Singapore Daily Times, 5 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-05 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,39312 words
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Article, Illustration461 1878-02-05 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowh8 —At New Harbour. Thi following are the dates on which fmuDany's Contract Mail Steamers here ia 1878:Ottwasb. Howswasd. t«Aj *»> J »th Jan. 22nd 23rd Mh Feb. «th Feb. 19tb *>»b Mb Mar 6th Mar. 19th 20th S adar lit461 words
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Article148 1878-02-05 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Ahtknob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. Saepedon. Obesteb. Hectob. Stentob. Minelaub. Teuceb. The Coy’* St< a inert are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, snd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten dayß, and have accod ttodati* n for148 words
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316 1878-02-05 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Octwabd. Homwasd. 1878. 1878. i Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do IS March 14 March316 words
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97 1878-02-05 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Mom Any, Jnupary 14th Saturday. July 13th 27th nonary Tlth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th97 words
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186 1878-02-05 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salaogore, 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. The186 words
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Article47 1878-02-05 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s, steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons. Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst.)47 words
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Article46 1878-02-05 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s. Bteamer HINDOsTAN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, 1 may be expected to arrive here on the 28tR instant en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSE 3. Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.)46 words
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792 1878-02-05 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batayia I 46 Padang792 words
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Insurance.
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397 1878-02-05 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at 5* prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. Tbe success of this397 words
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Article73 1878-02-05 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Aoents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson A 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 the Block73 words
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96 1878-02-05 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,96 words
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47 1878-02-05 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO j Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.47 words
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Article59 1878-02-05 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tke current Bates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 Claims arranged bythe Local Agents, I aT Vm. pai Wlt P roni ptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents,59 words
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Article40 1878-02-05 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 00. Singapore, Isth July, 1872.40 words
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41 1878-02-05 1 Capital 2,000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u.c.)41 words
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195 1878-02-05 1 Offices, Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechnrch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The195 words
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64 1878-02-05 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 current64 words
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56 1878-02-05 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents 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 coasting voyages and on risks to. Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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87 1878-02-05 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 to87 words
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Article29 1878-02-05 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.)29 words
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52 1878-02-05 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the naual terms. PATERSON, BIMONB A 00. Singapore, Ist April.52 words
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48 1878-02-05 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst. class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.) nUT'Dnil rnTAT~i »»tTt irTn ..n48 words
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98 1878-02-05 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frb* Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* minms. No extra98 words
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50 1878-02-05 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)50 words
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43 1878-02-05 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist Jane, 1877. (u- Q-)43 words
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69 1878-02-05 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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83 1878-02-05 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chaeter.) 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, Agents83 words
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55 1878-02-05 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 au addition oi £l, Der cent per annum to the aum assured. HARRISON A CO., AgentsSingapore,55 words
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224 1878-02-05 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman-- Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICEB: n tia C5O West Georgb GtASOOW 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lobdok Street. t i«mPAA, f224 words
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101 1878-02-05 4 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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW.101 words
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292 1878-02-05 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 due292 words
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104 1878-02-05 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchere, k Co.) J. P. Barnes lMessrs. Holliday, Wise k Co.) A. T. Manirer, (Messrs. Douglas,lsipraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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70 1878-02-05 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. 33| o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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72 1878-02-05 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. 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,72 words
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Article137 1878-02-05 4 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, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, George Hibhert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George137 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1878-02-05 1 PACIFIC MAIL 8. S. COMPANY. Theocoh passage tickets granted to e* Ter pool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates granted to Officers of the Army and T J and members of the Civil and Con•nlar Services in Commission. *°r further particulars apply64 words
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Article60 1878-02-05 2 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company’s steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons. Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the a bore port, via Penang, takmg through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Continental ports on or about the 15th Proximo For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A60 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, FEB. 5TH, 1878.
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Article577 1878-02-05 2 LiAlAoi si.inttß-i Singapore. sth Feb., 1878. Gambier I 4.32}. Black Pepper 7.35. Vhite Pepper 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.90. Ooffee, Bontyne 21. Tin... 18.65. We. Mu" 1 twist 97 50. Si Ibe. Sbirtinge 1 57}. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth577 words
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Article1404 1878-02-05 2 (From our Exchanges.) London, 20 th Jan. —Advices from the Cape state that there has been a general rising amoug the Gaikas, followed by severe fighting, which resulted in success to the British arms. The latest advices state that the garrison of Adrianople is in full retreat towards1,404 words
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Article1148 1878-02-05 3 (From the London and China Express, January, 4dhJ The War. —The weather has improved, and fighting has recommenced on a small scale. The Russians have succeeded in crossing the Balkans, west of the Baba Konak Pass. The roads between Sofia and Bazardjik are thronged with refugees. The Servians have1,148 words
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Correspondence.
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Article69 1878-02-05 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Having discovered by chance a simple remedy for destroying insects or vermin of any kind, I have much pleasure in giving it in writing as it may be useful to some of your readers. Tincture of Hartshorn and Nux69 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement644 1878-02-05 2 #rto aSbtrttSfmnUS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollarb. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— H. Hoppitjs, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Foebis, Esq. (of644 words
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Advertisement880 1878-02-05 2 NOTICE. Ma. Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Siegfried, has, from the lat day of January instant, undertaken the management and conduct of the Hotel De l’Europe ALBERT BECKER, Mr. Becker is leaving for Europe and requests all parties owing him money or to whom money is due, to settle with him before880 words
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Advertisement704 1878-02-05 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs found straying in the Streets, Roads, or Publi 3 Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses <>f the Owners of such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore. Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed in accordance704 words
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Advertisement577 1878-02-05 2 valuable freehold property IN TANGLIN FOR SALE. The undersigned has received instructions to offer for sale that valuable and pleasantly sitn-’ted property known as Dalvey.” and lying between Dalvey and Rukit Timah Roads. The Rouse was recently rebuilt a* an outlay of 9,000. and the grounds, which are tastefully laid577 words
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Notices.
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Article167 1878-02-05 3 The Company’s steamer INDIA,” Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the 1st inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 20th February, to- Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money167 words
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Article23 1878-02-05 3 Per Qlengylc.—From Amoy: 18 Chinese. Per Perim. —From London 7 deck. Per Bangkok. —from Bangkok Capt. Hoffman, Capt Buckholt and 9 deck.23 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article66 1878-02-05 3 Monday, 4th February. British steamer Glengyle, 1,265 tons, Quarthy commander, Amoy 29th Jan. consignees Martin Dyce Co. British steamer Perim, 1,0 5 tons, Linton commander, London 10th Dec. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Tuesday, sth February. Siamese steimer Bangkok, 336 tons, Rademaker commander, Bangkok 31st Jan. consignee Kim Ah66 words
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Article67 1878-02-05 3 Monday, 4th February. British steamer Ajax, Kidd, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British brig Queen, Langen, for Goa. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Batavia. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian, Webb, for Hongkong. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Penang. Dutch steamer Prins Alexander, Weasel for Acheen. German barque Ino,67 words
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Article1510 1878-02-05 3 1 i-'ATk Ship’s Names < mtains. liao A Rig. of ar- a’ here From VN here Lying Consignees or Agents.'Destination. r. RIVALS MEN-OF-WA! Palembang Stalman jH.N.M.’sstr.l jOct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Charvbdis Hothaui H. M.str. 2187 Jan. 4 Penang Admiralty Wh'rf1,510 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement519 1878-02-05 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown of Messrs. Chib Hok Co., suitable for offices. Powell Sl Co. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. HAMBURG HOTEL. Italian Band. Concerts every evening from 8 to 12 o’clock, Sundays excepted. Play opera pieces. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. (1 m.) NOTICE. The undersigned519 words
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Advertisement174 1878-02-05 3 FOR SALE. The following very fine property called Mount Alma, situated on tbe Dalvey Road, within three miles of town, say. 1 Grant containing an area of 45. 3. 12. Acres for ever, and no Quit rent. This Hill is »ne of the finest in the Settlement, height above high174 words
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Advertisement144 1878-02-05 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company's Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratabas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the144 words
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Advertisement115 1878-02-05 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begj to announce to the public and the community of Singapore in general, that he will, on the 19th inet, open a Tiffin-room, Reading Saloon, and Billiard rooms, under the name of The Bank Exchange,” at the premises lately occupied by the Adelphi Hotel in Commercial Square,115 words
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Docks.
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712 1878-02-05 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected712 words
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188 1878-02-05 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 15J feeWidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-02-05 4 FOR SALE. Carlsbebg (Danish) Beer in Cases of -1 dozen, quarts. Rime Beothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.19 words
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Advertisement434 1878-02-05 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nantical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American434 words
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Advertisement608 1878-02-05 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiits made up on the •hottest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.608 words
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Advertisement650 1878-02-05 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Oommereial Square, Beach Street 27. H.ltmfort-I Sont tor-1 Hebb.n ntmda on hand well waehrendein jour* bien poor radix eon "Elected and| wohlaaaortir-1 aa aorti »l ryk aaaortirichly assort- tp» Laxer al- dans tons men* ran Eu«d stock of all ler Enrnpae- les articles650 words
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Advertisement658 1878-02-05 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. Special by Appointment To R. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c m a And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johorf G O. M. G.. K. 0. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS658 words
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