Singapore Daily Times, 21 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-21 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 21st MAY, 1881 No. 14,39413 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration184 1881-05-21 1 C'TKAM T Orric* —Collyer Qn*y. Godowm*— New Hwhour. Ovtwasp. r-» •“*> SS ft Si !Sh April., «h April. Tbnn fc J n ,t ,!8 T m 2 52 J*. SS i 52 12th ioa *25 &pt B^t 2 T X ’r ■as.: a t184 words
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277 1881-05-21 1 The foUowing are the dates on which tbe steamer* of the Messageries Maritime, may be expected to arrive here during the cum-t ye-i.**"" OnWASD. Hosewasb. isn. Mai Moßdsj. SvbSsj oeP.bru.T7 8] jo cM.mli 4 April »1 So 9usd*7. 17 do 3 April l Map 17 dn277 words
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Article149 1881-05-21 1 Aoamemxov. Patroclps. Ajax. Antinob. Achilles. Dkccalion. Diomid. Glaucus. Nestor. Akchisks. Peiam. Orestes. Saepbdoh. Stehtob. Hector. Tedceb. Menelaus. Lantes. Cyclops. Telemachus. Bellerophon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s SUamers are despatched from Liverpool outwarda for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accorrmodaticn149 words
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120 1881-05-21 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’* Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the -T. A Or -<y>mpswy. nnty- be120 words
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1362 1881-05-21 1 From Singapore Ist Class. To Riouw 9 8 Muntok 28 Batavia 46 Cheribon by direct steamer 60 do via Batavia „67 Samarang by direct steamer 62 do vi« Batavia „71 Sourabaya by direct steamer 76 do via Batavia „87 Baniermassin 117 Banjoewangie 138.20 Macassar1,362 words
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Insurance.
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Article56 1881-05-21 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Looal Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A OO56 words
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142 1881-05-21 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incoepohated bt Royal Ohabtkr. Paid-up Capital «<>,oo. Fire Reserve Pond... 31st Dm., 1879... £841,580 Pire Premium Reserve ~300,890 i Total Pire Reserves ~1,142 17) Income of the Pire Department. Net Pre- i minms and Interest... 974.1-1142 words
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Article43 1881-05-21 1 London Oppice, 2 old Broad Street. I The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. In. c.43 words
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38 1881-05-21 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned bare been appointed A cents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881.38 words
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70 1881-05-21 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. 334 o/o’discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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69 1881-05-21 1 Head Oppice, 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 o/o discount allowed on all neks fui coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all neks to Europe69 words
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51 1881-05-21 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.51 words
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Article54 1881-05-21 1 Capital, two millions rdun. 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. 80th54 words
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53 1881-05-21 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointe Agents at Singapore and are prepared t. issue policies against Fire on the usua l r PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist53 words
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41 1881-05-21 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)41 words
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31 1881-05-21 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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44 1881-05-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A GO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one life. Singapore. 4th June 1880 fn. c.V44 words
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25 1881-05-21 1 Chief Offices. 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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Article75 1881-05-21 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 by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent j of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the j75 words
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110 1881-05-21 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee, i A. Andre, Esq. 'Messrs. Welehsrt, A Co.) i J. P. Itsrns* (Messrs. Holliday.Wlae A Co. !A T. Manser, Messrs. Don*laa, UpralVACo. H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Compear Ltd.)110 words
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126 1881-05-21 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. i Richard J. Ashton. Eaq. Alfred Oon*er. Esq. Thoma. G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Oeonm Hlbbert, Perdral Bosanquet, Bnmnel Hyde, James Brand, William Lrall. Charles Cava, Charlea M.arrjrat. George H.126 words
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47 1881-05-21 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above ComCy, and ia prepared to accept riaka by t Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fcby. 1878. fu. c.l47 words
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90 1881-05-21 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that i they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to90 words
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923 1881-05-21 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, c. (Incorporated pursuant to Act* of Parliament.) TRUBTEE3 OF THE GUARANTEE The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester. The amount923 words
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103 1881-05-21 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Btreet East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—*, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHRSTRR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LITRRPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alrx.103 words
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209 1881-05-21 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldsoh, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Bmith. p.i-A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O OM l Street. Edinburgh 17 Gbobgn Strbrt. >—■ Liti.fool, Manchester 47 Brown Bt»iit. The undersigned having been appointed Agents209 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1881-05-21 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents iby 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 th*. said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT58 words
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76 1881-05-21 2 The 8. 8. Biteit 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 shippers is drawn76 words
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Article147 1881-05-21 2 In thb Supbbmi Count op thb StBAIYS SBTTL‘ MBNTB, Sbttlbmbnt or Singapobb. In the matter of Tan Chtb Guan, of No. 75 Neil Road. Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. Gbobob Edwabd Evans, of Singapore official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The147 words
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Article72 1881-05-21 2 The Company’s steamer Roma, Capt, Rolls, having left S&marane last night. 1 may be expected here on Thursday eve- j ning. 19th inptant, and will be despatched j for Naples, Genoa, and Marseilles via ports at daylight on Sunday, the 22nd inat. J She has still room for72 words
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78 1881-05-21 2 JibiiDuun:iei aiiiz auDuaii/n. The N. I. S. N. Co.*s steamers leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, j will take passengers and cargo for the above ports in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamei leaving that port78 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 21ST MAY, 1881.
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Article183 1881-05-21 2 Sinoapoee, 21st May. 1881. Uaatbmr I 4.10. Black Pepper 11.35. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. dago Floor, Bar 3.15. Pearl Sag 3.27*. Coffee, Bootoyoe 13 Tapioca, small Flake 4 20. Tin 27.25 40a. Mule twist 105. 8* Iba. 8b r tings 1.62*. 7 do do I 45183 words
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1981 1881-05-21 2 Parliament. London, 20 th May. —The Irish land bill has been read the second time in the House of Commons. Bi-Metallic Conference. The conference is adjourned until the 30th June. H. M.'s steamer Eaeria, Commander C. Johnstone, arrived from Hongkong this morning, en route homewards.1,981 words
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Article1121 1881-05-21 2 A correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Prest furnishes the following curious and. interesting contribution regarding the magic square The writer has reviewed, elsewhere the snbj >ct of magic squares in general, and of the magic squire in China in particular. Recent elucidations have, however, thrown a stronger1,121 words
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Article1073 1881-05-21 3 (From our own Correspondent) Mauritius. 19fi April, 1881—I have not mentioned in my letters to you, for some time past, the Sultan of Perak and hi* companions in exile in the Seychelles Islands, because their lives at Mahe are void of anv occurrences, and they may be said to1,073 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1091 1881-05-21 3 When Lord Byron sat down to write his famous, but not over moral, Don Juan, he was sadly troubled for want of a hero—at least he pretended he was, which amounts to the same thing—and many poeU and authors since his time have been equally hard up for1,091 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement615 1881-05-21 2 jlrto aSbrrttwmrnts. STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED.) Head Ovfici, 76 Kijro William Bt. London. The underaigned. having been appointed Agent* of the above Cbmpsny at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Risk*, up to £6,000 on any one' bnilding, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th615 words
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Advertisement668 1881-05-21 2 IN THZ ESTATE OF 8YED OMAR BIN ALLIB AL JUNIED, (DECEASED,) SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE PROPERTIES, situated in North Bridge Road A Hadjee Lane. Cranb Bros., have been favored with instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION. On Wednesday, the 25th Mat, 1881. COMMENCING AT 7 A. M. ON THE SPOT.668 words
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Advertisement693 1881-05-21 2 LOST OR STOLEN. On the 18th May. a straw cigar case containing five promissory notes amounting to $609.87. The finder will be handsomely rewarded. Communicate with J. R. BELILIOS, 10 Raffles Place. Singapore, 19th May, 1881. WANTED. A first class Cook to serve on board a Russian Man-of-war. Apply to693 words
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Advertisement494 1881-05-21 2 m VICTORIA. THEATRE. Beach Road, Near thc Hylam's New Church. THE PAR3EE VICTORIA THEATRICAL COMPANY, Will perform To night, SATURDAY, THE 21st MAY, 1881. The striking t iliamanic fairy opera of A TRIP TO FAIRY LAND OB The Dream Combs True COME AND SEE THE GRAND SCENE OF THE EIGHT494 words
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Notices.
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Article68 1881-05-21 3 Mr8srs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon 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 bosr 1, otherwise they will not be admitted on board68 words
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Article74 1881-05-21 3 (taking carco fob) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGA8AKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, 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 will74 words
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50 1881-05-21 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leaden hall Street, London. The undersigned hare been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae current rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A CoSingapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th JWne.)50 words
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36 1881-05-21 3 LIBERIAN STEAMER LA NOUVELLE BRETAGNE,” NOTICE. Neither the Captain nor Agents will be responsible for any debts contracted i by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND, GAGGING A Co. i Singapore, 4th M iy, 1881. (a. C.)36 words
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133 1881-05-21 3 nun i, uinuciu. The steamers of this Company will be I despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through I for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vixagapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Caliout,133 words
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67 1881-05-21 3 Reduction in rates or Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore let class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 49 '2450 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 .1 Calcutta 8067 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article80 1881-05-21 3 Friday, 20th May. British ship Garrick Castle,” 879 tons, Hunter, Cardiff 15th Feb. Italian steamer Roma.” 1,297 tons, Rolla, Batavia 17th May, MaackAOo. German barque “Joe Rauers,’’ 887 tons, Krause, Liverpool 12th Jan., Behn Meyer A Co. British steamer Ferntower,” 700 tons, Mackie, Samarang 20th May, Goh Guan Loo.80 words
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Article58 1881-05-21 3 Friday, 20th May. British steamer Cleator,” Vincent, for Labuan. British steamer Sisaie,” Howell, for Johore and Malacca. Saturday, 21st May. British steamer Ruby,” Beasley, for Muntok and Palembang. British steamer Teucer,” Power, for London. British steamer Bivouac,” Campbell, for 8aigon. British steamer Ferntower,” Mackie, for Saigon. Italian58 words
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Article660 1881-05-21 3 Ship’s Names. Daptaihs. I Fea<i A Rio. j lAm res From j Gohsioxeis or Aoixts. Drstixatiox. H I MEN-OF-WAR j Razboynik Gitkoff Rus. cruiser 1400 April 24 Hongkong I Russian Consul. Waiting orders Zabiaka Lomen Rus. cruiser 1200 j April 24|Cruise Russian Consul. Waiting orders 1660 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement515 1881-05-21 3 I ARMS A AMMUNITION. John Little A Co. have now a large stock of the following. Double Barrel Central Fire Fowling piece*, by Dougall. Martini Henry Rifles. Snider Rifles. Royal Irish Constabulary Revolvers. Colt’e Army Revolvers. Saloon Rifles and Pistols. I Central Fire Cartridge Cases, 12 and 16 bore. Pin515 words
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Advertisement662 1881-05-21 3 NEW BOOKS Sayle A Co. have received per S. S. OlenfaUoch." Half Hours with the best Authors. Shelley, Poetical work* 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 fr y of the662 words
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Advertisement342 1881-05-21 3 F. A SWETTENHAM. Vol. I. English—Malay, with Notes and Dialogues—Price $2. Agents, Singapore, John Little A Co. Penang, H. R. Maynabd, Penang Dispensary. Singapore, 14th April, 1881. (n. c.) NOTICE. Mr PYfAMJBR BuRJORJEK ErANEE h.is been admitted a partner in my firm which will hereafter be under the style of342 words
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Advertisement378 1881-05-21 3 BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. John Little Go., have just unpacked the following goods,— 48" City Bicyele. 52" Mechanic 54* Otto 50* Coventry Tricycle with rotary action. Singapore, 10th May, 1881. NOTICE. The name of the British steamer “Almatrod Sree Indrapora,” official No. 82,562. registered at this port has by authority of378 words
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Advertisement151 1881-05-21 3 has been largely increased, and they are continually receiving addition* of the latest and moat popular work*. By the S. S. “Glenfalloch” they have received Endymion” by Lord Beaconefield. The Work* of Wm. Thackeray, in volume*, which may be bought separately. The Work* of Rabelais. The Decameron of Boccacio. The151 words
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Docks.
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750 1881-05-21 4 Twr work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*, vi* Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty i rmcln at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,750 words
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188 1881-05-21 4 This Company executes ships’repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineer*. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from IVfeet to 151 feet idtb at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock (Granite.)188 words
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263 1881-05-21 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which f 93,900 hare already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont263 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement609 1881-05-21 4 reuitUK' m apru, 1010. iu v.i notice; A considerable redaction has been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graying Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron ▼easels, and for Coppeiing Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can609 words
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Advertisement735 1881-05-21 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, Thb Natural Boda Watrb. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. C W Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINOE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARTB, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and735 words
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Advertisement777 1881-05-21 4 d it io o d Vla id ;e id '7 in 3. >K JT >F J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes, and Optician. Punt Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto.. Earrings,777 words
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Advertisement639 1881-05-21 4 stores anil iflfrebanlnst. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloc* 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 large stock639 words
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Advertisement630 1881-05-21 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing 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. Si'k and630 words
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Advertisement797 1881-05-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, J*««r »1- ton* went tu Eo. K"rop««- UwwticlM ropaiwbswti. »n- i’Eorops. *»>« tam wod. l«-. r Artf 7m hillyk 'j!'" l Him« dam. Mai- prmas. ill* t rM -on A. con- orj-r. »„r4« >• **>tonnii« Sane*. imm«r mat A« fiWiohart. m«Mt« ion. Tnldigtwd797 words
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