Singapore Daily Times, 9 March 1882

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 9th MARCH. 1882. No. 14,640
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 278 1 Omci —Collyer Quay. Godowhs— New Harbour. Tuu urdemoted are the dates on wmch this Company's Mail Btesunera may be expeoted to arrive at Singapore during the Jear 1882 Ovrwon Tnamj IOvS M. MonOaj \»h Teb M«h M tnk Z lota ure *»■<*• S«tk M
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    • 282 1 Thu following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime# may be expected to arrive here during tbe current year:— Ottwiid. Ho*sw*a». lftg. 1988. Monday. «March Boday 5 Marsh do 1» do “if ,i‘S? SO do do U May Thursday 11 May 28
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    • 66 1 From or about the 15th instant, the S. S. MEINAM will run every fortnight between Singapore and Baigon, in connexion with tbe English Mail, carrying mails, cargo and passengers, leaving Singapore immediately after tbe arrival of the P. and O. Steamers from Europe. For further particulars,
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    • 153 1 Agamemnon. Patboclub. Ajax. Antenob. ACHILLBB. DUtrC AXIOM. Diombd. Glaucus. Nr .tor. Amcrisxs. Priam. Obbstbs. Sabpxdoh. Stehtor. Hector. Teucer. Mbhelaub. Labbteb. CTCXOPB. TeLBM*CHUB. Bellerophon. Jason. Ultssrs. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and Ghini and from Shanghai homewards for Lon don every ten days,
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    • 1329 1 u. V 4, 4iIH444JA/. (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. C. Head Aoenct Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A
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    • 190 1 i The steamers of this Company will b< despatched from Singapore weekly foi Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcntto, calling at Malacca, every alternate week Passengers and Cargocan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Maaulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are ala*
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    • 162 1 The following steamers of the Companyunder contract with the Queensland Government are expected* to leave Batavia on the underacted datee. Outwabds. For Thursday Island, Cook town. Townsville Bowen, Maokay, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Durham” 2.284 tons, 3rd Dec. 1881. "Oompta” 2.094 31*t w*nurer ««th 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 69 1 Head Oppice, Batavia. The undersigned. Agents Tor the above Company, are prepared to tike tfKks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insueahce Buildings, Litnbpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gbaon Church Stbert, 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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    • 51 1 Bbtablishid 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds,upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint* Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERBON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aiaks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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    • 51 1 The Company have issued a revised set of tables, shewing a considerable redaction on the present Indian Scale, at which they are now prepared to accept Insurances. For particulars of the same, apply to PATERBON, SIMONS A Co. Agents. Singapore, 16th Jan. 1882. (u.
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    • 46 1 Oapital 2,000,000. Funds in besebvb exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang i BOUSTEAD A 00. Fixe department i Limit £19,000, on a first class risk. Lipx department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June 1880. (u. a.)
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    • 24 1 Chief Oppices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD 00. Singxpore, 25tl No-ember, 1879.
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    • 75 1 Capital R"hecribed 91,000.000. Amount Paid up *****0. 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
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    • 101 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A 00. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Enq. (Merer.. Melebera, A Co.) J. P. Harare (Hereto. Hoßlday,Wire A Co. T-Man«e», (Meeer«.Douirtee,l«pralkACo. i H. Niealre, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedlos, (J.
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    • 135 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, E*q. Alfred Goager. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Perciral Boeanqaet, Samuel Hyde. James Bread, William Lyall, Charles Care. Chari re Marryat, George H.
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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. •cfIATAL $2,500,000. Paid np $500,000. A Bonus will be paid to all Contributors. A a sets in Sing* pore, W. R. SCOTT A 00. Singapore,
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    • 56 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 Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A OO
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    • 32 1 HEAD OFFICE, CALCUTTA. The undersigned, Agents for the above Society, are prepared to accept Marine risks on customary terms. MARTIN. DYCE A Co. Singapore, 11th Oct., 1881. (n. c.)
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    • 50 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The nndersigned have been appointed Agents tor the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23i o/o The usual discounts allowed on Ooasting and Home risks. GCTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. o
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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 announoe that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 104 1 OPPICEB OP THE COMPANT. Manomstn,—Ex,*,,,,, street. Livxrpool—2B, Exchange Btreet East Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oorahill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stbblino. Ckatnnai*—Albxandbe Ronaldson, Esq Fme Chairman—Jab. Nicol Flexing, Esq Betrthtrt—B. Anion Smith. P.U. CHIRP OFFIOEB. Glasgow f 5O Gioao, l Strut. Edinburgh, 17 Gnohgi Stunt. London 2 Kino William l Stbbrt. Liybbpool, f Obiil Okamb.bb, l Watb* Street. Manchester,
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    • 43 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. uumr ai, Daia »i». The undersigned have been appointed Agente for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insuranoe risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A 00. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. o.)
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    • 52 1 uunrani, uonua. LA FRANCE MARITIME,” MARSEILLE. Thb undersigned have been appointed 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. M A ACE A Co. Singapore, 10th Oct, 1881.
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    • 93 1 Capital £500,000. Agencies throughout the World. HEAD OFFICE, 76, King William Street, LONDON, E. 0. Chairman.— Eenxst Noel, Esq., M. P. Vice Chairman.— S r Julius Vogzl, K. [C. M. G. Foreign Superintendent. —Wm. Bill, Esq. Secretary. —Gborgk A. Rbid, Esq. General Manager, J. Hugh
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    • 46 1 8C0TTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD FIRE OFFICE. From tbit date the Stamp doty on ennui Policies issued by the above Companies will be paid by them and not charge as heretofore to the insnred. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Uo. Agents Singapore, 28rd Dec., 1881.
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    • 60 1 London Office, 2, Old Broad Street The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prep (red 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
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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 aooept riaks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents iby Power of Attorney dated Batavia, i9th Jane, 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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    • 463 1 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Ripples Place, No. 51 A 52. Be* to Inform th»t they h»re tlwaya on head s well Mlactod ud richly k o< All Knth«r t«(ra niUnt btllljke prijordar wordt mat dan maaatan ipoad an iors Tuldlf haid ult**Toora. Diamond Rings for Ladies and Gentlemen. Diamond Bracelets,
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  • 39 2 The undersigned have received slew copies of tho Prospectus and Form of Application for share*, of the above Company. W. R. 8COTT k Co. as Agents. Singapore, 2nd March, 1881. (to Sint inst.)
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  • 27 2 Dipabtubbs from England during March. Menelans” Liverpool 18th. Hector” 25th. W. MAN8FIELD k Co. Agents O. 8. S. Coy. Singapore, 3rd March, 1882.
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  • 171 2 Ia thi Supreme Court or thk Straits Settlements, SETTLEMENT OF SINQ‘PORK. In the Matter of Wrb Chooh Goan and Wei Tie Bono, car. rying on business under the style or firm of Wri Choon Guan A Co., chop Kong Guan,” Traders, of South Canal Road, Singapore,
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  • 76 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Sinoapore. In the Matter of C. Schomboroe A Co., Singapore, Bankrupts. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of C. Schomburoe A Co., Singapore, adjudicated Bankrupts on the 12th January, 1880. Creditors who
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 15 2 At Queen Street, on the 9th inst., Mrs. A. M. Cornelius, of a aon.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 9TH MARCH, 1882.
    • 289 2 Singapore, 9th March, 1882. Gambier... 5 52}. Black Pepper 12. White Pepper, fair quality 18.75. Sago Flour, Sar 3 30. Pearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Bontbyne picked U. Tapioca, email Flake 3.75. TSb 34. tOs Mule twist 97. 8} Ibe. Bbirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 115 2 London, B th March. —The House of Lords has read for the first time a bill requiring all Members of Parliament to declare their belief in God. We have been favoured, by the courtesy of the Private Secretary, with copies of the telegrams which have passed on the subject
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      • 2101 2 BatedSth March, 1882.—“ Your mes- sage laid before the Queen. Her Ma- jesty thanks Council and inhabitants of Straits Settlements for expression “of gratitude at Her Providential es- cape." The P. O. mail steamer Khiva, left Penang at 5 p.
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    • 420 2 Tuesday, 7th March, 1882. PrESEHT: His Excellency the Governor. The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary. the Attorney-General. the Acting Colonial Treasurer. the Acting Auditor-General. the Acting Colonial Engineer. F. C. Bishop. A. Currie. J. Graham. ABSEXT His Honour the Chief Justice. The Hon’ble the Officer Comd’g the Troops.
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    • 1283 3 The conversazione held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Art Club was one of the most sue- ctssful reunions that has ever taken place in Singapore. The occasion of this pretty exhibition of pictures led to a large social meeting, the pleasure and harmony of which
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    • 3004 3 The following is the report for last year of the Botanical and Zoological Gardens, which was laid upon the Council table this week. It is interesting reading, but there is a great deal of verbiage about the paragraphs—too many
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 833 2 #Uto aWjtrtttemtnt*. CROWN 8HERRY. Th* undersigned, hare jast received per 8. 8. Diomed,” a shipment of White Seal fold dry) Crown Shibrt, in 1, 2, and 3 doaen case*. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 27tb Jan., 1882. (n. c.) FOR 8ALE. POBTLAND CCMIHT. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 23th JaiL,
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    • 556 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTICE. T* if Dims will be received at the Colonial Secretary’s Office up to noon of the 17th instant, for the excavating, filling into waggons, and moving of earth at Teluk Ayer Bay Reclamation Works. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and all particula-s obtained at the Colonial
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    • 566 2 SINGAPORE, At its old location. Commencing MONDAY, MARCH 13th, 1882. G. CBIARINI’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. AND MENAGERIE. FOLLOW THE CROWD AND CABBIAOEB, Go where the Fashion, the Beauty and the Elite of every City that this Great Show visits congregate nightly, where they behold a Grand consolidated Aggregation of The
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    • 602 2 FOB SALE. A young Emu from Western Australis. Apply on board the schooner Airlie, or to CAMERON, DUNLOP A Go. Singapore, 7th March, 1882. SINGAPORE CLUB. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Club, will be held within the Reading Room of the
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  • Notices.
    • 154 3 In thi Supbimi Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of Manuel Beins, a Clerk in the employ of the Borneo Company, Ltd., residing at No, 55 Selegie Road, Singapore, a Bankrupt. Walter Raymond Hallowell Oarew, of Singapore, Acting Official Assignee of
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    • 158 3 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlements of Singapore. In the matter of Wee Choon Ouan and Wee T*r Song, carrying on bueineea nnder tbe style or firm of Wee Choon Ouan A Co., Chop Kong Gnan,” traders, of Sonth Canal Road, Singapore, Bankrupts.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 30 3 Thursday, 9th March. American barque Oluatee, 470 tons, Nickerson, New Castle NS W. 14tb Jan. British steamer Canton,” 1,095 tons, Jaques, Rangoon 2nd Mar., Lim Kong Wan A Son.
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    • 115 3 Tuesday, 7th March. Spanish steamer Valencia,” Aocovedo, for Manila. Wednesday, Bth March. British steamer Ban Whatt Soon,” Kelley, for Billiton and Pontianak. British steamer May Flower,” Roberto, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Ganymede,” Ruaton, for Deli. British steamer Lome,’’ McKecknie, for Rangoon. Italian barqne Enriohino,” Bartolotto,
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    • 697 3 Ship’s Namis. Captains. Flag A Rig. op^a* s I Wheeb F *o“- Consignees ob Agents. Destination. H 1 MEN-OF-WAR Benkoelen Stokhcryzen H. N. M’s str. 300 Feb. 22 Acheen H. N. M’s Consul General. Crmse Comas East H. M’s str. 2380 Feb. 24 Labuan Senior Naval
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 115 3 TO BE LET. With entry from Ist January. “DUNEARN,” Recently occupied by J. 0. F. George. Esq. The house is plesantly situated off the Bnkit Timah Road, within easy distance of town. Apply to PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 16th Dec., 1881. GRUNBERG BROTHERS. Have just unpacked a large assortment
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    • 251 3 ENGINEERS WANTED. Foe the steam boats of the Batavia Harbour Works, Certificate and a knowledge of the working of compound surface condensing engines required. Monthly salary 240 guilders and premiums. For particulars, apply to PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINER A Co. Singapore. Or the Chief Resident Engineer of the Batavia Harbour Works. D*
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    • 269 3 WANTED. A Mercantile Assistant with knowledge of correspondence and aocoonts. Apply bj kBnto GUTHRIE A Go, Singapore, 24th Feb., 1882. (to 24th Mar.) 8ALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Ac, Ac. The Property of Alex. Johnston, Esq. The undersigned hare received instructions from Alex. Johnston, Esq, family leaving for Europe, to sell
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  • Docks.
    • 748 4 Thb works of the Company are situated *t Tasiong Pagar, within one mile of the t «wn of {Singapore, and comprise the fol--1 Owing establishment*. vis Whabv.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼eaari* at one time with efficient water tlongaids for vessals of the heaviest draught,
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships* repairs af all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavihg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15g feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 258 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Ihcobfobatxd ttndxb thilhdiah Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bbown Esq.— Chairman. T. 0. Booaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolsoh Esq. J. M. Vbbmont IJ. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 568 4 fgfettnanfoua. BINGAPORE ICE WORKS, Riveb Vallxt Road. NOTICE. Oh an after tbe 23rd February. 1881. and until farther notice. Ice will be sold retail at tbe rate of ONE CENT per pound. The Ice Houae ia open for tbe sale of ice from 6 A. M. to 11 A. M.
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    • 688 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. %gr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES during the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Par superior to manufactured aerated Medical Times and
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    • 764 4 J. MOTION. Ohbonomktbb, Watch and Clock Mazbb. and Optician. Flint Btb*bt. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watohe, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Barrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble clocks. Wedding nngs,
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    • 663 4 torts ana iHtrtbanatSt. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. WINE AND BPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers OP Provisions, Groceries, Oilman Storks. 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 Chinese
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    • 585 4 ROBINSON GO. IMPORTERB 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, Silk and
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    • 727 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, Haretlwaya H»lten fort- Bont ton- Hebbmis*«ed« o-i hand a wall waehrendein ioort Men oorradl* een •f’*?** 1 and wohlaaaorttr- aa«ortl a ryk aeaorti richly assort- tea La«er al- dan* tone ment ran Eu•d stock of all l.r Enropae- leeart’claa -opeiache arti•nand iachcr t
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