Singapore Daily Times, 12 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XVIII. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 12th MAY. 1877. No. 13,17212 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration465 1877-05-12 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Go do whs— At New Harbour. Thk following are tbe dates on which tbo (empany’s Contract Mail Steamers „m oe expected to arrive here in 1877: OrrwAßD. Homewabd Tnesdav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th465 words
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99 1877-05-12 1 Tat st.amers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore tor Malacca, Jetang, Mtulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates.— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 1 25th. March sth. Sept.99 words
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Article331 1877-05-12 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during tbe current year Outward.' Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do 1 Feb. it 14 Feb. 15 do •i 28 do 1 March331 words
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Article133 1877-05-12 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. PBIAM. ANCHIBES. Sabpedon. Stentob. Menelaus. 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 China133 words
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188 1877-05-12 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Piuung immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The188 words
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741 1877-05-12 1 Thk Steamers of tbe above Company trill now ply between Singapore and Bats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2-1 hours aftei tbe arrival of tbe English Mail from borne. Head Office, 13 Austin Friabs, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46741 words
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INSURANCE.
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388 1877-05-12 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase, c l rist issue at par £IOO, OOC 1 .Subscribed < 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo tbe £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the388 words
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Article72 1877-05-12 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson St Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block and72 words
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96 1877-05-12 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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43 1877-05-12 1 (Beblin-Cologne 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c43 words
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Article52 1877-05-12 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of pro r erty at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875, £247,278 909 Claims arranged by the Local Agents,' and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tribunals reMARTIN, DYCE St CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877.52 words
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Article40 1877-05-12 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Ihe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872.40 words
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35 1877-05-12 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenaneBOUSTEAD CO. Fire pepartment: Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life hepietmekt: Limit £2,000. on one life. Snwore, 14th May, 1867. (n. 0.)35 words
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188 1877-05-12 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gr«:ecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy188 words
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144 1877-05-12 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital 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 Singapore and Penang, are prepared to take144 words
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88 1877-05-12 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. .1 Life 133.000. 11 >1 Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with88 words
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Article29 1877-05-12 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strut. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1877-05-12 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2,000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annnal Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, let April,52 words
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42 1877-05-12 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst, class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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96 1877-05-12 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sps cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra96 words
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51 1877-05-12 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)51 words
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69 1877-05-12 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on ths customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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85 1877-05-12 1 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 Fir« Department, Net Premiums andlntreest... 917 47985 words
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41 1877-05-12 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 A CO. Singpaore, 19th January, 1877. (Sms.)41 words
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213 1877-05-12 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson,Esq V*\a Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: o™ r sAw T o, Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i 2 King William Liteepool i Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned213 words
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104 1877-05-12 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow —l, South Hanover Street. Bristol 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN104 words
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283 1877-05-12 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, after due283 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1877-05-12 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd# A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 represent said Bank at this place.58 words
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Article43 1877-05-12 2 Thi S. S. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain, due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to VV MARTIN. DTCE k CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.43 words
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Article136 1877-05-12 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. PIBECTORS. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, J’erciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charle* Marryat, George136 words
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101 1877-05-12 2 Capital *2,000.000 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. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios, (J.101 words
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59 1877-05-12 2 Notice is hereby given that 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 on or before 16th May59 words
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Article144 1877-05-12 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore Hassan Bin Mahomed and Musitnsah, carrying on business as cloth shop keepers at No 31 A Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on the 11th day of144 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, MAY 12TH. 1877.
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Article108 1877-05-12 2 Singapore, 12th May, 1877. Gambier J 4.50. Black Pepp<r 7.85 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Saraw k 3.05. Pearl Sago 8.40. Ooffee, Bontyne none Tin 20.50. AOs. Mule twist 100. 81 lbs. Shirtings 165. 7 do do 140. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do 130.#108 words
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Article1880 1877-05-12 2 No. 42 for Straits Times. The War. London, Wth May. —According to Turkish accounts the Russian Army attempted to cross the Danube at Reni and was defeated with great loss in killed, wounded and prisoners. (Reni is a town on the north bank of the Danube below Galatz.—Ed.1,880 words
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Article1680 1877-05-12 2 (Before the Acting Chief Jus/ice.) The following important decision was delivered by the Acting Chief Justice in a case of alleged gambling, iu which it will be seen that his Lordship has taken a broad and common sense view of the facts of the case, and, it is1,680 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement767 1877-05-12 2 sUto ?.T»bfrttsfnunts. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from Capt. Kellock (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 dining767 words
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Advertisement442 1877-05-12 2 TOWN HALL. To night. Saturday, the 12th May, SOMETHING NEW. For the First Time in Singapore, The greatest Novelty of the Age, D’ARCY READ’S Newly Invented and Wondrous PECTRESCOPE 6HOSTOLOGY. To Commence with a Spectral Adaptation from the Metaphysical Romance of GOETHE’S FAUST, With Selections of Music, Songs, and Choruses442 words
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Advertisement153 1877-05-12 2 NOTICE. Mfssrs.. Robinson Si Dunlop, Brokers. Colombo, Ceylon, are prepared to book orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all ports in the East, each case containing 250 plants, at Rs 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in June. July and August, next. Colombo. 6th153 words
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Notices.
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Article49 1877-05-12 3 NOTICE. LONDON ORIENTAL STEAM wn i/vii a umm'iau TRANSIT INSURANCE CO. this The business of this Company has In day been transferred to The Marine et, surance Company of 20 old Broad Stre London. By order of the Proprietors, WILLIAM HUNT, 137, Leadenhall St. Secretary. London, Ist Jany., 1877.49 words
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108 1877-05-12 3 ESTABLISHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000, Sterling. Reserve Fund (.£340,000, With reference to the foregoing advertisement, the Marine Insurance Company. has this day taken over the busiress of the London and Oriental Steam Transit Insurance Company, and has appointed Mr.108 words
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Article53 1877-05-12 3 Thu Sp:in sh steamer GLORIA,” will ou her return from Manila, about the last wee's in May,) call at the above port, en route for Liverpool. Intending shippers are requested to make early applications, so that room may be reserved at Manila. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore,53 words
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46 1877-05-12 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH.” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This li r e will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. A gents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)46 words
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Article224 1877-05-12 3 RENEWAL OF SERVICE JAVA 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 Ratavia. being regulated at intervals of 73 days. The ports of Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide224 words
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64 1877-05-12 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 RAT6B. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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57 1877-05-12 3 The undersigned have been appointed aeents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for c lasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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56 1877-05-12 3 Bonus Year. 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 assured. HARRISON St CO., Agents.56 words
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71 1877-05-12 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article87 1877-05-12 3 Friday, 11th May. Norwegian barque Henrik Ibsen, 565 tons, Dm commander, London 26th March, consignees Boustead Co. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton commander, Saigon 7th May, consignees Guthrie Co. Siamese ship To Hongkong. 635 tons, Buttermauu commander, Bangkok 24th April. Saturday, 12th May. British barque Sauvegarde, 514 tons,87 words
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Article30 1877-05-12 3 Saturday, 12th May. Dutch steamer Bromo, Gevel, for Acheen. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Saigon. British steamer Baghdad, Scott, for Calcutta. Siamese barque Success, Molendorp, for Bangkok.30 words
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Article774 1877-05-12 3 I 1,-1 Sat* I I I I -hip’s Names. Captains, irlag A Rio. z of ab- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Growler Jones H. M. str. 464 Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station goni Gough H.N.M.’s str. 70 Mar.774 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement27 1877-05-12 3 Is an English family, an European "V man to take charge of three young O’ dren. Address L. c/o Straits Times Singapore, 27h April, 1877. (1 m.)27 words
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Advertisement579 1877-05-12 3 FOR SALE. Champagne, Lanson Pere et fils. Fints A Quartos. Beer, Bass, Bottled by Win., Edmonds Jr. A o. Stout, Guinness, Bottled by Wm, Edmonds Jr. A Co. Sherry, Palma and Isabella. Brandy, P. Fauconnier. Scotch Whiskey, W. Teacher A Sons Glasgow. H ARRISON A CO. Singapore, 3rd Feb., 1877.579 words
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Advertisement699 1877-05-12 3 NOTICE. Muggkuidge A Co., beg to announce that, they bare 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.—London. Wholesale Druggists.699 words
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Advertisement34 1877-05-12 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. EMMERSON’S TIFFIN ROOMS, at the ADELPHI HOTEL, Until further notice. Tiffiin at 1 o’clock. Cold Drinks &c. Singapore,7th May, 1877. (u. c.)34 words
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Advertisement299 1877-05-12 3 NOTICE. All goods stored at Tanjong Paggar Godnwns, awaiting shipment by Messrs. Apcar Co’s steamer are stored at Shippers’ risk. SARKIES MOSES. Singapore, 17th April, 1877. (1 m. NOTICE'. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. R and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the299 words
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Advertisement343 1877-05-12 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which due notice will be giver, 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 freehold343 words
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Docks.
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392 1877-05-12 4 Th* works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, vi*:— Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither392 words
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188 1877-05-12 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—4l6-feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1877-05-12 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 of135 words
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Advertisement61 1877-05-12 4 Intimations. MILNERS’ PATENT SAFES. Martin Dyce A Co., have received a small consignment of convenient sizes. Singapore, 19th Oct., 1875. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Bkothers have now on hand. Natural Apollinaris weater, do. Seltzer do. Iron Chests different Sizes, Merschaum Cigar holders, do. pipes, Accordions, Concertinas, Violins, do. bones, do.61 words
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Advertisement657 1877-05-12 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. RQBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Hare always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.657 words
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Advertisement645 1877-05-12 4 ifliSKUaiuous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hate 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. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.645 words
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Advertisement748 1877-05-12 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. HA ,en ort Boat toil-1 He Vibe n steed 8 ■nlaSul TnA wa rend «in jourg bien voor r*di* een wohlassortlr- abgo r t i 8 ryk asgortirichly yort- teg Lairer al- dans tons ment van Euwi »wk»ui«u748 words
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Advertisement583 1877-05-12 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.0.C1, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY i CIVTT, OTTTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS We bog to583 words
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