Singapore Daily Times, 6 August 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 6tii AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,545
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  • 307 1 The followin'.' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottw*rp. Ho*ewa*i>187 s. 187 S. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, SI January in February 14 February 27 do 2*» do 1-3 March 14 March
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  • 98 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched fn m Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14tb Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February Uth August 10th 25 th 24th March 4th 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 abont 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Maetavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.
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  • 40 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 27tn instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.
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  • 439 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. T.-f. UWm ,r. „thV 4s fm ou wkirh Onlrai Mr..l Sfeamcrs n»; he Pipe. t< d to arrive here in 1878 Orrw»*r*. Ho*rw»«P. T-wwtey a»h Jan. Wednesday Mh Ja i. ME Pel. Bib Fes. 19th 2Wh Mh Mar
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  • 149 1 A-.amemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLEB. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucur. Priam. Anchiser. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. llenfiaur. Teucer. The Coy's Sb aniers are despat< hed from erpciol outwards for Straits and China, fri.m Shanghai homewards for Lonr very ten days, and have accoo dati« n for first
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  • 801 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply 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 Batavia 6 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Mcssrr. Jardink Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, ar authorised to insure goods by A. I. Lf'Jt r t Be^8 or Steamers to the extent *lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.<t00. The undersigned has been appointed 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. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every d scription of property at the current L iites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Amenta, and paid wi'tb promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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    • 42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY t CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to i .sue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof tbe world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 46 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 St CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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 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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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FtjndB in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital fil.noo.oon. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sintra pore. BOUSTEAD A CO. __Sinfrapore, 22nd Feb.. *876. fn. c.I
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon carjjo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman i n London, Peter McLagan.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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 44 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. 1 PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lips Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 46 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 A CO.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Corahill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 219 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: Glasgow 5O EBT l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lohdok f 2 K™ William Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, Water Street.
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    • 102 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. Melcber*. A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollldsy.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manser, (Meaars.Douglas,lapraikACo.) H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat. George H. Chambers,
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    • 56 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 BROTHERS.
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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
    • 104 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. t'n and after the 1st February, lee wil| retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpend. TU Ice House is opened for the sale of ,r d f il J 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. 1 icketg for 2, 3 or
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    • 83 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 imaire. CAMERON DUNLOP CO Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 86 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 offering. The steamer will be despatched on her return voyage for
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  • 49 2 The Peninsular and Oriental Company’s Steam Ship Khedive will be despatched for Hongkong, about 19th instant, and will have room for passengers and cargo. Further particulars can be ascertained on application at the Company’s office. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 6th August, 1878. (2 wks.)
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  • 59 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA, &c The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Umballa," Captain Smith, will be despatched for above ports on Saturday, the 10th instant, leaving the roads, at 3 p m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILT >N GRAY Co. Agents B. I. S. N.
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 6TH AUG., 1878.
    • 144 2 uaxuui juauu. u i yuviailUUH. Singapore, 6th August, 1878. Gamb'er.... J 4.424. Black Pepper 7.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour. Saraw k 3 574. Pearl Sago... 4.174. Coffee, Poityne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 A s. Mu'-e twis 90 8i lbs Shirtin. s 1.55. 7 do
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    • 21 2 The Treaty of Berlin. London, hth August.— Ratifications of the Treaty of Berlin have been exchanged.
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    • 456 2 Constant maple. —Consequent upon the retiring of the Russian troops a renewal of the insurrection in the Rhodope district is imminent. General Grant, ex-President of the United States, is expected in Siam in December, and afterwards he will probably do the grand Indian tour. The dead body of a
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    • 387 2 Report for presentation to the Shareholders at the Twelfth Ordinary Meeting to be held in Hongkong on Wednesday, the 31st July, 1878, at 3 o’clock p. m.:— The Directors beg to present their report on the working of the Company, during the year ended 3Uth
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    • 613 2 The Edinburgh Daily Review of the 24th June contains the following description of the presentation portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, ordered bv H. H. the Maharajah of Johore: The Mahirajah of Johore, G. C M. G., K. C. S. 1., several
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    • 870 2 At the meeting of the Asiatic Society last night there were present, the President, the Yen. Archdeacon Hose; the Vice President, M. J. D. Vaughan; .Members of the Council, the Hon’ble C. J. Irving, I)r. Bieber the German Consul, and Mr. Koek; the Honorary Secretary Mr.
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    • 993 3 It is requested of our contemporaries that, iu reproducing these translations, their original appearance m the Straits Times may be>cknowtedged.) In a telegram from the Governor of Acheen and dependencies dated Kotta R'jah, 21st July, the following is stated: After expiration of nltim itum, and further negociations having
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    • Correspondence.
      • 329 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, Put a sailor on horseback, and lie will ride to the devil is an old saying which seems to be fully verified by our nautical Residents. Placed at Salengore and Sungie Oojong to advise and control, they dictate
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 608 2 #rto aUbrrtisrmtntß. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon,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. Dalrymple Esq. (of
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    • 706 2 E. LEMERCIER. No. 26, Malacca Street. Mannfactnrer of Lemonade, Soda, Tonic and Syrup. Lemonade, Tonic and Soda per doz* r on I n en 80.45 Syrup. Lemon, Gum and Rose per dozen >»3. Claret, St. Emilion, red seal per dozen 1-80 Claret, St. Julien superior, green seal and label per
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    • 425 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S. Variety and Comedy Company. Have been Advised to give another SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT And have Concluded to give the same on THURSDAY, Bth AUGUST, 1878. When the following Acknowledged Artistes will appear "ETTA.” A 8 NAN, IN A SPECIAL ADAPTATION OF BUCK--BTONE'm POPULAR COMIC DRAMA.
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    • 400 2 PERAK AND THE MALAYS. John Little 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, sth August, 1878. NEW GOODS. John Little A Co. have just opened a large assortment of the
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  • Notices.
    • 61 3 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reductiou of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. O. Company, Messageries Maritimes and
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    • 35 3 Per Cheang Hock Kian, sth Augt.—From China 164 passengers. Per Bangkok, 6th Augt.—From Rangoon: Dr. Robertson. From Penang Mrs. Bacon and 2 children. From Malacca Capt. Burton Brown, 3 European Soldiers, and 33 deck.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 109 3 Monday, sth August. British steamer (Jlieang Hock Kian, 994 tons, Webb commander, Swatow 24th July, consignees Bun Hin A Co. British ship Cambrian Monarch, 1,305 tons, Hughes commander, Sunderland 6th April, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. German barque Oberon, 740 tons, Neinaber commander, Sunderland 13th April. British schooner Goan
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    • 47 3 Monday, sth August. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian, Webb, for Penang. Dutch steamer Patoeah, Besseling, for Deli. Dutch steamer Koning Willem 111, Hoffman, for Acheen. British barque Kedron, Stephen, for Batavia. British barque Mirella, Pett, for Hiogo, (Japan.) German brig Altha, Jens, for Bangkok.
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    • 941 3 III» I I I hip's Names vptains. ao A Rio. ofar-| \mere From Where Lyinu I onsionkes or Agents.| Destination. KIVALB j MEN-OF-WAT. Ruby Molyneux H.M.’sstr. 2162 May 29 Aden Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Fumbas de Paxela H.N.M.’sßtr. 350 June 16 Acheen T. P. Wharf
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 665 3 NOTICE. For sale a few copies of the Straits > ettlements Directory for 1878. Price 12 Cash. Apply to STRAITB TIMF.B Office. Singapore. 27th June, 1878. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Directors of this Company arc prepared to receive applications for investment of
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    • 330 3 STEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL MACHINERY. Ex steamers “Gordon Castle” and “Cyphrenes” comprising 1. One 40 Horse Power Horizontal ©team Engine 21 x 32” with two Cornish Boilers, each 18 feet, by 5* diameter, with all ralves and connections complete to drive the follow ng. 2. Complete Saw Mill Plant,
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    • 334 3 TEN DOLLARS REWARD. To Advocates’ Clerks and others. 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 owners, written therein. (1) Law Reports, Admiralty and Ecclesiastical vol. 11. (2
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    • 194 3 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known A/f brand of Gin having 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 more conspicuous
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  • Docks.
    • 711 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments. vix r Wharf—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 192 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 15J fcei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 355 4 REVALENTA arabica. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Du Barry A Co London, highly recommended for Invalids and Infants. Also Patent Barley for Invalids. Patent Groats Savory and Moore’s Infants' Food. Singapore, 3rd July, 1878. NOTICE. Katz Bro-\, have just opened out:—
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    • 637 4 iHistfllanfous. NOTTOE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning oat 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
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    • 605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronombter, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'* outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 675 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Haro always on hand a wMI •elector! and richly assorted stock of all European and other goods. Moderate terms and careful attendance. Halten fort, waehrond cin wohlassortirtes Laser alter Enropaeischen anderen Artikel. Rillipe PreiseAreelle Redienung Eugeslchert. Sont tou-
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    • 620 4 FOR SALE. A Fast Steam Launch. WILT of teak and copper fastened Em’s fcS* B t dra,t IT»» Mmmmnfiation for 50 to 60 nam,n fitted with frenh water tank, and r t T> “a'". Bailor, and on. gine in good order, nearly new. For further particnlara. anniy to POWELL 00.
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