TAILORS
G. Catalani
J. F. Ligthart
J. van Merkesteyn Meyer-Hillerström M. van Rixtel
SEMARANG--PADANG
WATCHMAKERS & GOLDSMITHS
Abels & Co.
F. M. Ohlenroth F. Cuno
M. Wolff
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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 38,911, of whom 1,234 are Europeans, 7,914 Chinese, 239 Arabs, 1,182 other foreign Orientals, and 28,342 natives. The abundant vegetation, the extensive cocoanut plantations, and pleasant lanes give the impres- sion 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
HANDELSVEREENIGING Te Padang
President-F. W. J. H. Tengbergen Commissioners-H. J. P. Haacke, H.
Schiess
Secretary-A. de Jong
BRAND ASSURANTIE MAATSCHAPPIJ "PADANG"
Director K. H. H. van Bennekom
Commissioners---H. J. P. Haacke, H. A.
Krijgsman
BRAND ASSURANTIE MAATSCHAPPIJ
“SUMATRA
Director-H. Schiess
Commissioners-H. D. Schluter, C. G. Veth,
S. J. de Jong (acting)
Vieuw Padangschi Prauwenveer
Administrator—S. Ouwehand
MERCHANTS, &c.
DAENDELS & Co., J., Scheepsagentuur W. H. G. Herklots, signs per pro.
Agencies
Stoomvaart-Maats. “Nederland” Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Rotterdamsche Lloyd
Assurantie Maats. "de Nederlanden"
EXPORT MAATSCHAPPIJ JAVA SIAM
H. D. Schlüter, agent
FACTORIJ DER NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL
MAATSCHAPPIJ
H. F. J. Lesueur, manager
JAVASCHE BANK
J. Kempen, manager
HAACKE & Co.
H. J. P. Haacke
Agencies
Mercantile Bank of India, Limited Manchester Fire Assurance Company
HOUTEN, STEFFAN & Co., VAN
K. H. H. van Bennekom H. Schiess
Agencies
Mannheimer Versicherungs Ges. Hamburger-vereeniging van Assur. Royal Fire Insurance Co., Liverpool Neuer Schweizerischer Lloyd Transatlantische Feuer Versch. Ges. Nord-Deutsche Feuer Versich. Ges. Oots-IndischeZee en Brand-assurantie Brand-verzekering Maats."Mercurius" Brand-verzekering Maats. " Unitas'
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