Singapore Daily Times, 26 August 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 26tii AUGUST, 1881. No. 14,477.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 256 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Go downs New Harbour. Tme underacted are the dates oa wanes this Company’s Mail Steamers may be Kti^^wrjvss*tog*por^i»nafth« OnsiM. mtv Ha fss. Sa. ■£>- Bf. A*il- TJ a- .K I Z mh a*s- Z *3 H OA ail oi X It I
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    • 256 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OrrmtMt. Hovrwias. Monday. 7 iuith S.ndsy *> j sMtesk -J». 1 May 17 do Is do I 1 Mmj do Thursday 1* do
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    • 155 1 WAan u. uajßuuii wjnra.7 i Agamemnon. Patroclcs. Ajax. Antenor. Achillea Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. Priam. Orestes. Sabpkdoh. Stentor. Hector. Tbuceb. Menelaus. Laertes. Ct clops. Telemachos. Bkllerophon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits snd China, and from Shanghai homewards for London
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    • 1508 1 'Wannn-wvi mum hi Indian and Bouth Australian Govern men ta) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. C. The following are the dates on which tbe Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may be
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    • 115 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang. Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every aHema'e week Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vixaganatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut. Tellichery. The Comnany are also
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    • 69 1 Reduction in rates of Passage. The following are the rates of pasaage that will henceforth be charged from Si no spore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 8 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein „49 2450 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9
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    • 134 1 The following steamers of the Company under contract with the Qnepnsland Government are expected on the nndernoted dates, Outward. Tn Arrltt nt Bri>s*ne. ISBI I SSI Cl„eb**« ?.«U R-rVo I4M. T..n* S‘h T..ly IWnndl 2.577 Wl'lfw ll'h Tnlr Vt Anf. Merkara 2,971 Ballan'ine 11th Ang.
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 10,000.000 FnAircs. Thb undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the shore Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Inbubahcb Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the shove Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of preminm. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 50 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 policies against Fire on the usual PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April 1875. (u.o)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.1
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    • 28 1 Tor ?lie” aTiovc company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. e.
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN BEBERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u. <0
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 75 1 vrriv/A Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jakdine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure poods by A. I. I'™'* or Ptpamf ‘ra to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise ft Co. P. Msnirer, (Mossre.noa^lse.LepralkftCo. H. Niailse, (Borneo Oomparr Ltd.) J. J. doa Remsdioa,
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    • 138 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dirrctors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooneer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Perrfral Itosanqaet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Csre, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,
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    • 47 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. e.)
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    • 89 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 *****. j The undersigned have to announce that j they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 932 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, 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.) Jpl-. Macandrew Esq., J. P., Westwood House, Colchester.
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    • 108 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool-28, Exohang Btreet East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street Bristol-50, Broad Street T C mAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 215 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CWiww-Alixahd*, Ronaldson, Esq Viet Chairman—Jxa. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES s Glasgow, (50 West George l Street. 17 Gbor.1 Stbibt. London 2 King William l Street. L {'ssssssrManchester, 47 Browh Street. The undersigned
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    • 56 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every 1 description of property at the ourren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879 £282,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents and paid with promptitude and liberality' The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO
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    • 51 4 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CC. Sinus pore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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    • 59 4 London Office. 2, Old Beoad Street The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepired to accept risks upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels, at current rates. The usual bonus of 15 o/o will be allowed on risks to Europe, and 33J o/o on coastin
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    • 74 4 Capital Snbecribed Amount Paid up 30jM)ttk Reserve Fund 475,000. Head Office,— Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Rat, Esq. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all contribut
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    • 39 4 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. e.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3C0UNT COMPANY. Thb undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, J9tb Jane, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and bay bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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  • 60 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. From this date and until further notioe, 1st Class Local Passage Tickets will be issued from Singapore by this Co.’s mail steasMrs at the following rates Single. Return.^ To Hongkong 9 60 80 Shan ghai 87 M 120 Tokskana 100 120 Penang 20 *>
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  • 78 2 (TAKING CABQO BOR) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Mcssbs. Apcab a Co.’s steamer Armtoon A pear. Captain Me Connell, is expected here on or about the 27tb instant and will take oargo for shore ports. Intending passengers mast apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before pro- oeeding on
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  • 170 2 Ik the Sup si me Court or the 1 Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Kim Ah Mah, chop Tye Goan Seng,” residing and carrying on business at No. 8, North Canal Road, Singapore, Merchant, and also trading at Bangkok as Merchant in
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  • 50 2 The Spanish steamer Beina Mercedes, Captain J. M. de Munitez, due here on the 27th inst., will hare room for 4 0 tons of cargo, which can now be engaged. Haa splendid accommodation for Passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 24th Augt., 1831. (to 27 th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 26TH AUGUST, 1881.
    • 214 2 Singapore, 26th August, 1881. Gambler 4.35. Black Pepper 14. White Pepper, fair quality 19.25. Sago Floor, Sar 3 30. Pearl Sago 3.45. Coffee, Bomb joe 14.50. Tapioca,small Flake 3 95. 29 00. toe Mule twist 99 3* lbs. Shirtings 1.62 J. 7 do do 1-45. 6 do
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    • 817 2 Russia and China. London, 25 tk August. —According to Treaty, Russia cedes Kuldja up to the river Khorgas, and receives an indemnity of nine millions metallic roubles, the right to trade as far as the Great Wall, and to appoint Consuls. The tea duty is
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    • 1968 2 The adjourned inquest upon the bodies of two men who were killed by the fall of the Municipal bathing house in course of erection at Clyde Terrace on Thursday last, the 18th instant, was held yesterday afternoon at the Coroner’s office, before A. W.
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    • 1414 2 (From Indian Exchanges.) London, 9th August. —Sir Charles Dilke, replying to a question in the House of Commons said the British Ambeassador at St. Petersburg had been officially informed that the country immediately surrounding Askabad is the southern boundary of Tekke oasis annexed by Russia. General SkobelefFs successor,
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    • 1001 3 Thk bonne papers received this morning by the mail steamer Mirtapore are full of details of the discovery of some ten infernal machines in two steamers that had arrived at Liverpool from America, and the following succinct account of the discovery and of
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    • 41 3 Cuun. 1881. June 30 Adele Cardiff. July 6 Dedma Cardiff. 6 Waltikka do 10 Barbaroesa Penarth. 18 Valencia do 16 Strathleven London. 17 Phonix Antwerp. 23 Tannadice Sunderland. 87 Bellerophon Liverpool 28 Escurial do Loudoun Castle London. Hampshire Liverpool.
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    • 143 3 1881. Mar. 18 Thomasina McLellan. Penarth. April 3 Chili Cardiff. 22 Francesco Padre do 28 Underwriter Shields. 29 Rossini Cardiff. May 10 Charlotte Cardiff. 12 Ireland Sunderland. 17 Hedwig do 19 Lodore Cardiff. 23 Jalo do 23 Vincenzo Accame Penarth. 26 Aline Greenock. 27 Beaconsfield Cardiff. June
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    • 106 3 *BBl. April 14 Kate Harding New York. 20 Johann Carl do 22 Sindoro New York, j 23 Coryphene do 26 Maria Anna do May 14 Coringa New York. 27 Caprera New York. 28 Susan Gilmore do June 7 John Harvey do m H Harrington Liverpool 13
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 668 2 fitto JRititrtttrmtnK. NOTICE. Mb. Bbubt Hadbbcp holdn the Man agemeat of the Singapore Carnage Work* and Li eery Stables, from this date. LAMBERT BROTHERS, Orchard Road, t, let Angt, 1881. (to Slit iaet.) NOTICE. Thi iaterest and responsibility of Mr. O. R. Lambsit in the Firm of G. R. Lahbbbt
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    • 711 2 m ARMY CONTRACTS. Bkalkd Tkndkes will be received at this Office, until noon on Saturday, the 27th August, 1881, from persons willing to oontract for period from Ist September, 1881, to 31st March, 1882. for the incidental repairs to the Batteries at Mount Palme, MOUHT BILOBO, Bla kan Man (East,)
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    • 584 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Application for the temporary ap. pointment of Sheriff of the Sopreme Court, Singapore, will be received at the Colonial Secretary’s Office up to noon of the 4th proximo. Salary $lOO a month. Bt His Excellency's Command, CECIL C. SMITH, Colonial Secretary, S. 8. Colonial Secretary’s Office, Singapore,
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    • 587 2 FOB SALE. 1. Handsome New Park Phaeton well finished and complete with Lamp Pole, Ac. very light. 1. New light Mail Phaeton snitab'e for a Cob with Patent sliding step, convenient for ladies. 1. New Double seated Victoria, very light, suitable for a Cob, with a top Cover and can
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  • Notices.
    • 70 3 This Company accepts marine risks to all parts of the world at current rates. All contributors of business, tcMfcer thartholdert or not, receive a return yearly on the amount of premia paid to the Association. The return for 1880 was 22 o/o—a higher bonus than that paid
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 87 3 Friday, 26th August. British steamer Hong Ann,” 299 tons, 81aker, Sourabaya 22nd Angt, Wee Bin Co. British steamer "Rainbow,” 125 tons, Rozells, Malacca 25th Augt., Lim Kong Wan A Bon. British steamer Normandy,” 446 tons, Cutcliffe, Bangkok 20th Augt., Tye Joo Lee. British steamer Sisaie,” 66 tons, Howell, Malacca
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    • 66 3 Friday, 26th Aagust. British steamer Japan,” Carroll, for Malacca and Penang. British steamer Louisa III,” Harmer, for Malacca and Klang. Dutch steamer Bromo,” van Loenen, for Batavia. British steamer Sisaie,” Howell, for Malacca. British steamer Rainbow,” Rozells, for Malacca and Klang. British ship Earl of Zetland,” Burns,
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    • 499 3 Ship's Names. Captain*. Flag A Rio. Flos. Consignees or Aorhtb. Destination. H D a Hn^ F WAR Eliott H. M’a. atr. 920 July 27 Str. of Malacca Senior Naval Officer. Station Moorhen Corfe H. M’s gunboat 455 Aug. 15 Hongkong Benior Naval Officer. Station STEAMERS L
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 355 3 Ex STEAMERS ULENIFFER” AND GLENCOE.” Saylb A Co have just added to their Furnishing Department. Several very handsome Drawing room Bnites as below. In Green Terry, with Coach. Do with 3 Seat Convertible Ottoman. Do with 4 Seat Convertible Ottoman. In Blue with Conch. In Cretonne with Vis a Vis
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    • 800 3 NOTICE. Whereas for many years past Whampoa k Compart of Singapore, hare sold Tea made up in packets and case* bearing the following mark or chop— W fin diamond) CHUNMEE LOONGKEE WOOSEE SOONCHONG. Singapore, the word ‘'Loongkee” being the Chinese chop of the firm of Whampoa k Co. in Telnk
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    • 440 3 NAUTICAL AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS. Ac. J Graham has jast received ex a. a. Ajax, the following goods; viz: Prismatic Compasses, with leather case and tripod complete. Pocket Aneroid Barometer, with al- i titude scale. Compass and Thermometer. Pocket Compasses in brass and silver i gilt. Sextants. Spirit Levels. Drawing Instruments
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    • 400 3 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS RsrrLvs Place, No. 51 A 52. to Inform that they h»re til way, on hand a —n _i—l., —m rtehly Moderate terme ac 1 altyd In r« in rijk ar—nitarnt btllijke prtjTeder order word! met den meet ten epoed en held oit«eDiamond Rings ior Ladies and
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    • 365 3 PAINTS AND OILS. Thi undersigned, have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Tolhurst A 8owe’ Celebrated Paints and Oils, and hare received their first supplies per Merionethshire.” CAMERON. DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 9th July, 1881. THE GEROLSTEIN NATURAL MINERAL WATER The undersigned, hare received fresh supplies, per S. S. Prina Heinrich”
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  • Docks.
    • 751 4 Twb works of the Company are situated at Thniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, via r Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for veenels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 266.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 587 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction has been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Gravincr Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 686 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARTS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. 0T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Tikes
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    • 797 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. H as always on band a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings. Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche. Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, j
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    • 660 4 £>torrs anH iHrrefiantJtse. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers op Provisions. Groceries, On man Stores. Clears, Tobacco, Hardware. Glassware, Lamp*. 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
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    • 348 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. Roots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'V and
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    • 770 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, wEEsJ-Sl H t 'o*- Boot too- H«bb*n«t*Adt *ol«ot«a .nd l ren 1 in io, w 'oorr*dhrwn rirhlv »ohla*sortir- u.o.tK rrb Mortj. •d ntJa-wldi f** Un ,oa "<«t »*n En. E'lrnpoai, r l,r ‘’P*»- J Article 'on«i«-h« arti. I i*‘ h T Kuro P*-
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