Singapore Daily Times, 22 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 22nd AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,559
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    428 1 Office- —D’Almeida Street Gopowrs— At New Harbour. liU 315 the ua jjych /nv’s Conttaet Vail Steamers r*T b*' expected to arrive here in 1878 Homkw*u>. T-~«ta* %b Jam. Wednesday 9th Jut. 22nd 2*d Stfc Feb 6»h Teb. I»tb 90tb Mb Mar «b Mar. I
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    149 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pkiam. Anchises. •“AKPEDON. ORESTEB. Hectob. Stentob. Mfnelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Sb amers are dee pat/ bed from 1 '"fpool outwards for Straits and China, from Shanghai homewards for Lon- every ten days, and have accon ati, n
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    314 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meaaageriea Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year OCTWlBD. HOMEWABD. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Tburaday, Si January 13 February H February *7 do ,.28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    92 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore lor Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— IBb WsP-nMy. July 13Ui February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21*t April Ist October
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    187 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 about 3rd Jane, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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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, 1st Aug., 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant, eu route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agent*. Singapore, Ist Aug*., 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    788 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei i the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Pnnd 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent cf 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      48 1 E8TABLI8HED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed j Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamer's and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent.. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d seription of property at the current Pates of Premium. Tefal Rum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The nndersigned 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 Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      47 1 Thf Agents for the above are pfroa>.„l "to issue' Polfcv covering Marine Risks on goodi 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 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. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th J&ny., 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. 33| 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 bt Royal Chartkri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agent* 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 CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on 1 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      30 1 Capital Cl .000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 Gkorok Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (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 by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      191 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 n London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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.
      86 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
      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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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 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. (a. o.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe 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.
      102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London— 10. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. 'Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Char. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      212 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: Glmoon 5O Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London 2 K s J T ILLIi, L....P00D, Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      100 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grnxral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. 'Messrs. Melcbers. k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidaj.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Donglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe, (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Conger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, 1 George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marry*!, George H.
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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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      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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      99 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLBT ROAD. None*. vb and after the 1st February, Ice wil| «old retail, at the rate of 4 Cents per{Mind. I ce House is opened for the sale of dany {rom 6 6 p M j or lck t or 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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      81 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 incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    145 2 In t «e Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Teo Gw an Tye. residing at No. 13 Market Street, Singapore, a bankrupt. James William Gunn Esquire, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has
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    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, AND CALCUTTA, &c.
    57 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer ‘'Arabia,” will be despatched for above ports on Saturday, the 24th instant, leaving roads at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A GO., Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld.
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    FOR MANILA.
    50 2 The Spanish steamer Victoria Capt. Mendezona. due here on the 26th instant, has room for cargo for the above port which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, arply to US. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 20th Augt., 1878. (to 26th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 22ND AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE, 22ND AUGUST, 1878.
      235 2 oinu&i uk. l) AUiiUMi 101 o. Gambler f 4.70. B'ack Pepper 7.80. j White Pepper, fair quality 13. .Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 70. Pearl Sago 4.25. OofffHJ, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 8 Muie twis 92 8f is Sliirtinis 1.55. 7 do do
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN.
        29 2 London, itStk Anynst. —Captain Nares has been appointed to the command of the Alert in a Scientific Expedition to the South Pacific.
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        THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION
        30 2 Vienna, 20 th Any ns l. —The Austrian troops have succeeded in occupying Serajevo (in Bosnia, about 10 miles north of the Herzegovina Frontier), after severe fighting.
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        THE TRANSFER OF BATOUM.
        379 2 Constantinople 20/// August. —The Lazis still refuse to surrender Batoum. The German, French, and English Ambassadors at Constantinople have urged the Porte decisively to proceed to the unreserved execution of the Treaty. The Messageries Maritiraes Company’s Steamer Peiko, with the next homeward French mail, having left
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        THE ANNEXATION OF SOCOTRA AND ITS CAPABILITIES.
        1115 2 Telegrams," says th eBombay Gazelle of the 2nd August, “have been received announcing that the island of Socotra has been formally taken possession of in the Queen’s name, and declared to be annexed to the British Empire. It will be remembered that the
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        THE ALLEGED PROJECT OF AN EXPEDITION TO BAGDAD.
        712 2 11V.7 iu liau u.ii" Annexations and revelations, i>»expected and suprising, seem to be the order of the day with the present lively Premier of Englaud. The latest annexation to the British Empire is the island of Socotra as announced abov<- The latest
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        THE NEW EDDYSTONE LIGTHOUSE.
        1433 3 It is announced that the Trinity Board, •liter six weeks' consideration, have deci-'l-d to build the new Eddystone Lighthouse themselves, and not under contract. I lie estimate of the Board’s engineer was 90,000/. There were three tenders, the lowest, that of Mr. Pethick, of Plymouth, **ing
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE PYRAMIDS AND THE SUN.
        79 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir. —Perhaps you will allow me to state, for the information of your correspondent J. C. that, according to Professor Piazzi Smith, the angle of inclination of the sides of the great Pyramid to its central vertical
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        ELETRIC LIGHT.
        183 3 To the Editor of the Doily Times. Dear Sir.— As a good deal has been said, in a recent corresjiondence in your paper, about the electric lamps now so largely employed in Paris, and as I have lately bad an opportunity of seeingthem, I should like to say
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      702 2 #tto aibtrtfsraunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman—Wn. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dale tuple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley
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      549 2 FOR SALE. horse, quiet ii saddle and is in capital condition. The property of a gentleman leaving the Settlement. POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 3rd Augt., 1878. u. c. OFFICE FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at the godowns of Mess l 8. Harrison A
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      620 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S, Opera and Comedy Company. Positively For Two Nights Only. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd AND 23rd 1878. LEGITIMATE SUCCESS, or The Celebrated French Operatic Artistes, M. BERGER—DEPLACE. AND M. HENRI PERRIER. Who will appear in Robillard’s Opera Bauffe LA REVANCHE DE FORTUNIA. And, by
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      443 2 CONSULAR NOTIFICATION. The Consul for H. M. the King of Italy bnn tb e notice of the Mercant»e community of this colony that a new custom’s system will come into effect in Italy, on the Ist September next, by which it is required, that any merchandise coming from a country
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      82 3 Wednesday, 21st August. British steamer Normanby, 1,000 tons, Ellis commander, Hongkong 13th Augt., consignees Guthrie A Co. II. N. M’s. steamer Banjermassin, 350 tons, Novrejen commander Acheen 17th Augt., consignee H. N. M’s. Consul General. P. A O. steamer Sunda. 1,027 tons, Reeves commander, Bombay 6lli Augt., consignees P.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      26 3 Wednesday 21st August. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Min.ok and Palembang. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. German barque Pallas, Ballehr, for Hongkong.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      848 3 t I 'ATfc 1 Shi > Namk.« i-tainh. ag a Rio. <v ae- 'here From Where Lying onsiqnebs ok Agents. Destination. j* I RIVALS MEN-OF-WA Sambas de Paxela iH.N.M.’sstr. 350 June 16 Acheen 'Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s Consul General Cruise Fly McNiel H. M’s. str. 400
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      708 4 The work* of the Company are aitnated at Tsqjong 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 snfficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest drangbt, and
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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 European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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      355 4 REVALENTA ARABIC A. John Littlk Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Du Barry Sl 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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    • Advertisement
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      637 4 iMiSttllamous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Oapable 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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      605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 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 shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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      658 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. on hand a «-a|l ■•'Acted and richly assorted stock of all European and other good*. Moderate term* and careful atHalten fortwaehrend ein wohla»eortirte* Lacer alter Europaelechen k anderen Artikel. Rillige Preiee k reelle Bedienung zugeei chert. les articles
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      627 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 SO to 60 passen. gere, is fitted with fresh water tanks, and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and engine in good order, nearly
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