Article148 1881-05-20 2 In 111 Birun Court or the STBAITB Sbttl* mints, SITTLXM ENT OF SINGAPORE In the m»tter of Tan Chtb Goan, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. George Edward Etans, of Singapore Ofßcial Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt.148 words
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Article68 1881-05-20 2 Missus Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, Captain McConnill, 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 board For68 words
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79 1881-05-20 2 FOR HONGKONG (TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. iUCIi, lU&unABA am/ uauaoam. Misses Apcxb A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain OaEDHCB, is expected here on or abont the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the 1 undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding79 words
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79 1881-05-20 2 Th« N. I. 8. N. Co.’e steamer* leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, i will take passengers and cargo for the j above porta in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamer leaving that port for Australia79 words
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Article131 1881-05-20 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Si*gapoee. Tay Ho Swee of Singapore, Trader, residing at No. 112, Havelock Road, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 16th day of May7lBBl. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on131 words
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Article68 1881-05-20 2 The Company’s steamer Roma, Capt, Rolls, haring left Samar an cr 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 first68 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 20TH MAY, 1881.
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Article246 1881-05-20 2 Singapore, 20th Mat, 1881. Gambier I A. 15. Black Pepper 11-35. White Pepper, fair quality 17AO. Sago Flour, Sar 3.15. Pearl Bag« 3.27 J. Coffee. Bootojae 13. Tapioca,small Flake 420. Tin 27.25 40s. Male twist... 105. 8J lbs. Bbirtingt 1.8217 do do IAS. 6 doT. Cloth 1-05246 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article1107 1881-05-20 2 London, 19/A May. —Midhat Pasha has been arrested, and is accused of complicity with the murder of Abdul Aziz. Rum a. General Iguatieff has been appointed Minister of the Interior. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Puttiala will in a few days change name and colours, she having1,107 words
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Article542 1881-05-20 2 The office of Coroner seeiQs never to have received, either from.the Government or the holders of the office, that consideration to which (it is entitled, the custom having been to tack the duty on to some hard-worked official in addition to bis regular work, as a means of542 words
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1581 1881-05-20 2 The delay in publishing the Minutes II of the proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, consequent upon the rule requiring their confirmation at a subsequent meeting before making I them public, operates to the disadvantage of the ratepayers, who are some--1 times thus kept in1,581 words
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Article995 1881-05-20 3 (From Indian Exchange*.) London, 6 tk Mag. —The one thousand guinea* was run at Newmarket to-day, with the following result*: Thebai* 1 Thom. 2 BalGal 3 j St. Petersburg, 6/4 Mag. —There are rumours in circulation that changes and reform* are in contemplation by the Imperial Government. Capetown,995 words
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Correspondence.
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Article394 1881-05-20 3 To the Editor of the Dailg Time*. Dear Sir,—There have been expressly circulated in this city rumours more or less j directed against our expedition. Some j French subjects who have been allowed freely to disembark here from the Non- celle Bretagne on their own wish,394 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement537 1881-05-20 2 jitto astmttttminw. CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS AND POMPING ENGINE8. Thk undersigned, haring been appointed Agent* at Singapore for Messrs. JOBS s Hehrt Gwtnne. of the Hammersmith Iron Works, London, Patentees and Sole Manufacturers of the Inrincible Centrifugal Pumps and Direct Acting Pu“P in K Engines, are prepared to execute all orders for537 words
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Advertisement612 1881-05-20 2 JAPANESE CURIO DEPOT, At No. 32 CoHMUCUX Sqoakk, Above Messrs. Hoon Kiat A Co. The above establishment is now open for the sale of Japanese Curios, having on hand a fine collection, whioh will be sold at moderate prices, consisting of— Old and New Lacquers. Ivory Ware, Bronzes, Porcelain and612 words
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Advertisement606 1881-05-20 2 AUCTION SALE or THE STEAM LAUNCH MOO3MEE." The undersigned are instructed by the I Master Attendant to aell, without reserve, at Public Auction, opposite the Shipping Office, on Monday next, the 23rd May, at 4 o’clock p. m. 'I he steam launch Mootmte, as she now lies in the river,606 words
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Advertisement516 1881-05-20 2 LOST OB STOLEN. On the 18th May. a straw cigar oase containing fire promissory notes amounting to $609.87. The finder will be handsomely rewarded. Communicate with J. B. BELILIOB. 10 Baffles Place. Singapore, 19th May, 1881. EX ‘■GLENFALLOCH." Savlk A Co. have just unpacked Books. 300 Volumes by Various authorsSingapore,516 words
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Notices.
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50 1881-05-20 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadehhall Street, London. The undersigned hare been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae < urrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON ft Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th50 words
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136 1881-05-20 3 nun ijunrani, uinuau. Thz a tea inert of this Company will be I despatched from Singapore weekly for i Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Viiagapatam. Coconada, Maaulipatam,136 words
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66 1881-05-20 3 Reduction in bates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca <6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein ~49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.55 9 Calcutta 8066 words
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32 1881-05-20 3 LIBERIAN STEAMER LA NOUVELLE BRETAGNE," NOTICE. Neither the Captain nor Agents will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND, GAGGINO Co. Singapore, 4th May, 1881. (u. c.)32 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article100 1881-05-20 3 Thursday, 19th May. British steamer Sissie,” 66 tons, Howell, Malacca 16th May, Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer “Ruby,” 149 tons, Beasley, Palembang 18th May, Wee Bin A Co. British steamer Agnes,” 600 tons, McKenzie, Cruise British steamer “Teucer,” 1,324 tons, Power, Hongkong 14th May, W. Mansfield A Co.100 words
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Article51 1881-05-20 3 Friday, 20th May. Dutch steamer Tambora,’ 1 de Hart, for Batavia. British steamer Japan," Miles, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Louisa III,” Harmer, for Malaoca A Klang. British steamer Rainbow,” Rozells, for Malacca A Klang. P. A O. steamer Zambesi,” Bymons, for Bombay, via Galle A51 words
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Article449 1881-05-20 3 Ship’s Nines. One* n-SKw, -J— Own—M I MVN-OF-WAR Ra/bovnik Gitkoff Rus. cruiser 1400 April 24 Hongkong Russian Consul. °"h™ Sfffigr Lomen Rns. cruiser 1200 April 24 Cruise Russian Consul I Waiting orders Minin Nazimoff Rus. ironclad 6000 May l Hongkong Ruag.an Consui. |Waiting orders ,nu tr449 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement542 1881-05-20 3 SAYLE A CO. Have just opened. Indies’ and Gentlemen’s Dressing Oases. Jewelry Cases. Hand Satcbells. Fancy Work boxes. Playing Cards. Ink Stands. A Splendid Comporium of Games. Blotting pads and Bcrap Albums, C. D. V. Albums. Children’s Geography, Grammar, Spelling and Picture BoosB in a great variety. Sabbath Bells. Children’s542 words
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Advertisement674 1881-05-20 3 NEW BOOKS. Sails A Co. have received per S. S. OUnfalloch." Hals Hours with the best Authors. Shelley, Poetical works of. Milton. Poetical works of. The Christian Tear. Campbell, Poetical works of. Whittier do do. For ever and ever. Gerald Estcourt Too good for him. The pr -y of the674 words
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Advertisement349 1881-05-20 3 NOW READY. A NEW VOCABULARY. BT F. A SWETTENHAM. Vol. I. English—Malay, with Notes and Dialogues—Price $2. Agents, Singapore. John Littlb Co. Penang, H. R. Maynard, Penang Dispensary. Singapore, 14th April, 1881. (u. c.) NOTICE. Mr r Y AMJEK BcFJOKJEE ErANBK has been admitted a partner in my firm which349 words
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Advertisement389 1881-05-20 3 BICYCLES AND TRICYCLEB. John Littli A Co., have just unpacked the following goods,— 48" City Bicyele. 52'' Mechanic 54* Otto 50* Corentry Tricycle with rotary action. Singapore, 10th May, 1881. NOTICE. This name of the British steamer “Almatiod Sree Jndrapora," official No. 82,562. registered at this port has by authority389 words
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Advertisement157 1881-05-20 3 BOOKS. John Littlr A Co's stock of Book* has been largely increased, and they are continually receiving additions of the latest and most popular works. By the 8. 8. Glenfalloch” they have received Endymion" by Lord Beaoonsfield. The Works of Wm. Thackeray, in volumes, which may be bought separately. The157 words
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Docks.
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750 1881-05-20 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, end comprise the following establishments, six: Whaef. —Affording berthage for twenty essels at one time with sufficient water alongside for reeeels of the bearieet draught, and750 words
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193 1881-05-20 4 This Company executes ships' repair* of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of En. ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Ghatiio Doc«. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No.193 words
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264 1881-05-20 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporated under thrlndian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of S 100 each of which S 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.264 words
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Article108 1881-05-20 4 A considerable redaction has been made Bince 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 either108 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement493 1881-05-20 4 ifitsicrllanfous. STRAITS ICE COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Below Mb. Emmbrsoh’s Tiff nr Rooms AND RIVER VALLEY ROAD, AT Messrs. Howabth, Ebskinb a Co.’s Works. ICE AT ONE CENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Flint Street and River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and493 words
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Advertisement698 1881-05-20 4 iHfsrellsntous. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Nat Deal Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. OT Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINOE OF WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times698 words
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Advertisement766 1881-05-20 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watohes, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, llAdies’ gold watche, Brooches, |Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings. Marble clocks, Wedding rings,766 words
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Advertisement631 1881-05-20 4 starts airt jHrrrtiantJtSt. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 1 Importers of European, China, Ja- pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; i Jewellers and Goldsmiths; 1 WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfittino Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest631 words
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Advertisement634 1881-05-20 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe’ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'kand Merino.634 words
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Advertisement809 1881-05-20 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, •*'»<T«d and ,our h rmdi *!2 r'Phlv amort- 7? h l a *"'’rtlr- »««ortl« rj k aworh. •1 atnok of .11 I,'**” 'l*"* tons m#nt En. Iwwtir].. -on-i^-h.arti-fWTLJS, 52? 4 1-Knropa. t.-sn ModeTTt; ArM Prt m<> Mon, JrJv H'lliaa V-*» Mai- nrrrm. Alla809 words
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