Singapore Daily Times, 28 August 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 28th AUGUST, 1877 No. 13,262
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      471 1 fFFicES—D’Almeida Street. Hodov** —At New Harbour. following are tnc dates on wbieb tbt 'on pry's Contract Mail Steamers nut be exiccted to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tneslav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 99 21st 6th
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      93 1 THi steamer, of this Company will be matched from Singapore for Malacca, fLang, Foul mein, Rangoon and Calcutta CUrrent J tar the underacted Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Tebry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th. 22nd. April
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      MESSAGERIES MARTTIMES COMPANY.
      325 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 99 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 99 28 do 99 1
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
      133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. PatHoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchibes. 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 returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 1 Nail 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.
      741 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Pahrage Monvy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      395 1 Capital, *500,000, with power to increase, j u fist issue at par £IOO,OCX Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being availthe nance and extension of The success of this Company
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      70 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 Machinery
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      95 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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      44 1 IBeelin-Cologne Fiee Insubance Company, Limited, Beblin.) 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.
      55 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 arranged by the Local Aeents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. —jwwadiction of Local Tribunals re-' cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 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. n c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      36 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A 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.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 ’'T™. 11 nd > E8 Ire- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan,
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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 ususd 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.
      86 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 authority to grant
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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.
      51 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 ia issue policies against Fire on the nftual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, IstApril, 1875.
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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 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. (n. e.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp« 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.
      49 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.)
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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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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.
      221 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chainran —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi. 4 chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. AMBROSE SMITH, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George OLiSBOW 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William no*™* i Street. f Oriel Chambers, Litebpool,
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      105 2 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London— 10, Comhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      286 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, 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
      100 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. A»dr», Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) AT. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,Lai>nui&Co.) H. Nicaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Kemedioe, (J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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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. I Alfred Gonger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Pereiral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat,
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    FOR LIVERPOOL.
    34 2 The Spanish steamer LEON, due about the 25th September, will reserve room for Singapore cargo, provided intending shippers make early application. E. St. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1877. (1 mth.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1877
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      159 2 Singapc Re. 28th Aug., 1877. Gambier 4.65. Black Pepper 7.70. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.35. Pearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin...., 19.35. 40s. Mule twist 98. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 5 do T. Cloth 1.07 J. 7 do do 1.30.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1808 2 Reported Further Defeat ok the Russians in Asia Minor. London, 27 1 h Angf. —Ahmed Muklitar Pacha telegraphs that he has gained a brilliant victory on the Heights of Kasiltche, having attacked and, after severe fighting, completely routed, the enemy. He states that the loss
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      JOURNAL OF A SURVEYING EXPEDITION FROM QUALLA MOAR TO QUALLA PAHANG, BY MR. D. D. DALY.
      2644 3 There is a great stillness on the river ken oily hy the noise of the boatmen lad the temperature is steady and compscool. We are always in the shade, [he iris arching over the
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE SURRENDER OF MAHARAJAH LELA AND OTHERS.
        738 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —The following extracts from the statement made by Maharajah Lela on the 21st ot July 1876, which was forwarded by the Maharajah of Johore to Sir William Jervois, are alluded to in my last letter:
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      641 2 #fto abbcrtismunts. NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from T. Sohst Esq., Trustee of the Estate of Mr. Victor Pallies. bankrupt, to sell by Public Auction at the Pioneer Ice works. Brass Bassa Road, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., commencing at 3 o’clock. An Ice making machine by Tellier A
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    • Advertisement
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      813 2 IN THE PRESS. WILL BE PUBLIBHFD IN ABOUT A MONTH FROM DATE HEREOF, A COLLECTION OF THE TREATIES BETWEEN THE EMPIRE OF CHINA AND ALL FOREIGN POWERS TOGETHER WITH REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF FOREIGN TRADE. EDITED BY W. F. MAYERS, Esq, CHINESE SECRETARY TO HER MAJESTY’S LEGATION AT PEKING.
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    • Advertisement
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      497 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY. LIMITED. The Half yearly Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in this Company, will be held at the Company’s Office, No. 4, Collyer Quay. At Noon. On Thursday, the 30tb current. Business To receive the Directors’ Report, and to pass the Accounts for the half year,
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  • Notices.
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      NOTICE.
      60 3 TheO.S S. Co.’s/S’eamer “STENTOR.” Captain White, having left Hongkong yesterday afternoon, may be expected here on 28th instant, en route for London. She has room for a limited quantity of Tin aud other Cargo and for Ist and 3rd Class passengers. For freight and passage, apply to W. M
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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      71 3 Cap ta.l, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. CThe undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Rieks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms, Copies
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      44 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Ageut in S'ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Sin gapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. c*)
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, SINGAPORE.
      42 3 The following steamers, carrying H.M.’. mails, will proceed direct to England, through the Canal. tons. Commander, Date. Hindostan 3,113, N. Roskell b.n.r. Ist Sept. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore 10th July, 1877. (u. c.)
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED.
      43 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH”, will not ply between this port and Dile until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office : 13 Austin Friars, London.
      240 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 Batavia.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      329 3 TO BE LET. An Upper Room in the New Buildings Battery R >al, suitable for an Office Apply to A. Staits Tim*3,” Offi;e. Singapore, 25th Augt. 1877. 1 w.) WANTED. Newbold’s 2nd volume British Settlements in the Straits of Malacca” and a few volumes of Koempfer’s Japan.” Apply to the
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    • Advertisement
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      573 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the Public that he had established himself today as Watch and Chronometer Maker, Jeweller Ac., in Battery Road, next to Messrs. G. Hieber A To Repairs every kind and description done with greatest care at moderate terms. Constantly on hand a larg > assortment
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    • Advertisement
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      512 3 FOR SALE. Best Imported Champagne at moderate prices. Dupanloup <fc Co’s Mitre Do. Carte Blanche Roper Freres Co’s Extra dry Do. Yin Brut. JOSE D’ALMEIDA, Singapore, 9th August 1877. (3 ms.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      392 4 The works of this Company aresitnated I within one mile of the town of Singapore an«l comprise the following establishments. Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the
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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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    72 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. 33J 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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      236 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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      755 4 NEW GOODS. Sayle A Co., hare received Ex: S. S. Loudoun Castle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goode for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinery.—A. very choice selection being copies of the latest Paris fashions. A beautiful selection of French Flowers mounted and unmounted.
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    • Advertisement
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      659 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, HOBIERB, DREBB-MAKBRS AND Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. 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 colored Satins for
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    • Advertisement
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      474 4 iflisreUatuous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLERS AND GOLDBMITHB WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      755 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Havealwsrsl Hal ten fort- Sent tou- i Hebben stee-1* on hand a well I wnehrond oin .iours bien voor radii? eeu selected and wohlasaortir- as so if is ryk assorti- I richly assort- tes T#aeer al- dans tons
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    • Advertisement
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      629 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER 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 i u voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner
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