Singapore Daily Times, 5 August 1878
1878-08-05
1
4
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singdailytimes
Singapore Daily Times
-
Title Section12 1878-08-05 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, sth AUGUST, 1878- No. 13,54412 words
-
Article, Illustration441 1878-08-05 1 CrriCI —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. THE following arc tbc dates on which ii Iany's Contract Mail Steamers n av 1 expected to arrive here in 1879 Ottwari*. I Horswabd. TW*tey »h J»n. Wednesday 9*h Jan. 22nd 23rd Z 5*h Feb. «h Feb.441 words
-
Article158 1878-08-05 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLE8. Antenor. Piomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Ibiam. ANCHI8E8. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Mfneiaus. Tfucer. The Coy's St* amers are despati bed from 1 'virpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai bimewards for Lon- n every ten days, and have accoc ■i>"dati<158 words
-
308 1878-08-05 1 The followin’? are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year r—• Outward. Ho*bwa«». 18TR. 1878. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, SI January 13 February 14 February 27 do •> IS March U March 27308 words
-
95 1878-08-05 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore f<>r Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during current year at the undernoted daU'i Moudny, January 14th Saturday, July 11th 29th -Ttb February 11th August 19th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 19th 21»t95 words
-
185 1878-08-05 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.185 words
-
Article43 1878-08-05 1 Messrs. Apcar St Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lsc Aug., 1878.43 words
-
Article43 1878-08-05 1 1 Messrs. Apcak A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Srnidt, mav i be expected here on or about the 27tn instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Aug., 1878.43 words
-
802 1878-08-05 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBat;. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8 46802 words
-
Insurance.
-
Article71 1878-08-05 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fond 90,000. Genfral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. .s v *ael* o* Steamers to the extent of on each bottom.-wnd- in tbw Block and Machinery71 words
-
47 1878-08-05 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Omnpany. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Stcamevs and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore. 14th Fehy. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
-
Article59 1878-08-05 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost ovary <1 script ion of property at the current r «teß of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, ami paid with promptitude and liheralitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. M59 words
-
Article43 1878-08-05 1 London Office. 2 old Rroad Street. Th e undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take riska upon cargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON. CRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th -Tulv, 1872. (n. c.)43 words
-
50 1878-08-05 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to i ,.;re Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of l.ss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.o.)50 words
-
45 1878-08-05 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint cd General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o45 words
-
69 1878-08-05 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
-
83 1878-08-05 1 London and Edinburgh. I 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 „1,082,708 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents83 words
-
44 1878-08-05 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
-
Article28 1878-08-05 1 Capttat, Pi.o/vi.ofto. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhtlt. E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD Sc CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., *876. (n. <•.)28 words
-
71 1878-08-05 1 Capital 10.000,060 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer nr sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
-
191 1878-08-05 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman V WiUiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman i n London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered191 words
-
64 1878-08-05 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 RATE8. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
-
87 1878-08-05 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 grant87 words
-
52 1878-08-05 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, 1st April,52 words
-
42 1878-08-05 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. o.)42 words
-
96 1878-08-05 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital 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 charg-96 words
-
46 1878-08-05 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having Sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP Sc CO.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.)46 words
-
106 1878-08-05 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lrt, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd Sc Ooston,) chairman in Liverpool. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN106 words
-
207 1878-08-05 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: P '£Zj' 0t0M Edinburgh, 17 George Street. {^sess*’ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed A gents of the207 words
-
103 1878-08-05 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, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manser, (Messrs.l)ou(rlas,LapraikACo.) H. Nic&ise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do#103 words
-
138 1878-08-05 4 Capital- £1,600,000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonarer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George138 words
-
56 1878-08-05 4 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 RROTHERS.56 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 1878-08-05 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notice. 'n and after the 1st February, Ice will •old retail, at the rate of 4 Gents per1" und. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5109 words
-
Advertisement83 1878-08-05 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d > maire. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or83 words
-
-
Article86 1878-08-05 2 The Company’s steamer “Sumatra," Captain Caboara, having left Galle yesterterday afternoon, may be expected here on or about the 31st instant, and will leave for Batavia at daylight on the 2nd August, taking any Cargo and passengers ottering. The steamer will be despatched on her return voyage for86 words
-
STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 5TH AUG., 1878.
-
166 1878-08-05 2 Gamb er >4.35. Black Pepper 7.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Moor, Sara w* a 3.57 J. Pearl Sago 4.174Ooffoe, Bontyne. nominal. Tin 18.25. 408. Mule twis 90 81 lbs. Sliirtin b s 1.55. 7 do do 1.40. 0 do T. Cloth166 words
-
1507 1878-08-05 2 The House of Commons. London, 'ird August. —The motion of the Marquis of Hartington in the House of Commons has been negatived by 338 votes against 195. London, Srd August, [midnight.) Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has denied the reported existence of a1,507 words
-
Article1708 1878-08-05 3 The following, the latest, account of the expedition for the colonisation of New Guinea is taken from the Cook l or* Herald of the 13 th July:— "They have hardships, privation, and possibly, sufferings to experience.” Such were our remarks when the enterprising members of the1,708 words
-
Correspondence.
-
Article735 1878-08-05 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —1 have noticed several remarks in I I your paper lately on the subject of Rajah Bot, and Lukut. It appears to me, who j am entirely disinterested in the matter, J that there is another side to735 words
-
Article384 1878-08-05 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir,—I heard a great person say the other day, The Resident System is on its trial," and I wondered much where j the trial was being made, as. unless you tell taradiddles in your paper, there is not a native384 words
-
Article435 1878-08-05 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Dear Sib, —Apropos of your agreable account in a late number, of England’s latest territorial acquisition, I feel a pleasure in enclosing the following delightful account of the romantic isle by the Author of Eothen.” The isle (says the author of ‘Eothen’435 words
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement699 1878-08-05 2 iifto atibrrttgfmtnW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. F. D. SASBOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of699 words
-
Advertisement676 1878-08-05 2 E. LEMERCIER, No. 26, Malacca Street. Manufacturer of Lemonade, Soda, Tonic and Syrup. Lemonade, Tonic and Soda per dozen 80.45 Syrup. Lemon, Gum and Rose per dozen Claret, St. Emilion, red seal per dozen 1.80 Claret, St. Julien superior, green seal and label per dozen... 3.— Champagne, Golden Cart in676 words
-
Advertisement681 1878-08-05 2 Sale or SALVAGE from the wreck of the British barque Emperor. For account of concerned. The undersigned have received instructions from Captain Wm. Johnston, to sail by Public Auction, at t'- e Borneo Company’s Wharf, New Harbour, on Thursday next, the 8th August, at noon. Salved cargo and stores from681 words
-
Advertisement557 1878-08-05 2 PERAK AND THE MALAYS. John Little A Co., have now on sale, a few copies of Major McNair’s new Book on the Malay State*, entitled Perak and the Malays or Sarong and Kris.” Singapore, 5th August, 1878. FOR SALE. An Arab horse, quiet i» saddle and is in capital condition.557 words
-
-
Notices.
-
179 1878-08-05 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a bankruptcy petition against Teo Gwan Tye, by himself, residing and carrying on business at No. 13, Market S reet, Singapore, under the Chop of Teang Gwan.” Teo Gwan Tye,179 words
-
Article21 1878-08-05 3 Per Stentor, 3rd August.—From Hongkong. For Singapore. —264 Chinese. For Penang. —111 Chinese. For London.— Mrs. Hudson A 2 children21 words
-
-
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
-
Article207 1878-08-05 3 Saturday, 3rd August. Dutch steamer Opbir. 332 tons, Bakker commander, Assahan 1st Augt., consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton commander, Saigon 31st July, consignees Guthrie A Co. British steamer Stentor, 1,304 tons. Kirkpatrick commander, Hongkong 27th July consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Dutch steamer207 words
-
Article93 1878-08-05 3 Saturday, 3rd August. Spanish steamer Leon, Arrana, for Liverpool. British steamer Ajax, Kidd, for Hongkong. British steamer Tintern Abbey, Tindale, for London. Norwegian ship Heros, Olsen, for Batavia. British steamer Kromahtah, Smith, for Bangkok. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton Puntiauak. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for93 words
-
Article978 1878-08-05 3 j JATk mi 's Names itains. ao Rio. 5 >k ar- Vhere From Where Lying onsionees or Agents. Destination. ■z. RIVALS MEN-OF-W A n Hub- Molyneux H. M.’s str. 2162 May 29 Aden Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Sambas de Paxela H.N.M.’s str 350 June 16978 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement87 1878-08-05 3 TEN DOLLARS REWARD. To Advocates’ Clerks and others. I The above reward will be paid by the owners to any person returning the undermentioned Law Books, which have been lost, with the names of Aitken, Donaldson and Burkinshaw, the ow- ners, written therein. 1). Law Reports, Admiralty and Ecclesiastical vol.87 words
-
Advertisement168 1878-08-05 3 Notices NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known A/f brand of Gin bavin? 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 m the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more168 words
-
-
Docks.
-
708 1878-08-05 4 Twit works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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, and708 words
-
193 1878-08-05 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs til descriptions in the most efficient ner under the superintendence of Eu- an Shipwrights and Engineers. o. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving193 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement424 1878-08-05 4 NOTICE. The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bj 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.424 words
-
Advertisement658 1878-08-05 4 ittisttnaiifous. NOTTflE. THE ARSENAL. .TOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Panable 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 Piled. A large assortment of planks and scantling658 words
-
Advertisement630 1878-08-05 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, j 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 &lwrfr*t notice fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of630 words
-
Advertisement689 1878-08-05 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Tf-ilfon fnrt-j Sont ton-1 Tfebben steeds wachrcnd ein ionrs bien j voor rsdir wn woblasgortir-1 a a o r t i a ryk asRnr' ites Tourer *1- dans tons m«mt van Enter Europac- lea articles j -oinnische artiiachen689 words
-
Advertisement625 1878-08-05 4 FOR SALE A Fast Steam Launch. fr.pt, Bran, 0 feet a ft loaded .3 foot. Has accommodation f„ r SO to fit) passim ffcra, in fitted with fresh water tanks n i oan carry two days’ coals. Boilers and «mCfinc tn good order, nearly new. For fnrther particulars, a only625 words
-