Singapore Daily Times, 21 June 1878

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 21st JUNE, 1878. No. 13,507
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    437 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Tun following are the dates on which fir f< mpany's Contnul Mail Stesmt-rH may ho expected to arrive here in 1878: OrTWAM>. Hum-tin. Tuesday Sth Jan. Wedneaday 9th Jan. j 22nd 23rd sth Feh. 6th Feb. j 19th 20th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. AjaX. PATBOCLUB. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. NIBTOR. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. 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 accommodation for first and third class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    321 1 The following are the dates on which 1 the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OnwiM. Homeward--1878. 1878. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 2« do I 13 March 14 March
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    100 1 j lvjiv LUJarani, ulm.ll.rjL/. The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore for Malacca. Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates Monday, January lUh Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March
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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.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer ARRATCON 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN, 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may j be expected here on or about the 27th inI stant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES k MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED.
    807 1 f wjuai'i, mjaiiuu. The Steamers of the above Company will n o w ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From
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  • Insurance.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexanderßonaldson.Esq i Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: -mw#*, f io Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. I-.Y.W001 f <>»!«>■ t Water Street. Manchester, 47
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      112 1 OFFICM OF THE COMPANY. Mamches ,'U— Exchange Street. 1 iv KRpo. -i.- -28, I hang Street East. I ii.min 2 -nr* U’s Hill. r as W '4uu.ii. Glasgow —1, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd
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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 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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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
      50 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by j first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: j H. W. GEIGER, Agent. I Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d seription of property at the current 0 ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberrli*r Tbaj-rMict- jB &'Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 Loki>o» Office, 2 old b'eoad Steeit The undcr.iqnt'd 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. n c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB in RESERVE EXCLUSIVE 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. u c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      308 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman I William Hind, E.qre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subacibed 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.
      26 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEA" "O Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876.
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      50 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. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist (uJ>)
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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 Slerling Extension of Limits. One Frst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. I Agents. l7th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      96 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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      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 by 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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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSU RANCE COMPANY.
      52 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies oovering Marine Risks on goods to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866.
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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 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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 Charhel) 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.
      55 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON 00., Agents Singapore,
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      NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE.
      100 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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      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 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
      100 4 Gapttal 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Enq. (Me**r». Melebers, A Co.) J. TV Knrne* (Mesur*. Holliday.Wise ft Co.) A. T. Maneer, fMewir<i.TVin(rla*,I,apraikACo.) H. Nieaine, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remodion, (J.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 4 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Aeents 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
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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, Esq. A)fred Googer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, gobyt C. L. Be van. George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, t Samuel Hyde. James Bnuid, William Lyall, h rle *£*7sl Charles Marryat,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      110 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February Ice wil| be 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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    FOR LONDON.
    38 2 British steamer Hankow,” Symington Master, due here on or about the 2'2nd instant, has room for a few first class passengers she carries a surgeon. Apply to BEHN MEYER CO. Agents. Singapore, 19th June, 1878. to22ndinst.
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    FOR MANILA.
    37 2 The American barque Ethan Allen." will proceed to above port on or about 25th instant, and take any cargo ptfering which can now be engaged. mcalister co., Agents. Singapore, 20th June, 1878. (to 28th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 21ST JUNE, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      203 2 Singapore. 21st Junk, 1878. Gamb er f 4.25. Black Pepper 7.12$. White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 62$. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.30. 40s. Mule twist 92$. 3$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.40 6 do T. Glotb 1.07*. 7
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1646 2 Tm: European Congress. Berlin, iiitIt .June. —Up to the present moment no final decision has been arrived at respecting the admission of Greece to the Congress, but the general opinion of the Plenipotentiaries is in favor of a representative from that country, Russia alone opposing
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      JAVA NEWS.
      1190 3 I It i» requested of oar contemporaries that in repro■iuonr these translations their original appearance in the S*oiit* Tima may be acknowledged.) Batavia. 7th June, 1878.—Amongst the Germans settled here, there is circulating a telegram whereby the Emperor of Germany is congratulated on his fortunate escape from the
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE MUNICIPALITY.
        169 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Dear Sir, —On perusing the letters of Rate-payer” on Friday last, and of the Honorable W. H. Read on Saturday, I am forced to conclude, that tbe Commissioners have taken au serieux a letter written probably after dinner, and, probably, where
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    • Notices.
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      737 2 #rtn aibtrttstmtnts. 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, Eaq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Go.) Deputy Chairman —Wu. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • Advertisement
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      724 2 IMPORTANT SALE 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 by
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    • Advertisement
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      486 2 TO-NIGHT! TOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT! Last Night! Last Night!! Last Night DR. SILVESTER AND PROF. FAY’S ENTERTAINMENT. GRAND FASHIONABLE PERFORMANCE. VICE REGAL COMMAND NIGHT. Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Governor Sir W. 0. F. ROBINSON, K C. M G. LADY ROBIVSON. AND BUITE Special
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    • Advertisement
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      453 2 TOWN HILL. SATURDAY EVENING. Thi 22nd June, 1878. Reduced Prices. Reserved Seats 81. Unreserved Seats $0.50. POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEARANCE OF THE MERRY MAKERS. As they leave for Australia on Monday, the 24 ih instant, by the IS. A A. S. N. Co’s Steamer “Somerset.” ON WHICH OCCASION THE PERFORMANCE
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      112 3 Thursday, 20th June. British steamer Carrisbrooke, 960 tons. Wharton commander, Penang 18th June, consignees Bun Hin A Co. British barque Allendale, 449 tons, Chappel commander, Madras 23rd May. British steamer Eastern Isles, 407 tons, Graham commander, Sourabaya 16th June, consignee Syed Massim. arrtbals— Continued.) Friday, 21st June. American barque
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR
      1128 3 i Data 'hip’s Names *i-tains. iao A Rio. of ar- A'hrri From Where Lying I 'onbiqnebs ob Agents. Destination. ■Z- RIVALS MEN-OF-WAr. McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanq iet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24Trincomalee Do. Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      285 3 NOTICE. From the Ist of January next a considerable reduction 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. WiSHART. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith. Manager, Tanjong
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    • Advertisement
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      738 3 FOR PALE. A hard an.” 9 Chestnut gelding, 7 years. •Id. Has heeu ridden by a lady during past ▼ear. is perfectly quiet, and goes well in harness. Apply to ROBERT CAMPBELL. Singapore, 23rd May, 1878. (1 m.l NOTICE. E. Rawthrl. Battery Road. 27. has just opened a new stock
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    • Advertisement
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      282 3 FIRST CLASS STEAM ENGINES. Fob Salk. One 12 H. P. Doable Cylinder Portable Engine Ex. 8. 8. Gordon Castle. Also One 14 H. P. Horizontal High Pressure Steam Engine Ex. 8. 8. Caldera. CAMERON DUNLOP CO Singapore, 3rd June, 1878. (u.c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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    • Advertisement
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      175 3 THE SINGAPORE WATERFALL, NEXT TO THE COMMIBBARIAT 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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    • Advertisement
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      227 3 FOR SALE. The screw steamer" MOULMEIN” 323 Tons gross, 220 Tons net, Register, 200 H. P. This steamer will be at Penang on 6tb proximo, when intending purchasers, can have an opportunity of inspecting her. For further particulars, apply to HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 28th May, 1878. (u.c.) FOR
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    Docks.
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    THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
    701 4 Th* works of the Company are eitnated at Tairiong 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 sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
    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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      645 4 iWistrnatuous. FOR SALT?. I Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 I dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. o.) NOTICE. A stoclc 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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      605 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 up 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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      673 4 C l ion"'•fihrend ein •elected and wohln=Bortirrlchly assort- tes Ta»»r «l er EnropMEuropean and other goods ischen an deren Artikel. Billige Preise A reelle Bedienung zugesichert. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- Sont tou- Hebben steeds jour* bien voorradigecn "lor
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    • Advertisement
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      648 4 SATLE CO. T lor jLU Special b T Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To FT. H. The Maharajah op Johore O. C. M. G.. K. n. S. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners, Drapers AND
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