Singapore Daily Times, 19 February 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,405
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    443 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are the d»tes on which rv... -rr?° < ’>'Ttra,«rt Bfc»w*r. »»v be txpeeted to arrive here in 1878 >— Ottwasd. 1 Homeward. TorouM 6th Jan. Wednesday 9tb Jan. 22nd 23rd s»h Feb. 6th Feb. 19th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    150 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. PhJam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers arc despati bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon- e ver J ten days, and have accot “H'datkn
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    THE MESSAGERIEK MARITIMES COMPANY.
    314 1 The followin-r are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ovtw*rd. HomkwaSD. I 1678. 1678. ednesday, So January Thuraday, 31 January 13 FeLruary 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    96 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched frum Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the underacted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    190 1 A t 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
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    49 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s, steamer AR- RATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish. may be expected here on or about the 20th instant en route to above j ports. (Fofreight or passage, apply to SARNIES A MOSES, Agents, i Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst.l
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co's, steamer HINDOsTAN,’’ 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant tn route to above port. Fo freight or passage, apply to SARKiES A MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    799 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 Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 16 Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      400 1 Capital, 6500.000, with power to increase. Ic u fi 8t rae at P ar eioo, m Subscribed j 2nd. do at s«Arem £125,00C i,l am. Srd do at 10* prem.£lsO,’oOo 'o t/., ,iMK) premiums on shares being availrbe success of this Company
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Eslq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bkayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., [Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Bulildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned baa been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. \Y. GEIGER, Agent, i Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every j f>:.™ p o‘; r em ia r r rt7 th, Total Sum iasnred in 187«. £248,*****7 Claim, arranged by the Imcal Aycnta' •-d saul -tUi pmart-ttide mid liberality, lh-jim.dichon of Local Tribueala re. I cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 n,W A„?f. kwe keen appointed AirentH for the above Company, and are j to “k® r '*k ß u P°n cargo on the customary terms. 8 1 HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. 1 '"eapore. 15th July, 1872. n c
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      41 1 Capital 2.000.000. TUND8 IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang $OUSTEAD GO. Fibf. Limit £12,000, on a first, class risk. one']" EP4E T: Limit £2 000 Singapore, 19th Sopt., 1877. (n. o.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office, Batavia.
      64 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Murine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 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.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subsoibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital €1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. a BOUBTEAD ACO 22ndFe x, I 87«. n c
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      53 1 EBTABUBHKI) 1821 SuhBo.Pibed 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 terms P cieB a ainst Fire on the usual PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LONDON. Capital £6,000.000 Sierling P*TEN8IOW OF LIMIT8. One Frst class risk 8 80,000. TVo adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS OO.’ Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE, TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      98 1 '"0‘u-uhuh. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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 the current rates of premium, RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. 'Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 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... *****6 The undersigned, Agents tor
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      54 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Po ides opened this year will be included in e distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition o li, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO.,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      202 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. j Chairman Alexander Ronaldson,Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: G— Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at tnis
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      102 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 GLASGOW.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      285 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING 8TBEET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      104 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Genebal Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. i A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, k Co.) 1 J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise Co.) A. T. Manger, I Messrs. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      70 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon 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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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      72 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHTEF 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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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred GouW. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hlhhert, Perciral Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde. Janies Brand, William T.rall. Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      56 1 PACIFIC mail s. s. company. Through passage tickets granted to “11 Transatlantic lines of A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates granted to Officers of the Array and and members of the Civil and Conar Services in Commission. or further particulars apply to GILFILLAN, wood a CO., Agents. -'“(japore,
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    215 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. 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 filed
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    171 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division df Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Teo Ming Kim, at present out of employment, and lately a Clerk in the Spirit Farm, Singapore, and residing at Campong Malacca, Singapore. Teo Ming
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    170 2 I IN THE SCPREMB COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against him self by Leong Chin, a Trad- der residing at No. 42 New Bridge Road, Singapore. Leong Chin, having on the 18th d *y of
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    173 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Abdul Kader and Jellall of Singapore, carrying on business jointly with MahomedGouse and Mahomed, as traders at Tanglin at Singapore. Abdul Kader and Jelall,
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
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      MARRIAGE.
      44 2 On the 18th February, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, by the Venerable Archdeacon Hose, Cumberlege Charles Northey Glass the youngest son of the late Revd. John Robertson Glass, of Musselburgh, n. b to Marie Eveline, the sixth daughter of JoBE D’Almeida Esq., of Singapore.
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, FEB. 19TH, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATlONS.
      166 2 Singapore. 18th Feb., 1878. Gambier 4.15. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak.. 3.174. Pearl Sago 3.95. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. 40s. Mule twis* 98.50. 8J lbs. Shirtingaj 1.60. 7 do do 1.35. -> d" T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.27*. Ben tres
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        AMERICA.
        2036 2 London, 17 th February. —The United States Senate has adopted a Bill making Silver Dollars legal tender, and the coinage maximum 1,000,000 Dollars monthly. The projected Conference. The European Conference will be he'd at Baden Baden. Movements of Russian troops. Russian troops have now occupied a Redoubt within the
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      TEA AND COFFEE PLANTING IN THE STRAITS.
      3631 3 Mr. Walter Knaggs, a planter of Province Wellesley, and whose name may not be unknown to our readers in connection with the agricultural resources of Perak, has addressed a very interesting communication to the PiGazette respecting the prospects of Tea and Coffee planting
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      524 2 #tto astwrtfeinwntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000.000 Dollar.. iuJeraiFoid 1,000,000 Dollars COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. HopPtPS, Esq. (if Messrs. Si em seen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E. R. Bflilios. Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple (of Messrs. Birley A Co.) (of Messrs. Darid Sassoon
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    • Advertisement
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      353 2 TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel, Variety and Comedy Company. on TUESDAY. 19th FEBRUARY, 1878. Entire Change of Programme. First Appearance in Singapore of Mrs. G. NORVILLE, In tBe Screaming Farce, ‘BROWN THE MARTYR.” LITTLE ETTA. The Charming Young Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Will Sing. THE CHARACTERISTIC. PATHETIC BALLAD, Oh
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      862 2 (Advertisement.) IN THE COURT OF JUDICATURE OF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. SINGAPORE AND M ALACCA, Division or Singapore and Malacca, j In the goods of Syed Abooba- ear bin Mohamat Al Masahoor, deceased. To the Hon’ble The Justice of the said. Coart The Petition of Syed Junied bin Oomak Al
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      155 2 POSTPONEMENT. The sale of Household furniture etc. belonging to W. E Maxwell, Esq., is postponed to a future day of which due notice will be given, j POWELL CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 18th Feb|y. 1878. THE TANJONG PA(3AR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. The Half yearly Ordinary General Meet ins' of the Shareholders
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  • Notices.
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      FOR BASRA.
      39 3 The Turkish barque HAMODY," will have a quick despatch for the above port. Has-room for ca-go, which can now be engaged. For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALBAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.
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      FOR AUSTRALIA.
      80 3 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer GENERAAL PEL Captain de Hart, will leave Batavia fur Port Darwin, Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, on the 24th February. The Company’B Steamer PRINS ALEXANDER,” will leave this port for Batavia, the morning following the arrival of the P. Si O. Mail
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      551 3 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, haring purchased the negatives belonging to their predecessors. Ma. Schleksselmann, and others, copies can be had at any time. Views of the principal public buildings
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      703 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 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$ feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      19 4 FOE SALE. Caklsbekg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. .Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • Advertisement
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      411 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f 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
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    • Advertisement
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      615 4 ffltsrrllanrous. 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 shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      695 4 KATZ BROTHERS, general STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Pommprcia] Square, Reach Street 27. Have always I Haltenfort-! Sont ton-1 Hahbna aleeda j we, J "'"'hrend ein j iourg bion voor radii? eon *»'ect«d and wnhlamortir- a s s o r t i s ryk assortirtohlr assort- tos Laeer al- dans tons
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    • Advertisement
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      659 4 Tailors by SAYLE CO. A R| appointment To H. E. The Governor Sir William C. F. Rob-nson. k c m And To H. H. The MAHARAJAH OF Johorv <t. 0. Jf. C..K n 8 T Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Millivers. Draper, AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN
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