Singapore Daily Times, 28 May 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. 28th MAY. 1877 No. 13,184
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      464 1 Offices— D’Almei da Street. Godowit*— At New Harbour. Thb following are the dates on which the offysny’s Contract Mail Steamers miv De expected to arrive here in 1877 J Outward. Homeward Tnesiav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd ***** 6th Feb. Jth Feb. 20th
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      100 1 Tai steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Petang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted da tea:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. m 22nd. 28th. >. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      315 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. 31 do 1 Feb. ]4 Feb. I ,i 15 do 28 do .i 1
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLES. AnTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Fabpedon. Stentor. Menelacs. 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
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      749 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat i. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Pa*Bage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      386 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at ssprem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem .£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for tbe maintenance and extension of cedented in the history of Life Assurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      74 1 V/OiUVll UIOUItiUIVU Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genebal Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl Co., Hongkoog. 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
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      97 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 1 (Berlin Cologne Fibe Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of tbe above Com} any are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENbERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurnnces effected upon almost every description of proj erty at the current Rntes of Premium. To* al Fum insured in 1875. £24 7 ,278.909. Claims nrrenged hv tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. I jurisdiction of Local .Tribunals reSingapore Agents, MARTIN,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      45 1 wm ran 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 A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      37 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. e.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch 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 seenrity offered by the Queen,, to
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      HANSEATISCHE FEURE VERSICHERUNGS GELLESCHAFTS, HAMBURG.
      145 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
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with autkoriI ty to
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capttal £1.900.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Corwhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      52 1 Established 1821. Subacribed 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 u*ual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk t 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.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      104 1 IV I'll I I I LliO I LIU XlUiV. Established 1840, and Empowered bv Spe oisl Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which oan never
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      49 1 The undersigned, Atrents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies 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 CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.o.)
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
      84 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartrr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Inoome of tbe Fir« Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      55 1 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 Bum assured. HARRISON CO., Agents. Singapore,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: o (50 West George GLisoow 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William Londoh Street. T f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      101 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      286 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 due
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      59 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.
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    FOR LONDON.
    42 2 The 8. 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 MARTIN, DTCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    143 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Chin Ah Swee, Chop, Eng Nfah, residing at No. 11, Phillip'St., at Singapore. George E. Evans, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrnpt. The Court has
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    158 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Iv the Matter of HasSAN BIN Mohamep and Miskinsah carrying on bnsiness as Cloth Shop Keepers at No, 31, A, Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore aforesaid, Bankrupts. Theodor Heinrich
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    SINGAPORE STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
    50 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payable at the Company's Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the 5th June, 1877. 8YED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manage r Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 June
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 2 Messrs. Apcar, A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or about the Ist June, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.
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    BANKRUPTCY ACT 1870.
    66 2 Estate of Chia Poh Puan, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditors will be held at the office of the unders gned, on Tuesday, the sth June, 1877, at 430 p. m. Business. To Appoint a Committee of Inspection in room of Messrs. Forrest
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    FOR MALACCA PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, AND CALCUTTA.
    56 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’b steamer ARABIA,” expected on the 30th instant, will leave for above ports, from the roads, on Satnrday, 2nd June, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON. GRAY St CO. to 1st June Agents
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    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
    55 2 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by First Class steamers and Sailing Vessels. Mr. H. W. Uloth will assume charge of the Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK, Agent. Singapore,
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    PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SINGAPORE.
    35 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SINGAPORE. Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mr H. W. Uloth will assume charge of this Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK. Agent. Singapore, 26th May, 1877. (1 wk.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, MAY 28TH. 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      889 2 Singapore, 28th Mat, 1877. Gambler.... ft 4.42}. Black Pepper 7 75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 05. Pearl Sago 3 50. Coffee, Bontjne nominal. Tin 19.40 40s. Mult twist 99. lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times 51.)
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        GERMANY.
        118 2 London, tbth May. —Prince Bismark has returned to Berlin, aud has conferred with the Emperor of Germany. There has been an active exchange of diplomatic communications, and the German Ambassador to Italy has followed to Berlin. The SemiOfficial journals assume a frieudly tone towards the French Ministry. The diplomatic
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      ADVANCE OF RUSSIANS IN ASIA MINOR.
      152 2 London, 26/A May. —The Russian troops have made a rapid march to Erzeroum. The vanguard is at Otti. Left wing is advancing on Diarbekir and the centre has commeuced bombarding the outworks of the fortifications of Kars. [Otti, perhaps, should be Olti which is
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      TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY (From our Indian Exchanges.)
      1548 2 Simla, 7 th May. —The Persian troops are concentrating on Mohuminira on the Karnoon river near Bussorah, apparently as a demonstration agaiust Bagdad. A British gunboat has gone to Bussorah to watch British interest. Allahabad, "6th May. —The discontent in eastern Cabul is increasing,
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      THE JUDICIAL STAFF IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
      214 3 23 April—Mr. A. M’Arthur asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the attention of Her Majesty’s Government had been called to the insufficiency of the judicial staff in the Straits Settlements, and whether there was any intention to meet the
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      THE MALAY STATES.
      662 3 “26 April.— Sir C. Dilke asked whether Sultan Yusuf was to be installed at Perak and Sultans Ismail and Abdullah deported from that country; whether Ynsuf was the same person as Rajah Muda Yusuf, referred to by Sir W. Jervois on the 29th of October, 1875, as
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      SUMMARY.
      1261 3 (From the London and China Express, April 27 J The Eastern Question. —The Czar’s manifesto has been published, and war formally declared between Russia and Turkey. The Manifesto sets forth that his Majesty has drawn the sword reluctantly, but that, being compelled to do it, and being confident in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      331 2 #fto ?*brrtteraunte< FURNITURE SALE. Tb« undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at the residence of A. F. Akduson Esq., u. d. (left for Europe), at the Sepoy Lines, on Wednesday, 30th May, commencing at 2 p. m. The Household Furniture consisting of Drawing. Dining, and Bedroom furniture, Cottage
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      508 2 NOTICE. An experienced European Accountant, who can c-ive reference*, may be open to engagement in a few days. Salary 1 $125.—Oonld take part in correspondence. No objection to an cntstation. Or $lOO, on an Estate. Understands Sugar and To- bacco. .Address S. S. care of the Editor. Singapore, 22nd May,
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      444 2 NOTICE. I hereby give notice that I do not wish to adopt Lirn Tek Joo as my son, and I shall not be responsible for any debtor debts contracted by him. LI M YEW YONG. Singappore, 24th May, 1877. (lmth.) CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR R. B i 150 cases Merchanedise shipped
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrival.
      253 3 Saturday, 26th May. Dutch steamer Gouverneur Generaal Myer, 1,079 tons, Fransen commander, Batavia 13th May, consignees Hamilton, Gray Co. Sunday, 27th May. American barque Mohican, 852 tons. Berry commander, Liverpool 6th Feb., consignees W. Mansfield Co. British.barque Colombo, 384 tons, Hewer commander, Colombo 22nd April. Danish ship Doris Brodorsou,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      32 3 Monday, May. British steamer Celestial, Whit e *or Bangkok. British steamer Bentan, for Batavia. British steamer Glengyle, Marbly, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British steamer Chow Phya, Tweddell, for Saigon-
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      999 3 I*l Data hip’s Namks. captains. -I.AO Rio I a of ar- Where From! WhereLyinu 'Consignees or Agents. 1 Destination. 2, j KIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Cu’-acoa Bowier H.N M.’s str. 1100 May 5 Souiabaya j Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Consul General. Repairing Growler Wilcox H. M. str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      306 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rente reserved on the leases granted bv Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      394 4 Thi works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Whawt.— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, end having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15 i fee; Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      162 4 FANCY GOODS. Johb Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photooabaphic albums In 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 few
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    • Advertisement
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      96 4 Intimations. CUTLERY. John Little A Co., have just received large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Table and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers. Carvers, Meat and Game by do. Hunting Knives, by do. Razors in 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines
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      653 4 Notices. VICTORIA HOUSE* ROBINSON A 00. 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 Brochl Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins
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      651 4 iflistfllanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockborn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockborn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.
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      769 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. Havealwnysl H*lt«n(ort-| Sent tou-]Hebben«te«d. on hand a well waehrend ein I joura bien voor radisr een ■elected and! wohlassortlr-; as ■or tig ryk assortirichly assort- j tea I Alter al-; dans tous ment ran Rued stock ot all
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      592 4 m LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois, R.E.. C.B., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.S.I., K.C.C I, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY l OIVTL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS,dressmakers and GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W“ beg to
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