Singapore Daily Times, 26 June 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 2Gtii JUNE, 1878. No. 13,511
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    435 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tli>: following arc the dates on which tic Cemj-any’s Contract Mail Steamers day he expected to arrive here in 1878: Onw»». Hovewabd. Tups.l»t Bth Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd 23rd •Mh Feb. 6th Feh. 19th 20th sth
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    150 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Fbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. BECTOR. STENTOR. Menei aits. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s St< amers are despat) bed from 1 iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai bt mewards for London every ten days, and have accor
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    325 1 The followin'. 7 are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottw*ri>. Homfwaup. 1878. 1878. 1 Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 1.3 March 1*
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    96 1 The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore f‘>r Malacca, I’uuaug. n, B h^ii dates Monday, January l lth Saturday, July 13th 28th 271 h February llth I August loth 251 b 1 2Mh March 4th I September 7th 18th 21st April
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klaug, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Piuang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Piuang 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 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 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.
    795 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to 1 I lata
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  • Insurance.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      233 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Via: Chairman —Jap. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 West George Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. IjONDON, I 2 Kl >"> WlLLIiM Street. 1 ivi'Rpnni f Oriel Chambers,
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      97 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. iiangc Street. roe s t. .till. Glasgow- o-.uth Hanover Street. Bristol— 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.T->dd A Goston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. C'has. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewino, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, A ngus,
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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 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 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 Radcljffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      49 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com- pany, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. 1 Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      60 1 Established 1710. Tnß ,ratl ceB effected upon almost every d-scription of property at the current hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303 817 Claims arranged hy tb« Local Aoonui and paid with promptitude and liberality. Ihe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- cognised. Singapore Agents,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      45 1 h 1" D 0K o™.ce, 2 old 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. B'ni-apore. 15th July, 1872. n c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      235 1 Capital 2,000.000. rUNI>8 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. l. DEPARTMENT: Limit £2,000, OH one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.) THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY Capital Two
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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.
      96 1 Financial Position (1875.) 1 Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire 1 Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the auly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with
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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 CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (a. o.)
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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. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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      ALLAINCE BRTTTSH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRTTTSH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 8 80,000. Two adjoining do 120.000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. l7th 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 Spc oial 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 Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)
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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. 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 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, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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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.
      283 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 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
      101 4 Capital $2,000,006 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. MeBBrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consnltinc Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melt-horn, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wiso A Co.) A.T. Manner, (Messrs.Donirlas.LanraikftCo.) H. Vioaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedies, (J.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Aeents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take Tisks nn«n cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on th<' 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.
      133 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oomrer. Ego. Thomaa Q. Rwelay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Permval Roxanquet, Samuel Hyde, JuMeBmad, William Ly.il, Charles Cave Charlee Marryat, George H. Chambers, James
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      NOTICE
      73 4 NOTICE. The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine neks 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
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil| l>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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    FOR MANILA.
    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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    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA &c.
    54 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Baghdad,” will leave for above ports from the roads, on Saturday, the 29th instant, at 3 p. in. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON Gray CO., Agents, B. I. S. N. Coy. Ld. Singapore,
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
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      BIRTH.
      24 2 At No. 102, Hill Street, on the 26th instant, the wife of Mr. E. A. C. Von Wulvkn, of a son and heir.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 26TH JUNE, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE 26TH JUNE, 1878.
      185 2 Gambier *4.30. Black Peppvr 7.30. White Peppei, fair quality 13.75. SigoFlour.Sar»w.|i 357*. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Boniyte. nominal. Tin 18.32*. 40«. Mu'e twiar 92* Hi lbs. Soirtin.,B 1.55. 7 do do 1.40 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do do 1.22 J. Benares
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAM.
      1145 2 (For Straits Times.) Thk European Congress. Berlin 25 th June, —-The European Congress has agreed to the principle of the Bulgarian settlement, and a period of nine months has been fixed for the Russsian evacuation of Bulgaria and Roumelia. The part of the plant and machinery belonging to
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      THE BORNEO CESSION OF TERRITORY.
      1430 2 Whether Baron Ovrrbbck succeeds in his large-minded and enterprising j project in the north-east of Borneo or not ifc will, we think, be admitted that he and Mr. Ai.kred Dent are setting to work in the right way, and dis- playing a resolution and energy
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      MALACCA.
      935 3 (Fom our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 24tii Jink. 1878. The Colonial steamer Pluto, with His Honor, Chief Justice Sidgreaves, and the Hon’ble the Attorney General on board, arrived here on the 17th instant, and returned to your Port on Thursday evening, the 20th instant. The following passengers also came by
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      669 2 fttto asbtrttstnwits. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell 4 Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dale tuple Esq. (of
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    • Advertisement
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      663 2 #tto 2tobf(ttecmmt& 1 l NOTICE. It is hereby notified for general information that for the present the Court or Requests will be held in the Puisue Judges’ Court, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in each week, commencing on each day at 10 A. m. By Command, E. A. IRVING, Asst.
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    • Advertisement
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      736 2 NOTICE. For sale, a Country House, site consisting of a rather high hill on Thompson’s Road (Government grant No. 24) fronting the House at present occupied by G. H. Brown Esq. It comprises 27.2.37 Acres or thereabouts. This property may be converted into a public Burial Ground, for which purpose
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    • Advertisement
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      374 2 TOWN HALL. Wednesday, 26th June. 50 CENIS. 50 CENT*. Admission-. Admission. DR SILVESrEft AND PROF. FAY. LAST NIGHT! LAST NIGHT!! MILLION PRICES. ADMISSION 50 CENTS. Last Night Last Night. Reserved Seats ONE DOLLAR. New Performance by MISS DAISY SILVESTER. (The Entranced Lady) Entitled FACES, FEATURES and FANCIES. Delineations of MEN
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  • Correspondence.
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      THE MUNICIPALITY.
      344 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—I return you the copy of the paragraph which you propose to insert regarding my letter to you of the 13th instant, and I have no objection whatever to what you sav of myself. Indeed I condemn that letter as heartily
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      92 3 Tuesday, 25th Juno. Br’tish steamer Penang, 181 tons. Barker com mauder, Satnar.mg2lst June consignee Tan Kim Tian. Wednesday, 26th June. British schooner Hong Hok Cheang, 186 tons, Collins cornmander, Patanie 9th June. British steamer Venice, 1,271 tons, Rhode commander, Calcutta 19th June consignees W. R. Scott Co. British steamer
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      20 3 Tuesday, 25th June. British steamer Eastern Isles, Graham, for Batavia. British steamer Somerset, Green, for Australian ports.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1103 3 I Date -hip's Namks 1 UTAINS. lAO A Rio. j ~K AB v H ere From WhereLyino onsiqnees or Agents. Destination. r. RIVALS niw-OF-W* Fly McNiel H. M.’s str. 400|Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanq’et H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24Trincomalee Do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      146 3 NOTICE. Ouii Annual Stock Taking Clearance Sale will be continued only until the 30th instant. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 17th June, 1878. ULLMANN BROTHERS Have Fob Sale A fine assortment of articles de Paris. Also —New Stock of Stationery. S ngapore, 18th June, 1878. to 18th July NSW MUSIC. We have
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    • Advertisement
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      303 3 .FOR SALE A Fast Steam Launch. Built of teak and copper fastened, Length 45 feet, Beam 9 feet, draft when loaded 3 feet. Has accommodation for 50 to 60 passengers, is fitted with fresh water tanks, and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and engine in good order, nearly new.
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    • Advertisement
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      150 3 TO BE LET. Entry on the Ist July next. The dwelling house No. 284 Bencoolen Street, formerly occupied by Mr. J. E. Cooper, and now in the occupation of Mr. P. W. Siddons. For further particulars, apply to J. C. MITCHELL. Singapore, 29th May, 1878. to 29th inst. HAVANA CIGARS.
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    • Advertisement
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      307 3 for sale! The following very valuable property, on the Kessang River, (Moar Territory, near Malacca.) Bukit Chblong Sunnyside Estate. The above property has a frontage on the River Keaaang of eight miles extending inladd to about 2 miles, and contains an area of about 10,000 acres it is covered with
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      702 4 Th« works of the Company are situated at TBnjong 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.
      193 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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      640 4 ifliStfiranfotW. FOR RALE. Carlsbero (Danish) Peer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak o,on.| to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantIv kept at Pinding at the Company's Wharves about, 9 miles from the Moratnbas
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    • Advertisement
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      609 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, i GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLER8 AND GOLD8MITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfittino Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • Advertisement
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      694 4 richly assorted stock of all European and other (roods. Hod erate terms and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS GENERAL STORE SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. on In Ha ten fort Son* tou-1 Hebben steeds SfSS wa ren 1 jours Wen voor radie eon 1 as o r ti
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    • Advertisement
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      660 4 SAYLE CO. Tailors ifcJtlL Special Appointment. To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. a. And To R. R. The Maharajah op Johore G C. M. G.. K. n. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Rosters. Ratters. Dressmakers. Milliners J Drapers. AND GENERAL DRY
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