Singapore Daily Times, 27 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-27 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 27th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,41212 words
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Article, Illustration441 1878-02-27 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following; are tbe dates on which if, Compuj’s Contract Mail Steamer* niav be expected to arrive here in 1878 Ottwami. I Homewakp. Tnmt*' HUk Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. iind 23rd Mb Feb. «h Feb. 19th I441 words
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Article149 1878-02-27 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. A CH1LLE8. AnTENOR. Djombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpxdoh. Orestes. Hector. Stkntor. Menelaus. Tkccer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor ■odatkn for first149 words
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308 1878-02-27 1 The followin'' are the dates on which the steamers of the Mess aperies Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OtTTWiRD. 1878. 1878. B Thursday, 31 J*n'^»rr_ Z 27 d- do 1.3 March 14 March 27 do 28 do Monday, s April308 words
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100 1878-02-27 1 iiyyjv vvwrani, jbu. 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, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February llth August 19th 25th 24th March 4th100 words
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190 1878-02-27 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.190 words
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Article44 1878-02-27 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co's, steamer HiNDOsTAN,” 992 tons, Captain Garuner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant en route to above port. Fo freight or passage, apply to DARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst44 words
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Article40 1878-02-27 1 The Turkish barque HAMODY,” will have a quick despatch for the above port. Has room for cargo, which can now be engaged. For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALSAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, 8th Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.40 words
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800 1878-02-27 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PasBagk Money, First Class. Batavia 9 46 Padang 94800 words
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Insurance.
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399 1878-02-27 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. ifw-tK- £100,00( Mihscnbed < 2nd do at 5* pren. £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo I the £75,000 premiums on shares being availabb- for the maintenance and extension of 1 Company’s business. saccess 01 this Company399 words
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Article73 1878-02-27 1 Capital 9 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardinb 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 Block73 words
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96 1878-02-27 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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47 1878-02-27 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 SteamevB and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article54 1878-02-27 1 Established 1710. j Insurance, effected upon almost eeery 1 wfssrfcAd?* 1 thf "-*1 Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980 367 Claims arranged by the Local Agents] an paid with promptitude and liheralitv The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reWjBHWt Singapore Agents. j MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, Ist54 words
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Article46 1878-02-27 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 CO. Singapore. ]sth July, 1872. a c RflV A T TlTnrrys a46 words
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43 1878-02-27 1 Capital 2.o(H).fM>o. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first clans risk. Lift dbpaatmtkt: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)43 words
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195 1878-02-27 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman 1 WfflUm Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. P*gao, Esqre. The195 words
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64 1878-02-27 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 1878-02-27 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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89 1878-02-27 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to89 words
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Article28 1878-02-27 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. 0. ■Edinburgh, 3] Grorgu Strret. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22ndJ’eb., 1876. (u. c.)28 words
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52 1878-02-27 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Tnveated Funda, npwarda of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwarda of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April.52 words
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47 1878-02-27 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LiFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Slrrling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.) nurUnTT nr, -n»T,~. T47 words
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98 1878-02-27 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 extra98 words
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50 1878-02-27 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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45 1878-02-27 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1878-02-27 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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87 1878-02-27 1 London and Edinburgh. t 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, Agents87 words
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54 1878-02-27 1 Bonus Year. N ext 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.,54 words
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222 1878-02-27 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George Glasoow I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo,,dos j Stmit. t f Oriel Chambers,222 words
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100 1878-02-27 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Comhill. Glasgow—t, 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. Alex. Ewing,100 words
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286 1878-02-27 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due286 words
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106 1878-02-27 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. 1 A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. I*. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.106 words
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71 1878-02-27 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs, The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by Bteamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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73 1878-02-27 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHTRF OFFIOE: 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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Article139 1878-02-27 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton, Esq. Alfred floueer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, i Georg-e Hihhert., Perciral Bosanquet, i Samuel Hvde, James Brand, j William Lrall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat.139 words
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59 1878-02-27 4 The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,1 to the above Companv 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 olace.59 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1878-02-27 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notic*. "d and after the 1st February, Ice wil| sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perPound The Ice House is opened for the sale of Vf 1 7 from 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. f° r or 5 lbs.102 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article16 1878-02-27 2 At Mountgomery Hill, on the 27th Feb., Mrs. J. P. de Basogoiti, of a son.16 words
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Obituary26 1878-02-27 2 DEATH. At Singapore, on February 27th, William Henry, aged 11 months, the youngest son of the Bevd. W. H. Gomes B. D., Missionary S. P. G.26 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27TH, 1878.
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Article103 1878-02-27 2 Singapore 27th Feb., 1878. Gambier 4.07}. Black Pepper 7.27J. White Pepper... 12.50. Sago Floor, Saraw k 3 07}. Pearl Sago 3.95. Coffee, Bontyne 20 50. Tin 18.42}. 40s. Mule twisi 96.50. 8} lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do103 words
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Article35 1878-02-27 2 Mails close for:— Palembang, per steamer Patoeah, at 6 p. m. today. Colombo and London, per steamer Stentor, at 3 p. m. to-morrow. Batavia, per steamer Emirne, at 6 p. in. to day.35 words
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Article748 1878-02-27 2 (For Straits Times.)Russia and Turkey. Further Conditions imposed by Russia. Constantinople, 25 th Feb. —Fresh peace conditions have been sent to the Porte they include an indemnity of 1,400,000,000 Roubles, (£200,000,000 sterling) to cover which Turkey cedes six Turkish Ironclads and the Fortresses and Cities of Kars, Batoum,748 words
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Article2537 1878-02-27 2 According to the Sian Advertiser of the 14th instant, the telephone has been successfully introduced into Bangkok Messrs. Mackwald A Co. having received from Berlin a set of instruments and adjusted them in their house and grounds, so as to establish easy and ready com’ munioation. The same2,537 words
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Correspondence.
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Article291 1878-02-27 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Passing through your town yesterday, I noticed some workmen fixing a new hydrant or iron post with water pipe therein and self-closing valve. Just having arrived from dilatory Java, I, wished to become acquainted with all model improvements in Singapore,291 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement775 1878-02-27 2 #fto afobrrttsnnntts>. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. S-A.8800N.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs.775 words
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Advertisement569 1878-02-27 2 #fto 2*bfrtt$fmfnts. TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel, Variety and Comedy Company. THURSDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1878. POSITIVELY THB LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. AnOTHEB EntIBI CHAIfOE op ProOBAMME Pabt First. *ST MINSTRELSY 4»! Mrs. Carson will preside at the Pianoforte. Introductory Overture Dave Carson's Minstrels. Opening Chorus—" Operatic Dave Carson's Choir.569 words
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Advertisement762 1878-02-27 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from James Beennand Esq., changing his residence, to sell by Public Auction at Esk Bank, Tanglin Road, on Saturday, 2nd March, commencing at 1 30 p. m. The valuable household furniture mostly Europe made,, consisting of an elegant drawing room suite in mahogany,762 words
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Advertisement445 1878-02-27 2 HAMMOCKS. John Little Co. have just received a new supply of the Registered Ashantee j Hammocks. Singapore, 27th Feby. 1878. LEATHER GOODS. j John Little A Co., have now on hand a choice assortment of Leather Goods from the best London and Paris makers, comj prisiDg. Photographic Albums.—In various >445 words
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Article94 1878-02-27 3 Per Olamit Cattle. For Singapore. —Mrs. Seaward and child, and Dr. MacDougall. For Shanghai. —Rev. Geo. Cockburn, Mr. and Mrs. P. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. McEwen and Mr. T. W. Paton. For Yokohama. —Mr. E. Grob. Per Pyah Pekket. For Malacca. —Mr. Jackson and two Officers 2nd class, 194 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article84 1878-02-27 3 Tuesday, 26th February. Italian barque Maria P., 820 tons, Isolabella commander, Cardiff 10th Oct. consignee G. Gaggino. British steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig commander, Samarang 22nd Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. British steamer Glamia Castle, 1,538 tons, Craig commander, London 15th Jau. consignees Guthrie A Co. Tuesday, 27th84 words
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Article38 1878-02-27 3 Tuesday, 26th February. German barque Willy Rickmera, Rehm, for Amherst. 1 German barque George, Steffens, for London. British steamer Pyah Pekket, Joyce, for M. and Penang via intermidiate port*. German steamer Hesperia, Palsen, for Hongkong.38 words
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Article1060 1878-02-27 3 i. 1 --'ATE 'HI p's N AMEN APTAINH. I I.AO A RIG ["F AS* ‘'HERE FROM WHERE LYING ONBIGN EES OR AGENTS. DESTINATION. Z RIVALS MEN-OF-WAF. Charybdis Hotham H. M. str. 2187 Jan. 4 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer Station Mosquito Paul Jll. M.’s str. 430,Feb.1,060 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement586 1878-02-27 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Second Call uf Twenty Dollars per Share on the Shares of the Company’s new issue, together with the proportion of premium, due thereon (say $3 per Share) is hereby made and will be payable at the Company’s Office586 words
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Advertisement251 1878-02-27 3 NOTICE. Mb. dx PERINDORGE. Surgeon-Dentist. Member of the Faculty of Medicine of Paris. Can be consulted daily at No. 65, Hotel de l’Europe, until the tenth of March, positively. Mr. dk Peundorge undertakes to save teeth in almost any state of cariousness and so prepare tnem that they can be251 words
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Advertisement269 1878-02-27 3 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. Thb undersigned beg to inform the public of Singapore and neighbourhood I that they are prepared to take photograI phs at moderate prices, and that, having purchased the negatives belonging to their predecesso s. Mb. Schlbesselmann, and others, copies can be had at any time. I Views of269 words
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Advertisement144 1878-02-27 3 notice. i From the Ist of January next a considerable reduction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be I made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. 1 C. Wishajit. I Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E.144 words
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Docks.
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707 1878-02-27 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected707 words
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190 1878-02-27 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1878-02-27 4 Notice*. FOE Sale. Cablsbkbo (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. ,Rtme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)20 words
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Advertisement364 1878-02-27 4 fflisfrcllanfous. .T. 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, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding364 words
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Advertisement605 1878-02-27 4 ifltstfUantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of Europear, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE. SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfi.it* made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine605 words
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Advertisement723 1878-02-27 4 jßisrtllaramis. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»»e always I Halt«n fort- I Bont ton-1 Hebbsn steed* Ol 'i i w n waahrend sin jours bien roor radiar se acted and wohlassortir- as sor ti s ryk assoi ""“y M«ort- tea Laser al- dans723 words
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Advertisement646 1878-02-27 4 iWtSrrdanrotis. SAYLE CO. TaUors LU, Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore «t. C. M. G.. K. C. 8. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS646 words
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