Singapore Daily Times, 14 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-14 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 14th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,40112 words
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Article, Illustration438 1878-02-14 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. IE following are the dates on which he expected to arrive here in 1878: Ottwabd. I Hcm«wabi>. ly 8th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd 2Srd 5th Feb 6th Feb. 19th 20th 5th Mar. 8th Mar. 19th 20th438 words
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Article147 1878-02-14 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. KeBtob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Oeestes. Hector. Stentoe. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatkn for first and147 words
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280 1878-02-14 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OUTWIED. HO*EWiW>1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March Monday, 8280 words
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95 1878-02-14 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 MonjL, Muary 14th Saturday, July M4h >, 28th 27th February 11th August 19th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th95 words
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189 1878-02-14 1 V 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after189 words
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Article47 1878-02-14 1 Messrs. Apcae A Co’s, steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish. may be expected here on or about the 20th instant en route te above ports. (Fof ••eight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst.)47 words
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Article46 1878-02-14 1 Messes. Apcae A Co s. steamer H NDOaTAN,’ 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.46 words
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802 1878-02-14 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, 18 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 9 46802 words
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Insurance.
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396 1878-02-14 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,000 Subscribed < 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. TV success396 words
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Article72 1878-02-14 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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96 1878-02-14 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 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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47 1878-02-14 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article64 1878-02-14 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current 1 ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. a riLP ai< Wlt l P r m Ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals64 words
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Article42 1878-02-14 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. 0.)42 words
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44 1878-02-14 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire DEPARTMENT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. T.iri department Limit 42,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c44 words
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185 1878-02-14 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman £5 f^T Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the185 words
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64 1878-02-14 1 Hbad 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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57 1878-02-14 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. REME57 words
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87 1878-02-14 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 grant87 words
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Article29 1878-02-14 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strrrt. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. o.)29 words
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52 1878-02-14 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April.52 words
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42 1878-02-14 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling 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. (u. c.)42 words
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103 1878-02-14 1 W 1 x 1KU111U11VO. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurance 8 of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fre* Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment103 words
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50 1878-02-14 1 The 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 notice and proof of lose is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. o.)50 words
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45 1878-02-14 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 Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1878-02-14 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riska 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 to Europe69 words
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82 1878-02-14 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 for82 words
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57 1878-02-14 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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., o-57 words
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211 1878-02-14 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: n. f5O West George Glasoow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i—« {%£s££?■ Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed211 words
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Article96 1878-02-14 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd,Esq. (Messrs.Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLA8QOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,96 words
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285 1878-02-14 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 due285 words
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102 1878-02-14 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. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do# Remedios,102 words
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71 1878-02-14 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 risks71 words
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73 1878-02-14 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. O. 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,73 words
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136 1878-02-14 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alf-M Gnuger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, Perclral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Trail. Charles Care, Charles Marry at, George H.136 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement63 1878-02-14 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY. Thbocgh passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates >8 granted to Officers of the Army and i V 7 “d members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply63 words
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Article80 1878-02-14 2 fUK AUSTRALIA. The N. I. S. N. Co.Steamer GENERAAL EEL Captain de Hart, will leave Batavia for Port Darwin, Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, on the 24th February. The Company’s Steamer PRINS ALEXANDER,” will leave this port for Batavia, the morning following the arrival of the P. A O.80 words
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Article175 1878-02-14 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a Bankruptcy Petition against Henby SchuBte«, of Singapore Merchant, and Edwabd Engel, late of Solobond near Eidelstedt in Schleswig Holstein, Merchant, both trading at Singapore in partnership under the firm of175 words
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Article146 1878-02-14 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapobe. In the matter Kaoo 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 appointed146 words
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Article154 1878-02-14 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapobe. In the matter of Shaik Ohed residing at No 45 Amoy Street and carrying on business at No 254 Malacca Street Singapore, a Bankrupt. Gbobge E. Evans. Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the154 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, FEB. 14TH, 1878.
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Article99 1878-02-14 2 Singapore 14th Feb., 1878. Gambier 9 4.15. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 17$. Pearl Sago 3.95. Ooffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. 40b. Mule twist 96.50. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.27$.99 words
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2419 1878-02-14 2 England. Active Military preparations. London, 1 tth February. —The Right Hon. the Earl of Derby, Secretary of State Foreign Department, stated in the House, that he hoped to announce on Thursday, the arrival of the British Squadron at Constantinople. Active preparations are being made both2,419 words
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Article2911 1878-02-14 3 Paris, 12th January, 1878. I The death of Victor Emmanuel is keenI ly felt by the French while he lived no serious complication with Italy was to be I apprehended, for the remembrance of past favors would, it was felt assured, weigh i with a sovereign who was2,911 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement627 1878-02-14 2 #fto aubertterments;. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Ckoirtwon.—H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (on fessrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bililiob, Esq. Wi. H. Fobbis, Esq. (of Messrs.627 words
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Advertisement609 1878-02-14 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Colonel Me Leod, H. M. 74th Highlanders, to sell by Public Auction at the Commandant’s Quarters, Tanglin, near the Officers’ Bungalows) on Saturday, the ‘23rd February, commencing at one o’clock. The household furniture consisting of drawing-room couches and arm chairs covered in609 words
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Advertisement353 1878-02-14 2 TOWN HALL. SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel Variety and Comedy Company. FOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY. Previous To Their Departure For China. An Entire Change of Programme At Each Performance. on SATURDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1878. The Following Programme Will Be Presented. The Curtain Will Rise Punctually At 9 O’Cloce. GOOD WINE353 words
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Advertisement385 1878-02-14 2 TO BE LET. With Immediate Entry. Rosemary, recently vacated by Herbert Cope Esq. Rent $40.00 a month. Apply to. GOH SEEW SWEE. No. 33, Market Street. Singapore, 13th Feby. 1878. (1 wk.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents, nor OwHera of the British Darque E. SUTTOE” will be responsible for any385 words
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Notices.
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Article58 1878-02-14 3 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company’s steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons, Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above port, via Penang, taking through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Continental ports on or about the 15th Proximo For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELDS CO. Agents58 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement573 1878-02-14 3 jewellery! John Little A Co. 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., «c., Ac. Singapore,573 words
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Advertisement830 1878-02-14 3 FRESH STOCK OF JAPAN GOODB. Gbbat Assortment, New Designs, Curiosities. Ullman* Brothers hare just received a well selected shipment of shore consisting of Ivory Cabinets, rery richly engraved, Ivory jnnks, remarkable cariosity, Ivory 2 wheeled carts, a perfect imitation of those used in Japan, Ivory Statuettes of ancient and modern830 words
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Docks.
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703 1878-02-14 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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 protected703 words
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190 1878-02-14 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 154 fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-02-14 4 FOR SALE. Cablsbebg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothebs. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)19 words
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Advertisement411 1878-02-14 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.411 words
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Advertisement606 1878-02-14 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLER8 AND GOLD8MITH8 WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outjiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine606 words
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Advertisement671 1878-02-14 4 KATZ BROTHERS. GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Reach Street 27. HiitoAlways I H*ltenfort-1 Bont ton-1 Hebben stend* on band a well waehrend ein .iours blen voor radie een selected and wohUwortlr- is aorti *1 ryk assortirtchl.v assort- tea T,aeer al- dans tons ment van Euel stock of all671 words
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Advertisement667 1878-02-14 4 SAYLE CO. Tai 0rS SpNa] b T Appointing, To H. 15. The Governor Sir William C. F. Robinson kcm And To H. H. The Maharuah of Johork »t C. M. a.. K. n. 8 T Civil Naval and Military Outfitters Hosiers. Hatters Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS Mr667 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, FEB. 14, 1878.
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Article162 1878-02-14 5 The Company’s steamer “INDIA.,” Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the l6t inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 20th February, fo.- Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money162 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article47 1878-02-14 5 Wednesday. 13th February. German barque Charlotte, 820 tons, Stem commander, Cardiff 23rd Sept, consignees Behn Meyer A Co. French barque Mindin, 455 tons, Le Pallec commander, Cardiff 27th Sept. British barque John F. Robertson, 432 tons. Me Miilan commander. Penang sth Feb. consignees Boustead A Co.47 words
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Article44 1878-02-14 5 Wednesday, 13th February. British steamer Celestial, White, for Penang A Karical. British str. Banca, Craig, for Batavia, Sourabaya A Samaraug. British steamer Chow Phya, Tweddle, for Penang. Dutch Bchooner Seyed Muscor, Nacodah, for Banjermassin. M. M. steamer Amazone, Mortemard, for Saigon.44 words
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Article1284 1878-02-14 5 I I OAT* I Sr:p*s Names i itains. !iao i Rio. *j of as- Vhere From Where Lyino onsignees or Agents. Destination. I RIVALS KEN-OF-WAF PLembang iStalman H.N.M.’sstr ;oct. 20i Acheen !T. P. Wharf iFI.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Chary Mis Hotham H. M. str. 2187 Jun.1,284 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement222 1878-02-14 5 Ex. “GLENROY." j; a yle Co., are now unpacking 21 caof New goods. Coatings Oriental, Venetian, and Worsted Coating* in Drab, Grey and g ri ,wn: Dark Blue and Black Diagonal Co tings warranted sound dyes; Brown petersham for Overcoats. Tk"W«f.bings :—A small pare lof New Tweeds; White Kerseymere for222 words
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Advertisement206 1878-02-14 5 NOTICE. The undersigned have received again a large invoice of blank books, comprising. Ledgers, Journals, Cash-books, Daybooks and all necessary subsidiary books; these can also be obtained in sets prices very moderate. Copying books, Weighing I books, books to file letters, so called „biblorhaptes,” etc., etc. Also A well selected206 words
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Advertisement84 1878-02-14 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. The undersigned beg to inform the public of Singapore and neighbourhood that they are prepared to take photographs at moderate prices, and that, having purchased the negatives belonging to their predecesso s. Mr. Schleksselmann, and others, copies can be had at any time. Views of the principal public84 words
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