Singapore Daily Times, 14 June 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 14th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,501
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    437 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Tmf foil' •>'np dates on which »l Company’s Contract Mail Steamers hist l-e eipccted to arrire here in 1878 r— OrrwAin. Hohswasd. T.ie«tav «th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan, 22nd 23rd 3th Feb 6th Feb. 19tb 20th Mb Mar
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despate bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, •<nd from Shanghai bemewards for London every ten days, and have accoumodaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    320 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outwaud. Homeward. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 90 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 1.3 March 14 March 27
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    97 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during tb« current year at the under no ted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 2Hth 27th February 11th August 10th >. 25th 24th March 4th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    184 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. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, era route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN, 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may J be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. I For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    802 1 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 46 i Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      224 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, fxa. CHIEF OFFICES: tt-LAHocw f5O West George 1 SttMT.'"" Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino Wiiliam i Street. Liverpool, f 0®l iel
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. LoNdoe—lo, Corahill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd k Coston,) 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 k 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 G. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esqj, Liverpool. Anthony Radclifpc, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 k 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 E8TABLI8HKD 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878.; (u. o.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every a- scnption of property at the enrrent j Hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303 817 Vthe Local Aeenta, mi? Y l Promptitude and liberality. Themrisdiction of Local Tribunals ■f—---Singapore Agents. q. martin, dyce a CO. I
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      47 1 L t N J1 0N A rri c Ll> Broad Street. Ihe 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. hmeapore, 15th July, 1872. n 0
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      45 1 Capital 2,000,000. r UNDB IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a nrst class risk. ll ,T? department Limit 42,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      186 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, E The security offered by the
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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 to'Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 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. BOUBTEAD k GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE COMPANY LONDON.
      49 1 EBTABLIBHED 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, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist April, ju^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 C 5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON STMONS k 00. Agents. l7tb Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      114 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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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the enrrent 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. 334 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 Charters) 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.
      56 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 of £l, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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      NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE.
      105 4 Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month, i Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf, i Orders received for the supply of Rail* 1 way sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      287 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. 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 Lanj cashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 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, F><]. 'Mesnra. Melrher*. A Co.' J. P. Ramps 'Messrs. Holliday.Wise ft Co.) i A. T. Msntrer, 'Messrs.T)oiiirU*.l.apr»ikftCo.) H. Nioaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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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. 33J 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.
      136 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oout-er, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lvall. Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George H.
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      106 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notic*. On 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 ,c *]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.
    40 2 inouniuivii wmrani, LiMiibU. NOTICE. Oh and after the 30th proximo, the above Company will cease to take risks at this port. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO. Agents and Attorneys. Singapore, 28th May, 1878. (1 m
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 14TH JUNE, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      135 2 Sinoapokr 14th Junk, 1878. Gambier 4.20. Black Pepper 7. White Peppe fair quality 13. Sago Flour, S&ntw k 3 674. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Bontyne 20. Tin 18.30. tOe. Mu e twist 924 44 lbs. Shirtings 1 55. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*.
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      MAIL NOTICES.
      34 2 Mails close for:— Sarawak, per steamer Rajah Brooke, at 4 p. m. to-day. Muntok Palembang. pe steamer Ruby, at 6 p. m.. to-morrow. Hongkong, per steamer Adria, at 6 p. m. tomorrow.
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
      2225 2 (For Straits Times.) London 13M June. —In the course of a speech at a Conservative Banquet held last night, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in referring to the opening of the European Congress on the 14th instant, said the British Government would adhere to the line
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE MUNICIPALITY.
        260 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, \ou were pleased to make certain remarks in your yesterday’s issue as to the Municipal Commissioners and their “secrecy in the exercise of their practiI callv irresponsible powers.” Allow me, in explanation, to state that the Municipal meetings are open
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        THE GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLUBS.
        87 3 7b the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —My attention having been directed to a paragraph in the Straits Chronicle” of 12th instant, referring to the Tanglin and Teutonia Clubs, I desire, as President of the latter, to say that the statement therein made regarding
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      689 2 #rto SRibfrtteemfntt. HONGKONG ANDSHANGH AI 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. Bkuuos, Esq. H. L. Dale tuple
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    • Advertisement
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      766 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS' STORES. TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs Howarth, Lyon, and Erslcine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, and Ebskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to sell
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    • Advertisement
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      618 2 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known a// brand of Gin havinsr become more frequent of late, evidently with the view of curtailing, if possible, the sale of the genuine brand, a slight alteration has been made in the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more conspicuous
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    • Advertisement
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      431 2 THEATRE ROYAL. Town Hall, FRIDAY, THE 14th JDNE, first Appearance of MISS ELCIA MAY’S, Opeka Compant, La Fille de MADAME ANGOT in three Acts STARTLING PRICES!!! Admission. ONE DOLLAR. Singapore, I:2th June, 1878. (to 14th inst. TOWN HALL. GREAT SUCCESS AND POSITIVELY THE LAST PERFORMANCE OP THE MERRY MAKERS. ON
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      POSITIVISM ON AN ISLAND.
      1704 3 The April number of the Contemporary Review contains another ar'icle by the author of the New Republic Positivism on an Island is a very extravagant, and not particularly successful, jen d'esprit. It is couched in the form of a story; and is directed against those think-
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  • Notices.
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      Notices.
      37 3 CODE LIST. John Little A Co., have a few copies still ou hand of the British Code List for 1878, which they are now offering at the reduced price of $1 each. Singapore, 10th June, 1878.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrival.
      18 3 Friday, I4th June. British steamer Bentan, 840 tons, Moppett commander, Samarang 10th June consignees Guthrie A Co.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      20 3 Thursday, 13th June. British steamer Celestial, White, for Hongkong. British str. Stentor, Kirkpatrick, for Hongkong A Shanghai.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1023 3 i I Data 1 hip's Names 1 i'aptains. iag Rig. z "F ab- 'herb From WhkrkLyino onsignkes or Agents.; Destination. f. I KIVALS MEN-OF-WAP Fly McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr. 29Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanquet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24Trincomalee Do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      320 3 TO BE LET. Entry on the Ist July next. The dwelb'ng bouse No. 284 Bencoolen Street, formerly occupied by Mr. J. E. Cooper, and now in tbe occupation of Mr. P. W. Siddons. For further particulars, apply to J. C. MITCHELL. Singapore, 29th May, 1878. to 29th inst. TO BE
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    • Advertisement
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      338 3 FOR SALE. A handsome Chestnut gelding, 7 years, old. Has been ridden by a lady during past year, is perfeciy quiet, and goes well in harness. Apply to ROBERT CAMPBELL. Singapore, 23rd May, 1878. (1 m.) j FOR SALE. I The following very valuable property, on the Kessang River, (Moar
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    • Advertisement
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      339 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM PANT 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 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the tnwn of Singapore, and comprise the fol- lowing establishments, viz Whaw.—Affording berthage for twenty j vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 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. T>eugth—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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    • Advertisement
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      72 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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      641 4 I iWiSctnantmtS. FOR SALE. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) I NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company's Wharves about 9 miles from
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    • Advertisement
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      612 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I 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 np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      658 4 KATZ BROTHERS, general store, Singapore and penang. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»re»lw»y» on hand a w»n ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other roods. Moderate terms and careful atler Enropee- lea articles ischen ft an- d'Europe, deren Arti- kel. Billire Prsise ft reel- le Bediennnr fiance,
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    • Advertisement
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      656 4 SAYLE CO. Tailor# Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William 0. F. Robinson, k. c. m. g. And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore G. C. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners, Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS
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