Singapore Daily Times, 16 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-16 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,403 VO!, XIX.12 words
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Article, Illustration396 1878-02-16 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. (Joi'OWHR —At New Harbour. Tm following arc the dftes »n which 8, -r" 1 erected to arrive here in 1878 n,r.,». Ho»rw»«t>. J ('w— -fcar J--"th Feb. 1 Feb. 't«h Mer Stb *®«r. Hr 1 E s A r’Si r SS 2396 words
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Article146 1878-02-16 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antknor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy's St* amirs are despati bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, *nd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoo »odatkn for first146 words
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Article60 1878-02-16 1 Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of steamers. A reduction of 2U o/o on ordinary rates panted to Officers of the Army and V J and members of the Civil and Con•uiar Services in Commission. or further particulars apply to GILFILLAN,60 words
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242 1878-02-16 1 The followin'' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the j current year Outward. 187s lWo. Hap 5 I-r H’ H V h t 5 A H July 5 do a- >L«”“ 25 do 8242 words
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79 1878-02-16 1 iIUP comi niwi The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted ■Sr.»-r ’ss“*’“' f/i™, mj Ait-.' Mild, «b sre— J* mi 28th Mon’Aay, November 4th T.t,;rf.,, m., nil79 words
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230 1878-02-16 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Kiting. SalaDgore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will have Singapore and Penang fortnightly leaving Pinang immediately after ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after230 words
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Article46 1878-02-16 1 Messrs. Apcar Co 8. steamer 1 H NDO;TAN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be eipected to arrive hereon the 28th instant en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to *or irugn M 08E3. Agents Singapore, l.t Feb., 1878. (to 28th in.t.46 words
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783 1878-02-16 1 VIUAllUN The Steamers of the above Company will now pi v 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 Batavia783 words
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Insurance.
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402 1878-02-16 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. J] st issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s*pren» £125,000 3rd do at 10» prem.£lso,ooo tbe £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the. C- 1 The snrtj&sojT’CES Company is402 words
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Article70 1878-02-16 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 S10<),000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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95 1878-02-16 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 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,95 words
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45 1878-02-16 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3*0,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore'for the above; Company, and ia prepared to accept risks by iirbt Class Steamevs and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. |(n*c.)45 words
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Article59 1878-02-16 1 EBt|ablished 1710. Insurances affected upon almost every d soription of j property at the current Bates of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore A rents, ■MARTIN,59 words
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Article42 1878-02-16 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terffis. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, l|>th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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44 1878-02-16 1 Capital 2,000.000. FUNDB IN ifiSERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOtSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class ride. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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190 1878-02-16 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. r« J 7 William Hind, Esqre. Deputy Chairman j p atr c k Hnatori Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy190 words
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67 1878-02-16 1 Heap Office, Batavia. The undei signed, Agents for the above Company, an i prepared to Issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts Of the world AT REDUCED RATES. They are a so prepared to take Fire risks of every description at67 words
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58 1878-02-16 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tl}e above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing Vessel on the customary ter ms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to. Europe and America.58 words
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88 1878-02-16 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. 1 Interest upsn Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Compajny in Singapore; with authority to88 words
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Article29 1878-02-16 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)29 words
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52 1878-02-16 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 usual terms. PATERBON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1878-02-16 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 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 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Deo., 1875. (a. c.)42 words
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97 1878-02-16 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial 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 pre* rniums. No97 words
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51 1878-02-16 1 The undersigned, Agents to r the above Oompany. are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi 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, 1866.51 words
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44 1878-02-16 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. c44 words
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69 1878-02-16 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. 33J 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 1878-02-16 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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56 1878-02-16 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 o £l, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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220 1878-02-16 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— JAS. NicOL FLEMING, Es<J Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George GIABGOW i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William L0,,d0 i Strict. T C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water220 words
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Article104 1878-02-16 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Beimett’s Hill. London —lo, Comhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN104 words
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27 1878-02-16 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.27 words
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260 1878-02-16 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’s260 words
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104 1878-02-16 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Bunn (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs Douglas.LapnukACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa104 words
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70 1878-02-16 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. 334 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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73 1878-02-16 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,73 words
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Article138 1878-02-16 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. A«hton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibhert, Pereival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, I William Lvall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat. George138 words
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Article40 1878-02-16 2 Th* Turkish barque HAMODY,” will hare a quick despatch for the above port. Has room for ca*go, which can now be engaged. For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALSAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.40 words
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Article79 1878-02-16 2 Thi N. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer OENERAAL PEL," Captain di Haet, will leave Batavia for Port Darwin, Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, on the 24th February. The Company’s Steamer PRINB ALEXANDER," will leave this port for Batavia, the morning following the arrival of the P. A O. Mail79 words
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Article153 1878-02-16 2 IN THE SUPREME COURTOF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or 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. Grorg* E. Evans, Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property153 words
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Article147 1878-02-16 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op Singapobe. In the matter Khoo Gew Teng, residing at South Canal Road at Singapore, a Bankrupt. Geobge E. Evans, Esq., Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has appointed147 words
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Article174 1878-02-16 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapobe In the matter of Henry Schusteb of Singapore, Merchant, and Edwabd Engel of Soloband near Eidelstedt in Schleswig Holstein, Merchant, both trading at Singapore, in partnership under the style of Schuster and Engel. James Graham,174 words
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Article212 1878-02-16 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapobe. In the matter of Chea Poh Puan, a Bankrupt. Upon the motion of Mr. Dunlop, Counsel for the Trustee, Alexander Gentle, Esquire, and upon reading the report of the said trustee and his accounts tiled212 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, FEB. 16TH, 1878.
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Article139 1878-02-16 2 Singapobe 16th Feb., 1878. Gambier l 4.15. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper j 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 17i. Pearl Sago 3.95. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. tOs. Mule twist 96.50. 3J lbs. Shirtings 1 60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth J I.IU. 7139 words
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1926 1878-02-16 2 England. The Debate in the House ok Commons. London, 14 th Feb., {midnight). —The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Staf- i ford Northcote, stated in reply to a Question, that the British Ambassador Jit Constantinople reports the passage through the Straits (Dardanelles) has been unopposed.1,926 words
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Article1854 1878-02-16 3 We take the following from the Ceylon Times of the 30th Jan. The writer appears to have served in Perak and his account of the sport he met with there will be found not uninteresting:— Apth the disturbances in the native states of the Malay1,854 words
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Article1820 1878-02-16 3 by Argus. Colonel Anson is a fortunate mau, in so far making himself popular among the natives in Penang that one grateful individual who has lately departed this life remembered him in his will to the tune of a goodly sum. But* then arose this difficulty. The arbitrary1,820 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement599 1878-02-16 2 #tto afcbrrttermntW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— H. Hoppius, Esq. (->f Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (i of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of599 words
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Advertisement567 1878-02-16 2 FURNITURE SALE. Thk undersigned hare received instructions from Colonel Me Lbod, 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 in567 words
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Advertisement359 1878-02-16 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 or Programme At Each Performance. on SATURDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1878. The Following Programme Will Be Presented. The Curtain Will Rise Punctually At 9 O’Clock. GOOD WINE359 words
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Advertisement167 1878-02-16 2 TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Sayle Co., are now showing. Tweeds. —Light fancy colors. Vestings.—White small patterns. COATINGS.— BIue Diagonals and plain. Scabv* s.—Lavender. Gloves. —French, all sizes. Boots.—Patent Dress. Hats.— Christy’s New Shapes. Singapore, 15th Feby., 1878. STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY. A Meeting of the Straits Asiatic Society will be held at the167 words
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Correspondence.
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Article159 1878-02-16 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —In your issue of to-day, I had much pleasure to read the first Report of the Mutual Improvement Society, but there is one feature in it that i is not satisfactory to the well-wishers of the Eurasian community,159 words
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Notices.
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88 1878-02-16 3 Notice is hereby g’vei that the Second Call of Twenty Dollars per Share on the Shares of the Company’s new issue, together with the proportion of premium, due thereon (say $3 per Share) is hereby made and will be payable at the Company’s Office88 words
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Article100 1878-02-16 4 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 always100 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement804 1878-02-16 3 NOTICE. Seah Kim, and Tono Seng, lately trading under thej Chop of Ha Chye, having compromised land settled all claims of their old firm, resumed business under the same style or chop on the 1st day of February 1878. Singapore, 18th Feby. 1878. (to 28th inst.) NOTICE. Neither tbe Captain,804 words
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Advertisement691 1878-02-16 3 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 books, books to file letters, so called „bib lorhaptes,” etc., etc. Also A well selected691 words
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Docks.
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708 1878-02-16 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol- lowing establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,708 words
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189 1878-02-16 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eu ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-02-16 4 FOR SALE. CakIBBBKQ (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, qnarts. .Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.)19 words
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Advertisement313 1878-02-16 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.313 words
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Advertisement611 1878-02-16 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 outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,611 words
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Advertisement645 1878-02-16 4 Katz brothers, General store, and PENANG. OommPTicial Square, Reach Street 27. iv« I Haltenfort-I Sont tou-1 Hebb«n steed* on hand a well waehrend ein I. selected and wohlassortir-! richly nssm-t- tos TAirer al- dans t...... ei stock olall ]p r Europno- les articles roneische srtiE iropeanand ischen A an- d’Enrope.645 words
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Advertisement676 1878-02-16 4 SAYI.E CO. Tailors by Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William 0. F. Robnson, k. c m o And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore G C. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters Dressmakers. Milliners. Draper; AND GENERAL DRY GOODS676 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, FEB. 16, 1878.
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Notices.
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Article30 1878-02-16 5 Per Mariveles. —From Manila: Mr. Juan Caballero, Mr. Miguel Ullmann, Mr. Geo Hayden. Mr. Leopoldo Perez Rubio, Mr. Maurice Verhaghe de Maeyer, Mr. Adele Cabayal de Mas and son.30 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article66 1878-02-16 5 Friday, 15th February. British steamer Johore, 87 tons, Sanderson commander. Deli 12th Feby. consignee Tan Kim Tian. Saturday, 16th February. British steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak Hth Feby. consignees Lee Keng long Bros. steamer Bentan, 340 tons, Moppett commander, Samarang 11th Feby. consignees Paterson Simons A Co.66 words
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Article29 1878-02-16 5 Friday, 15th February. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Pearl, Munk. for Hongkong. Norwegian barque Sterling, Boe, for Elephant point for orders.29 words
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Article726 1878-02-16 5 Ship's Naem I iaitains. 1 u«4 Rig j or***- J Where From| Where Lying I- onsignees or Agent S .|D*stis ation. MEN-OF-WAF I >lB7 Jan 4Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior Naval Officer Cbarybdis H M’■ itr 464Feb 3 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Bar A Labuan Fly726 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement191 1878-02-16 5 JEWELLERY. John Little A Co. have just received a new and choice assortment of London made Jewellery, in IS Carat Gold, comP 'Bracelets. Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Charms. Albert Chains, Nec-lets, Pendants Ladies’ and Gentlemens Rings, Guard Rings. Locket Slides, Spring Solitaires. Links, Studs, Collar Studs, Ac.. Ac., Ac. Singapore, 11th191 words
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Advertisement193 1878-02-16 5 NOTICE. Th e undersigned begs to announce to the public 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 Bask Exchange.” at the premises lately occupied by the Adelphi Hotel in Commercial193 words
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Advertisement201 1878-02-16 5 NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals A Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg. These Pianos are well known here, are of a beautiful tone, well secured for the climate and are unrivalled for finish and cheapness combined, which has been proved by the number201 words
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