Singapore Daily Times, 17 August 1881
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Title Section13 1881-08-17 1 The Singapore Daily Times. vol. xxn. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 17th AUGUST, 1881. No. 14,469.13 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration239 1881-08-17 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Go DOW**— New Her boar. year 1881 >- Omu*. Hdii»*» m*j iuk t+ ?i 3 !»*»> El *T m in* -iS g*• Sa. s»v >»{ >“ »S«. B *p‘ nod s tUt m 2“ 'E Dm. «U Dwu i*a NOTICE. Coesionbxs of239 words
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251 1881-08-17 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meesageriea Maritime# may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Ovhtam. HoarwiSD. ian. ton. Mnsear- 7 iui«k S.ndsy F.bm»r, *1 *o -j». A*s“ 1A 1 lU7 I 17 *> U 4* I*W 4e251 words
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Article153 1881-08-17 1 Agambmbon. Patboclus. Ajax. Ariioi. ACHILLM. DIUCALIOB. Diomid. Glauccb. N as to a. A schism. Priam. Orestes. Saxfxdoh. Strktor. Hncron. Txuceb. Mknilxcs. Laertes. Ctclops. Telbmachus. Bellsbophon. Jason. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liveroool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homeward* for London every ten days,153 words
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1486 1881-08-17 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Optic*, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. 0. The foUowing are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the j P. A 0. Company, may1,486 words
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122 1881-08-17 1 HO" OUBICOI' I. Th* steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week Passengers snd Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagone. Bimlipatam. Vixaganatam. Cooonada, Masulipatam, Madras, Csliout. Tellichery. The122 words
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66 1881-08-17 1 Reduction in bates of Passage. The following are tbe rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore Istclses 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 6 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Moulmein ~49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 2** 2% 9 Calcutta W 4066 words
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Article122 1881-08-17 1 The following steamers of the Company under contract with the Queensland Government are expected on tbe undernoted dates, OUTWABD. T» Jrriw at Bri I*l I*l ohTehwM I.SU BnAe 1»b .Inn* (Wh Jnly ••Dorowh" 7.977 WlHwr. H*h Joly Ans. Marten 8,971 B*lUntlne Uth An*. Slat An*122 words
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Insurance.
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72 1881-08-17 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agent# for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon oargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks72 words
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69 1881-08-17 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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Article55 1881-08-17 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Literpool Queen Ins usance Buildings, 60 Gbace Chuxch Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire laeuranoe risk* at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT k CO. Singapore,55 words
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50 1881-08-17 1 Established 1821 Subsoribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fund*, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Imoome upwards of 400,000 Th« undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on tne usual PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, let April, 1875. («x)50 words
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36 1881-08-17 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F ret claw risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do, do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agente._36 words
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31 1881-08-17 1 The undersigned, agents for the above oompany, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. e.31 words
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43 1881-08-17 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besxbvk exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD k 00. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one (ife. Singaoore. 4th June 1880 (a. n.)43 words
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95 1881-08-17 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879. THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund9o,ooo. Gennbal Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are95 words
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103 1881-08-17 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson k Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mmsm. Mnteban, A Co.) J. P. Barais (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co. A. T. Man*er, (Messrs. Dongles,LeprslkACo. H. Nlasiss, (Borneo Compear Ltd.) J. J. dos103 words
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114 1881-08-17 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooo*er, Esq. Thornes O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bsran, Geom; HiWart, Psrdval Bosnaqnst, Semasl Hyde. James Brand, WUHnm&aU, Charles Care, Ctests# ltenpet, George H. Chambers, i114 words
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47 1881-08-17 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebvb £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Oompany, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. o.)47 words
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87 1881-08-17 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 Fund* *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant87 words
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919 1881-08-17 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, b. o. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of ParUamsnt.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The RiaHT^Howotmißii Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrrw Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester. The919 words
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105 1881-08-17 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchbstib—Exchange Street Livbbfood-28, Exohang Btreat East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s HilL London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, Bouth Hanover Street Bbistol—Bo, Broad Street CHAIBMAN IN MANOHBSTBB. John Todd, Esq. (Meaars. Todd A Ooston CHAIBMAN IN LITHBPOOL. Ohab. Holland, Esq. CHAIBMAN IN105 words
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210 1881-08-17 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stibuhg. Chairman —Alexands* Rohaldson.Bb* Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fuming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambbqsr Bmith. r.IX CHIEF OFFICES i GIU«OW (M 0“"* l Stbhbt. Edinbuboh 17 Gbobgb Stbbht. f {*«K2SEr Manchbsteb, 47 Bbowh Btbbbt. The undersigned having bean appointed Agente210 words
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Article58 1881-08-17 4 Established 1710. I nen ranees effected upon almost every description of property at the enrren Rates of Premium. Total Bum insured in 1879. £262,492.461 Claims arranged by the Local Agent*, and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribnnale recognised. Singapore Agent#, MARTIN. DYCE58 words
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Article52 1881-08-17 4 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributor# 231 o/o The I usual discounts allowed on Coasting and I Home risks. GUTHRIE ACC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.52 words
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Article42 1881-08-17 4 London Office, 2 old Broad Strirt. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take rieke upon cargo on the onetomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAT A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. o42 words
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74 1881-08-17 4 Capital Subscribed ILOOO.OOO. Amount Paid-up 900.000. Reserve Fund 475,000. Hkad Office,— Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Rat, K*i. The nnderaigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept rieke upon cargo by steamer* and sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all contribut74 words
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39 1881-08-17 4 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The nnderaigned have been appointed Agente for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rate# of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan.. 1881. (u. c.)39 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1881-08-17 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned haring been appointed Agent* (by Power of Attorney dated Bataria, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Company are authoriaed to grant and buy billa on Java, diacount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.59 words
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59 1881-08-17 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. Fiom this data and until further notice, lat Class Local Passage Ticket* will be issued from Singapore by this Co.’s mail stssmers at the following rates SIBOLB, RBTtJBB. Available tmoeUu To Hongkong 860 '"“'TbO 87 130 lOO ,120 .....20 80 H. W. GEIGER, Agent59 words
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Article67 1881-08-17 2 Mbmm. Apc a* A Co’s steamer Japan, Ceptain Gardner, ia expected here on or •boat the 21st instant, an route for above porta. Intending passengers moat apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proseeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For67 words
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Article74 1881-08-17 2 (TAXING cakgo pob) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Msssbs. Apcae A Co.’s steamer Arm toon A pear, Captain Me Connell, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take oargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for paaaage tickets before proceeding on74 words
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76 1881-08-17 2 Thk B. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamer Bajpootana, 2,030 tons, Captain Brown, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Thursday, the 18th inst She will also take passengers and Cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cottack, Gunjarn, Bimlipatam, Madras.76 words
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Article41 1881-08-17 2 The Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain R. de Mendezona, due here on the 24th inst., will have room for 500 tons of Cargo, whioh can now be engaged. K. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 17th Augt., 1881. to 24th inst.41 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 17TH AUGUST, 1881.
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Article247 1881-08-17 2 Si no* pose. 17th Auoost, 1881. Gambler A3O. Black Pepper... 14 90 nom. White Pepper, fair quality 1900. Sago Flour, San 3 30. Pearl Sago 3.45. Coffee, Bonthyne... I*so. Tapioca, small Flake 3 95. Tin 29 00. 40a. Mole twist.,. 99. lbs. Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do247 words
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378 1881-08-17 2 United States. London, 16/4 August. —The President has had a severe relapse, and is alarmingly ill. An Inquest was held on 16th instant, on a male Chinese named Clio Ah Bee, by Vaugham Cousins, Esq. Verdict. Death from Natural Causes.” The P. O. Co’s steamer378 words
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Article3491 1881-08-17 2 Wk have received from the Office of the Shanghai Mercury a copy of a very amusing and readable publication en- j titled Sketches in the Foreign Settlements and Native City of Shanghai. The sketches are nineteen in number and were originally contributed to the columns3,491 words
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Article1654 1881-08-17 3 "Edison aad electricity-K Madrid piper its tea that a telegram baa been received from this indefatigable American inventor, announcing a farther invention by which generally carriages may be driven by electricity. Owing to the satis factory revolts obtained from recent tnale. Mr. Edison bad determined to construct for1,654 words
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Article35 1881-08-17 3 c £r June tO Adele Cardiff. July 8 Ashington Newcastle. 6 Decline Cardiff. 6 Waltikka do I Anjer Bead do .1 in Shield*. 10 Barbaroam p en arth. 1 16 Valenti* Hampshire LiverpooL35 words
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Article129 1881-08-17 3 1881. Mar. 18 Thomamna McLellan. Penarth. April 6 Chili Cardiff. 7 Nieolo Barabino 22 Franceeco Padre do 26 Nicolino do 28 Underwriter Shields. 29 Melbrek Cardiff. 29 Rossini do May io Charlotte Cardiff. 11 Webfoot do. m 12 Ireland Sunderland. 14 Melbrek Cardiff. 17 Hedwig do 19129 words
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Article91 1881-08-17 3 ;88i. April 14 Kate Harding New York. 20 Johann Carl do m 22 Fluellin Sunderland. 22 Sindoro ...New York. 23 Coryphene do 26 Ibmlnn do Ma, t limo Bcton. I 7 Alert New York, 14 Coring* New York. 27 Caprera New York. 28 Susan Gilmore do91 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement771 1881-08-17 2 Attn airtitrttttnitnt*. NOTICE. Mi. Bibst Hadibcb hold* the Manages! sot of the Singapore Carriage Worki and Livery Stable*, from thi* data LAMBERT BROTHERS. Singapore, lat Augt., 1881. (to Slat inat.) NOTICE. T*« interaat and responsibility of Mr. Q. R. Ltunt in the Firm of 0. R. LaHBBBT A 00, Photographers,771 words
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Advertisement549 1881-08-17 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications with testimonials will be reoeiTed at this Offloe to the let proximo, for the appointment of Superintendent of Works, under the Sungei Ujong GovernThe salary offered is $125 a month with free quarters and a horse allowance of $2O a month. The chief duties of this549 words
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Advertisement443 1881-08-17 2 TOWN HALL. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, August 22nd and 23rd. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHTS of WILLARD’S NOVELTY TROUPE. ENTIRE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME MASKELYNE A COOKE'S LAST LONDON SENSATION, MYSTERIA, THE MOST ABTOUNDING OF MODERN PHENOMENA, introducing the MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF A HUMAN BEING. THE TABLET OF PROPHETIC OHIROGRAPHY. INSTRUMENTS PLAYING WITHOUT443 words
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Advertisement389 1881-08-17 2 NOTICE. Thi undersigned has just received per Teltmackui," a choice selection of Gold and Silver English Lever Watches, made by Thos. Russell A Son, London and Liverpool, comprising— Gold Levers with crystal glass. center seconds and compensation balance. Hunting oases. do and patent key(less work. Silver from $25 upwaris. The389 words
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Notices.
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Article158 1881-08-17 3 In tbs Stiprbmi Court or thr Straits Settlements, Srttlemknt or Sinoaporr. In the matter of Emile Lbmcrcirr. residing at No. 565, Victoria Street, ana carrying on business aa a Wine Merchant and Manufacturer of Aerated Water* at No. 9, Malacca Street, Singapore, a Bankrupt. Theodore Heinrich158 words
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43 1881-08-17 3 Notice ie hereby given that,from thia date this ComDan/’a fortnightly mail ■teamera from Bombay will extend their voyages to Trieste. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. Singapore, 18th July, 1881. to 18th Ang.43 words
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Article70 1881-08-17 3 This Company accepts marine risks to all parts of the world at current rates. All contributors of business, whether shareholdere or not, reoeive a return yearly on tbe amount of premia paid to the Association. The retnrn for 1880 was 22 o/o—a higher bonus than that paid70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article139 1881-08-17 3 Tuesday, 16th August. British steamer “Cbeang Hock Kian,” 956 tons, Webb, Penang 14th Angt., Bun Hin A Co. British steamer May Flower,” 225 tons, Le Cain, Malacca 15th Augt., Song Soon Guan A Co. British steamer Penang,” 386 tons, White, Cotie, 11th Augt. Tan Kim Tian. British steamer Cleator,”139 words
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Article36 1881-08-17 3 Wednesday, 17th August British steamer May Flower,” Le Cain, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Glencoe,” GullMd, for Hongkong. British steamer Cbeang Hook KiM," Webb, f>r Hongkong. British steamer Sisaie, Howell, for Malaooa.36 words
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Article629 1881-08-17 3 Ship’s Names. j Captains. Flag A Rig. j HBRB From. Consignees or Aobntb. Destination. MEN-OF-WAR Daring Eliott H. M’s. str. 920 July 27 Si*, of Malacca Senior Naval Offioer. Station Siak Senard H. N. M’s str. 200 Ang. 2 Bengkali* H. N. M’s Consul General. In629 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement327 1881-08-17 3 WHISKY. John Littls A Co., hare now on band some very fine 8eotch Whi«ki<*s. f rom Cockbarn and Campbell and A. Usher A Co., the quality of which tb«y can aafely recommend as superior to anything else to be had Singapore, 12th Augt., 1881. notFcbT Katz Baoe hare opened out327 words
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Advertisement866 1881-08-17 3 NOTICE. Whereas for many year* paat Whampoa A Company of Singapore, hare sold Tea made np in packets and cases bearing tbe following mark or chop— W (in diamond! CHUNMEE LOONGKEE WOOSEE SOONCHONG. 8IHOAPOBH, the word Loonqkbb" being the Chi- nese chop of the firm of Whampov Co. in Telnk866 words
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Advertisement347 1881-08-17 3 NOTICE. Th* Office of tbe undersigned hu been removed to premises next to House No. 115, Havelock Road, where tbe old Powder Magazine was, from bis House No. 25, Teluk Ayer Btreet. CHEANG HONG LIM, By bis Attorney LOW JIM TIN. Singapore, 20th July, 1881. to 20th Ang. JOSEPH BABTIANI.347 words
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Advertisement355 1881-08-17 3 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Raftlfs Place, No. 51 A 52. Be* tn inform that they I Hebhen ettyd in r<x here always on bend e read eon rijk assortlms urti irthL. niterst billljke prijler wordt met Mris I end richly ren -~.v~ .rack of an Enmpean end other modi Diamond355 words
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Advertisement286 1881-08-17 3 NOTICE. Th« aale of the Gov»rnm<*nt farms (the Opium Farm excepted) in the Rasidsncy of the Fast Coast of Sumatra, for the year 1882, will be held as follows On Saturday, the 3rd September, 1881, at Bengkalis for the capitals Bengalis and Siak, and the districts of Asahas and Labnan286 words
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Docks.
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742 1881-08-17 4 Tw* work* of the Com pony are «ituated it Tinjong Pager, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and compriee the fol.owing eetebliahmente, ri* Whabf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with ndficient water alongside for Teeeela of the beerieet draught, and742 words
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185 1881-08-17 4 This Company ex ecu tee ships' repairs ef all descriptions in the most efficient manner under ths superintendence of Be. ropena Shipwrights and Engineer*. No. 1 Gaavino Docs. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feet Width at Batrance 42 feet.185 words
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261 1881-08-17 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incobpobatxd trxDiu thblndian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL I 200.000 In 2000 Bhares oft 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Bsq .—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Bsq. I G. P. Tolson Eeq. J. M. Vrrmont IJ.261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement569 1881-08-17 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction baa been made since tbe 15tb of tbia month in the ratee for Dock hire in tbe Graving Dock* of tbe undermentioned Companies, in the chargee for cleaning and painting Iron ▼eaaela. and for Coppering Wooden resaela. Tariff rates can be bad on application at either569 words
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Advertisement679 1881-08-17 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Sosa Wat**. The qneen of table water*. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIB WATER. tST Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIB. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Midical Times and Gazette,679 words
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Advertisement788 1881-08-17 4 J. MOTION. CHRONOMETER, WATCH AMD CLOCK Maker, and Optician. Flint Strut. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watche*, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising’ Bracelets, I Ladies’ gold watche. Brooches, I Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble docks,788 words
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Advertisement658 1881-08-17 4 torts anti iHrrttjanJtst. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE. Singapore. WINE AND BPIRIT MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS OF PROVISIONS, GrOCRRIRS, Oilman Storrb. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps, Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery, Fancy Goods. Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese658 words
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Advertisement338 1881-08-17 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. DRAPER*, MtLLINERB, AND OUTPITTERB. 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, Silk and338 words
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Advertisement739 1881-08-17 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, il “jt; Mn loan Mot 'oormdicMS iMOTrtlp- saaortia 17k aaanrtl- uwr aI- data tona mnt <u En. ar\\“*oa.v?S kT* Js?- El Si ■slssSs=*s^& mU™ 1 B *ta, Brandy. Ac., Ac. n, w, 2? «*qni«te. Italian and Spa. Pn®l{H Sherry and Portwine, Bitters, English739 words
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