Singapore Daily Times, 30 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 30th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,566
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    417 1 D’Almeida Street. Gopowns— At New Harbour. The following are the dstes on which tl. Company’s Contract Mail Steamers Bur he expected to arrive here in 1878 Otnut. Homzwasd. Wsdasadsy Ja». sth Feb Hh Feb. Mb M*r Marl<Hb "Hh Neiisar let April. A*’rU- Setnrday 27th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLEB. ANTENORDiomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchises. SaRFEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Tiucir. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, i»d from Shanghai homewards for Lond"n every ten days, and have accor ■Matkn for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    319 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimea may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Octward. Homewa*i>. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, .10 January Thursday, 31 January H February H February 27 do ~28 do >, 1.1 March 14 March
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    95 1 •The steamers of this Company will be *mf»**»Atom »»gnper* fo- M^taeCS. Penang, Moulmern, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January Utb Saturday, July l.ltb 28th 27th February llth August 10th 25th 2 lib March 4th September 7th 21st
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    185 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.
    43 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 MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist 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, 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.
    795 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, Fii$t Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.-, Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sfjjne Vessels or Steamers to the extent of *lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 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. fn. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current Baton of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re™e,nfsed. 9 Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      32 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Thv undersigned have been appointed a rent, foi the above Company, and are P >ar:“ lake risk* upon cargo on the terms.
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      49 1 Ihe undersigned. 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.1 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      68 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 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 Charteri.) 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, Agents
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibe department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital ei.ooo.noo. CHIEF OFFICE'*. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. ga«ts In niußWtww: BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. o.)
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10,000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33| 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.
      190 1 Offices. gneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qnecn Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagnn.Eaq Depot, Chairman, John T. Pagan, E.qre, The security offered by
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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.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Fmids *****. 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 appomtep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F ret class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. 0.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lip* Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assnranoe. Frb* Policies issued which can neper altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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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. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Livebpool—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 A Coston,) chair ian in Liverpool. Holland, Esq. CH'AfaAl AN IN
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      208 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Guaeow, a W.^G.0,0. Edinburgh 17 George Street. {‘ssftssr’ Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 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, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nieaise, w (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      115 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. Bevan, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqpet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, 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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      62 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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      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 tie customary terms. The nsnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.
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      MAGDEBURG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MARINE DEPARTMENT.
      52 4 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 METER A CO. lgents. Singapore, 27th August, 1878. J
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      97 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. Md after the 1st February, Ice wil| retail, at the rate of 4 Cents permi. r The Ice Houae is opened for the sale of from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. ickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procured,
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      82 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A8SOCIATION. 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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    FOR SAMARANG, SOURABAYA, BALLY AND MACASSAR.
    74 2 The N. I S. N. Co’s, 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, Banjoewangie, Bally Ampanan, Bonthain, Timor
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    FOR LONDON.
    40 2 The British Steamer Mikado, 3,034 tons register, Captain James Barclay,expected here on or about the 15th proximo, has room for first and third class passengers. Apply to, McAlister a co., Agents. Singapore, 28th August, 1878. to 26th Sept.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 30TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      320 2 Singapore, 30th August, 1878. Gambier 4.70. B ack Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Saraw k 3.72 J. Pearl Sago 4.221. Ooffoe, Bontyne 19. Tin 18.20. 4 8 Mule twis 92 8£ Is Shirtings 1.571. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.05.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1636 2 Afganhistaw London, 28 th August. —The Times supports a conciliatory policy being pursued with the Ameer intervention with regard to Yakoob Khan. (The eldest son of the Ameer and his ablest General, who won him his throne, but disinherited and a prisoner in favour of
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      HOSTILITIES BETWEEN SERVIANS AND AUSTRIANS.
      759 3 London, 7 th.—' The disaffe tion felt by Servm at being ordered by a decree I the Congress to give up a portion of the territory acquired at the close of the late war has culminated ia n hostile demonstrate .n against Austria The occupation
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      AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
      1757 3 The following paragraphs of latest .Australian news, mostly telegraphic, are taken from our exchanges by the E. and A. Co’s, steamer Somerset yesterday and will be found of more or less general interest The Native Rising in*New Caledonia. The S. M. Herald publishes from its own correspondent the
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      THE NEW GUINEA EXPEDITIONS.
      1222 3 Cooktowu 17 th July. —Another expedi ion to New Guinea leaves here about Monday next The party consists of about twenty individuals. They have chartered tbe ketch Emily for £lOO, for the voyage. They will take ten horses with them, aud will be otherwise well equipped.
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      THE COLONISATION OF NEW GUINEA.
      235 3 Melbourne 16(h July. —Sir Arthur Gordon received a deputation from the New Zealand Colonists* Association to-day, at Government House, and warned them that persons going to New Guinea went at their own risk and pointed out the danger of going there unauthorised. He stated that
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      CONGRATULATIONS TO LORD BEACONSFIELD.
      346 3 Sydney, 31»< July. —Tbe Acting-Mayor received the following telegram to-day fr->m tbe Earl of Beaconsfield in reply to a congratulatory message forwarded to him by tbe citizens of Sydney My colleagues and myself have received the message from the citizens of Sydney. We are touched by
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      The CHINESE LABOUR QUESTION IN SYDNEY.
      218 3 Sydney. July 2nd. —A large meeting of the working classes is to be held to-night to protest against the employment of Chinese, and to demand the prohibition of Chinese immigration. The seafaring class are likely to make a strong protest against the gradual introduction
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      WRECK OF THE “JAMES SERVICE.”
      212 3 Melbourne, July 25th —News is to hand that the barque James Service, belonging to Melbourne, has been totally wrecked on the Murray Reef at the mouth of the Mu rsy River. Nothing has been heard of those on board. Fragments of the wreck Are coming
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      MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.
      172 3 ce is being actively loaded at Newcastle with wool and sheep for Japan. She has 1,000 sheep from the Hunter district on board, and 100 bales of wool from Melbourne. Sydney, West, 24th July. Sydney, 24 th July. —Miss Robinson, daughter of the Governor, is to
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      694 2 #tto aabtrttetnunt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rewire Fond 1,200.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F D. SAMOON.Esq. (of Messrs Darid Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq of Messrs. Russell A Co.} E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of
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    • Advertisement
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      782 2 NOTICE. Ska lid tenders will be received, addressed to the Senior Commissariat Officer S. S., until no'-n on Tuesday, the 3rd proximo, for the purchase of about 2,083 tons Woolongong Coals, now lying at Her Majesty’s Coal DepAt, Pulo Brani.— Tenders should specify rate per ton. The Coals should be
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      622 2 FOR SALE. A copy of Marsden’s Malayan Grammar and Dictionary. Apply to S. care of Singapore Daily Times. Singapore, 28th August, 1878. u. c. PERFUMERY. •Torn Little Si Co. have ilist received a new supply of the undermentioned goods:— Scent.—Piesse and Lnbin’s Opoportkx, White Rose. Mns« Rose. Wood and Spring
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      379 2 TO BE LET. Entry Ist September. That commodious and wr<*ll situated House in River Valley Road, known as The Priory,” at present occupied by A. W, V. COUBINB, Esq. SARKIE3 MOSES Singapore, 3rd August, 1871. to 31st inst TO BE LET. With entry from the Ist Augt. next. A commodious
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  • Notices.
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      610 3 NOTICE Is hereby tr'ven that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned Charles Howarth. James Malcolm Lyon, and Samuel Erskine, as Engineers, Saw Mill proprietors, and General Contractors at River Valley Road, Singapore, nnder the stvle or firm of Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine, has this ninth day of July,
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      706 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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 sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      183 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • Advertisement
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      656 4 iMisctnatwous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning oat 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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      614 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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    • Advertisement
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      688 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare always Halten fort-' Bont tou- Hebben steeds ‘"hand a well waehrend ein jours blen I roor radie een -»ti»|ryk assort!■elected and wohlassortir- j« richly assorted stock of all European anit Other (roods? Moderate terms and careful attendance.
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      573 4 ROBINSON &t!O., Will open this clay TwW.es oftheir well known Boole ,„d Shoes for Gentlemen. Singapore, 6th July, 1878, MEERSCHAUMS. Smokers’ Companions.—Brier Wood and other pipes, a new simply at ROBINSON A CO Singapore, 11th July, 1878. NOVELTIES IN DRES& Robinson A Co. are now showing a laro-e and varied
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