Singapore Daily Times, 23 February 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 23rd FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,409
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  • 403 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. C.OPOWBB—At New Harbour. The Ml’-'are fte dates on whieET hf CmW*‘Contort Mail. Stoner. mar be expected to arrive here in 1878 1 Omriu.. Hoitwui. i—» »s j »s sth F«b. jjg Feb- 3 fc >SJ r-i 29th Saturday 2Tth 13th May. ’l'b
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLEB. AnTENOB. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpedob. Orestes. Hectob. Stentoe. Menelaus. Teucee. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, ad from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon ®odati( n for first and
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  • 262 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ovtw a bi>. Hombwasd. 1878. W7B. "r*"' Is ntd> !I M M.r-J. Moodw, Awtl II fZ 17 do JJ JJ H 29 do
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  • 96 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the uudernoted dates:— Mond»y, January 14th Saturday, July l*th 28th 27th February Uth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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  • 190 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly leaving Fiuang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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  • 45 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co's, steamer “HINDOST AN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 2Sth instant e» 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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  • 40 1 The Turkish barque HAMODY,” will have a quick despatch for the above port. Has room for cargo, which can now be eng For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALSAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.
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  • 777 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 1 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 397 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC Pnbscribed < 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo *he £75,000 premiums on shares being available lor the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success
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    • 70 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to- the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Braynb, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. J ames Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 47 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, Ageiit Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. e.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current H Mies of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE
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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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    • 44 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Firf. department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depot, Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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    • 64 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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    • 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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    • 91 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 j they are the duly appointed Agents for 1 this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 29 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. (u. c.)
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    • 52 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 usnal terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 SiERLiNG Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th 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 Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 50 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 mouth after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. 0.)
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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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A OO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. 0
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    • 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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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    • 58 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum as- surea. HARRISON Sl CO.,
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    • 224 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. I Chairman Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary-— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: n,.f 50 West George Gla800 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo don Street. t
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    • 103 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham 12, Bennett’s Hill. liONDON— 10, Cornhill. Glasgow 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 292 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, 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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    • 104 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, E*q. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 72 4 Cap’tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHTEF 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, Copies
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    • 197 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. E*q. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, I George Hibhert, Pereival Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, .Tames Brand, William Lvall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat, George
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 106 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER TALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents-per-P°nnd. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily fro m 6 a. m. to 6 P. m. Ockets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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  • 44 2 The Spanish steamer AURRERA," Captain Munites, dne here on the 27th instant, has room for cargo which can now be engaged. She has splendid accommodationffor passengers. For freight or passage, apply to e. hThinnekindt. Agents. Singapore, 21st Feb., 1878. to 27th inst,
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  • 160 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Leong Chin, a Tradder residing at No. 42 New Bridge Road, Singapore. LEONG Chin, having on the 18th day of February 1878. presented a
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  • 53 2 The O. 8. 8. Co.’s Steamer “SJPENTOJi, Caotain Kirkpatrick, doe here on or about 25tb instant, en route for London via Colombo, has room for cargo and passengers, which can now be engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Agents. W. MANSFIELD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1878.
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  • 54 2 FOR MALACCA. PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer ARABIA, will leave for above ports from the roads on Monday the 25th instant, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ltd. Singapore, 21st Feby.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, FEB. 23RD, 1878.
    • 145 2 Singapore 23rd Feb., 1878 Gambier >4.10. Black Pepper.....— 7.27 J. White Pepper 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 1. 3 17J. Pearl Sago 3.95. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. tOs. Mule twiai 96.50. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.80. 7 do do 1-35. 6 do T. Cloth MO. 7 do do
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    • 1007 2 Thb Eurpof-an Conference. London 22»rf February. —lt has been arranged that the Conference, to be held at Baden Baden shall commence sitting a fortnight from this date. England. The House ok Peers. The Bill for the grant of £6,000,000, for Military Disbursements, has passed the
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    • 341 2 Br the way of giving the coup-dt.-yrace-to all evil spirits which may nave withstood the fire which has beset them since the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Mr. Cheang Hong Lim gave a display of fireworks on the Esplanade last evening before the largest crowd
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    • 2148 2 Many people aver that the situation o our Botanical Gardens is not as good as might be, and that, consequently, the not as productive and useful as woul desirable. Probably a happy valley r0 be a better site, but if one may J 1 from the
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    • Extracts.
      • 1417 3 On Wednesday afternoon, 9th Jan., a special general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the Exchange for the purpose of considering proposals for duplication of the Singapore cable; Captain Smith, the chairman, presided; and among the other gentlemen present were—Mr. J. Watson, M.L.A.,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 577 2 #rta aubtrtttrmtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»(d up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve IW 1,000.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairmen. —H. Hoppips, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.! Dtpidy Chairman.— P. D. Sassooa, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple (of Messrs.
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    • 593 2 TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel, Variety and Comedy Company. SATURDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 1878. Positively the Last Nigh r (This Week.) AHREE!!—IN THIS BOX WHAT GOT? Ticket Got For DAVE CARSON SAHIB KA PUCKA TUMASHA. He very wicked—but must go Where can learn all his Tt icks He must Be
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    • 634 2 STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY. A Meeting of the Straits Asiatic Society will be held at the Raffles Library, on Thursday. th*> 28th February, at 8.30 p. m., when the President will deliver the inaugural address. Members are allowed to introduce friends. By order. N. B. DENNYS. Hony. Secretary. Singapore, 15th Feby.
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    • 450 2 NOTICE. The undersigned have received supply of Db. N. B. Dennys’ “Folk Lore of China” a work highly reviewed by the London and China Papers, price per copy $2.00. 'Also by the same author “A Handbook of the Canton Vernacular,” price per copy $6.00. JOHN LITTLE A CO., Singapore, 22nd
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  • 171 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op SingapoM. 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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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 52 3 Friday, 22nd February. British steamer Sbuaydagone, 212 tons, Bowen commander, Riingoyn 16th Feby. consignees Maclaine Fraser A Co. Siamese brig Norpool, 213 tons, Nacodab, Put back 16th Feby. Dutch schooner Fathool Mazana, 113 tons, N.icodah, Pontianak Bth Feby. Saturday, 23 rd February. Dutch schooner Almas, 79 tons, Nacodib, Mintok
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    • 38 3 Friday, 22nd February. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Mintok and Palembang. British steamer Japa-i, Guan Hin, for Malacca and Penang. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Sourabaya.
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    • 1136 3 i Date i u's Names captains. lag A Rio.| k ab- here From Where Lying I onsignebs or Agents. Destination. itIVALS nSN-OF-wsn Oharybdis Hotham H. M. str. 2187|Jan. 4 Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior Naval Officer Station Mosquito iPaul H. M.’s str. 430 Feb. 12 Penang Roads
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 106 3 FOR SALE. The following Machinery (in good working order as it stands at Naconchiusie near Bangkok, Siam. One Battery Range of Six Pans. Largest Pan, Diameter 10.10" Depth. 4 ft. Smallest do 8.8" do 3 One Battery Range of Seven Pans. Largest Pan, Diameter 8. 8" Depth 3 ft. Smallest
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    • 307 3 NOTICE. The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and A
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    • 153 3 i VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN TANGLIN FOR SALE. The undersigned has received instructions to offer for sale that valuable and pleasantly situated property known as Dalvey,” and lying between Dalvey and Bukit Timah Roads. The House was reI cently rebuilt at an outlay of 9,000, and I the grounds, which
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  • Docks.
    • 707 4 The work* of the Company are aitnated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and compriae the following establishments, vii:— Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest j draught,
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    • 191 4 Thu Company execute* 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 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 19 4 FOR SALE. Cablsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. IRims Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 354 4 iHisetnanfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of -European, China, Japan AND Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 741 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Ha! ten fort-1 Bont ton-1 Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend eln jours blen voor radiir een "elected and wohlaeeortir- as sor ti s|ryk assort.irichly assort- tea Lager al- dans tons ment van En-
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    • 645 4 Tailors by SAYLE do. Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c m o And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johork G. C. M. G.. K. O. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS
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  • 210 5 IN THE supreme court of the STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. DIVIBIOS OF SINGAPOBE. In the matter of Chea Poh Pcan, 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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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 265 5 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs found straying in the Streets, Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the Owners of *och Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed m accordance with
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    • 612 5 NOTICE. Specially liberal terms will be offered to the first bona fide introducers of new Ag- I ricultural industries into Perak, which, i 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
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    • 531 5 NOTICE. j From the Ist of January next a considerable reduction in the charges for Dock j hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company i Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. Wish art. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E.
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