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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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