Singapore Daily Times, 27 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 27th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,512
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  • 438 1 Office— D’Almeida Street Godowns— At New Harbour. TheJollowing are the dates on which M«iL Steamer? nay oe expected to arrive here in 1978 Ovtwasd. I Homeward. Bth Jon. Wednesday Sth J»n. 22nd 23H sth Feb. 6th Feb. l»th 20th sth Mar 6th Mar 19th
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  • 140 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Ne8tob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisks. SaBPEDON. OBE8TE8. Hector. Stentob. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amersf re despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acconmodatirn for first and third
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  • 322 1 wnrn i The following are the dates on which 1 the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the I current year:— OrTWAKD. Homewa*d. 1878. 1878. j ednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January •> 13 February 14 February •> 27 do
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  • 97 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:— Mou.t*;, Juraary 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August loth 25th 24th March 1th September 7th 18th
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  • 188 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pin&ng. 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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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATCON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about tbe 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jane, 1878.
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  • 44 1 <on nonuaonu. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Bteamer 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, 1st June, 1878.
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  • 800 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia 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 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 227 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq I Secretary—- H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: fiuMow, f 5O w *st George Strict. ...t -*7 Geobow SvREIT.. London f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool, f
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    • 103 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— 50, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 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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    • 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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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed j 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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    • 48 1 Established 1710. j Insurances effected upon almost every at tbc C t Total Sum inßnrod in 1877. £254,393 817 Local Atenta, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jnnadmtion of Local Tribunals recognised. .&iuyr/ r MAKTI.N, DYCE A 00. Singapore, 14th May.. 1878. (n.c.)
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    • 46 1 r* 0 OmcM, 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. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. c RnV A T I-—:
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    • 43 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. Lire pkpartmknt Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. 0
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Vneon Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 'l a JJind, E^re. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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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    • 86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 €1,900.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georoe Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 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 00. Singapore. Ist April.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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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    • 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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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Polioies 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 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. n. o.
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    • 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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    • 81 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) 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 Premi urns and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 56 1 Bonus Tear. Next distribution at the close of 1£77. Policies opened this year will be inafuded 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 A CO., Agents.
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    • 286 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE in INDIA—--136 CANNING BTREET, 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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    • 100 4 Oapital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs, Melehers, Co.) .1. P. Rsn.es (Messrs Hollidav.Wise ft Co.) A.T Msntrer, (Messrs.Dotighu.LapnukACo.) H. Nimise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedies, (J. J.
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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. 334 °/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 130 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C.L. Beran, George Hibbert, Pereiral Bosanquet, Earned Hyde, Brand, WiUiem Lyall, Chari—Care, Chari- Marryat, 2 eor **^Chambers, James G. Murdoch,
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    • 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 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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 110 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. r The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. n. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3
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  • 37 2 Thk 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 Jane, 1878. (to 28th inut.)
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  • 53 2 The B. I. S.N. Co.’s steamer" Baghdad,” will leave for above porta from the roads, on Saturday, the 29th instant, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON Gray A CO, Agents, B. I. S. N. Coy. Ld. Singapore,
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 202 2 Singapore 27th Junk, 1878. Gambier 4.30. Blaok Pepper 7.30 White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 574. Pearl Sago.... 4.15. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin. 18.32*. 40s. Mule twist 92* 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 140. 6 do T. Cloth I.U7*. 7 do do
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    • 39 2 Adjournment of the European Congress. Berlin, 261 A June.—The European Congress will terminate in three weeks and will re-assemble in the autumn to ratify the proceedings. The Turkish Plenipotentiaries have adopted a reserved attitude.
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    • 745 2 London, 26/A June. —The death is announced of Charles Mathews, the Comediau, at the age of seveuty-five. Special Telegram for the Straits i and China regarding the Chkeoo j Convention. London, 26/A June. —The under Secretary of State for India, replying to a question in the House of Commons,
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    • 719 2 I The Friend of India makes the following somewhat astonishing statej ment respecting Germany’s stdre of silver. It will be perceived that the last extract reiterates and adheres to the statement. If it be true, it is rather extraordinary that nothing should have been heard of the
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    • 1140 3 A good deal of expectation was excited by the announcement that the Volunteers would be reviewed by Hi* Excellency the Governor yesterdav afternoon on the Esplanade, and, accordingly, the native*, hack gharries, and private carriage* began to assemble round the green” towards five o’clock. It *o happened that
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    • 1123 3 The following items are taken from the Pinaug Gazette of the 22nd instant:— The Penang Court of Pequrtft. —The state of the Court of Requests in Singaapore has been lately attracting attention owing to a letter from Dr. Little in the Straift Timet. In the absence of any
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    • Correspondence.
      • 422 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir.— It would be interesting to me, and, doubtless, to many of your readers, if I “Delta” would kindly explain how the planting of trees over a small extent of land will influence our rainfall. In dealing with such a capricious
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 626 2 #fto aubtrttermfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAr 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. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. BELILI08, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of
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    • 768 2 PROPOSED PROGRAMME. For Autumn Meeting to be held about beginning of November, 1878. FIRST DAT. First Rack. The Mahabajah’B Cop.—Value 1150. Presented by H. H. the Maharajah of Johore for horses that have never won a race in Singapore excepted. Entrance $5 to the Second horse, with $2O added. Distance
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    • 492 2 Opera House TOWN HALL. Tuesday, July 2nd 1878. Grand Fashionable Night. Under the distinguished patronage and in the presence of H. E. Sir W. 0. F. ROBINSON, k.c.m.g. Governor of the Straits Settlements, LADY ROBINSON, and Suite Tuesday, July 2nd. Miss Elcia May's. Comic Opera Company. In Offenbach’s Military Opera
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    • 452 2 NOTICE. The undermentioned Banks will keep Monday, the Ist July, as a close holiday instead of the 28th instant, Coronation day. For the Oriental Bank Corporation. J. D. Dawson, Acting Manager. For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India London and China. Alex. J. Gunn, Manager. For the Chartered Bank of
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  • Notices.
    • 53 3 i Commencing with the Mail leaving 1 about the 8th June and until further no- tice, the Steamers of this Company w 11 Sroceed direct to Southampton via the uez Canal. H. W. GEIGER, I Agent Sin gapore, 30th
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    • 39 3 Per Japan, 27th June. For Singapore. —From Penang Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bishop. From Calcutta Miss Mitchell, Messrs. Decristoforis, Hormusjee Pestonjee, and Taffero and 4 children. For Hongkong.— Mr. J. F. Hoar, Mr. and Mrs. Hong Kee.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 49 3 Wednesday, 26th June. British ship Tintern Abbey, 1,373 tons, Wale commander, Cochin Ist June, consignees A. L. Johnston A Co. British shipAltcai, 1,283 tons, Harvey commander, Penang 14th June. Thursday, 27 th June. British steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, De Smidt commander, Calcutta 18th June, consignees Sarkies A Moses.
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    • 36 3 j Wednesday, 26th June. I Spanish steamer Cadiz, Echieta, for Liverpool. Italian barque Fidia D., Tambutto, for Batavia. British schooner Nicolino, Hawksley, for Liverp<x>l. j German barque Deutschland, Stind t, for Hamburg. I
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    • 1077 3 I r I 3ATA -liirs Kamkm I• -I TAINS. IAGi Rig. ar- a here From Where Lying onsionees or Agents. Destination. f- RIVALS MEN-OF-WAt Fly McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanquet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 178 3 #0 tiers. J. GRAHAM. Watch Maker and Jeweller. Battery Road, Has just received, Ex. French Mail, “AVA," a parcel of English Jewellery comprising Gentlemen’s gold albert 18cts. and 15ct. Seals, Keys, Charms. Lockets, Crosses. Bracelets, Brooches A Earrings en suite. Brooches and earrings. Bracelets. Gipsy Rings, Snake Rings, Scarf Rings.
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    • 283 3 SALANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is hereby given that the hi If yearly interest at the rate of six p r centum per annum, due on the Salangor State Bonds, on the 30th instant, will be paid at the Chartered Mercan'ile Bank, Singipore, on and after tbe Ist July next. (Sd.)
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    • 200 3 WANTED TO BUT. A real Scotch terrior A real Japanese terrier A King Charles dog, male. Ship Chandler, j Singapore, 17th June. 1878. (1 m.) TO BE LET. With entry from Ist July next. I That desirable family residence known i as Eskbank, lately occupied by Mr. Bren NAND. Apply
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    • 283 3 FOR SALE. The following very valuable property, on the Kessang River, (Moar Territory, near Malacca.) Bukit Chelong Sunnyside Estate. The above property has a frontage on the River Kessang of eight miles extending inland to about 2 miles, and contains an area of about 10,000 acres it is covered with
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establish mente, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 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—-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 fcei Width at'Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 104 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. 8t*am Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superj ficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. I Orders received for the supply of Rail- way sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of plaaks
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    • 637 4 iHferrllanfotts;. FOR RALE. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constant* Iv kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the
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    • 607 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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    • 660 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Square, Beach Street 27. ami richly assorted stock of all European and other foods. Moderate terms and Heltsn fort-1 8ont tou-1 Hebbensteeds woehrend ein jours bfen voor rad if een wohlo»sortir- assort!* ryk assort!tes Laser al- dans tons ment ran EnBilllge j deres.
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    • 662 4 SAYLE CO. T il Special Appointment To H. 15. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m o m And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johork 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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