Singapore Daily Times, 7 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 7th AUGUST. 1878. No. 13,546
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    432 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878.-— Outward. I Homeward. Tu**d«y 8th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd 23rd 5th Feb. 6th Feb. 19th 29th 5th Mer
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    152 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBE8TE8. B ECTOR. STENTOB. Meneiaus. Tiucer. The Coy’s St* smers are despat* bed from I oerpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai bemewards for Lond n every ten days, and have acco»-
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    322 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Octwarp. Homeward. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, .In January Thursday, SI January 13 February H February I 27 do 28 do IS March 14 March
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    98 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during ttM.ourrcut J e:,r »t the undernoted •lnl.-l.-~ i‘ H<hi.1av. l<fh HutulX.' T flW' an**’ Wbmaiy 11th August 10th i, 25th 21th March 4th September 7th 18th
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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 Pinanjj 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.
    50 1 v/xv i x,xxam, axx u qaia/Uiia. Messrs. Apcar A 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Aug., 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    41 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 SARK1ES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Aug., 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    801 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to I Batavia f
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  • Insurance.
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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. J r au^“or to insure goods by A. I. /•l^Z? 8cl80r Steamers to the extent of #100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £3*0,1810. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company .and is prepared to accept risks by nrst Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore. 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE. LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every 8 Bcnption of property at the current nates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303 817 Claims arranged by the Local ‘Agents] a nnT P rom Ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. 0
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      44 1 vjvjui ram i. London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A 00. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      49 1 T> a. cenfca (••r th« shove Company, are prenr*>-<»d to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FRUER-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. c.
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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 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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 bv 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 Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in rbserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on i first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nelife, Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital C1.onn.noo. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. c BOUSTEAD CO. 22nd Feb., >876. (u c
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv 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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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman y William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Eeq Deputy Chairman, John T, Pagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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      COLONIAL SEA NAD 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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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      53 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of r.. 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
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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 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F ret 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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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE, TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      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 charge
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      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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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      106 1 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. T C air MAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      225 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alex ander Ron aldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow I 50 Wmt Gioagi t Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Londok f 2 King William t Street. Livkbpool
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      100 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fnnd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      136 4 capital U1,600,000. Paid-up 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. Be ran. George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Many at. Geonre
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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 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 4 I he 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
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      105 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after tie 1st February, Jce wi]| sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. Tie Ice House is opened for the sale of lc !L i y from 6 a. u. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • Advertisement
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      81 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them mease ofloss or dimatre. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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    FOR CHINA AND JAPAN.
    50 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. to 19th inst.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 7TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      137 2 8i»0AP< »p, 7th August, 1878. Gimber 4.42$. Black Pepper 7.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sigo Flour. Saraw-k 357$. Pearl Sago 4.17$. Hoffv, Poityne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4's Mni* tw.'s 90 81 Us Sbirtin, s 1.55. 7 do do 1.40. 6 d<> T. Clot!. 1.05. 7 do
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      MAIL NOTICES.
      1766 2 Mails close for Muntok and Palembang per steamer Ruby, at 9 a. m. on Friday 9th inst. Malacca and Penang per steamer Benmore, at 1 p. in. on Friday 9th inst. Malacca, Penang, Mouluieio, Rangoon and Calcutta per steamer Umballa, at 1 p. in. on Saturday 10th inst.
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      MANILA NEWS.
      1126 3 It is r*inest«d of our contemporaries that, in repro-‘Im-ia? 'hese translations, their original appearance the Streits Ti-..r» may be acknowledged Sh p\rrecked persons —To day there arrived the steamer Camiguin which bad Keen on a salving voyage to where the British barqne Lord of the Isles was lying
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      MALACCA.
      599 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 5th August, 187s. The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Pemba, Captain Guy, r. j»\ k., arrived here from your port en route to Calcuta via intermediate ports, on the 28th ultimo, and the B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Umballa, from Calcutta bound
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      699 2 #rto aibtrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS, a.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios. Esq. H. L. Dale tuple Esq.
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    • Advertisement
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      701 2 E. LEMERCIER, No. 26, Malacca Street. Manufacturer of Lemonade, Soda, Tonic and Syrup. Lemonade, Tonic and Soda per dozen 50.45 Syrup, Lemon, Gum end Rose per dozen 3.— Claret, St. Emilion, red seal per dozen 1.80 Claret, St. Julien superior, green seal and label per dozen... 3.— Champagne, Golden Cart
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      436 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 01 THURSDAY, 8th AUGUST, 1878. When the following Acknowledged Artiste will appear “ETTA.” AS NAN, IN A SPECIAL ADAPTATION OF BUCK STONE’S POPULAR COMIC DRAMA,
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    • Advertisement
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      423 2 PERAK AND THE MALAYS. John Little <t Oo., have now on sale, a few copies of Major McVatr’h new Book on the Malay State 1 entitled Perak and the Malays or Sarong and Kris." Singapore, 5th August, 1878. NOTICE. The farm for the purchase of hides of cattle, slaughtered for
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  • Correspondence.
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      STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY.
      442 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, -In the report of the Meeting of the Asiatic Society which appeared in your yesterday’s issue, there is a, doubtless unwitting, error, which it is only fair to correct. It says:— Mr. Skinner also observed that the i Index
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    Passengers.
    11 3 Per IVest Stanley, 6th August.—From Hongkong. For Singapore.— 39 coolies.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      14 3 Wednesday, 7th August. French ship Noumea, 1,162 tons, Rabreau commander, Cardiff 23rd April.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      23 3 Tuesday, 6th August. j British steamer Glamis Castle, Greig, for New York, j Spanish barque XV Marzo, Estival, for Mauritius.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      921 3 I x I -ATk Mil's Namkk itains. i ao A Rio. ab 'herb From WherkLyino i onhigneeb or Agents. Destination 1 RIVALS .MEN-OF-W A i Ruby Molyucux H. M.’s str. 2162 May 29 Aden Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Sambas dc Paxela H.N.M.’s str. 350 June
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      130 3 JiOtltfS. NOTICE. S&ylk <& Co. arc now opening fix. S. S. Glamorgan." Silk Stripe Grenadines. Silk Warp Mohairs. Black and Col’d French Silks. Broch6 Japanese Silks. Percales Jacconet’s Fch. New designs Horrocks’ Long Cloth. Family Twill. Mariposa Satin Stripe Cambrics. Honey Comb Toilet Covers. The New Tap Toilet Covers. French
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    • Advertisement
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      373 3 for sale. STEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL MACHINERY. Lx steamers Gordon Castle," and 'Cyphrente, comprising:— 1. One 40 Home Powib Hob zontil Steam Engine 21 x 32” with two Cornish Boilers, each 18 feet, by 5| diameter, with a ll valves and connections com plete to drive the follow'n^. 2.
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      379 3 TEN DOLLARS REWARD. To Advocates’ Clerks and others. The above reward will be paid by th owners to any person re'timing the un dermentioned Law Books, which hav been lost, with the names of Aitkek Donaldson and Burkinshaw, the ow ners, written therein. 1). Law Reports, Admiralty and Ei clesiastical
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    • Advertisement
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      260 3 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known Atf brand 1 of having become more frequent of late, evidently with the view of curtailing I if possible, the sale of the genuine brand,’ a slight alteration has been made in the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      701 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vir 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbating
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      338 4 REVALENTA ARABIC A. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Do Barry Co London, highly recommended for Invalids and Infants. AL80 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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    • Advertisement
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      641 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. i Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawu 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 Imposters of European, Ohina, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLER8 AND GOLDSMITH8; 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 Tweeds,
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    • Advertisement
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      687 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. m hand a wall •elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other (roods. Mode careful tendance. and tie waehrend ein jours wohlassortir- a s a o < n a tes Lager al-! dans tons ler Europae-
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      601 4 FOR SALE A Fast Rtbam Launch. Built of teak and copper fasteno/i Hu. aw.mm<vUti™ for 50 to BO pa»»>n Rem, m fitted with fre«h water tank, n j e»n carry two day,’ coal,. Boiler, and cn gine in good order, nearly new. For further particulars, apply to POWELL CO. Singapore,
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