Singapore Daily Times, 20 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 20tii JUNE, 1878. No. 13,506
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  • 437 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Gopowns— At New Harbour. The following are the dates bn which tbt Company's Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878: Outward. I Homeward. Tn*«b*T 8th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd i 23rd 5th Feb. 6th Feb. 19th
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  • 150 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. I’BIAM. ANCHIBEB. Sabpedon. Obestks. Hectob. Stentor. Mfneiaus. Teucek. The Coy’s St* amors are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor uiodatii n for first
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  • 316 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Howrwaso. 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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  • 103 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 Monday, January 1 Mb I Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February Iltb Animat 10th 25th 24th March 4th j September
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  • 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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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apoar Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb. may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en nmle to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARK1ES Si MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st June, 1878.
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  • 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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  • 826 1 h The Steamers of the above Company will s now ply between Singapore andBatavia every e fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stekliko. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Es< Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es< Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OPFfffES. Glasgow f 5O West George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street London, f Z King William t Street. Liverpool f Oriel
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    • 111 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. U' ukpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. ii,.*.*Hill. I. 'NOON— IO, Corah ill. \sgow—4, Smith Hanover Street. Hi; istol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Jo h n Tod i), Esq Messrs. T( >dd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $106,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 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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    • 49 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com- J pany, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 54 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every I at the it Total Sum insured in 1877. £254 303 817 Claims arranged by the Local Agents! P rom PMude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reI cognised, j Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 14th
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    • 47 1 Lohdoh Office, 2 old Beoad Steeet. r er A 8 u gDe< have been a PPointed 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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    • 42 1 Capital 2,000,000. rUNDB in RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fife DEPARTMENT: Limit i 12,000. ol] a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, I9th Sept.. 1877.
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qnecn Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Eaqre. Deputy Chairman 'l lU, a Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 52 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 A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op 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. 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spc 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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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all p&rtof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c.)
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    • 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 current rates of premium, RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 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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    • 54 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, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A 00., Singapore,
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    • 99 4 Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always
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    • 292 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 Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due
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    • 103 4 Capital 52,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mathcson A Co. Hongkong. Consnltine Committee. A. Ai'ilro. Esq. IMmutii. MolrWrn, A Co.) .1. P Hnrncx (M«8*rs. Holliday. Wine A Co.) A. T. Mnnirer, Messrs.I>ou*1as,I,aprnikACo.) H. Xirnino. (Borneo Compsnv Ltd.) J. J doe
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    • 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 voyaees, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 133 4 Capital £1.600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richsrd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Googar, Esq. Thom*s G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George flibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand. William Lyall, Charles Marryat. George H chambara,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 113 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil[ *-*ld retail, at the rate of 4 Cents per- '>und. Tbe Ice House is opened for the sale of n from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. t ickets for 2, 3 or 5
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  • 41 2 British steamer Hankow," Symington Master, due here on or about the &Ind instant, has room for a few first class passengers she carries a f nr? eon. Apply to BEHN METER CO. Singapore, 19th Jone, 1878. to 22nf iSat!
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  • 37 2 The American barque “Ethan Allen.” will proceed to above port on or about 25th instant, and take any cargo offering which can now be engaged. McAlister co., Agents. Singapore, 20th June, 1878. (to 28th inst.)
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 623 2 atJbfrttermrnt*. HONGKONG AND BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley
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    • 750 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES, TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs 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 sell
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    • 456 2 TOWN HALL. DR. SILVESTER AND PROF. FAY’S ENTERTAINMENT. I ast Night of the Three FRIDAY, JUNE, 21st 1878. GRAND FASHIONABLE PERFORMANCE. VICE REGAL COMMAND NIGHT. Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the presence of His Excblency the Governor Sir W. C. F. ROBINSON, K C. M. G. LADY ROBINSON. AND
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    • 553 2 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, The 22nd June, 1878. Reduced Prices. Reserved Seats 81. Unreserved Seats $0.50. POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEARANCE OP THE MERRY MAKERS. As they leave for Australia on Monday, the 24 th instant, by the E. A. S.N. Co’s Steamer “Somerset.” ON WHICH OCCABION THE PERFORMANCE Will be
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 20TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 190 2 Singapore 20th June, 1878* Gambier 9 4.25. Black Pepper 7.4. White Pepper, fair quality 13. J. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 02J. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.30. 40e. Mule twist 92J 34 lbs. Shirtings 1 55. 7 do do 140. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074.
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    • 4464 2 (For Straits Times.) London, 18/tf June. —The Lord President ol the Council in reply to a question said that the agreement had been published surreptitously and was incomplete. Sir Stafford Northcote appealed to the House to forego further details for the present. The European Congress is now discussing
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  • 48 3 wmtiiu X. EUROPE DIRECT VIA SUEZ CANAL. Commencing with the Mail leaving about the 8th June and until further notice, the Steamers of this Company will proceed direct to Southampton via the Suez Canal. H. W. GEIGER, AgentSingapore, 30th April, 1878. (u.c.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 97 3 Wednesday, 19th June. Dutch steamer Sindoro, 1,223 tons, Odern commander, Achcen 15tb June consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, 366 tons, Hide commander, Bangkok 14th Juneconsigne s Low Sum A Co. British steamer Kromahtah, 696 tons, Smith eommander, Bangkok 15th June consignee Syed Alwee. British
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    • 42 3 Wednesday, 19th June. I British steamer Deucalion, Brown, for London. British steamer Elgin, Miller, for Rangoon via Penang. 1 Dutch steamer Holland, Adriani, for London. French barque Jules Dufaure, Camille, for Saigon. Italian barque Adriatico, Puffo, for Batavia. I
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    • 1021 3 I w'ATk -hip’s Name.- attains. j iao A Rig. i >v ar- -'here From, Where Lying onsionees ok Agents.; Destination. i £l rivals MEN-OF-WA Flv McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanqiet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 346 3 fio tiers. TO LADIES. A LADY AGENT IN PARIS. The Oriental Agency (L’Agence Oricntale) No. 37 Rue des Martyrs, Paris. Fairinan A Go. General Commission Merchants, of 21 years’ residence and ex* perince in the East, have secured the services of Madame Harriss (pupil of Madame Dumont, the celebrated modiste)
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    • 316 3 FIRST CLASS STEAM ENGINES. For Sale. One 12 H. P. Double Cylinder Portable Engine Ex. 8. 8. Gordon Castle. Also One 14 H. P. Horizontal Hig’i P reason Steam Ergine Ex. s. 8. Caldera. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. SiDgap re, 3rd June, 1878. (u.c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships
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    • 273 3 THE SINGAPORE WATERFALL, NEXT TO THE COMMIBBABIAT OFFICE, Pearl’s Hill. Within 5 minutes’ drive from the Square. The Proprietor of the above Waterfall begs to announce to the public of Singapore that his bathing establishment is now completed, and baths of all kinds can be had at the following rates
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    • 274 3 FOR SALE. The screw steamer MOULMEIN” 323 Tons gross, 220 Tons net, Register, 200 H. P. This steamer will be at Penang on 6th proximo, when intending purchasers, can have an opportunity of inspecting t For further particulars, apply to HAMILTON. GRAY i Singapore, 28th May, 1878. CODE LIST. John
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  • Docks.
    • 715 4 Th* work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz t Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of tbe heaviest draught,
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    • 191 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 feet I Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 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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    • 639 4 iWtertllanfous. FOR SALE. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) NOTICE. A stoclf of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pindinp at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratabas
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    • 612 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, j GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 1 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 nutfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 692 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha l teu fort- Sont tou-1 Hebben stood* SS'Zl sssi* "Mureoa om selected ami wolila°sortir- assortis richly assort- tes al- dans tons •d stock of all ler Europee- les articles European and I *•*> other goods. Moderate terms
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    • 666 4 SAYLE CO. Tall °"> *lg Special 1 Appointment To R. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To R. H. The Maharajah of Johore G O. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL
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  • 37 5 On and after tbe30th proximo, the above Company will cease to take risks at this port. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO. Agents and Attorneys Singapore, 28th May, 1878. to 30th inst
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 397 5 #Ot!ffS. NOTICE. Fbom the let of January next a considerable redaction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. WlSHABT. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith, Manager,
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    • 444 5 NOTICE. E. Barthel, Battery Road, 27, has just •pened a new stock of silver American Patemt lever watches by the International Watch Co. These watches of very moderate prices are far superior to any other kind. All parts of them being made by engines, the patting together only is left
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