Singapore Daily Times, 7 January 1882

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXIII. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 7th JANUARY, 1882. No. 14,589.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 258 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowbs— New Harbour. Tax ur.dernoted are the data* on wmen this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1881 Octwabd. HoaswAß*. TMV Jnh IW,. 1 Sma,, WJ r mu. z wj i..« r M r 19th
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    • 270 1 The following are the dates on which the stcamera of the Messageries Maritime# cay bs expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ostwabb. HosawAaa. 1581 1981. Monday- 7 Much Sunday »Wm>T ll do m (March M 4 April M *0 do SuJay, 17 do 1
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    • 153 1 AOAMXMHOH. PaTBOCLUS. Ajax. Aittehob. A CHILLIS. DIUCALIOH. Diomid. Glauctjs. Nistoi. Ahchises. Pham. Obibtis. Saifido*. Stehtob. Hbctob. Tbucbb. Mine lacs. Labbteb. Ctclops. Trlrmachcs. Bxllxrophoh. Jasoh. Ultsbbs. The Coy’s Bteamers sre despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and
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    • 1518 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and. Bonth Australian Governments.) Head Onici, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may be
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    • 172 1 The steamers of this Company will b< despatched from Singapore weeklv foi Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alterna*e week Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam. Vizarapatam. Ooconada, Maanlipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 161 1 The following steamers of the Company under contract with the Queensland Government are expected to leave Batavia on the undernoted dates. OUTWABDB. For lsland, Cooktown, Townsville Bowen, Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Durham” 2.284 tons, 3rd Dec. 1881. Coropta” 2,094 31st Oamorta” 2,094 28th Jan. 1882. «Roma”
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 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. 33J 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 70 1 Hkad Or mob, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riaks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 16 o/o on all risks to
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Million* Bteblin i. OFPICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Literpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agent* for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT 00. Singapore, 30th
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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. o.)
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    • 50 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds,upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersignod have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual Ur ms. HBOIT, BIMOITfI hiOQ 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 8 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMdNS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine Bisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebte exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire depabtment: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June 1880. (u. n.)
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    • 23 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD AGO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 73 1 Capital Subscribed $1,000,000. Amount Paid up 300.000. 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 steamer? and sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all
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    • 55 1 Incorporated in Hongkong under the Companies Ordinance of 1865, limiting the liability of the Shareholders to the amount of their Shares. Capital $2 500,000. Paid up $500,000. A Bonus will be paid to all Contributors. Ao snts in Sing \pore, W. R. SCOTT A Co. Singapore,
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    • 102 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grnbbal Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. Meloben, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wi»« A Co. A T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo. W. Nioalse, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Romedloa,
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    • 136 1 Capital *£1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonger, Eeq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Psrdral Boaanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lrall, 'Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,
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    • 50 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. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reoognised. Singapore, 19th July, 1879. (n. c.)
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    • 32 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Society, are prepared to accept Marine risks on customary terms. MARTIN. DYCE A Co. Singapore, 11th Oct., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 87 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 they are the duly appointed Agents for' this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 51 1 Head Office, Hongkong. Tbe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared 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 CC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.
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    • 59 1 London Office, 2, Old Broad Street The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks npon 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 coasting
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchange Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s HilL London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAJBMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Oostou CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 217 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldson. Esq Vice Chairman—J ad. NicolFlbmino, Esq Secretary—K. Ambrose Smith, v.la* CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O w ™t Geobob t Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Stbkbt. Manchester 47 Bjiown Street.
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risk* at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 46 1 LA FRANCE MARITIME,” MARSEILLE. The undersigned have been appointed fICLJUj Agents fw 4b> surance Companies, and are prepared to accept Marine Insurance risks at the current rates of premium, allowing usual discount. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 10th Oct., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 41 1 Notice is hereby given that from and after this date the Corporation will bear the cost of Stamps affixed to Amina! Policies or Renewals, thereof granted by, GUTHRIE A Co., Agents. Singapore, 21st Dec. 1881. (to 21st Jan.)
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    • 39 1 From this date Stamp duty on all annual policies issued by the above Companies will-be paid by them. PATERSON SIMONS A Co., Agents. Singapore, 21st Dec. 1881. to 21st Jan.
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    • 47 1 SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD FIRE OFFICE. From this date the Stamp duty on annual Policies issued by the above Companies wil 1 be paid by them and not charged as heretofore to the insured. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Agents. Singapore, 23rd Dec., 1881.
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    • 43 1 Notice is hereby given that from this date, Stamp duty on all annual Policies issued by the above Association, will be paid by them. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. Agents. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1881. (to 24th Jan.)
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    • 54 1 Head Office, 76 Kino William St. London. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one bui ding, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. a Singapore, 25th
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3OOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents <by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne, 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.
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    • 346 1 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Raffles Place, No. 51 A 52. Beg to inform th»tthey I Hebbsn sltyd in to or here ilwifi on bend t r»*d een rijk assortment well .elected snd richly nn Enropsschs artkslss ueorted .took of all Eu- tegen nlterst billyke prijropean and other good.. *en. Moderate
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  • 40 2 Uv&an 01 aaai omc am. Depastures from England daring January. Priam,” Liverpool 11th Jan. Agamemnon,” do. 19th do. H Patroclas,” do. 26th do. W. MANSFIELD A Co. Agents 0. S. 8. Coy. Singapore, 2nd Jan. 1882.
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  • Domestic Occurences.
    • 42 2 BIRTH Lovebido*. —At Mount Elizabeth, on the 6th inst, the wife of T. Lovebidgk, of a ton. Ktsbb. —Dec., 30th, at Sandridge House, Penang, the wife of J. W. Mobton Ktshb, Esq., Deputy Registrar of the Snpreme Court, Penang, of a sou.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 7TH JAN., 1882.
    • 271 2 SivoafoM, 7th Jahuaby, 1882. Ghunbier I 4.80. Black Pepper 11.65. White Pepper, fair quality 19 95. nom. Sago Flour, Sar 3.30 Pearl Sago 3.60. Ooffee, Bonthyne picked I*. Tapioca, small Flake 4 05. Tin 3437*. tOs. Male twiat—.. 98 8* lbs. Bbirtings 1.67* 7 do do 1.45.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 674 2 London, 6 th Jan. —The Daily Newt publishes a telegram that there is a serious outbreak of fever among the troops in Natal owing to the fouling of the watercourses. We have been requested to intimate that, should the Princes land officially, which can only be known after the
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    • 469 2 The following uew notification* appear in yesterday’s Gazette H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint the following Committee of Management for Raffles Library and Museum, for the year 1882 The Hon. the Colonial Secretary. The Hon. James Graham. The Hon. A. Currie. R. W. Hullett, Esq.
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    • 2266 2 The following paragraphs are from the Penang Gazette of the 31st Dec: The Jstdges.— Mr. Justice Ford has been granted an extension of leave, and conseSiently need not be expected here, or in e Colony rather, till the end of March, when we suppose, thy Chief Justice will
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    • 1575 3 The following comments on the British North Borneo Company’s charter are translated from Batavia papers:— The mail papers brought us this morning the particulars of the charter granted by the British Government to the British .North Borneo Company. This document contains nothing novel or worse than wbat
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    • Correspondence.
      • 66 3 (2b the Editor of the Daily Timet.) Sib.—l beg to offer yon the following Tip for the first day’s Races and it will be the fault of j)6ur readers if they do not profit by it. The Lottery Cup. Caliban. Opium and Spirit Farmers’ Cup. Itlington. Roadsters’
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      • 580 3 Jupiter Pluvius is a worse beast than an Insh landlord and should be boycutted. During the last week or fortnight he has been hocussing the Clerk of the Weather with the result that he nearly spoilt the New year’s sports and he has been playing old Harry with
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 951 2 Jitto asbtrtisnnml*. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, FIRST DAT, MONDAT, 9th JANUARY. 1882 First Rack. The Lottbet Cup.—Value |lOO. Fntranee $5- For all China Ponies 13b. 3in. and under. 13. 3 to carry llat. with an allowance of 3$ lba. for every half inch Distance R. C. Secohd Race. Opium
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    • 808 2 are two or more claimants, tbe horae, with his engagements, shall be pat ap to auction and sold to the highest bidder. Any surplus over the entered price to go to the Race Fond. Delivery to be taken and money paid by-eight o’clock p. m., on the day of the
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    • 768 2 NOTICE. Wantad by an Englishman, employment on an Estate, as Overseer or in any other capacity his serrioes might be available. Good Testimonials as to character Ac. Address Natal,” Straits Timet office. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1882. (to 11th inst.) SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, 1882. Tickets for the Grand Stand
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    • 488 2 NOTICE. ME3SAGERIES MARITIME 3 COT. Fbom or about the 15th instant, the S- S. MEINAM will run every fortnight between Singapore and Saigon, in connexion with the English Mail, carrying mails, cargo and passenger*, leaving Singapore immediately after the arrival of the P. and O. Steamers from Europe. For further
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 140 3 Friday 6th January. British steamer” Austerlitz,” 1,076 tons, Fraser, New Port 18th Nov., Martin Dyce A Co. Italian barque Gaidetta D.” 799 tone, Dodero, Cardiff 20th Aug., Paterson, Simons A Co. Italian barque Linda G.” 769 tons, Gazzo, Cardiff 18th Aug. Paterson, Simons A Co. British steamer Hong Ann,”
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    • 73 3 Friday, 6th January. Siamese barque Siamese Crown,” Martin, for Bangkok. British steamer Celestial,” Craig, for Cberibon. Britiah steamer Glenfalloch,” Park, for London. Saturday, 7th January. British steamer Jeddah,” Freebody, for Hongkong. British sleamer Cleator,” Vincent for Labuan. British steamer Carrisbrooke,” Wharton, for Penang. British steamer Qlaucns,” Jackson,
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    • 775 3 Ship’s Names. Captains. I Flag A Rio. Where From.j Consigners or Agbnts. Destination. MEN-OF-WAR Alert Maolear H. M’s atr. 1331 ;Nov. 19* Port Darwin Senior Naval Officer. Station Cornu, East H. M’s str. 2383 Dec. 2 Hongkong Senior Naval Offioer. Station Lily Carey H. M’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 12 3 NOTICE. CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT, ARMENIAN STREET. Singapore, 1st Deo., 1881. (t t a.)
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    • 711 3 DUTCH VEGETABLES. John Littli A Co. have just received a supply of the above in tins, comprising Asparagus, Celery, Peas, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Beans, Ac Ac. Singapore, 28th Dec. 1881. PROVISIONS. Messrs. Drummond Gaooino A Co., have just reoeived a large assortment of various kinds of Provisions, especially suited for
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    • 362 3 HOTEL De L’ EUROPE. COL. IKE AUSTIN’S NEW AMERICAN RIFLE RANGE, Now Open, ENLARGED AND IMPROVED With NEW GONG AND BELL TARGETS, Swinoino Birds, etc., etc. POPULAR PRICES, 4 Shots foe 25 Cents. Singapore, 16th Dec., 1881. FOR SALE. The Land and House at Tanglin, known aa Belvedere,” occupied by
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    • 480 3 BROWN’S REMEDY TOR DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA. This invaluable medicine, which may truly be termed a specific for the above distressing complaints, has been known to Mr. Brown for forty years; has effected a gfreat number of cures and has never i been known to fail, even when the disease I
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    • 358 3 NOVELTIES. For the Christmas Seasoh. J. Motioh, Jeweller and Watchmaker. Begs to announce the arrival ex AehilUt, of new goods, suitable for Christmas and New Year. Gold Bracelets, Brooches Earings in suites and seperately. Collarettes, Lockets, Ladies’ Rings, set with Diamonds, Pearls, and other stones. Studs Sleeve, Gold Pen and
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  • Docks.
    • 750 4 Twx work* of the Company are situated a* Tallinn? Pager, within one mile of the t *wp of Singapore, and compriae the following establishments. via Wb*ip. —Afford in? berthage for twenty ▼eeaela at one time with sufficient water tlongeide for vessels of the heaviest
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    • 190 4 Thu Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright# and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gratihg
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    • 262 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” IHCORPORATID URDU* THIIUDIAH ACT X OH 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which f 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brows Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolsoh Esq. J. M. Vxrkowt IJ. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 570 4 flfUsctllamous. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS, River Valley Road. NOTICE. Oh an after the 23rd February. 1881. and until further notice. Tee will be sold retail at the rate of ONE CENT per pound. The Ice House is open for the-sale of ice from 6 A. M. to 11 A. K. and
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    • 689 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. OT continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mxdica.i< Times and
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    • 768 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Otoe* Maker, and Optician. Flint Strict. RaB always on hand 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., I Silver watches, I
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    • 676 4 Starts anti iHtrtfjanStSt. JOHN LITTLE CO. BAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers op Provisions, Groceries, Oilman Stobbs. 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
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    • 658 4 ROBINSON CO. Imposters and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Fvery 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'kand Merino.
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    • 717 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORECommercial Square, Halt«n f, Sont tooMen -oorrmdi* agn .rtlvyk jahard, well »io I«n •elected end wohlamortirrichly amort- tee Law al- dan. •d etc* of all U r Rxropae- lee art'Hea arti. European and lecher t an- d’Korope. ’e’en tmi o*her (roodi. A dero r Arti- Prlx
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