Singapore Daily Times, 27 August 1878

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 27th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,563
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    430 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. THfc *T r M»e dates on which I tb O r-, party s Contract Mail Steamers D ay he expected to arrire here in 1878 Ho»«wa»b. Tnrrfsy *h J*» Kedofiir JHB Jm. 22nd 23rd Mh Teh Z ISth n
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. PatbqcOTS. Achilles. Antenob.Diomep. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. I’biam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s St* amers are despat* bed from Limpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon«i"n every ten days, and have accor in "da tic n
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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 during the current year:— Outward. HokewaRd. 1878. 1R 7«Wednesday, an January Thursday, 31 January 13 February H February 27 do 28 do 13 March J* M rch
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    96 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: Monday, January 14»h Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August loth 25th 2«h March 4th September 7th 181
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    184 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 June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 St MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lsc Aug., 1878.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    43 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    787 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBatavia 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 Batavia I 46 j Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent i of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailine vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. l4th Febv. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at tbe current Bates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local A rents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 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 tbe customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u, c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      49 1 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth 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 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      84 1 London and Edinburgh. i 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 1,1 32,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERVE 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.
      30 1 Capital Cl .000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOURTEAT) 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 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.
      253 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Carman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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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 St 00. 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 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS Sl CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      95 1 Established 1840, aild Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre■Mums. No extra charge
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      45 1 It is requested that tbe Masters of all vessels insured in tbe 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.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd St Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. A
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      ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.
      40 1 The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.)
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      207 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: 5O Edinburgh, 17 George Street. jSKsssisr Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above Company at this
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      MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION.
      42 1 The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO. Agents Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (a. o.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 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, E*q. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Msssrs.Douglas,LspraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Lid.) J. J. doe Bemedioe,
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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. Richerd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, 1 Georgs Hibbert, Psrcival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      63 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 O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. Or and after the 1st February, Ice wil| sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpoiind. The Ice Honse is opened for the sale of “•daily from 6 i. h. to 6 P. H. Ticket* for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    FOR SAMARANG, SOURABAYA, BALLY AND MACASSAR.
    74 2 Thk N. I S. N. Co’s, steamer "Banda,” having left Samaraog yesterday, is expected to arrive here on Monday the 26th inst. She will have quick despatch for the above F° r *n’ cargo and passengers also ror Passaroean, Probolingo, Banjoewangie, Bally Ampanan, Bonthain,
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    MAGDEBURG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MARINE DEPARTMENT.
    51 2 Paid up Capital 3,000,000. Marks 150,000.) The undersigned have been appointed agents for the Straits Settlements for the above Company and are prepared to accept Marine risks on goods on the usual terms. BEHN MEYER A CO. Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1878. u.
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 27TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      211 2 Singapore, 27th August, 1878. Gambler... 9 4.67}. B aok Pepper 8.45. White Pepper, fair quality 13. •Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne lyj. Tin 18.25. 4's. Muie twis 92 8J lbs Sliirtin.s.. 155. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Clotu 1.05. 7
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      MAIL NOTICES. REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      2501 2 Mails close for:— Bangkok, per steamer Paknam, at 9 a. m. tomorrow. Hongkong, per steamer Venice, at 1 p. m. tomorrow. Sama-ang Cheribcn, per steamer Banco, at 2 p. m. tomorrow. Bangkok, per steamer Ban Yong Seng, at 4 p. ra. tomorrow. Batavia,
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      MALACCA.
      1158 3 (Prom our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 25th Augcst, 1878. Trk Klang steamers Telegraph and arrived here on the 15th and --nd instant, and sailed on the 17th and “”h instant, respectively. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Arabia, rom Calcutta, ria intermediate ports, amved here en route to your
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      777 2 Jlrto aibtrtiscnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Dejmiy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Be lilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple
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    • Advertisement
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      680 2 LOST, The First Volume of Froude’s History of England. Any one bringing the same to the office of the Stbaits Times” will receive one dollar reward owner’s name written inside. Singapore, 21st Angust, 1878. to 31st inst. FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from the Hon’ble J. Douglas, leaving
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    • Advertisement
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      767 2 NOTICE. Th« undersigned beg to announce that they have established themselves in a Copartnership under the Style and Firm of Howarth. Erskine 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,
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    • Advertisement
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      274 2 CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR J. B. C. 1/11. 11 cases shipped bj CaillolSt. Pierre, Marseilles. G. C. 1 case shipped at Naples. Landed by the Rnbattino 8. 8. Sumatra,” and now lying at Tanjong Pagar, at the risk and expense of consignees. REME BROTHERS, Agents, 8. 8. Sumatra.” Singapore, 23rd Augt.,
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  • Correspondence.
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      The PYRAMIDS AND THE SUN.
      1675 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sia,—May I ask you the favor of correcting a misprint in your paper of yesterday, which decidedly obscures the meaning of part of my letter, which you did me the honor of publishing the sentence I refer to
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      BAZAAR RETAIL PRICES.
      278 3 Bread (Whampoa’s) Ist quality per loaf $O.lO do 2nd do (mess) 0.08 do 3rd do do 0.06 (bazaar) per loaf 0.05 Flour—Per pound 10 cts. Ist quality 5 cts. 2nd quality Rice—lst quality P® r P o2 4.30 i 2nd do Sia m do 3.75 Oil Cocoanut,
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      70 3 Monday, 26th August. Sarawak gunboat Aline, 151 tons, Kirk commander, Sarawak -3rd Augt., consignees A. L. Johnston A Co. steamer Ulysses, 1.540 tons, Guard commander, Liverpool 18th July, consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Tuesday, 27th August. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, 366 tons, Hide commander, Bangkok 22nd August, consignee
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      31 3 Monday, 26th August Spanish steamer Victoria, Mendezona, for Manila. Dutch steamer Sunda, Neff, for Palembang. German barque Charlotte, Stern, for Marseilles. British steamer Japan, de Smidt, for Hongkong.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      806 3 r SH, R».| i» Fh„, W„,„L«» U "SS.OUSSS AISNTS. UMI I0 MEN-OF-WAP I Banjeruiassin Novrejen HN.M’s. str. 350 Aug. 21 Acheen T° P Whauf hNM r' P Sta fclon BHilda Van Neef H.N.M’s. «tr. 415 Aug. 24 Muntok Do S»«i f rI 4ck STEAMERS Kirk Sar.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      103 3 TO HORSE OWNERS. The undersigned hare received a few tons of Italy Rock Salt, which they offer for sale in small auantities. A piece of this Salt should be Kept in every Stable to maintain the Horses’ Health. LAMBERT BROTHERS, Orchard Road. Singapore, 16th Augt., 1878. (to 16th 8ept.) TO
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      707 4 Thj work* of the Company are aituated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Sinffapore, and oompriae the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.' Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      347 4 NOTICE. 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 disoount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.
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    • Advertisement
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      662 4 ifiistenamous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Oanable of turning ont 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. Reams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling
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      609 4 JOHN LITTLE fc 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      664 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Hsve always on hand a wo!' •sleeted and richly assorted stock of all Enropean and other (rood*. terms and careful attendance. Hal ten fortwaehrend ein jc wohlassortir- j tea Laver alter Europaeischen k anderen Artikel. Billiire Preise Areelle
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    • Advertisement
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      575 4 FOR SALE A Fast Steam Launch. of tcflk And Conner f QO kSf. hS^ Bram 9 d fi c»n carry two Jay,' c 0,!,. Boilers aod™ gine in good order, nearly new For further particulars, anniy to POWELL A CO. Singapore, 22nd March, 187 ct,on v r notice! T* Shoes
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    FOR JAVA.
    42 5 Ths Dutch 8-earner "Egeron," expected to arrive here on Tuesday the 20th instant wtll take any cargo offering f or Java’ Macassar, Bali, and the Moluccas. She has splendid accomodation for passengers. 1 HOOGLANDT A CO., 17th August, 1878. (tilled*)
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      519 5 SILBER LIpHT. S-— Light.— The Tines says:" A avt tpproach to sunlight than has ever i» .-r* been obtained." S::.3SR Light. The Lancet says -e» off nothing that can be in the o., >»t degree injurious." '_3ER Light.— The Morning Post The highest possible degree of illu- jation." _3ee Light.—
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    • Advertisement
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      488 5 the tanjong pagar dock com. PANT, LIMITED. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Director of this Company are prepared to receive applications for investment of money, equally i* a Ninth and Tenth Series of Debenturef, until 30th September, 1878. Each Series to be issued for 3175,000, bearing interest at 6o/o
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