Singapore Daily Times, 17 March 1882

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXIII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. I7th MARCH. 1882. No. 14.647
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 295 1 Optics —Colly er Quay. Go downs— New Harbour. The nr demoted are the dates on wmcb this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1882 Onwus Ho» *»»*!>. rnmj l(Ha F»b Mona»7 l*b Teh. m S4tb M *7th
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    • 304 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Mesaageriea Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Onviu. Bomtu. irst isps Monday. 6 March Sunday 5 March SO do re 19 do S Am S April Sunday, Is do n
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    • 39 1 h instant, the 8. 8. •■■.j *v fortnight be:n connexion *.1 r V.ul. mails, < -a pore imn. ud O. 8tea For furt. 1 ii-i 1 y jl, ii M. Coy. Singapore. 5th Jai (tt o.)
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. Paiboclus. Ajax. Antehob. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomid. Glaucus. Nr .toe. Anchises. PkiAM. Orestes. Sakpedob. Stehtob. Hector. Teucbb. Menelaus. Laxbtes. Cyclops. Telemachus. Belle eophon. Jason. Ulybsxs. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China and from Shanghai homewards for Lon I don every ten
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    • 1339 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. C. Head Agency Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. ft O. S. N. Coy.,
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    • 163 1 Thb following steamers of the Company, under contract with the Government are expected to leave Batavia on the undernoted dates. Outwxbds. For Thursday Island, Cook town. Townsville Bo»-en, Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Durham” 2,284 tons. 3rd Dec. 1881. “Oompta” 2.0f>4.„ 31st “•ffsuuirm** tttb Jaa. 1888. Roma”
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    • 177 1 The steamers of this Company will b< despatched from Singapore weekly foj Penang, Moolmem, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week Passengers and Cargocan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagap&tam, (Joconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also prepared
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Amenta for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33t o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 69 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. 33k 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 Insurance Buildings, Literpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church 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 CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The nndersignod have been appointsAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April. 1875.
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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. PATER80N SIMONS ft OO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875 (u. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS ft CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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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, 8IMON8 ft Co. Agents Singapore, 18th Jan. 1882. (u.
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    • 42 1 Capital 2,000,000. Fundr-in reserve exclusive or Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTBAD A 00. Bu»-QS«aTKUT Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June 1880. (u. o.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 72 1 Capital Subscribed $1,000,000. 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 of
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    • 101 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheeon A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mann. Melcban, k Co.) J. P. Karnes IMeesre. Holliday, Wlee A Co. A. T Manger, (Meesrs.Dooglae.lapraikACo. fßoraeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedloa, J.
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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, Esq. Alfred Gon«rer, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. X. Reran, Oeonre Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lrall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, Georg* H.
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    • 52 1 (LIMITED.) 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. Agents in Singapore, W. R. SCOTT A Co. Singapore, sth Jan., 1882.
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insnrances 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 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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    • 52 1 Head Optics, Honokonq. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23 J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE ft OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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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. n Life 133.000. t Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 113 1 OFFICE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool— 4, Manchester Buildings. Bibmisoham-ow,, Street. Losdou— 14. King William Street, E. O. Glasgow— 133 West George Street. Bristol—Corn Street. Leeds 12, Ea.t p,,#,. Newcastle-#, Moale? Street. Ddblih—9, Lo wer gackrille Street CHAIBMAW IS MASCHE8TBK. JOHN Todd, Esq.
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    • 236 1 FIRE AND LIFE, Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alrxandrr Bonaldron. Bag General Ifanager-W. W. W. Riid, Esq. LontuUxng Actuary— H. Ambrose Smith, CHIEF OFFICES! Glasgow f 151 West George. l Street. Edinburgh 54 GIOEOB Street. London 2 King William Bt. Liverpool f 28 Exchange St.
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    • 92 1 Capital £1,000,000. AGKNCIEB THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HEAD OFFICE. 76, Kino William Street, LONDON. E. C. Chairman. —Ernest Noel, Esq., M. P. Vice Chairman. —Sir Julius Vogel, K. [C. M. G. Foreign Superintendent. —Wm. Bell, Esq. Secretary. —George A. Reid, Esq. General Manager, J. Hugh Middleton,
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    • 46 1 SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD FIRE OFFICE. From 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 ft Co. Agents Singapore, 23rd Dec., 1881.
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    • 38 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. MAAOK ft Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u.
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    • 50 1 ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, GENOA. LA FRANCE MARITIME,” MARSEILLE. maaoziimjEi. The undersigned have been appointed General Agents for the above united In suranee Companies, and are prepared to accept Marine Insurance risks at the current rates of premium, allowing usual discount. MAAOK A 00. Singapore, 10th Oct., 1881. (n. c.)
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    • 59 1 London Oppicb, 2, Old Broad Strut 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 33k o/o on coasting
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    • 47 1 ESTABLISHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Bxshtk £340,000. Thk undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and ie prepared to aoeept risks bj first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents 'by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19tb Jane, 1869,) to the above Company are auth *rised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this
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    • 437 1 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Raffles Place, No. 51 A 52. Bag to inform that they have alwaya on hand a wall aelected and richly assorted stock o t aU Earopsan and other Moderate terms Hebban altyd In too r mad sen rijk assort!meet ▼an Euro peach# artlkelen tegen niterat billljk#
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  • 170 2 Li TH* SUPREME COUET OP THE Straits Settlements, Settlement op Singapore. In the Matter of Web Ohoon Goes and Web Tex Bono, carrying on business under the style or firm of Wee Choow Goan k Co., chop Kong: Goan,” Traders, of South Canal Road, Singapore, Bankrupts.
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  • 77 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlement*. 8nttlbm(nt of 8inoapoeb. In the Matter of O. ScHOMBUROK A Co.. Singapore, Bankrupts. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of 0. 8chom»UBOE A Co., Singapore, adjudicated Bankrupts on the 19th January, 1880. Creditors who
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  • 67 2 MESSRS. ApcabACo.’s steamer Arra■ i toon Apear, Captain Mactavish, is expected here on or about the 24th instant, I and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted
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  • 66 2 (taking cargo for) KOBE, YOKOHAMA ANDNAGA8AKI. Mkssrs. Apoar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on
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  • 38 2 The S. S. Gleuiffer, due here on the 20th instant, has accommodation for Saloon passengers. For passage, Ac., Apply to MARTIN, DICE A CJo. Agents. Singapore, 16th Mar. 1882. (to 20th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES. FRIDAY, 17TH MARCH, 1882.
    • 146 2 Sinoapobe, 17th Mabch, 1882. Gambler 5 37*. Black Pepper 11.50. White Pepper, fair quality 18 75. ••ago Flour, Bar 3 30. Pearl Sag'.* 3.70. Coffee. Bonioyne picked 14. Tapioca, small Flake 3.75. Tin 34 25. tOs. Mule twist 97. 4$ lbs. Shirtings 1 .H5 7 do do
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    • 28 2 Mails will close for r— Muntok and Pakmbang, per s.s. Ruby, at 6 p.m. to-day. Malacca and Klang, per s.s. Rainbow, at 1 p.m. to morrow.
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    • 89 2 (For Straits Times.) Parliament. London, 16 th March. —After a protracted discussion, the House of Commons agreed to the Ministerial motion to adjourn the debate on Mr. Findlater’s Bill to amend the Irish Land Act, Mr. Forster admitting that revision will be necessary if the present block in
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    • 353 2 The opening performance of this mammoth show on Wednesday night was attended by thousands of persons who seemed to appreciate heartily the amusement provided by the veteran Signor Chiarini. Since its last visit to Singapore the Company has been considerably strengthened by a number
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    • 806 2 THE STEAMER LEON XIII” CASE. It is eminently desirable that the extraordinary case of the three English Engineers of the Spanish Mail steamer Leon XIII, and of the action of the Captain and Officers’regarding them, should be considered calmly and dispassionately, and that there should be no indulgence in any
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    • 2374 2 Wednesday, Makch 15th, 1882. Before Sir Thomat Sidgreaves, Chief Jiutiee. THE CHAEOES AGAINST THE CAPTAIN OP THE 8. 8. LEON XIII.” (Continuedfrom yesterday's paper.) Mr Davidson pressed on the Court the importance of the point he had already mentioned, that the production of the bodies of these three
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    • 4461 3 IH* CAPTAIN OP TH* LEON XIII,” COMKITTED POE CONTEMPT. On the esse being called to-day. Mr. bond said: My Lord. A return has been made to the writ of habeas conus j this morning. It is in the form of an 1 affidavit and is as
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 544 2 iifto 9fobfrttetmfnt*. CROWN SHERRY. Thi undersigned, have jut received per 8. 8. Diomed,” a shipment of White Seal (olddry) Crown Shekky, in 1,2, and 3 CAMERON. DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 27th Jan., 1882. (u. c.) FOR SALE. Portland Cement. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 28th Jan., 1882. (a. c.) FOR
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    • 897 2 Map 3 of the T ownof Singapore, shewing the building allotments and registered numbers of Town leases, may be obtained on application to the Collector of Land Revenue. Price (3 Sheets coloureds $3 CECIL C. SMITH. Colonial Secretary. Singapore, 17th Feb., 1882. to 17th March. PICTURES AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
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    • 634 2 FOR A. SHORT SEASON ONLY. Now Opih Ev«bt N’ioht it 8 O’clock To-mobbow SATURDAY, 18th MARCH, 1882. Gband AftBRN 'ON PEI FORMAN CB. DOORS OPEN AT 3 O’CLOCK Performance to Commence at 4. Equal in every renpect to those given at Night. ENORMOU SUCCESS OF THESTUPEND US ATTRACTION, G. OKI
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    • 351 2 HORSE^R*POSITORY. H. ABKAMI *-egs to inform the public of Singapore that he his just received several very handsome horses from Sydney, broken to addle and harness, including a very b-.#ajsotne pair and several thoroughbred horses for racing. Singapore, 16th Mar. 1882 (to 16th April.) NOTICE. Divine Sf.bticc will be held
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  • Correspondence.
    • 220 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—In your remarks, in your issue of yesterday upon the Leon the XIII case, you say that I was the pilot who took the ship out and that my conduct will no doubt be
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    • 59 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—You mentioned that a Scotch Banker introduced crows into the Settlement. I always thought that Col. Butterworth introduced them from Madras. Col. Butterworth had an aviary and, piror to his leaving the place, let loose all the inhabitants
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    • 112 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Don’t you think the object of your paragraph with reference to the above would be better served by a simple request to all sportsmen to make a point of not shooting at any partridges they may put
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  • 159 3 Ik the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlements of Singapore. In the matter of Wee Choon Guan and Web Tsk Song, carrying on business under the style or firm of Wee Choon Guan A Co., Chop “Kong Guan,” traders, of South Canal Road, Singapore, Bankrupts.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 91 3 Thursday, 16th March. Spanish cruiser Gravina,” 1,300 tons, Montojo, Point de Galle 7th Mar., Spanish Consul. British steamer Oxfordshire," 993 tons, Jones, Hongkong Bth Mar., Paterson Simons A Co. Friday, 17th March. British steamer Rainbow,” 125 tons, Razells, Malacca 16th Mar., Lim Kong Wan A Son. British steamer Poh
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    • 79 3 Thursday, 16th March. British steamer Oxfordshire,” Jones, for New York. Friday, 17th March. British steamer Japan,” Carroll, for Malacoa and Penang British steamer Rainbow,” Rozells, for Malacca and Klang. British steamet Cleator,” Vincent, for Labu&n. British steamer Ruby,” Long, for Muntok and Palembang. British steamer Normanby,” Sorensen,
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    • 645 3 Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. g of abb Whkrk From. Consignees ob Agents. Destination. MEN-OF-WAR Benkoelen Stokbuyzen H. N. M’s str. 300 Feb. 22'Acbeen H. N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Themis \lquier Fch. frigate 3810 Feb. 24 Hongkong French Consul. jToulon Garibaldi Morin Ital. corvette
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 52 3 TO BE LET. With entry prom Ist January. “DUNEARN.” Recently occupied by J. 0. F. George, Esq. The house is plesantly situated off the Bnkit Tim&h Road, within easy distance of town. Apply to PATERSON. SIMONS Co. Singapore, 16th Dec., 3881. NOTICE. CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT, ARMENIAN STREET. Singapore, Ist Dec., 1881.
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    • 283 3 WANTED-A PONT AND GHARRY, For private nse. A Moderate price will be paid. Apply to POWELL A Co., Auctioneers. Singapore, Ist March, 1882. to 31at inat. TO RE LET. That comfortable and commodious fa mily residence, Sprivofield,” recently repaired and put in thorough order. Gas laid on. Good Stablin Rent
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    • 399 3 wanted. A. Mercantile Assistant with knowledge of correspondence and accounts. Apply by letter to GUTHRIE A 00, Singapore, 24th Feb., (to 24th Mar.) BALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Ac., Ac. The Property of Alex. Johnston, Esq. The undersigned bare received instructions from Alex. Johhston, Esq family leaving for Europe, to sell
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  • Docks.
    • 745 4 The works of the Company are situate at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, ris Whant.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 194 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs s< 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 fee* W ldth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 269 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Inoobpobated under thb Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL f 200.000 In 2000 Shares of S 100 each of which f 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. I Dattd Bbown t Chairman. T. C. Rooaabdt Esq. I Gf IP. Tolson Esq. J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 578 4 ififstfllantous. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS, Rites Valley Road. NOTICE. Ok an after the 23rd February. 1881. and until further notice. Ice will he sold retail at the rate of ONE CENT per pound. The Ice Houee is open for the sale of ice from 6 A. M. to 11 A. M.
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    • 702 4 fßfetftlanfOuS. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, Thr Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Msdical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. SjST Supplied continuouslv to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRIV B OF WALES during the ls« nve years. APOLLINARIS, TE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to m:<r ifacto*<-l aerated
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    • 772 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes, and Optician. Flint Street. Ra8 always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ goldwatche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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    • 678 4 Il n JOHN LITTLE CO. BAFFLES PLAGE, SINGAPORE. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Imposters of Provisions. Groceries, Oilman Stores. 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 cnriosities,
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    • 587 4 ROBINSON CO. s and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made up on the shortest notice and of the latent styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe’ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and Merino.
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    • 720 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, fort- Sont ton- 'lebhen«‘*«4* l»wel' waff).rend »iu l>nr* N« -oorr»ai*een wohlaaaortir- nil or tit T* aaaorti to* Tff(?er al- Un* ton* nont van En. ■took Of all |«T R.ronaa- iff-arfrolo* opotaibo arti. ».u r L r ’*r d t an- VKnrop*. e «n
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