Singapore Daily Times, 12 February 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 12th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,399
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  • 455 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which t p Company’B Contract Mail Steamers bit be expected to arrive here in 1878 Ottwabb. I Homxwasd. r««d»T Jah. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd j 23rd sth Feb. 6th Feb. 19th
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  • 147 1 Agamxmnon. ULYSBES. Ajax. Patroclus. AchillxB. Artenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glauccs. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hectok. Stentob. Menelacb. Teucer. The Coy’s Sta amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou nodatic n for first
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  • 317 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OcTW*RI>. HOVEWABD. 1878. 1878. ednesday, 3o January Thursday, 51 January i 13 February 14 February *7 do 28 *> 13 March 14 March
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  • 90 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 T-r-—sr l27th February llth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21st April Ist October sth 15tb
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  • 187 1 M ail 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.
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  • 46 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. (Fofreight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst.)
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  • 46 1 Mes-sks. Apcar A Co s. steamer HINDOO TAN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instsLt tn route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.
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  • 794 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiaes, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia 5 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (1st issue at par £100,000 Subscribed j 2nd do at 5s prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10s prem.£150,000 t he £75,000 premiums on shares being availI able for the maintenance and extension of the Company';, business.
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    • 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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    • 96 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, London. Secretaries. Jam ks Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 45 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv R.'t« r t ;p^ in r rertT at Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 Claims arranged by the Local Agents! a °dpa,d with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DTCE A CO.
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    • 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. n c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. to? department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, ]9tli Sopt., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 194 1 OPFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graoecbnrch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, E.qre, j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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    • 119 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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    • 87 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
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    • 28 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 53 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income npwsrds of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £6,900.000 Bierlino 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. I7th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 98 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 Assnrance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 51 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 no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.
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    • 42 1 EBTABLIBHED 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. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (n. c.)
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    • 75 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. 33| o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. I 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
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    • 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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 94 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 5O WeBT GLiB ow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Street. T < Oriel Chambers,
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    • 127 4 The Directors of the above Company having arrived at tbe opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a reduction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upon the returns lately published by the
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    • 103 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
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    • 27 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.
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    • 260 4 The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resolved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This reduction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s
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    • 103 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. I’. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicsise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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    • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 73 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,
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    • 137 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 Grniger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibhert, Percival Bosanqnet, j Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates granted to Officers of the Army and “embers of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to U1LF1LLAN, WOOL A CO.,
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  • 35 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. unnuaiivn an X Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mr. H. W. Geiger assumes charge of this Agency. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore. 6th Feby., 1878. to 13th inst.
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  • 25 2 Mr. H. W. Geiger assumes charge of this Agency. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 6th Feby. 1878. to 13th inst.
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  • 175 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a Bankruptcy Petition against Henry Schuster, of Singapore Merchant, and Edward Engel, late of Solobond near Eidelstedt in Schleswig Holstein, Merchant, both trading at Singapore in partnership under the firm of
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  • 145 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter Khoo Gew Teng, residing at South Canal Road at Singapore, a Bankrupt. George E. Evans. Esq., Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has appointed
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, FEB. 12TH, 1878.
    • 1355 2 Gambier f 4.20. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper 12.75. 3ago Flour, Saraw.-k 3.17 J. Pearl Sago 3.95. CJoffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. 40s. Mule twist 96.50. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.271.
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    • 1165 2 Our Old Governor, Sir Andrew Clarke, appears to have excited the ire of the Bombay Gazette. As Minister of Public Works in India he found occasion to censure the management of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Co. for the want of sufficient of engine power
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    • 1025 3 (It is requeued of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their oriifinal appearance in the Strait* Tims* may be acknowledged.) A telegram from the Governor of Acheen aid dependencies, date! Kotta Rajah. 21st January, states as follows: Although not in such a disquieting manner as formerly, Achinese
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    • 917 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducin'- the<e translations that original appearance in the Straits Timet may be i i'mowledged.) The Manila Jockey Club have announced that races will be held there on the 14th 15th, and 16th March next. Of 15,000 mils of cigars offered
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 33 2 On the 7th February 1878, at Batavia, Adam, eldest surviving son of E. J. Dowie Esq. M. D., Greenock, to Helena Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Dr. P. L. Onnen, Batavia.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 688 2 #Uto atibrrtteraunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Btliuos, Esq. Wji. H. Forbes, Esq. (of
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    • 913 2 NOTICE. Specially liberal terms will be offered to the first bona fide introdncers of new Agricultural industries into Perak, which, though they may be modified to suit each particular case, will be governed generally by the following principles. 1. In the case of Agricultural industries requiring any considerable duration of
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    • 421 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Doge found straying in the Streets, Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the Owners of such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore. Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed in accordance with
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    • 304 2 JEWELLERY. John Little A Oo. have just received a new and choice assortment of London made Jewellery, in 18 Carat Gold, comprising Bracelets. Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Charms. Albert Chains, Necklets, Pendants, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Rings, Guard Rings. Locket Slides. Spring Rings, Solitaires, Links, Studs, Collar Studs, Ac., Ac., Ac. Singapore,
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  • 40 2 DEATHS. On the 12th February, at the Hotel del’Europe, Elizabeth Johanna Henriette, the second daughter of Albert Becker Esq., 7 months old. At Singapore, on the 12th Febv., Madame Jeanne Pallies, in her 74th year. San Francisco papers please copy.
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  • 90 3 Per Pyah Pekhet.— From Penang: Mr. Green and 50 deck. Per Telegraph.— From Malacca: 40 Natives deck. Per Benmore. —From Malacca: Captain Oollingwood, 28th Regiment, Mr. Capel A 150 steerage. Per Eslington. —From Manila: Mr. Ph. Engster and Mrs. Marie Louise Engster. Per Ferntower. —From Bombay: 29 deck. Per
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 123 3 Monday, 11th February. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia Bth Feby. consignees Messageries Maritimes. British steamer Ferntower, 700 tons, Mackie commander, Bombay 24th Jany. consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Atholl, 922 tons, Johnson commander, Rangoon sth Feby. consignees Paterson Simons Co.
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    • 1373 3 r Data hip’s Names. < aitaihb. iag A Rig., l op u- A herk Fromi Where Lying onsignees or Agents. Destination. si j RIVALS men-of-war Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Charybdis Hotham H. M. str. 2187 Jan.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 143 3 NOTICE. The under signed begs to announce to the Dublio and the community of Singapore in general, that he will, on the 19th inst.. 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
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    • 65 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received, ex: Mail steamer, a new assortment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Gold Watches, Silver Watches, Gold Albert Chains, Signet Rings, Pencil cases Ac. J. MOTION. Flint Street, (1 m.) Singapore, 23rd January, 1878. S-*e FOR SALE. An elegant Barouche, with all the latest jrovements, auite
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    • 139 3 FRESH STOCK OF JAPAN GOODS. Great Assortment, New Designs, Curiosities. Ullmann Brothers have just received a well selected shipment of above consisting of Ivory Cabinets, very richly engraved, Ivory junks, a remarkable curiosity, Ivory 2 wheeled carts, a perfect imitation of those used in Japan, Ivory Statuettes of ancient and
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  • Notices.
    • 100 4 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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    • 108 4 Notice. On and after the Ist February, Ice wil[ be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 37 4 John Little A Co., have now on hand a large A well selected Stock of Gold A Silver Watches, also Drawing A Dining Room A Office Clocks in great variety. Singapore, 7th February, 1878.
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    • 166 3 Thk Company’s steamer "INDIA.,” Captain Dodero, haying left Genoa on the 1st inst. may be expected here on the 4th I February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on WednesI day, the 20th February, to- Naples, Genoa I and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. 1
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  • Docks.
    • 709 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establisnments, viz Whabp.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 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 J fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 20 4 notices. FOR SALE. Cjlblsbbbo (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Bbothxbs. Singapore 15th November, 1677. (u. c.)
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    • 164 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (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 to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 609 4 ifltsreUaneou*. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op 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 shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 689 4 rffltsrtllanfous. KATZ BROTHERS. GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Reach Street 27. Have always I Halten fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben sfoeda on handa well waehrend ein joura bien voor radiar een selected and wohlassortir-1 aaaor tl a! ryk asaortinchly assort- tea T-ayer al- dana tons ment van Eued stock
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    • 662 4 ASterfllanfotis. SAYLE CO. TaUorB A Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. v And v To H. H. The Maharajah op Johorf It. G. M. G.. k. n. S T Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. ■Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 105 5 Sunday, 10th February. British steamer Anchises, 1,304 tons, Jackson commanler, Li* rerpool 28th Dec. consignees W, Mansfield A Co. British steamer Coquet, 791 tons, Grainger commander, Liverpool 13th Dec. consignees Guthrie Co. British steamer Pyah Pekket, 196 tons, Joyce commander, Penang 4th Feby. consignees Maclaine Fraser Co. Malay steamer
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    • 81 5 Arrivals Continued.) Monday, 11th February. British steamer Chow Phya, 370 tons, Tweddell commander, Saigon 7th Feb. consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig commander, Samarang 6th Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. British steamer Benmore, 360 tons, Augustin commander, Penang 7th Feb. consignees Kim Seng A
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    • 1379 5 Date I I I 1 Chip’s Names Captains. j lag A Rio.: of ab*|'Vmkri From Where Lying I onsignkks or Agents. Destination. f. RIVALS BEN-OF-WAR Palembang Stakman jH.N.M.’s str.j Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Charybdis Hotham H. M. str. 218" Jan.
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