Singapore Daily Times, 13 February 1882

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXIII. SINGAPORE. HONDA/. 13th FEBRUARY, 1882. No. 14,620
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 273 1 eifiaa damuauvh wnran*. Office—Collyer Quay. Godowps— New Harbour. The undernoted are the dates on wmcn this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1881: OcTWiio. Howtwa*d. Frifej UU F*»> Feb iux. TJ .Vi mf Gn *2»d Thmsday *l*
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    • 294 1 Th* following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year— Ourwiau. HonwisD. 1881. last. Monday. 7 March Sunday so February m *1 do g March %«Jny, 17 m *S April 1 May 17
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    • 156 1 Agamemnon. Patboclos. Ajax. Antenor. ACHILLKS. DEUCALION. Diombd. Glaucus. NeSTOB. ANCHIBEB. Pbiam. Obbstbs. Sabpbdoh. Stentob. Hectob. Teucbb. Menblaus. Laeetbb. Ctclopb. Tblbmachxjs. Bellebophoh. Jabom. Ultbbbb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommudaticn
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    • 546 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian f Governments.) I Head Oeeice, 13 Austin Friars, n London. E. O. The following are the dates on which e the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A
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    • 971 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Ampanan, every 14 days. Achbkn, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir, every
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    • 184 1 The steamers of this Company will b< despatched from Singapore weekly foi Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittae-mer. Bimlipatam. Vizagapat&m. CocoEad- Masulipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellicher" The OoTunanv -e rtso
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    • 163 1 The following steamers of the Company under contract with the Queensland Government are expected to leave Batavia on the undernoted dates. Outwards. For Thursdav Island, Cooktown, Townsville Bo*en, Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Durham” 2.284 tons, 3rd Dec. 1881. Coropta” 2,094 Slat “Oamorta” 2.094 28th Jan. 1882.
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 10,000,000 Fbakcs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take rieke npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ 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, Batayia. The undersigned, Agente 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 to Enrope
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Literpool Quern Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Chuech 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 00. Singapore, 30th
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,00". 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 Peby. 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 48 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 TotallnvestedFunds, upwardaof 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointsAgents at Singapore and are prepared to ißsne policies against Fire on the usual ra PATERSON, BIMONB A CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (u.o
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    • 42 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. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the abov® company, are prepared to accept marine aiaka at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve 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. a.)
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    • 26 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Sin eapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 75 1 Capital Snbscribed 11,000.000. Amount Paid-up 300.000. Reserve Fund 475,000. Head Office,— Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Ray, 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 contributors
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    • 53 1 Incorporated in Honpkong under the Companies Ordinance of 1865, limiting the liability of the Shareholders to the amount of their Shares. -cCatal 12.500,000. Paid up 3500,000. A Bonus will be paid to all Contributors. A gents in Singapore, W. R. SCOTT A Co. Singapore, sth Jan.,
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    • 103 1 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. 'Messrs. Melebers, A Co.l J. P. Barnes (Mem. Hollld»y,Wlee A Co. A. T. Manser, fMeasre.Doa(rlaa.Lap_raik*Co. H. Nloaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd-) J. J. doe
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    • 137 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eeq. Alfred Gonser. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, Georgs Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Sanm*' Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cays, Chsriss Itaryat, George H.
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premiuih. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with nroaptitude and liberality. The ju-iediotwir M Local Tribunal# reMARTIN, DYCJE A CO Singapore, 19th July,
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    • 34 1 HEAD OFFICE, CALCUTTA. The undersigned Agents for the above Society, are prepa «d to accept Marine risks on customary terms. MA RTIN, DYCE A Co. Singapore, 11th ct, 1881. (u. a)
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    • 94 1 Financial losition (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Fun Is 1,778*000. Annual Revenue I rom Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invee ed Funds *****. The undersigned lave to announce that they are the duly ippointed Agents for this Company in Sii gapore;
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    • 50 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE ACC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u. c.
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    • 59 1 London Office, 2, Old Broad Street The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared 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 334 o/o on coasting
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    • 99 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Exchange Street Eaat Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. ■London—10, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, Sonth Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHB8TRR. JOHN Todd. Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas, Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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    • 216 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steblino. chairman— Alexander Ronaldson. Esq Viee Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O W BT l Street. Edinburgh, 17 Geoboe Street Lohdou 2 In. William l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown 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 risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. q c
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    • 46 1 “LA FRANCE MARITIME,” l Hi tasJßltANWiw W. 1.111 General Agents for the above united Insurance Companies, and are prepared to accept Marine Insurance risks at the current rates of premium, allowing usual discount. r, MAACK A 00. Singapore, 10th Oct-, 1881.
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    • 47 1 Fbom this date the Stamp duty on annual Policies issued by the above Companies will be paid by them and not charged as heretofore to the insured. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Agents Singapore, 23rd Dec., 1881. j
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    • 52 1 Head Ofpice, 76 Kino Wiluam Bt. 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. Singapore, 25th April.
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    • 51 1 The Company have issued a revised set of tables, shewing a' considerable reduction on the present Indian Scale, at which they are now prepared to accept Insurances. For particulars of the same, apply to PATERSON, SIMONS A Co. Agents. Singapore, 16th Jan. 1882. (u.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 DMT NETHERLANDS INDIA D 1 COMPANY. Thb undersigned having been Agents (by Power of Attorney tavia, 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 re* present the said Bank at this place.
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    • 411 1 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS R.feles Place, No. 51 A 52. Beg to Inform th»t they h»re alwate on hud a well eelected ud richly aeaorted stock of all Euud other rood*, to term* end careHebben altyd In toot read eenrijk aaeortiment TU Enropeeche artikelen teas nlteret WlUjkeprU**Teder order wordt_ met
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  • 73 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Rajpootana, 2,030 ton*, will leave the roads for above ports at 2p. M., on Thursday, the 16th Feb. She will also take passengers and cargo (or Bassein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gunjam, Bimlipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam, Calicut,
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  • 15 2 DEATH. At Mentone, on Bth January, Archibald Fkegcso* Black, Oriental Bank Corporation, Singapore.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 13TH FEB., 1882.
    • 150 2 Singapore, 18th February, 1882.' Gambier 8 5. Black Pepper 11. White Pepper, fair quality 17 50. Sago Floor, Sar 330. Pearl Sago 3.65. Coffee, Bontbyne picked 11. Tapioca, small Flake 3 90 Tin 35 30. 408. Mule twiat 97. 3* lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.45.
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    • 76 2 Mails will close for: Cberibin and Samarang, per s.s. Ctlcttial, at 5 p.m. to day, Saigon, per s.s. Septima, at 5 p.m. to day. Bangkok, per s.s. Normandy, at 5 p.m. toHongkong and Shanghai, per s.s. Btentor, at 5 p.m. tojday. Saigon, per s.s. Holyrood, at 6 p.m.
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    • 1722 2 (For Slraiti Timet.) Parliament. London, 12 th Feb. —The opposition to the Cldture is increasing. The debate on the address continues. Russia. An official announcement has been issued at Sti Petersburg that any foreign intervention with regard to the treatment of the Jews will be repelled. Rbar-Admiral Sir
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    • 137 2 The Pinang Gazette of Bth Feb. contain the following paragraphs’:— New Member for Penang. —By the P. and O. mail steamer expected to-morrow from Galle, the Hon’ble Cecil Smith, the Colonial Secretary, and the Hon’ble G. M. Sandilands, proceed we understand to Singapore. The latter gentleman will take
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    • 1444 2 (From Indian Exchanges.) Bombay, 21 st Jan. —Lieutenant Colonel P. J. F. Henslowe, second in command of the Ist Bombay Grenadiers stationed at Mhow, was shot dead on Wednesday ty a sepoy of the Regiment, who had previously murdered his wife, and run amock in the bazaar, and
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    • 957 3 The Canal and Hong Lim Qreen Questions.—The report of ihe Canal Committee does not say much in favor of those who signed the petition—fmd it is a matter of general regret, that names should be appended to such a document unless the p f os and cons have
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    • 2194 3 We take from the Ceylon Observer of the 31st January the following account of the Perahera or Procession of Elephants before the Princes in Kandy, the ancient capital of Ceylon, on Saturday, the 28th January. We append a short also a brief account of the Elephant
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 821 2 iirto aubrrtfsrmtnts. WANTED. A young Chinese copying clerk. Apply by letter. W. MANSFIELD A Co. Sings pore, 7th Feb., 1882. J. BASTIANI, No. 9 High Street, Hss the honor to inform the public that he has just received, Ordinary Wine 12.50 per dozen. Cheese from Roquefort, Gruyere, Camemberts, Isigny Butter,
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    • 741 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications with testimonial*, lor the following appointments under the Sungei Ujong Government, will be received at this office, np to the Ist proximo. Assistant Surveyor, Salary $lOBO per [annum. Draftsman, Salary $4BO do. By His Excellency’s Command, F. A. SWETTENHAM, for the Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary’s Office,
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    • 964 2 LIBERIA* COFFEE ESTATE FOR SALE. Tne Lxtttbrooi Estatk,” situated in the Batu Pahat district, Jobore, near Singapore, in the Straits Settlements. It is comprised of 238 acres of land, conveyed in a Grant from the Maharajah of Jobore for 999 years. Average elevation 350 400 feet. Of the property 70
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    • 442 2 TYERSALL (DRAG) HOUNDS Meet at the entrance to Botanical Gardens, on Tuesday, the 14th inst, at 5.45 a. M. A. HOLLEY,—Huntsman. Singapore, 11th Feb, 1882. BAYLE CO. We are now showing a large assortment of new goods in every department for this season New French Sateens in very chdice Patterns
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  • Notices.
    • 35 3 Departures from England daring February. Cyclops” London 10th February. “Orestes” Liverpool 11th Anobises” do. 18th Teucer” do. 25th W. MANSFIELD A 00. Agents O. S. S. Coy. Singapore, 30th Jan., 1882.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 237 3 Saturday, 11th February. P. A O. steamer “Kaiaar-I Hind,” 4,023 tons, Babot, Hongkong 6th Feb., P. A O. Company. Dutch steamer Ophir,” 300 tons, Saxener, Rhio 11th Feb. Hamilton Gray A 00. German war steamer “Stosch.” 3,000 tons, von Buchholtz, Bangkok sth Feb., German Consul. British steamer Holyrood,” 333
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    • 80 3 Saturday, 11th February. P. A O. steamer Geelong,” Webber, for Hongkong. M. M. steamer Meinam, Bonnefov, for Saigon. Sunday, 12th February. P. A O. steamer Kaisar-I-Hind,” Babot, for London. Monday, 13th February. British steamer Catterthnn,” Miller, for Port Darwin. British steamer Killarney,” O'Neill, for Baigon. British steamer
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    • 738 3 Ship’s Namrs. I Captaihs. Fulo A Rio. Whirr From. Consigners or Agents. Drstination E-> MEN-OF-WAR Mosquito Randilands H. M’s str. 430 Jan. 31 Cruise Senior Naval Offioer. Station Leopard Gourgas Fch. gunboat 350 Feb. 2 Johore [French Consul. Saigon Alert Kempff Amer. war str. 541 [Feb.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 216 3 BEKANNTMAOHUNG. Dienatpflichtige Deutsche Matrosen k on nen in der Zeit »om 7—15 Fe bruar d I. sich zur Einstel long in die Kaiserliche Marine bier in Singapore bei dem Kornmando S. M. 8. Blotch melden. Ea werden ferner diejenigen in Singapore and NschbarpliUaen antaissigen Deutachen Reichaangebdrigen, fiber deren Militairpflicbt noch
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    • 215 3 NOTICE. All claims against the firm of Hydebbhoy Abdool Tyeb mast be sent in to me within one week’s time for Settlement. Mr. Abdulkadbr Alubhoy’s Power of Attorney to act as Agent and Manager for the said firm was cancelled from the Ist day of January, 1882, and I was
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    • 277 3 NOTICE. Thb price of Rosbach Water has been reduced to $1.75 for Quarts. $1.25 for Pints. Ibis natural and cooling drink has the quality of preserving its freshness after being iced. A. L. JOHNBTON A Oa, Sole Agents. Singapore, 17th Jan. 1882. (to 17th Peb.) GRUNBERG BROTHERS. Hate just received
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    • 271 3 Satire A Co. have just received a suppljof Racing Whips. Saddles, Sure ingles. Stirrnpe and leathers. Girths in Raw Hide, White and Brown Woollen, Wolverton and Fit*williams. Driving Whips For Tandem and foar in hand in assorted lengths and prices; also sets of. Cob and Pont Harness, in several qualities.
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  • Docks.
    • 746 4 Th* works of the Company are situated Taajong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, rit Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessel a of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European 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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    • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thb Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of* 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vrrmont IJ. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 574 4 iflSfsrtnantmis, SINGAPORE ICE WORKS, Rites Vallet Road. NOTICE. Oh an after the 23rd February. 1881. and until further notice. Ice will be Bold retail at the rate of ONE CENT per pound. The Ice House is open for the: sale of ice from 6 A. K. to 11 A. M.
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    • 707 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. BeitiBh Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. <JSP Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES during the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mbdical Times
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    • 769 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. Ras always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nantical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, iLadies’ gold watohe, Brooches, Cents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 647 4 A torts ani ifitrttianSist. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilman Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps, Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery, Perfnmery, Fancy Goods. Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen’s outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and
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    • 591 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe-ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and
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    • 712 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, mkH&TS! Tfebben.*^. i Men roAria<lir mb d «rohl».*ortir. M<ortl« ryk 2 I.«*er ton. m«>» vaa Eu. iv ofal E'lronax- |o*-vrt''-lM -op->i«’h« »rti. is h r I'K-top.. V-d Mo J roode ■>■»-* Arti- P-ii mo- -eer b#VrtS MO-larate vi. ler«*.Mai- nrran. All. and D
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