Vlaanderen N. C. Soesman, F. J. H. Zikel & Co.
't Sas, Jan
SEMARANG-PADANG
Semarangsche Bazaar "Eigen Hulp"
H. Spiegel
TOBACCONISTS
Van Valkenburg
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Sigarenhandel de “Wilde Man ' Sigarenhandel, "de Tabaksplant "
TAILORS
G. Catalani J. F. Ligthart J. van Merkesteyn Meyer-Hillerström M. van Rixtel
F. C. H. Schlamilch
WATCHMAKERS & GOLDSMITHS
Abels & Co.
F. M. Ohlenroth F. Cuns
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PADANG
Padang, the capital of the West Coast of Sumatra, is situated 100° 20′ E. longi- tude and 58′ S. latitude. The population is 35,158, of whom 1,640 are Europeans. The abundant vegetation, the extensive cocoanut plantations, and pleasant lanes give the impression of a large park or an immense native village, in which a few European bungalows are built. The bungalows are constructed of wood and bamboo, the floor is raised some feet above the ground, and the roofs are covered with tapa leaves. The mountain scenery in the background and the large plan on which the place is designed, make Padang one of the most pleasant towns of Netherlands India, though the public buildings and private residences do not have a grand appearance. Padang is one of the most healthy coast places, land and sea winds contributing very much to lower the temperature.
To the south of Padang is the Emma Haven, a seaport that is in communication by rail with Padang and with the Ombilien coal-fields, and where steamers can always anchor in perfect safety. Excellent arrangements have been made for coaling so that -annually 200,000 tons of coal can be shipped.
DIRECTORY
Agencies
HANDELSVEREENIGING Te Padang
President F. W. J. H. Tengbergen
Commissarissen-H. J. P. Haacke, H.
Schiess
Secretaris A. de Jong
BRAND ASSURANTIE MAATSCHAPPIJ "PADANG"
Directeur-K. H. H. van Bennekom
Commissarissen---H. J. P. Haacke, H. A.
Krijgsman
BRAND ASSURANTIE MAATSCHAPPIJ "SUMATRA"
Directeur-H. Schiess
Commissarissen-H.D. Schluter, C. G. Veth
S. J. de Jong (w.)
Nieuw Padangsch Prawenveer
Administrateur S. Ouwehand
MERCHANTS, &c.
J. DAENDELS & Co., Scheepsagentuur
W. H. G. Herklots, signs per pro.
Stoomvaart-Mants, “Nederland " Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Rotterdamsche Lloyd
Assurantie Maats.
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de Nederlanden"
EXPORT MAATSCHAPPIJ JAVA ŠIAM
H. D. Schlüter, directeur
FACTORIJ DER NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-
MAATSCHAPPIJ
H. F. J. Lesueur, manager
JAVASCHE BANK
J. Kempen, manager
HAACKE & C.
H. J. P. Haacke
Agencies
Mercantile Bank of India, Limited Manchester Fire Assurance Company
HOUTEN, STEFFAN & Co., VAN
R. Boele en, chef
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