Singapore Daily Times, 3 June 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 3rd JUNE, 1878. No. 13,491
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    427 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Go DOW ns —At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which fl. Company’s Contract Mail Steamers nav be expected to arrive here in 1878: 1 Ovrwsra. Homeward. Tnewtoy Rth Jan. Wednesday Jan. r”k- Mar Bth Mar. l«Hh V<'nday Ist
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. KEBTOR. Glaucub. Priam. Anchiseb. Sarpedon. Orebtkb. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    319 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do ,.28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    95 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at tbe undernoted dates: Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 2tth March 4th September 7th IWh
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    185 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. The
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    46 1 i miauu anu Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer JAPAN, 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    799 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei I the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. j Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Fice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, r.l.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow Was* Gioko* l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London I 2 Kino William Street. Liveepool 0 IEL Chambees, Water
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—i, 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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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson St Co., Hongkong. 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
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      96 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,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON ESTABLISHED 1836.
      47 1 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, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current nates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, aD m, P 7 lth P rom Ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      44 1 wnrAHi. London Office, 2 old Broad Street. j 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. Slnwpow, ]stl July. 1872. (n. o.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      148 1 Capital 2.000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD St CO. Fire DEPARTMENT: Limit £12,000 on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.) THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY Capital Two
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      J. MONCRIEFF WILSON, Actuary and General Manage. THOMAS WALTON THOMSON, Sub-Manager.
      90 1 This Company takes FIRE RISKS of every d ascription at the lowest current rates. The rates of Premium vary according to the nature of the risk, and will be found as moderate as those of other first-class offices. Household
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      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 steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usuad discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to*Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      Singapore, 20th July, 1878. (u.c) NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      93 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
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE OOMPANY LONDON.
      50 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upWprds of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 1st (u.o)
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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 £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      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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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      52 1 rva.mj.Ei uunrAai, The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable on% month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866.
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 1 (Berlin-Coloone 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. u. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Oppice, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to 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 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 for
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      Singapore, 31st Jan., 1877 (u.c) LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 1 ASSURANCE COMPANY. 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 of £1, per cent per annum to
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      286 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombav, 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
      103 4 Capital 52,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Members, ft Co.' J. P Bsrne* (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.' A. T. Msneer, rMessrs.Ttoutrine, LaprsikftCo.) H. Niraise. (Borneo Company Ltd.' J. J. doa
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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 upon 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.
      73 4 Cap t tal, £250,000, fui.lt subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here.
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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 J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Pereival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marrrat. George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      107 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notic*. On and after the 1st February, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE.
    36 2 On and after the 30th proximo, the above Company will cease to take risks at this port. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO. Agents and Attorneys. Singapore, 28th May, 1878. (1 b.)
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    41 2 England direct via Canal. The Steamer LOMBARDY,” carrying H. M.'s Mails, and leaving Singapore, about the 8th instant, will have room for passengers and Cargo. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1878. (5 ins.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 3RD JUNE, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE 3RD JUNE, 1878.
      190 2 Gaoib er 4.10. Black Pepper 7.25. White Pepper, fair quality 13.05 Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 50. Pearl Sago 4.124. Ooffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tin 18.55. 40s. Mule twist 324Si lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.37*. 6 do T. Clotb 1.074. 7 do do
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1850 2 London, Isi June. —Two German Ironclads came into collision off Dover and one of them, the Grosser Knrfuerst, sank Irotn the effects of the collision, the Captain and three hundred men being drowned. We are requested to state that the Club 8 lotteries for last
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      PARIS LETTER.
      2736 3 Paris, 4tii May. If the inaugural ceremony of the Exhibition was but a sweet d' Jit time there can be no doubt about "the triumph of the Parisians so far as the displaying of banners and flags, followed by illuminations, is concerned. Its suddenness and spontaneoumeas, aye its
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      722 2 ftfto aSbtrtisrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassooif.Eaq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Go.) Dtpniy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) E. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley
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    • Advertisement
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      815 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES, TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs Hovoarth, Lyon, and Erskine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howaeth, Lyon, and Eeskinb, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to sell
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    • Advertisement
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      696 2 DEFENCES OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are hereby invited for the construction of the proposed defences. Tenders to take the form of an agreement to perform the work at the rates laid down in the schedule of prices in use by the Public Works Department, less a percentage to be stated in
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      496 2 LAWN TENNIS. John Little Co. have just received a few complete sets of Laws Tennis, best London malie. Singapore, 3rd Jane, 1878. CLEARANCE SALE. Annual Stock Taking. During the month of June, we shall be offering >n our Upper Show Room, Overpay Goods, and Remnants at very low prices. SAYLE
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  • Notices.
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      PASSENGERS.
      22 3 Per Jupan, 3rd June.—From Malacca: Mrs. Hayward, 8 Natives and 132 deck. From Penang: Mr. Merrick, Mr. Lams and 42 deck.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      146 3 Saturday, Ist June, M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander Batavia 30th May, consignees Messageries Maritimes. Sunday, 2nd June, Sarawak steamer Royalist, 151 tons, Reynolds commander, Sa- rawak 30th May, consignees Borneo Company Limited. French barque Cantabre, 336 tons, Bongo commander, Akyab 7th May, consignees E. A H.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      66 3 Saturday, 1st June. Dutch steamer Banda, Van Loenen, for Batavia. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Batavia. British steamer Gleneagles, McBain, for London. German brig Johann Friedrich, Kroncke, for Ningpo. British barque Churchstow, Adams, for London. British barque Bertie, Le Couteur, for Liverpool. M. M. steamer Tigre, Lormier,
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      886 3 I L I ATII hum Namkk itainh. iao t Rig. k ar- 'herb From WhkkkLying onsignees or Agents. Destination. Z- RIVALS MEW-OF-YAT Banda (Juistel. H. N. M. str. 860 Mar. 23 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Fly McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      39 3 FOR SALE. A billiard Table by Burroughs and Watts, full size, with Cues, Cue Racks, Marking Board, Butt Rests, Rules, and set of Balls, just arrived. Apply to Billiards,” Office of this ;r. Singapore, 24th May, 1878. (1 m.)
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    • Advertisement
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      313 3 FOR SALE. HeidBieck’B well-known white seal Champagne, of the celebrated growth 1874, in pints and quarts of dry and medium quality, at $lB per case of 2 dozen pints. $l7 1 quartspThis wine enjoys the largest consnm tion in China and Japan. BeHN MEYER CO., Sole Importers, Singapore. _Singapore, 9th
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    • Advertisement
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      296 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM PANT LIMITED. Thu Fifth and Final Call of Twenty Dollars per Share on the New Shares of the Company together with the proportion of Premium due thereon (say *3. per share) is hereby made and will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 4 Collyer
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tsnkmff 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 snfficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 4 ofTHis Company executes ships’ repairs 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 154 feu* Wldth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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    NOTICE.
    72 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bj steamer aDd sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      19 4 FOR SALE. Camsbbhg (Danish) Beer m Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rhib Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c
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      646 4 ifltSKllaneous. 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, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding
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      603 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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    • Advertisement
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      715 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, React Street 27. Havealwev* Halter fort-| Bont tou-1 Hebbon rtoirl" 2","*?'V nin jour* bleu I roor nulie «wu I*. o r ti ryk amort i.r"! I *l-: <*»n« tou. ment ran En- r Europae- lea article* ropeiachearti-Bnrop«wiM.fl-iecben an- d’Eurwe. knlon town
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      662 4 SATLE CO. Special Tailors Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m o And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore G. C. M. G.. K. G. S. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN
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