Singapore Daily Times, 16 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XIX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 16th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,554
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL TEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    440 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are Hfc' dates on which ('< mpany’s Contract Mail Steamers l e expected to arrive here in 1878 OrrwAW*. Homeward. .-A»T »th Jar. Wednesday 3th Jan. 22ed 23rd 5th Feb. ««h Feb. 19th 20th Mb
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    151 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Piomep. Deucalion. Nfstob. Glaucub. IEIAM. ANCHIBEB. Sarpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. MINFIAUB. Teuceb. ’ll• Coy's gp amers arcdetpatsbed from '-rp<ol outwards for Straits and China. from Shanghai hemewards for Lon--1 T every ten days, and have accon •ati, n for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    318 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the enrrent year:— Oi’twaBd. Homeward. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    93 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. and Calcutta (fnririg fife crirenf j-car at (he nndernoted dates:— Monday, January Htb Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February lltb August loth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 19tb 21st April
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    186 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klane, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and PenaDg 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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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcab Sl Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, 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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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Srnidt, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en routs to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    806 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bath 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 Batavia 5
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      77 1 Gapital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90.000. I xf General Agents. eBBr s. Jardine MatheBon A Co., Hongkons. 1 he ■’iiili-ri.ii.iie*, lor the Olfior, are authorised to insnre goods by A. T. rVi^J™ 8 18 or pteatnerß to the extent of lOO,OOO on each bottom,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      45 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Oomand ia prepared to aecept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (n.c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 F9TABI.IBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agontsi and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTTN. DYCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      44 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. he 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. is ■"V 1 5th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are pr nared to issue Policies 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-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. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o'.
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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. 33i 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 by Royal Chaktkri.) 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.
      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. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital C 1.000.000. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. G. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTFAUA GO, Singapore, 22nd Fob., 4 876.
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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 Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allo-ed on all risk, for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY Capital Two Millions Sterling.
      203 1 OFFICE8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen In.nranoe Buildings, 60GraceS,nrch “treet, London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall.Esqre. Deputy Chairman S William Hind, Esqre. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman i„ London, p e tcr McLagan.Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, E.qre. The I ec
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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.) Suhscibed 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 400,000 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, 1st April,
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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 Sleblinq 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.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE.TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Aasrtratfi*. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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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, llth July, 1878. (1 wk.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      106 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, Sonth Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh n Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      223 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, f 50 Wes t George l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William t Street. Liverpool, f
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      105 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, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manger, I Me**ra. TVmelan,l*praikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      136 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 G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, Jamee Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George
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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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      102 1 SINGAPOBE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEI ROAD. f Nona. i C D< a^ ter the let February, Ice wil| I nd l^e rate Cents perI jf e .House is opened for the sale of TiTl* horn 8 a. m. to 6 p. M. f,, r c ft* f°r 2, 3 or
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    • Advertisement
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      82 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 imaue. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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    RUBATTINO LINE.
    88 2 IVUDailUlU UliVEJ. Thi Company’s steamer 8umatra,” 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
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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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    FOR CALCUTTA VIA PENANG.
    42 2 The S. S. Moray" having left Hongk ng today, cargo Ac. c i n now be engaged and stored at the wharf to await shipment. W. R. SCOTT CO., as Agents. Singapore, 13th Augt., 1878. to 20th inst.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 16TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      213 2 Singapore, 16th August, 1878. Gambier f 4.55. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Floor, Sarawak 3 65. Pearl Sago 4 30. Ooff*ie, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 s. Mob* twis 92 81 I-e Snirtin. s 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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      MAIL NOTICES.
      79 2 Mails close for Batavia, Cberibon and Samarang, per steamer Penang, at 11 a. m., tomorrow. Port Said and London, per steamer Fie urn Castle, at 6 p. m. today. Hongkong A Shanghai, per steamer Glaucm*, at 1 p. m. tomorrow. Through the courte y of commander Bosanquet, R.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA.
        54 2 Loudon, \bth August. —After conti* nuous fighting, the Austrian army has been compelled to fall back and has taken up a position at Gracamitza Grachanitza, situated in the North East of Bosnia.) English Naval Review. The Queen has been present at a Grand
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        CYPRUS.
        13 2 Cyprus, 14 th. —The sickness here gives no cause for special anxiety.
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        Russia.
        39 2 St. Petersburg, 15 th August. —lt is stated here semi-officially that a Russian Expeditionary Force ordered for despatch to Central Asia at the time of the critical relations existing lietween Russia and Great Britain has been cancelled subsequently.
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      THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION.
      1050 2 London, 15 th August. —The Austrian troops ars still retreating, according to the latest advices from Bosnia. J j A Reuter’s telegram, dated London, 3rd May, which appears in the Hongkong papers, states on the authority of the Standard that a reduction in the Fleet on the
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      MARINE DISASTERS.
      816 2 Records of shipwreck in the Indian, China, and Australian seas have been unusually frequent during the last two or three mouths, and certainly those who go down to the sea in ships hav. been having a troublous time of it lately. Scarcely a mail arrives here from China,
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      PENANG NEWS.
      3646 3 The following items are taken from the Penang Standard of the 6th August Penang Grievance* —A correspondent .riling himself Singapore having written the following letter to the Standard, I think it is much to be regretted that the local pres* at Penang should endea- tout to keep alive
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      621 2 ftfto asbtrttstmtnta, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capita] 5.000,000 Dollars. IWrre Fund 2,000.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Dtrnrty Chairman Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Bslilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of
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      722 2 FOR SALE. An Arab horse, quiet in saddle and is in capital condition. The property of a gentleman leaving the Settlement. POWELL A 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
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      562 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S, Variety and Comedy Company. SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1878. FRENCH OPERA, ENGLISH BALLADS, AMERICAN SONGS AND DANCES, Comical Varieties. Mr. Carson has much pleasure in announcing to the public of Singapore, that he has arranged with The Celebrated French Operatic Artistes M. BERGER—DEPLACE. (Late of
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    • Advertisement
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      374 2 NOTICE. Messrs. Ullmann Brothers have received a fine assortment of Musical Boxes of the best Manufacture, French, English, German, Spanish, Arab. Prussian, Turk, and Italian tunes Gold and Silver Watches Dep&t. Singapore, 13th Augt, 1878 to 13th Sept 1 MUSIC. Ex English Mail. The undersigned have just received a few
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      75 3 Thursday, 15th August. Dutch steamer Japara, 1,468 tons, Zuyderhoudt commander, Acheen 11th Augt., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. British steamer Glaucus, 1,583 tons, Jackson commander, Liverpool 6th July, consignees W. ..lansfield A Co. British schooner Clara, 340 tons, Simpson commander, Penang 7th Augt. Friday, 16th August. British steamer Fleurs Castle,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      27 3 Thursday, 15th August. British steamer Gordon Castle, Warring, for New York. British steamer Menmuir, Dark, for Hongkong. British brig Jane Woodburn, Desberough, for Mauritius.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      889 3 I :'ATk I rill's N4MRS 1‘TAINS. I AO A RlO. >F AS V H KRE FROM WhERELyINO < iNSION K K8 O R Ao ENTS. UliSTI NATION. RIVAL* MEN-OF-W A Y i Ftimbas do Paxela H.N.M.’s str. 350; June 16 Acbecn T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s
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      243 3 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Co-partnership carried on for some time past at No. 10, Raffles Place, by Her Chib Ann and Georoe Andreas, under the name or firm of Chib Ann A Co., was dissolved on the 30tb June, ultimo. The business will be continued by Hee Chib
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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 Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st 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 under the superintendence of Eu. ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee’. Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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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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      345 4 revalenta arabioa. John Little 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:— Vis-a-vis
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    • Advertisement
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      637 4 iHtSffllamma. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessejs of tbe 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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      609 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, I GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers of European, China, Ja- pan 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
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      676 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 H» on hand wp|l and richly assorted stock of all European and Other iroods. Mode tendance "-’ten fort- Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds wnehrend ein jours Men roor radie een woblassortir- asso r 11 s ryk assort!tes Laser al-!
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      612 4 TOR SALE. A Past Steam Lapecr. Built of teak and copper fastens £3S h s hir*- B 0 ,Kl Mt can raryy two flays’ coals. Boilers and c„. gine in good order, nearly new. For further particulars, appiy to POWELL 00. Singapore, 22nd March, ]g7^ UCt,0ncers NOTICE. Er T T
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