Singapore Daily Times, 26 August 1878
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Title Section12 1878-08-26 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 26th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,56212 words
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Article, Illustration434 1878-08-26 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tub following ar«- the dates on which 0. Company's Contract Mail Steamer* n-ay lw expected to arrive bere in 1878: HointAin. TiM-xtajr x»h Jan. Wednesday !Hh Jan. En 4 »rd Mb Feb «h Feb. •I’Hh 2fHh Mh434 words
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Article151 1878-08-26 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboci.us. Achilles. Antenob. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Tkiam. Anch ISEB. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Mekeiaub. Teccer. Ihe Coy’B St- amers are det-pat< bed from fpool outwards for Straits and Cbina, 'td from Shanghai homewards for Lon--1 r every ten days, and have accor. datkn151 words
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321 1878-08-26 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottw*bi>. Homeward. I*7B. 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27321 words
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98 1878-08-26 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates Mon day, J<utu*ry 11th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February Uth August Kith 25th 24th March 4th September 7th98 words
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185 1878-08-26 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.185 words
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Article43 1878-08-26 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer “AR* RATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, e» route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.43 words
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Article41 1878-08-26 1 Messrs. Apcar 4. 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 SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.41 words
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803 1878-08-26 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to i Batavia 4A803 words
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Insurance.
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Article66 1878-08-26 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. Ti.e undersigned, Agents for the Office. rC i- an^, orised to insnre goods by A. I. Xeasels or Steamers to t’.ic extent *lOO,OOO on-eaeh ott-lh*, Hlock and Machinery of Steamers to the66 words
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47 1878-08-26 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1878-08-26 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d s-ription of property at the current “ales of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Claims arranged hy the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE 457 words
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Article42 1878-08-26 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 onstomary terms. HAMILTON. CRAY 4 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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49 1878-08-26 1 The nndersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared 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 4 CO.I Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.'49 words
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45 1878-08-26 1 (Berlin-Coloone 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 4 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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68 1878-08-26 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 and68 words
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83 1878-08-26 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,1 32,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents83 words
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44 1878-08-26 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.)44 words
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Article29 1878-08-26 1 Capital 61.000.000. OHTEF OFFICE". London 79, Cornhii.l E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. mgapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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70 1878-08-26 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. 33J discount allowed on all risks for ooMting voyage?, and 15 o/o on all riaVa to70 words
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194 1878-08-26 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Ohninnan i„ London, Peter Me Lagan,E»q Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered hy194 words
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64 1878-08-26 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 current64 words
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87 1878-08-26 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 grant87 words
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51 1878-08-26 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fnnds, 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.51 words
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42 1878-08-26 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op 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. c.)42 words
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104 1878-08-26 1 ft in is ull i inoiiiuiiuri. .Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lip® Assurances of every description tfranted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse104 words
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149 1878-08-26 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.) LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, Two149 words
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223 1878-08-26 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 l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 K '>™ Wn.i.iiu l Street. Liverpool f O* 1223 words
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102 1878-08-26 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. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. llollidsy.Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Dougin,LapreikftCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies,102 words
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137 1878-08-26 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 van, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George137 words
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56 1878-08-26 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.56 words
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62 1878-08-26 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A 0. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1878-08-26 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEI ROAD. Notic*. n and after the 1st February, ice wil| retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpend. i j e C€ on8e >* opened for the sale of V!" 1 £rom a. to 6 p. M. ,c *et« for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.103 words
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Advertisement83 1878-08-26 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 image. CAMERON DUNLOP Sc CO. Agents, (n. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCLATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels83 words
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Article144 1878-08-26 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Teo Gwan 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 appointed the144 words
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Article50 1878-08-26 2 The Spanish steamer Victoria,” Capt. Mendezona, due here on tho 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, anply to K. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 20th Augt., 1878. (to 26th inst.)50 words
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79 1878-08-26 2 L>o.u Ui ami JuAvASSSA tt. The N. I S. N. Co'e. steamer “Banda,” having left Samarang yesterday, is expected to arrive here on Monday the 26th inst. She will have quick despatch for the above ports, taking cargo and passengers also for Passaroean, Probolingo,79 words
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Article68 1878-08-26 2 "OTll/B. T hE U. o- S. Co.’s Steamer Ulysses” Captain Guard, leavine Penang at noon to-morrow, mav be expected here on Monday morning the 26th instant, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai. She has room for first and third class passengers. and also cargo which can now be engaged.68 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 26TH AUG., 1878.
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Article252 1878-08-26 2 SiNOAroRK, 26th August, 1878. (iunbcr 14.70. B'ark Pepper 8.45. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sifjr, Flour. Sarawak 3 70. Pearl SajfO 4.25. Ooffee, Boutyne nominal. Tin... 18.25. 4'B. Mate twi8‘ 92 8J 0 a Sbirtinj s 1 5-5. 7 do do 1.45. 6 d« T. Cloth 1.05.252 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article28 1878-08-26 2 New Orleans, 2 2nd August. —Yellow fever is raging throughout Louisiana. The Austro-Turkish Convention. Constantinople, 22nd. —The report of the conclusion of the Austro-Turkish Convention is premature.28 words
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Article16 1878-08-26 2 Vienna, 23rd August. —The Austrian Newspapers advocate the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.16 words
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Article14 1878-08-26 2 Constantinople, 22nd, —The Russians have made an attack on the Rhodopian Insurgents.14 words
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Article31 1878-08-26 2 London, 24 th August.—Post the Morning Post) urges the annexation of Herat and Candahar failing the readiness of the Ameer of Afghanistan to receive the British Mission.31 words
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Article12 1878-08-26 2 Constantinople, 24 th August.—Hostilities have been resumed on the TurkoMontenegrin frontier.12 words
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Article22 1878-08-26 2 Athens, 24 th August. —It is announced that the Porte has refused to grant the extensions of the Northern Greek Provinces.22 words
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Article29 1878-08-26 2 Vienna, 24 th August. —The Austrian Forces on the military frontier of Croatia and Sclavonia have attacked and routed the enemy after severe fighting at Stolatz.29 words
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Article12 1878-08-26 2 St. Petersburg .—A new internal Russian loan is issued for 30,000,000.12 words
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2814 1878-08-26 2 .'i.inuuuiD V./ I 1 IL Li 1 nuivi. ixmiunini Potsdam, iUh August. —The marriage of Prince Hendrik, brother of the King, to the Princess Marie is celebrated here to-day in the presence of H. H. the King of the Netherlands and the Prussian Royal2,814 words
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Article1629 1878-08-26 3 Minutes of proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Thursday, the Bth August, 1878. Commissioners Pretent. Hon’ble W. H. Read,— President. Hon’ble Major McNair. E. J. Wells, Esq. Tan Seng Poh, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Read the1,629 words
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Correspondence.
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Article350 1878-08-26 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sie:—Your correspondent Apex,” has in your issue of Friday, called in question a statement of Mr. Proctor’s on a matter of the most elementary astronomy. Mr. Proctor’s authority on astronomical subjects will not, I think, be seriously impaired350 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement726 1878-08-26 2 ftrtu asbtrtisrmtnts. 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 A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of726 words
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Advertisement639 1878-08-26 2 OFFICE FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at the godowns of Messrs. Harrison A Co., Boat Quay, on Tuesday, the 27th August, at noon. Office furniture, consisting of stationery almeirahs. writing tables, accountant’s desks, office stools, chairs, copying presses. valuable charts, fire proof safes Ac.639 words
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Advertisement621 1878-08-26 2 NOTICE. The undersigned beg to announce that they have established themselves in a Copartnership under the Style and Firm of Howarth. ErBKine A Co., and will carry on the Business of Engineers, Ironfounders, Contractors Ac., in the Premises (River Valley Road.) formerly occupied by the late Firm of Howarth, Lyon,621 words
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Advertisement405 1878-08-26 2 CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR J. B. C. 1/11. 11 cases shipped by CaillolSt. Pierre, Marseil'es. G. C. 1 case shipped at Naples. Landed by the Ruhattino S. S. Sumatra," and now lying at Tanjong Pagar, at the risk and expense of consignees. REME BROTHERS. Agents. S S. Sumatra." Singapore, 23rd Augt.,405 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article273 1878-08-26 3 Saturday, 24th August. M. M. steamer Peiho, 3,t»<X> tons, Pasqualini commander, Saigon 22nd Augt., consignees Messageries Mari times. British steamer Rosa, 266 tons, Vincent commander, Macassar 20th Augt., consignee Lim Tiang Wha. British steamer Glenfinlas, 1,570 tons, Wilcox commander, London 2nd July, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. Dutch steamer273 words
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Article62 1878-08-26 3 Saturday, 24th August. British steamer Arabia, Mann, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. ii British steamer Madras, Richardson, for Penang. British steamer Riga, Clarke, for Penang. Dutch steamer Egeron, Sendtnann, for Batavia. Italian barque Felicina Antonio, Bonaventner, for London. Sunday, 25th August. M. M. steamer Sindh, Brunet,62 words
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Article960 1878-08-26 3 t. 'ATk j T Ship’s Name- i-tains. i.ag A Rio, k ar- 'mere From WhereLyinu onsignees or Agents.(destination C~ RIVALS AIKN-0F- W A Sambas de Paxela H.N.M.’s str. 350;Junc 16Achecn Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s Consul General. Cruise Fly McNiel H. M’s. str. 400. Malacca Roads Senior960 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement24 1878-08-26 3 #ot»ces. MUSIC. T Ex English Mail. The undersigned have just received a few pieces of New Music. SAYLE Sl CO. Singapore, 14th Augt., 1878.24 words
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Docks.
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705 1878-08-26 4 Tff* work* of tke Comp»nJ .re •ito.tjd •t TnnjoDtr Pag, i*. witki* one mile of tke towo of SiTirapoTO, and compnn the following establishments, vii WmRF.—Affordio* beitkARe for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and705 words
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191 1878-08-26 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15) feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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Article72 1878-08-26 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.72 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement275 1878-08-26 4 CHAMPAGNE. Paul Contant A Co.’s of Reims Bouzy Sec. $10 per dozen quarts. CAMERON, DUNLOP A C'O., Agents. Singapore, 1st July, 1878. GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTING Ac. Sayle Co. are now opening Ex. Glamorgan Saxony Angola Tweeds, a small parcel, this Season’s patterns. Black and Blue thin Worsted Coatings. Brown Linen Drills,275 words
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Advertisement645 1878-08-26 4 ffiisunamoiis. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of 8awu 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 scantling645 words
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Advertisement605 1878-08-26 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPOBTBRB 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,605 words
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Advertisement686 1878-08-26 4 H*»ealwnv« on hand »*•<'!> aoleetod and richly assorted stock of all European and other (foods. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hilton fort Sont ton- j Hebben steeds waehrend ein tours bien j roor radie eon wohlassortlr- assort,ls|ryk assort!. tes Latrer al- j dans686 words
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Advertisement657 1878-08-26 4 FOR SALE. A Fast Steam Launch, t RU^ T k tea D and A “Ww fastened, loaded^Jr 1 Beam 9 feCt draft wl n Has accommodation for 50 to 60 passen gers, is fitted with fresh water tanks, and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and engine in good order,657 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, 26ND AUG., 1878.
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Notices.
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Article86 1878-08-26 5 Per Japan, 25th August. Fur Singapore.— From Calcutta Messrs. .1. R. How ley. P. P. Richards an 1 G. S. Mart n. From Penang Hon'ble C. J. Irving. -T. M Lyon and F. H. Gottlieb. For Hongkong.—From Calcutta: Messrs. I). H n mUfj-e, C. Tar Mahomed and Bun dialy.86 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement441 1878-08-26 5 FOR SALE. <TEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL MACHINERY. Ex steamers Gordon Cattle,'' and 'Cyph- comprising:— 1 One 40 Horse Power Horizontal Fn«i»e 21 x 32” with two Corn- H Boilers. each 18 feet, by 54 diame- w th all valves and connections com- ,.je to drive the follow nr. j.441 words
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Advertisement421 1878-08-26 5 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known W brand of Gin having become more frequent of late, evidently with the view of curtailing, if possible, the sale of the genuine brand, a slight alteration has been made in the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more conspicuous421 words
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Advertisement324 1878-08-26 5 THETANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Directoi a of this Company are prepared to receive applications for investment of money, equally in a Ninth and Tenth Series of Debentures, until 30th September, 1878. Each Series to be issued for $175,000, bearing interest at 6 o/o324 words
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