Singapore Daily Times, 18 August 1877

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 18th AUGUST, 1877. No. 13,254
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      470 1 offices— D’Almeida Street. GopowES—At New Harbour. The following are tnc dates on which tbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers m«T be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward TnesdaT 9tb Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd ***** 6th Feh. M 7th Feb. 20th 21et 6th
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      99 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, etang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta jUnng the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. M 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      326 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, i 8 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      185 1 Aail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The 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 Batu via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours, aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monfy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed < 2nd do at 5s prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10« prem .£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of tho Company’s business. The
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. 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
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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.
      45 1 (Berlin -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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims an-anged by the Local Agents. aD m, pa d witt P ro “ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 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.
      34 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Lifi department: Limit £2,000, OO one life. May, 1867. (n. „J
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      195 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 g l 3 Es< lre- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 1 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 current
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      93 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 *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with autborii ty to
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      52 1 Establishid 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 terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adj’oining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A GO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      97 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 extra
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      50 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 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. 0.)
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY.
      60 1 The undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and bay bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to repre* sent said Bank at this
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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 the customary terms. 334 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.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ~1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      56 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 sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      225 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Ckairv.un Alexander Ronaldson, Esq F*'.# Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O WeBT o*o*o* GuJI9OW t Street. Edinburgh, 17 Oeorge Street. i f 2 Kino William Lo,D<> t Street. T C Oriel
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      108 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J OHN Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd St Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      286 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OPPICE 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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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      106 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. A»dr*. Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Bsrnes (Messrs. Holildsj, Wise A Co.) A. T. Meager, Messrs. Douglas,LapreikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Com pec, Ltd.)
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      138 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, i Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George
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      HOME & COLONIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      65 2 HOME COLONIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Chirp Office, 8 Royal Exchange, London E. C. Capital, One Million Pounds Sterling. The undersigned have been authorized to accept war risks to Europe at the following rates: —Up to Ist September J o/o per sailing vessels and J o/o per steamers. MACLAINE FRASER
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE. 1870.
    147 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 32 Kling Street, at Singapore. Soona Ravena Mana Nagappa Chitty of Singapore, Trader, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court has
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      131 2 Singapore, 18th Aug., 1877. Gambier 4.675. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 3.70. Ooffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin 19.25. 40s. Mule twist... 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.075. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      2151 2 This War in Bulgaria. London, 17 th August. —The Com-mauder-in-Chief of the Turkish army is marching to join Suleiman Pacha whose cavalry has now advanced beyond the Balkans. The War in Asia Minor. The Russian General Melikoff having been strongly reinforced, is now proceeding to
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE LOSS OF THE " MEIKONG." MONSIEUR LE REDACTEUR.
        972 3 THE LOSS OF THE MEIKONG." MONSIEUR LE REDACTEUR. Je lis dans le numero de votre journal •in 15 courant, que les passagers du Meikong. se seraient plaints vivement de la eonduite du Capitaine et des Officiers de paquebot, apres le naufrage. Ils preteodreient que l’ordre et la discipline n’ anient
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      433 2 #rto ?.i?bfrtfomtnts. FOR SALE. A pair of dark bay Australian carriage horses standing 15} hands, sent down from Calcutta to special order a few months ago; a perfect match, warranted sound. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 10th August, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. The Debtors and Creditors of Mohamed Salley Bin Hadjee
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    • Advertisement
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      723 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from T. Comon, Esq leaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction at his residence Mount Emily, near the Water Works, on Wednesday, the 22nd instant, commencing at 2 o’clock. The Household Furniture consisting of a drawing room suite, side and centre tables,
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    • Advertisement
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      551 2 NOTICE. Robinson A Co., hare just opened out, ex French Mail, a first class assortment of Ladies’ Costumes in all the newest materials and designs—the best range of styles and colors they have yet received —and all at very reasonable prices. I They have also received; a large quantity of
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      THE NEW MAIL CONTRACT.
      1402 3 The new contract entered into with the Netherlands-India Company must be an advantage to Port Darwin, but several improvements will be necessary before the line can be a success. For instance, the Generaal Pel, the first boat of the line, does not call at Cooktown, and
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  • Notices.
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      FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
      46 3 Messrs. Apcar Sl Go.’s steamer JAPAN” Captain de Smidt may be expected here on or about the 22nd instant, en route to Penaug and Calcutta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES St MOsES, Ageuts, (to 22nd instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      44 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3*0,000. The Agent in S ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      104 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Offic* 106 Cannon St. E. G. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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      FOR HONGKONG.
      42 3 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer RINDOST AN,” Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant en route to Hongkong. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. (to 27th instant.) Singapore, llth August 1877.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      108 3 Friday, 17th Augnat. P. A O steamer Mirzapore, 3,777 tons, Parish commander, Hongkong llth August consignees P. Si O. C> mpany British steamer Banca, 239 tons, Craig commander, Batavia 14th August consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Siamese brig Neo Pun, 126 tons, Nacodah Sangorah, 26th July. Dutch steamer General
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      32 3 Saturday, 18th August. Spanish steamer Salvadora, Hormachea. for Manila. British steamer Mecca, Plenge, for London. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. German steamer Galatea, Buhme, for London.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      811 3 I Data -nip's Names Captains. hlagAßig. z of ar- Where From! WhereLyino consignees or Agents Destination. I 3. RIVALS MEN-0F- WAR I AartVanNes Wellekins H. N.M’sstr June 8 \cheen T. P. Wharf H. N.M.’s Consul General. Achem Oharybdis Botham H. M.’s str. 1506 Aug. 3 Hongkong
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      309 3 NOTICE. Storage accomodation at Sandy Point is to be had of the undersigned on moderate terms. The godowns are built of brick and are specially adapted for the storage of kerosine oil, matches, coals, Sic Arrangements can be made with the proprietors for cooly labour, receiving or delivering goods on
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    • Advertisement
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      366 3 IN THE GOODS OP JAMES WHELER WOODFORD BIRCH, DECEASED. Pursuant to the India Act No. 28 of 1866, intituled an Act to give to Trustees, Mortgagees, and others in case l to which English Law is applicable, certain powers now commonly inserted in Settlements, Mortgages and Wills, and to amend
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    • Advertisement
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      192 3 NOTICE. On Thursday, the 6th September, 1877, the different Goverment Farms of Ben* gkalis and Siak and of the districts of Labuan-Batu and Asahan, for 1878, will be publicly sold at Bengkalis, the Opiumfarm of Bengkalis, Siak, and Labuan-Batu excepted. And on Thursday, the 25th September, 1877 at Deli, the
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      395 4 uiausi/. Thi works of this Company are situated j within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Whabt—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where
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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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    69 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 risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      266 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always
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    • Advertisement
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      728 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received and opened for sale a large assortment of Millinery, Haberdashery Ac., comprising. Ribbons.—All the new colors including the Mandarine,’ New Coral’, and Kosiki shades. Flowers —A large assortment of Summer Flowers for the Dress and Hair. Ruffltnos.—A new selection of the best
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      660 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have 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 for
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    • Advertisement
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      591 4 jEtsrtUantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importa- I tions 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.
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    • Advertisement
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      766 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- Sont ton-1 Hebben steed* on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien voor radiir een selected and wohlassortir- as so rti a ryk asaortirichly assort- tea Latter al- dans tens ment van Euedsteckofall ler
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      634 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. Foe Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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