Singapore Daily Times, 10 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-10 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 10th MAY. 1877 No. 13,17012 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration454 1877-05-10 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. New Harbour. Ths following are tfce dates on which the r ooir»ny*a Contract Mail Steamers 1 n,»T re ranectod t» airiye here 1877 Ortwarp. Homeward Tuesiaj 9th Jan- Wednesday Jan. 'fitb Feb. 7th Feb. 20tb 21st t;th Mar. 'tb Mar. 20th454 words
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98 1877-05-10 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore ior Malacca, I'etang, kloulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the ondernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. I 25th. March sth. Sept.98 words
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Article318 1877-05-10 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. tt 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March >,318 words
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Article130 1877-05-10 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentor. Mbhelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China130 words
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189 1877-05-10 1 Maid service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and PinaDg. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving PiLang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The189 words
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731 1877-05-10 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat» via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2* hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friaes, London. PABBAGE MonPT, FIRBT CLASS. From Singapore to Batavia 8731 words
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Insurance.
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396 1877-05-10 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. J 1 st issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at s«prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of396 words
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Article70 1877-05-10 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of §lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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97 1877-05-10 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Beayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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45 1877-05-10 1 BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN. (BERLIN COLONGNE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, BERLIN. The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT St CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article55 1877-05-10 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Ratgs of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278,909. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Pfibtmalß recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE St CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1877-05-10 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY St CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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35 1877-05-10 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD CO. Fire department: Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.)35 words
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189 1877-05-10 1 OFPICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Halli Esqre. Depot, ChaW. SSSSJ^ Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Eaq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy189 words
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144 1877-05-10 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Canital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rmk: 10,000,000 or £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for fcingapbre and Penang, are prepared to take144 words
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90 1877-05-10 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 *****. i The undersigned have to announce that j they are the duly appointed Agents for I this Company in Singapore; with90 words
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Article28 1877-05-10 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)28 words
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51 1877-05-10 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2,000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. >‘VV-’upore, let April, 1875.51 words
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42 1877-05-10 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension op Limits. One F rst, class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS St CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)42 words
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95 1877-05-10 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra95 words
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50 1877-05-10 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on good» to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. e.)50 words
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69 1877-05-10 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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86 1877-05-10 1 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON AND EDINBURGH Established 1809. (INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium d 0... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves d 0... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums aud Intreest... 917,17886 words
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41 1877-05-10 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINER St CO. Singpaore, 19th January, 1877. (3ms.)41 words
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Article139 1877-05-10 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DIRECTOEB. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, I George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles139 words
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101 1877-05-10 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicsiss, (Borneo Company Ltd.) j J. J. dot Bemedios,101 words
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217 1877-05-10 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi. 4 Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq {Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.A. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow, J Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William London Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester217 words
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96 1877-05-10 4 OFFICES OF Manchestee —Exchange StP»et. Liveepool—2B, Exchang Street East. Bibmingham—l2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—i, South HanovefStreet. Beistol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,96 words
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287 1877-05-10 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA 136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after287 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-05-10 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at61 words
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Article37 1877-05-10 2 Thi S. 8. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain. due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For parl,C"Ur*.‘PplJMARTIN. OTOE *CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to81 May.37 words
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42 1877-05-10 2 Th* N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer “BANDA” is loading at Tanjong Pagar Wharf, for above ports. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents. N. I. S. N. Co., LTD., Singapore, 7th May, 1877.42 words
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53 1877-05-10 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. T. S. N. Co.’s steamer BAGHDAD.” will sail for above ports on Saturdav. 12th inst., at 3 p. m. from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore, Bth May,53 words
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Article62 1877-05-10 2 Estate op Yap Mah Teow, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given thnt a dividend will be paid at the Office of the Borneo Company, Limited, on 23rd May, on all claims on the above estate, proofs of which shall have been lodged with the Trustee on62 words
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Domestic Occurance.
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Article18 1877-05-10 2 At Northam Lolge, Penang, on the 6th inst., the wife of John Allan Esq. of a son.18 words
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Article45 1877-05-10 2 On the 3rd April, at the Parish Church, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, by the Revd., Canon Crosthwaite, assisted by the Revd E. J. Ramskill, George Mildmay Dare, of Yokohama, Japan, to Annie Dorothea Caroline, only child of Edward Earnshaw Esq., J. P. of The Cloisters, Knaresborough.45 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 10TH. 1877.
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Article3003 1877-05-10 2 Singapore. 10th May, 1877. Gambier 4.50. Black Pepper 7.85 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.40. Coffee, Bontyne none Tin 20.50. 10s. Mule twist 100. 51 lbs. Shirtings 1 65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do 130. Benares3,003 words
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Article748 1877-05-10 3 Nemo.) Ceylon is greatly exercised and its leading journal, the Colombo Observer, much pat out on the subject of Church Establishment and the iniquity of paying persons to preach to and pray for the public As a general rule, and one which applies to praying as to anything else,748 words
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Correspondence.
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Article84 1877-05-10 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Will you kindly, by inserting this in your columns, afford me an opportunity of assuring Nemo,” that after what, according to his statement, happened at the Hotel de l’Furope some days ago, his much valued, favourable opinion of tbe behaviour of84 words
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Article499 1877-05-10 3 The crushing exposure of the work Travel and Sport in Bnrmah” by John Bradley”, ought to pat an end to Captain Lawson’s geographical explorations in print. J >hn Bradley and Captain Lawson prove to be the same person; and if his New Guinea” is to be judged499 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement704 1877-05-10 2 #Uto STrtKrttetmtnte. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from Capt. Ksllock (leaving for Europe.) to sell by Public Auction at his residence Mount Sophia, on Wednesday. 23rd May. at 12 o’clock. Valuable Household* furniture, glass, and crockery ware, including a handsome drawing room suite in walnut wood, mahogany dining704 words
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Advertisement439 1877-05-10 2 TOWN HALL. To-night, 10th Mat, and Saturday, 12th Mat, 1877. SOMETHING NEW. For the First Time in Singapore, The greatest Novelty of the Age. D’ARCY READ’S Newly Invented and Wondrous Spectrescope GHOSTOLOGT. To Commence with a Spectral Adaptation from the Metaphysical Romance of GOETHE’S FAUST, With Selections of Music, Sonos,439 words
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Advertisement316 1877-05-10 2 NOTICE. Messrs.. Robinson A Dunlop, Brokers. Colombo, Ceylon. are prepared to book orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all ports in the Bast. each case containing 250 plants, at Rs., 400 per case. f. o. b. deliverable in June. July and August, next Colombo. 6th316 words
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Notices.
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241 1877-05-10 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavta241 words
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65 1877-05-10 3 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world AT REDUCED RATES. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current65 words
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Article38 1877-05-10 3 r rv nww'ja'/i’u i The S. S. “TEVIOT.” Captain Nisbet, shortly expected here from Europe, will have room for cargo and passengers. Apply to RAUTENBERG SCHMIDT CO. Agents. Singapore, 30th April, 1877. 2 wks.)38 words
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56 1877-05-10 3 The undersigned have been appointed asents for the above Company and are prepar'd to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME56 words
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54 1877-05-10 3 Bonus Tear. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum asHARRISON CO., Agents. Singapore, 2nd54 words
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70 1877-05-10 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Thk undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article85 1877-05-10 3 Wednesday, 9th May. Dutch schooner Goan Gnan, 300 tons, Miles commander, Bangkok 27th April, consignee Goh Guan Loo. British steamer Teviot, 1,262 tons, Nisbet commander, London 25th April, consignees Rautenberg, Schmidt A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Corner commander, Deli 4th May, consignees Hamilton, Gray A CdThursday, lOthjMay.85 words
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Article20 1877-05-10 3 Thursday, 10th May. Chinese steamer Hwai Yuen, Hutchinson, for Amoy. Dutch steamer Koningin Sophia, Zuyderhoudt, for Batavia.20 words
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Article806 1877-05-10 3 I I I 1 I Ship’s Names. I Captains. Ylal A Rio. «heee Feom Wheee Lyino Consignees oe Agents. Destination. RIVALS S;°/' WAR b-. hX-7.ii gisS- Dock KW bS*. 4April 57Bengali. T.P. Wharf Curacoa Bowier H.N.M.’s str. 1100 May sSouiabaya j Do. HN. Ms Consul General.806 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement186 1877-05-10 3 FANCY GOODS. Johe Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic albums —ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, A 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, GAME CHESTS:— A few186 words
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Advertisement699 1877-05-10 3 NOTICE. Muggeridge .V Co., beg to announce that tbev have be«n appointed by the undermentioned Firms their Role Agents for the Straits Settlements, Siam, Borneo Java Ac. Commissions carefully and promptly executed. Samples and Specimen''- on shew at Messrs. C ane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling A Co.699 words
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Advertisement302 1877-05-10 3 NOTICE. All i goods s*ored at Tanjong Paggar GodoWns, awaiting shipment by Messrs. Apc a A A Co’s steamer are stored at Shippers’ Aisk. V SARKIES MOSES. Singapore* 17th April, 1877. (1 m. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly302 words
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Advertisement340 1877-05-10 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions. to sell bj Public Auction, ata future date of which due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rente reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold in340 words
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Docks.
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389 1877-05-10 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, WhaßS—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at om> time, and having snßcient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the389 words
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191 1877-05-10 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement137 1877-05-10 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have now on hand a nice assortment of the following Hand Hurricane Lanterns, Wall Wall Lamps, do. do. with reflectors attached, Napkins, Table cloths. Collars in all shapes and sizes, Cuffs, Fine Riding Spurs (with leather) Wellington Leggings, Napoleon do. Plated Pickle frames, and a lot of137 words
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Advertisement60 1877-05-10 4 Jnttmatfons. MILNERS’ PATENT SAFES. Martin Dtce Co., have received a small consignment of convenient sizes. Singapore, 19th Oct., 1875. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Brothers have now on hand. Natural Apollinaris weater, do. Seltzer do. Iron Chests; different Sizes, Merschaum Cigar holders, do. pipes, Accordions, Concertinas, Yiolins, do. bones, do. Strings,60 words
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Advertisement662 1877-05-10 4 #ot(rfo. VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and < Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. j Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glaces. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored662 words
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Advertisement675 1877-05-10 4 ifltSKUanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Tlocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.675 words
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Advertisement746 1877-05-10 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. Have always' Haltenfnrt- Sont ton- j Hebben steed* on hand a well i waehrend ein jours Wen voorradigeeu j selected and wohlassortir- assortieryk assorti- j richly assort- tes Lager al- dans toils’ment van Ku- I ed stock of746 words
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Advertisement581 1877-05-10 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.O.C T G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY v CIVTL OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We beg581 words
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