Singapore Daily Times, 25 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-25 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,41012 words
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Article, Illustration366 1878-02-25 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. following are tbe dates on which T p L ny B Contract Mail Steamers <*' £”Ctito.rri»ebere in 1878:Twfcy J Wed r** daJ art Jl |j l J& lit April. H »rt April. i‘th 17th SatunUy 27th «s366 words
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Article146 1878-02-25 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Acbillbs. Antenor. Diomkd. Drucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbibbs. Sabpedoh. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Lveixool outwards for Straits and China, »nd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modati* n for first146 words
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248 1878-02-25 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year Octwabd. Homeward- j 1878. 1878w r > BiBS T T“’-a«S2, S£» Monday, April Sunday, 5 May »>do T >» .17? H ’I A248 words
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87 1878-02-25 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca. Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates Monday, I«»u*ry Saturday, July IjWjj Z Mica 4th September- 7th 18th 21«t April 1* October Mh 15th lWn -29th87 words
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188 1878-02-25 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 Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The188 words
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Article44 1878-02-25 1 MESSRS. Apcar A Co'b. steamer HINDOaTAN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant en route to above port. Fo freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst44 words
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Article43 1878-02-25 1 The Turkish barque JIAMODY,” will have a quick despatch for the above port, f Has room for cargo, which can now be ent gaged. For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALBAGOFF, B Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.43 words
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771 1878-02-25 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving SingaporesB4 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 3 46 94771 words
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Insurance.
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389 1878-02-25 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. st issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10s premJB150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the m a intenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success389 words
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Article71 1878-02-25 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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96 1878-02-25 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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47 1878-02-25 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe 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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Article57 1878-02-25 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current Rates 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 A57 words
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Article42 1878-02-25 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 onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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44 1878-02-25 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. c.)44 words
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187 1878-02-25 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graoechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by tbe Queer,, to Policy holders is187 words
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64 1878-02-25 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 current64 words
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56 1878-02-25 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.56 words
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90 1878-02-25 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 authori- ty to90 words
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Article29 1878-02-25 1 Capital 61.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1878-02-25 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 nsual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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49 1878-02-25 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 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.) nTTT-TInTT ran a itt, t tiim49 words
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95 1878-02-25 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital 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 charge95 words
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49 1878-02-25 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of lose is given. HOOGLANDT St 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.o.)49 words
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45 1878-02-25 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o45 words
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69 1878-02-25 1 Head Opfice, Batayia. 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1878-02-25 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartbe.) 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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59 1878-02-25 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 j £l. per cent per annum to the sum as- sured. HARRISON A59 words
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203 1878-02-25 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 Edinburgh 17 George Street. ISKSEfiS’ Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at this203 words
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102 1878-02-25 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow 1, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. chairman in Glasgow.102 words
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287 1878-02-25 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING 8TREET, CALCUTTA, Witn 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 due287 words
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104 1878-02-25 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, I Messrs. Douglas,LapmikACo.) H. Nicaiee, {Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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74 1878-02-25 4 I Capital 10,000,000 Francs. I The undersigned. Agents for the above i 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 o/o74 words
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72 1878-02-25 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,72 words
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Article135 1878-02-25 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»nl .1. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan. George Hibhert, Pereiral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat, Oeorge H. Chambers,135 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement107 1878-02-25 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice will •old retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpouad. The Ice House is opened for the sale of tce daiiy f rom 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. tickets for 2, 3 or107 words
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Article175 1878-02-25 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Abdul Kadeb and Jellall of Singapore, carrying on business jointly with Mahomid Gouse and Mahomed, as traders at Tanglin at Singapore. Abdul Kadeb and Jelall,175 words
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Article45 1878-02-25 2 The Spanish steamer AURREBA," Captain Munites, due 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. A hThINNEKINDT. Agents. ftigapore, 21st Feb., 1878. to 27th inst,45 words
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Article159 1878-02-25 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 petition159 words
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54 1878-02-25 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer ARABIA.” will leave for *bove ports from the roads on Monday the 25th instant, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY 00. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ltd. Singapore, 21st Feby.54 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, FEB. 25TH, 1878.
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Article1161 1878-02-25 2 Singapore 23rd Feb., 1878 Gambier I 4.10. Black Pepptr 7.27 J. White Pepper 12.75. dago Floor, Sarawak 3 17J. Pearl Sago....- 3.95. Ooffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18.50. 10s Mul« twis' 96.50. 84 Ibe. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 d. T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do1,161 words
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Article1072 1878-02-25 2 (From our Exchange*.) Union, 9 th Feb.— The armistice gives to the Russians, Bulgaria, Roumelia, and Thrace, as far as the lines of Constantinople aud Gallipoli; the Black Sea littoral to Baltjik, Insides the ports of Burgas and Midia; the Sea of Marmora littoral from Eujuk fachekmedje to1,072 words
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Article2682 1878-02-25 3 Paris, 25th January, 1878. The impression of the best part of the French journals respecting the twelfth hour attitude of England in demanding war supplies is, that it will in all probability hasten peace, and will perhaps compel Austria to relinquish her equivocal and not very honorable position.2,682 words
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Article1257 1878-02-25 3 (From Ike London and China Express, January, ibth.) The War.—The Russians have made further progress in their advance upon Constantinople, having captured Philippopolis, Hermanli, and Adriauople. Suleiman Pacha, with the hulk of the Turkish forces, has retreated to Kavala, a port on the JEgean Sea, where his troops are1,257 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement421 1878-02-25 2 gfoberttetments. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital..-....5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman.- Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bililiob, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplb Esq. (of Messrs. Birley421 words
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Advertisement524 1878-02-25 2 TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel, Variety and Comedy Company. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT BUT TWO. O F The Above Celebrated Company ol VOOALIBTS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, MIMICS AND COMEDIANS. TUESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, 1878. Dave Carson TO THE SINGAPORE PDBLIC. Dear Public, you and I of lat; Have dealt so much in524 words
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Advertisement627 1878-02-25 2 STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY. A Meeting of the Straits Asiatic Socikty will be held at the Raffles Library, on Thursday, the 28th February, at 8.30 p. m., when the Pres'dent will deliver the inaugural address. Members are allowed to introduce friends. By order. N. B. DENNYS, Hony. Secretary. Singapore, 15th Feby.627 words
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Advertisement316 1878-02-25 2 MILNER’S SAFES. Martin Dyce, Co., have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. Singapore, 24th January 1878. (u c.) FLANNEL TWEED. We are now showing a superior make of Flannel Tweed, well shrunk, good patterns. This Tweed makes up at extremely low prices for Sac Coats or Sac Suits. Oxford316 words
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Notices.
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Article179 1878-02-25 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or 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 Ming179 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement590 1878-02-25 3 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 Bn kit Timah Roads, fhe House was recently rebuilt at an outlay of 9 9,000, and the grounds, which are590 words
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Docks.
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703 1878-02-25 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Taniong 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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189 1878-02-25 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbating189 words
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Advertisement21 1878-02-25 4 #loti«s, POE SALE. Cablsbebg (Danish I Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. [Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)21 words
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Advertisement410 1878-02-25 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned bavin)? been appointed A (rents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jane. 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 this410 words
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Advertisement602 1878-02-25 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 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’8 ontfiitt made up on the shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,602 words
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Advertisement734 1878-02-25 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. T I 1 8ont ton-1 Hahban "t**<n W8, J waehrend ein jours bleu voor r*di* md »nd j wohlwwortlr- amortiaryk MaortiJ** T 8r <Un tou m«>* T »n En- r Enropse- 1marticles roneiache artiEuropean and iacheu ft an-734 words
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Advertisement660 1878-02-25 4 Tailors by SAYLE 00. Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. :Robinson, k. c. m. o And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore O. C. M. G.. K. n. 8.1. Civil Naval and Military OntBtters Hosiers. Hatters. DRES8MAKER8. MILLINERS. DraPFBs AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN Lower660 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, FEB. 25, 1878.
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Article212 1878-02-25 5 TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapobk. In the matter of Chea Poh Poan. 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 account* filed212 words
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Article12 1878-02-25 5 raooEiiiuA'ivu. Per Ulysses. —From Jeddah 600 pilgrims. From Penang: 114 Chinese.12 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article155 1878-02-25 5 Saturday, 23rd February. British steamer Ulysses, 1,543 tons. Guard commander, Liverpool 6th Jan., consignees W. Mansfield Co. British steamer Cleator, 317 tons, Chalk commander, Labuan 18th Feb., consignee J. D. Ross. Siamese ship Queen of England, 490 tons, Otten commander, Bangkok I4th Feb. Sunday. 24th February. British steamer Pyah155 words
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Article48 1878-02-25 5 Saturday, 23rd February. British steamer Petrel, Bredens, for Saigon. Danish steamer Kjobenhavn, Jerichan, for Saigon. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. British steamer Hector, Butler, for Amsterdam. British steamer Riga, Clarke, for Rangoon. Dutch steamer Merapi, Bakker, for Batavia. British steamer Marion, Smith, for Bangkok.48 words
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Article617 1878-02-25 5 I o7*A- Vhw. Fmo» Wh*»iLtimg 2. RIVALB MEN-OF-WAR Tln upenang Admiralty WVri Senior Saval Officer Station Charybdis Hotham H. M. »tr. Bo«U Senior Naval Officer. Station Tytler SfiZ. 815=5 H. S. M. Conan,. ■p™* A jK w 7 el \jo '"Vi<Lviio Roads Khoo Eng Hoon. Repairing617 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement625 1878-02-25 5 J 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 such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore. Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed in accordance625 words
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Advertisement258 1878-02-25 5 FRESH STOCK OF JAPAN GOODS. Great Assortment, New Designs, Curiosities. Ullmann Brothers have just receiv. ed a well selected shipment of above consisting of Ivory Cabinets, very richly engraved, Ivory junks, a remarkable curiosity, Ivory 2 wheeled carts, a perfect imitation of those used in Japan, Ivory Statuettes of ancient258 words
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Advertisement281 1878-02-25 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. The undersigned beg to inform the j public of Singapore and neighbourhood that they are prepared to take photogra- phs at moderate prices, and that, having purchased the negatives belonging to 1 their predecessors. Mb. Schleesselmann, j and others, copies can be had at any time. Views of281 words
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Advertisement203 1878-02-25 5 NOTICE. I From the Ist of January next a considj erable reduction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company i Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. Wishart. I Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E.203 words
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