Singapore Daily Times, 7 June 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOI, XIX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 7th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,495
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    418 1 orno—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which tl>, Company's Contract Mai) Steamers H v to »nw here in 1878: Ottw»m». Homkwakp. Tnmdajr Wednesday *h Ja». Fa. sth Mar Mar. M.itdsr i»t April April. «th Saturday 27tb lull May.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclds. Achilles. Antenor. Piomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glauous. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’B St< amen are despat/ bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon mi-dati< n for
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    316 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimeß may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. Homfwasd. 187 s. 1«78. 1 Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    98 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 s Monday, January 14th Saturday, July Lith 28th 27th February 11th Außuat loth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    186 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.
    43 1 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 SARKIES& 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 Sl MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    805 1 II7AIIUII A*, UIiUA.UU. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia 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
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  • Insurance.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq i Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq j Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: I Glasgow f 50 West Geoeoe Street. j Edinburgh 17 George Street. Loi.ro>. f 2 K... William Liverpool f
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Gi.asgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      73 1 Capital S 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. t Herbert B. Bhayne, 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
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      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 Steameia and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every Bor 'Ption of property at the current hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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. (u. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERVE EXCLUBIVE 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. o.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman "f the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depot, Chairman J fe f Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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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.
      55 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 rope and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 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 authority to grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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 usual terms. PATERSON. STMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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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. (u. 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.
      50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on gooie 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.)
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 1 (Berlin-Qologne 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. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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 Charterl) 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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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      59 1 aoounaiivn waraai. 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 of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      286 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IH 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 due
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      104 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers. A Co.' .1. P Rsrnos 'Messrs. Hnllidav.Wise A Co.) A T Manser, i Messrs. Douglas, LanraikACo.) H. Nicaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 4 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Eaq. Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hihbert, Percival Bo Banquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      109 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil| •>e sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    46 2 na i luaiiun waran i. ENGLAND DIRECT VIA CANAL. The Steamer LOMBARDY,” carrying H. M.’s Mails, and tearing Singapore, about the Bth instant, will have room for passengers and Cargo. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1878. (5 ins.)
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    FOR MALACCA. PENANG. MOULMEIN, RANGOON & CALCUTTA. &c.
    48 2 FOR MALACCA. PENANG. MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. &c. The R T. S. N. Co.’s steamer Asia.” (expected on Saturday) will have quick despatch for above norts. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents. B. I. S. N. Coy. Ld. Singapore, 6th June, 1878. (3 ins.)
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    FOR MANILA.
    43 2 The Spanish steamer Leon,” Captain F. de Olano, due here on the 17th instant, has room for cargo for the abo\ e port, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, A gents. Singapore, 7th June, 1878. (to 17th ins.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 7TH JUNE, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      1301 2 Singapore. 7th June, 1878. Gambler 4.17 ft. Black Pepper 7. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 60. Pearl Sago 4.15. Coffee, Bontyne 19. nominal. Tin. 18 55. 40s. Mule twist 92ft 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.40 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*.
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      THE E. E. A. AND C. TELEGRAPH Co. LLMITED.
      583 2 The Directors of tliis Company submitted their report for the last half of 1877 to the ninth ordinary general meeting of shareholders in London, on Thursday, the 11th April. The paid-up capital of the Company consists of 199,750 shares of £10
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      A PIONEER OF COMMERCE.
      1001 3 Thk latest Indian papers contain details of the murder of Mr. T. T. Cooper, the well-known Chinese Traveller, at Bhamo on the 23rd April by one of his own guards. The Guard was mainly composed of Sikhs, armed with Sniders, and consisted of a jemadar, 2
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      SYDNEY LETTER.
      1905 3 Sydney, 13th May, 1878. The last days of the first session or the newly-elected Parliament are now on here. The only work done has been the passing of the Estimates for the current year. I must not forget, however, that there have been such rich and racy scenes
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE MALACCA SURVEY DEPARTMENT.
        493 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —It is gratifying to see that the grievances of Malacca are now being frequently noticed by the Press. The discussions, so long as they represent facts, cannot but be productive of much good; but l regret to notice
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    • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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        Arrivals.
        115 3 Thursday, 6th Judc. Sarawak gunboat Aline. 150 tons, Kirk commander, Sarawak 4tli June consignees A. L. Johnston A Co. Japanese steamer Hidijoshi, 466 tons, Morris commander, London 18th April consignees Gilfillan Wood Co. British steamer Somerset, 664 tons, Green commander, Australia Nth May consignees Guthrie A Co. Siamese steamer
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        Vessels Cleared Out.
        25 3 Thursday, 6th June. British steamer Eastern Isles, Graham, for Muntok. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. Japanese steamer Hidiyoshi, Morris, for Yokohama.
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        SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
        837 3 r :.»ATk I hip’s Namks itaiks. i iao A Rig 5 ok ab- \'hkre From WhebkLyino 'onsiqneks ok Agents.!Destination. C- j RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR j Banda Quistel H. N. M. str. 860 Mar. 23 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen F l McNiel H. M.’sstr.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      643 2 &tto asbcrtisrmrnts. 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 A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq.
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    • Advertisement
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      762 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND, BUILDINGS. ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES, TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Meter s. Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to
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      695 2 ROYAL CONCERT HALL. Lessse. J. Scantebury. First Appearance or the Vaudeville Company, Tbe following talented Artistes will appear every evening at the above Hall in their Variety and Comic operetta Performance, Doors open at 9. Miss Bertha Dr&eger...The Solo Flutist. Miss Agnes Draeger Hie talented Violinist and Vocalist. Miss Clara
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      371 2 FOR SALE. The AT British harqn® Wrm*da” 454 tons register She has just been docked. newly metalled, and thoroughly repaired. and has four years to ran on the first letter. For particulars, apply to McALTRTER h CO.. 08. HOH AH CHONG. Pandy point. Sinjyapore, 6th June, (to 6th July.) SALANGOR
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      58 3 #otires. NOTICE. The undersigned have just received, ex Mail steamer, a new assortment of Eng* lish Jewelleries consisting of, Gold Lockets, Albert Chains, Earrings, Studs, Sleeve Links, Solitaires, etc. Also Gold and Silver English Lever Watches, Opera and Marine Glasses, Spectacles, Single and Double Eye Glasses, etc. MOSES CO. Battery
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      366 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM PANY LIMITED. The 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 shares is hereby made and will be payable at the C 'mpany’s Office, No. 4
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      712 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 4 ofTnis 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 151 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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      21 4 &o tires. FOB SALE. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Em* Brothers. Singapore 15th Norember, 1877. (n. c.)
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    • Advertisement
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      168 4 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 America.
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    • Advertisement
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      648 4 iHfsttllantous. 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’ goldwatche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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      609 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op 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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      739 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have al way* I Halten fort-1 Sont tou-1 Uebben »fee-la ihand a vM'l —jonra binn voor radii? n<-n aolected and oTTir-: aaao r ti a ryk aaaorf i"fHv T **er *1- <l»n« tmia ment van En- stock of
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      664 4 SAYLE CO. AjflLjb Special j'y* Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Rob who*, k. c. m. o And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore G. C. M. G.. K. 0. 8. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY
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