Singapore Daily Times, 12 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 12th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,550
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    433 1 j Ofeh*_D’Almeida Street. (Jjpowsg-At New Harbour. r the Cnsspsny’s Contract Mail Steamers rosy he expected to arrive here in 1878: Ovmi». Houbwabb. Tnertsy Ju. Wedn«4sj 9th Jsn. 2SM sth Feb. 6»b Feb. 19th 30th Mb Jf*r «th Mar. istb Mb MooUar id April April.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    148 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antknor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpkdon. Orestes. Hector. Strntor. Menfiaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are deepati bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai he mewarda for London every ten- days, and have accor modaticn for
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    300 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Otttwird. Homewa*®1975. 1878. Wednesday, Sn January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 2S do Is March W March 27 do
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    95 1 The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 2«th 27th February llth August 10th »th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    190 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Sal&ngore, 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.
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 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, lsi Aug., 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may i be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ES M08ES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Aug., 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    782 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via 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 RatAvia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500.00ft. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General AQENT8. Messrs. Ja RHINE Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, i arc authorised to insure goods by A. I. it aill f ¥*»'mm Wmrwi an tit of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Bloch
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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 A pent at Sinpapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, A pent. Sinpapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (a. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost cverv d scription of property at the current on tea of Premium. Total Rum insured in 1877. £254,908.817. Claims arranged hv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore A [rents. MARTIN.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      95 1 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 customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.) HAT A VIA SEA AND FT RE TNSf
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      44 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      68 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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 Chartkbi.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 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.
      44 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. 0.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital ei.nnn.non. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. o.)
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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 by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 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.
      198 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman i n London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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      COLONIAL SEA NAD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      63 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.
      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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      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 400,0Q0 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 BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      93 1 Est&bliBhe<li£4o, and Empowered by Spe oial Aefof Parliament. Capital One Million. Lip* Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Fre* Policies issued which can never altoj?eth«r.Upee through non-payment of preso*ertra~ charge for sea Passages. Reduction
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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.
      102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. .Tohn Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la, CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O George I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William r TPPnnAAT f Oriel Chambers, L eepool
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANT LIMITED
      102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchera, A Co.) J. P. Btrnee (Messrs Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T Msnger, (Mesers.DontrUs.LsprßikACo.) H. Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      138 4 Capital £1,600,000. 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, Geonre Hibbert, Pereira] Boeanquet, Samuel Hrde. Jamee Brand, William Lyall. Charles Care. Charles Marryat. Oeorsre H.
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      NOTICE.
      73 4 I The undeesigned, Agents for the “Italia” Mabine Insubance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      106 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEI ROAD. NOTICE. Ob and after the 1st February, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perIce House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. n. to 6 P. u. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    • Advertisement
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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 imatre. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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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 Angnst, 1878. to 19th inst.
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    RUBATTINO LINE.
    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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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 12TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      266 2 Singapore, 12th August, 1878. Gamb'er 4.45. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3624. Pearl Sigo 4.20. rotf'ST, Pontyne 20. T,n 18.26. 4 h. Mnle twig 92 8J Oh Sl.irtiniH 1.45. 7 do do 1.45 6 do T. Olotb 1.05. 7 do do
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        PENANG RACE MEETING. THIRD DAY.
        49 2 Saturday, 10/4 August The Oleh-leh Cup. Claymore First. Toxophilite Second. The Opium Cup. Ariel First. Soda Water Second. The Straits Plate. Waverley First. Mageh Second. Yengary Third. The Sefton Cup. Ariel First. Alligator Second. The Consolation Stakes. Lady Mary Fret Mageh Second. Yengary Third.
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      THE AUSTRIAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
      1902 2 London, 11/4 August. —The resistance to the advance of the Austrian army of occupation is increasing. The troops advance under continuous fighting. The British S. S. Menmuir, a new steamer built in Sunderlaud and purchased while on the stocks by the E. A. R. M.
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      PARIS LETTER.
      3244 3 Paris, 13th July. The French admit they were too hasty iu laughing at England's position at the Congress, and that Lord Beaconsfield may well turn their own proverb against them; “he laughs best who laughs last.” The Anglo-Turkish treaty is a coup, and of almost the first magnitude.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      623 2 #tto ST&btrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capita] 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. Wk. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co-) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbtvplk Esq.
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    • Advertisement
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      706 2 FOR SALE. An Arab horse, quiet in saddle and is in capital condition. The property of a gentleman leaving the Settlement. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 3rd Augt., 1878. u. c. FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from A. W. V. Cousins, Esq*., family leaving for Europe; to sell by
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    • Advertisement
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      588 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S MINSTREL, Variety and Comedy Company. WEDNESDAY, 14th AUGUST, 1878. Mr. Carson has Much Pleasure in Announcing that the First Part of the entertainment will CONBIBT OF minstrelsy: POE WHICH HIB COMPANY HAVE ACHIEVED A WORLD WIDE REPUTATION. Mrs. Carson will preside at the Pianoforte
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    • Advertisement
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      482 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Wednesday the 21st August. 1878, at his Godown, Battery Road, at 2 o’clock p. m. The fol owing very valuable property on Thomson’s Road, adjoining the property of Mr. Eu Chi it’s, and opposite the property of Mr.
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  • Notices.
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      Passengers.
      92 3 Per Emirne, ICth August. For Singajfore. —Messrs. D. Charnay, A. Studermann, Mashefer, Daron, Symons, Stokes, Pigott and 173 Natives. For Saigon.— Mr. Micholat. For Madras. —Mr. and Mrs. Seaward. For Marseilles. —Messrs. C R. Van Rooten, Heyligere, H. O. Allbrook, L. F. W. Weynscheste, A. Horn, Schuttzler, Delaunay, Phillips,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      151 3 Saturday, 10th August. M. M. steamer Anadyr, 2,424 tons. Moreau commander, Saigon Pth Augt., consignees Messageries Maritimes. j M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 7th Augt., consignees Messageries Maritimes. British steamer Weazel, 65 tons, Berlingham commander, Malacca 9th Augt. British steamer Menmuir, 1,290 tons, Darke commander,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      57 3 Saturday, 10th August. British steamer Mecca, Morney, for Penang. British steamer Umballa, Smith, for Calcutta via the interme- diate ports. I Dutch steamer Amboina, Cramer, for Acheen via Penang. German steamer Galatea, Bohme, for Hongkong. Sunday, 11th August. j M. M. Bteamer Iraouaddy, Gauvain, lor Saigon. I
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      875 3 I I I t j >ATi 1 hip's Namks I'TAINH. iao a Rio. Z .>k ar hkre From WhbrkLying onsiqnkks or Aqkntb. Destination. L RIVALS MEN-OF-WAF. S imbas de Paxela H.N.M.’sstr. 350 June 16 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s Consul General Cruise Thistle Hunt H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      58 3 NOTICE Is hereby given that an extended protest must be produced, when claiming for seadamaged goods surveyed by the undersigned ana insured in Ha in burg; the cost of such a protest has to be borne by the master of the vessel. BEHN METER St CO., Agents, Board of Hamburg
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabf.—Affording berthage for twenty veasels 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.
      192 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner onder the superintendence of En- i ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feeWidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      350 4 REV A LENTA ARABIC A. John Little Si Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Do Barry A 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 Bros., have
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    • Advertisement
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      644 4 iMisttllanrouß. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. 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
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      606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's ou.tfi.ite 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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      683 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beack Street 27. H*»« slim rn on hand* wall •elected nnd nchly assort* g stock of all European and other goods. Moderate terms and careful attendance. 8ont ton-1 Hebben steeds jours Men »oor radie een as sortie ryk assort)dans tons ment
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      618 4 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 dt;der. nearly new.
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