Singapore Daily Times, 3 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-03 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,67012 words
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Article, Illustration425 1879-01-03 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowne—At New Harbour. THE following are tbe dotes on which the Company’s Contrast Mail. Steamers lrav hete in 1878 Oxrrwiai). How«w*»d. Toewtay »th J*» Wednesday Mb Jm. 22nd I 23rd 5th Teh. «b Feb. ,9th w- Mb Mar. atb Mar. l»th 20th425 words
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Article145 1879-01-03 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Ahtinoe. Diombp. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Pbiam. Ancbises. Fabpepon. Oeestes. BECTOR. StiNTOB. Minelaus. Teucee. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon'don every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class145 words
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297 1879-01-03 1 The following are tbe dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Otttwabd. Hohswas®. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March t297 words
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103 1879-01-03 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched team Singapore -for -Malaoca, Penang. Moulmeiß, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at tbe undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14tb I Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th I 24th March 4th I103 words
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Article41 1879-01-03 1 Meaars. Apcae A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected bere on or abontthe 20th instant, en rouU to above porta. For freight or passage, apply to SABKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st 1879.41 words
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Article44 1879-01-03 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “A RRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish. may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, 4 Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 18J9.44 words
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793 1879-01-03 1 The Steamers of ’the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBata via 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 46793 words
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Insurance.
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Article68 1879-01-03 1 Capital 9 1,500.000. Paid-up. 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are Authorised to insure goods by A. I. or -tie eitot of IrOO.OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block and Machinery of Steamers to68 words
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47 1879-01-03 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. (n. c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-01-03 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d seription of property at tbe current w »tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. ClAima arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE58 words
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Article42 1879-01-03 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fn. c.)42 words
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49 1879-01-03 1 Tbe undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies, covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof tbe world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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45 1879-01-03 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. n. c.45 words
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69 1879-01-03 1 Head Office, Batayia. 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 Europe69 words
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82 1879-01-03 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 Reeerve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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44 1879-01-03 1 Capital 2,000,000. Fund* in risebvb exclusivi of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD 4 00. Fire dipabtmint Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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Article28 1879-01-03 1 Capital C1.00n.000. CHIEF OFFICES. Lohdoh 79. ComraiLL 91.0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Singspore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. n.)28 words
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71 1879-01-03 1 Capital 10.00n.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 risks71 words
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192 1879-01-03 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hail, Esqre. Deputy Chairman I William Hind. Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered192 words
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64 1879-01-03 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at biduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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84 1879-01-03 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****(1 Accumulated Funds 1,778.,006. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****0. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in with authority to grant Insurances84 words
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52 1879-01-03 1 Establishid 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested iSinds, 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 4 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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44 1879-01-03 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Babbling Extinsion of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. d 0........ 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)44 words
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98 1879-01-03 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lifi Assuranois of every description granted. Retiring Proyisions combined with* Life Assuranoe. s Fail Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of preNo extra98 words
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46 1879-01-03 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 4 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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104 1879-01-03 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—^ 2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2. R-mnett’i Hill. London-10, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd 4 Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVIRPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.104 words
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216 1879-01-03 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alixandir Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol FIiMING, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Gbome t Street. Edinburgh 17 Georg* Street. London 2 King William 1 Street. {'SEftSE?’ Manchester 47 Brown Strut.216 words
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102 1879-01-03 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. Melebers, A bo.) J. P Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LarraikACo.) W. Nieaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J dot Remedies,102 words
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137 1879-01-03 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DiRRCTors. Richsrd J. Ashton, Esq- Alfred Gomrer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Be van. Geonre Hlhhert, Perdval Bosanqnet, 1 Samuel Hyde. .Tames Brand, >• William T,yall. Charles Cave. -Charles Marry**.137 words
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79 1879-01-03 4 The undersigned, Agents for tbe “Tt'lia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on tbe enstomarv terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-01-03 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-01-03 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Porta, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of tbe P. A O. Companv, Messageries Maritimea62 words
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31 1879-01-03 4 uamun. The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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37 1879-01-03 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.)37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-01-03 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the lit January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3. Cents perpound. The Ice Honae is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs.114 words
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Advertisement129 1879-01-03 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS AD'MIRALTf CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. ors’ PbIce or Nautical Almanac* Charts, de (Double SWet) y (Single Sheet) ’Eacu. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. 8ailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak129 words
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Advertisement83 1879-01-03 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) <—-—- MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ship* or vessels83 words
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Article1158 1879-01-03 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO bach. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,158 words
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144 1879-01-03 2 With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Company applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the144 words
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81 1879-01-03 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Thk Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks k 280 feet.81 words
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Article43 1879-01-03 2 Th* Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain Urrutia. dne here on the 11th inst. has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged She has excellent accomodation for first class passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1879.43 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 3RD JAN., 1879.
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Article170 1879-01-03 2 Singjlfork, 3rd January, 1879. Gambier... I 4.20. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour. Saraw k 3.80. Pearl Sago 4.37*. Ooffee, Bontyne 17.12*. Tin 18 50. Mule twis B>. 8* 1 8 Shirtm a 1.62*. 7 do do 1.52*. 6 do T. Cloth 1170 words
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928 1879-01-03 2 The German Press. London, tnd Jan. —The semi-official “Proviucial Correspondence publishes an article declaring that the horizon of foreign affairs appears clearer than it has been for a long time now that confidence is felt of the strict execution of the Treaty of Berlin. Turkey.928 words
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Article745 1879-01-03 2 A hot controversy is raging at home between the partisans of the Ministry and Mr. Gladstone’s admirers as to who is responsible for the Afghan War, the supporters of Government averring it to be the direct outcome of Mr. Glad* stone’s peaye-at-any-price non-interfer-ing foreign745 words
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Article786 1879-01-03 3 Mr. W. Pretyman, Baron Overbeck’s representative in the North West Coast of Borneo, has addressed the following letter to the Ceylon Timet, in reply to some strictures which appeared in that paper upon recent alleged proceedings in the newly-ceded territory ir.—Our colonial papers have published letter after786 words
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Article2773 1879-01-03 3 Paeib, November 30. The Republican journals soundly and roundly abuse the government for its mismanagement of the National Lottery tickets these seem to have been bought in by officials, and re-sold wholesale, to mushroom stock-brokers, at a premium thus the public have not been able to obtain any2,773 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement618 1879-01-03 2 fltto ashtrttstmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund........ 1,200,000.Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. D. S A moon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. B*LILI08, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of618 words
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Advertisement317 1879-01-03 2 ANGLO BAVARIAN BEER. Johh Little and o have just received ex. S. 8. Glenorchy, a supply of the above well known brand in quarts and pints, very highly recommended. Singapore, 3rd Jan. 1879. Ex. “GLENORCHY.” Sayle A Co. are now unpacking, Black Diagonal Coatings, Dark Blue do. do. Black thin317 words
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Advertisement431 1879-01-03 2 FURNITURE SALE. Thk undersigned have received instructions from Y. 0. Yaltriwy Esq.. leaving for Eurone to b#»11 by Pnb’ic Auction,, at, bis residence. River Valley Road, on Wednesday. 15th January, commencing at one o'clock. All the Household Furniture consisting of handsome drawing room marble top tables, drawing room conches and431 words
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Notices.
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58 1879-01-03 3 The following steamers have been built specially for the service. Clan Alpine, 2,200 tons, gross. 250 H. P Clan Fraser," 2,200 250 Clan Gordon, 2,200 250 Clan L&mont, 2,200 250 Clan Murray, 2,200 280 Clan Stuart, 2,000 280 MacALISTER CO. Agents Singapore.58 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article61 1879-01-03 3 Thursday, 2nd January. British barque Jessie Jamieson, 504 tons, West commander, Hongkong 25th Dec. German barque Ferdinand, 416 tons, Westerga ird coinuianier, Bangkok 29th Dec. Friday, 3rd January. x British steamer Kromahtah, 646 tons,Tullock commander, Bangkok 30th Dec. consignees Tye Joo Lee Co. V Norwegian steamer Hakon Adelsten, 90561 words
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Article57 1879-01-03 3 Thursday, 2nd January. German ship Urania, Molsen, for Elephant point. British steamer Patroclus, White, for London via Penang. British steamer Batara Bayou Sree, Farce, for Lingah. German barque C. R. Bishop,’Walters, for Diamond Islands: British steamer Pearl, Munk. for Saigon. Dutch steamer Banda, Van Loencn, for Macassar.57 words
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Article991 1879-01-03 3 I Date I I I Ship’s Names. Captains. Flao A Rio. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or AointB.|Destinatioii. RIVALS. MFN-OF- W A Watenreu. Van Seen H.N.M’s. atr 940 Oct. 18 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. MV Oomul General. Repairing n e H 6 Brockhaijzen991 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement48 1879-01-03 3 FOR SALE Fbeiqht ob Chbbteb. The well known Sarawak steamer. ROYALIST Now lying at anchor in the toads, and open for inspection. Apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. A goats. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1878. NOTICE. White Kid Gloves.— Gents’ 7 to 9J. SATLE CO. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1878.48 words
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Advertisement340 1879-01-03 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Monday, the 6th January, 1879 at 3 o'clock p. m. on the spot. Owing to the Proprietor leaving the Settlement. The new I<* Works situated in Orchard Road, consisting of 2 Ice Machines (Canee’B Patent) working with Ammonia340 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-01-03 4 Tit i »ort< of the Oompony ore *ito»t«d at Tinjong Pagar, within on® mil® of the town of Singapore, and comprii® the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time With sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and703 words
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192 1879-01-03 4 Thib 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 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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62 1879-01-03 4 Th* above Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for cargo ■hipped to Hamburg, Harlingen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Oatend, Calais, Boulogne, Havre, Bremen, Edinburgh, Leith and Dundee, also to New Tors, Boston and Philadelphia U. S. A. For further particulars,62 words
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Article432 1879-01-03 4 RY N. B. DENNYS Ph. D. Thk following are selected from nmne- rous notices which have appeared in the London, Continental and Eastern papers:— Dr. Dennys has done good service in bringing together and presenting in readable form the hitherto scattered contributions to Chinese Folklore— Timet.432 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1879-01-03 4 NETHERLANDS TNDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. ;Thb undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Comp&nv 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.132 words
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Advertisement783 1879-01-03 4 FOR SALE. Cablsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. *Keme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. a) J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ j?old watche,783 words
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Advertisement606 1879-01-03 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, \SENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewkllebs and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,606 words
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Advertisement722 1879-01-03 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»T«alw*T» Haifon fort-I Sont tonon haada wal waehrend ein jour* M« •elected and wohlaoeortir- nftiorti* Hchly aeeort■ed stock of all Enropean and other goods. Moderate terms and careful attendance. tee Lager al- dans tons ler Enropae- lesi*ticles inched722 words
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Advertisement320 1879-01-03 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON k 00. H ay* on hand the following for sale horizontal Engine 8 H. P. Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or P°wer 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules atfd Spirit Levels, Oircnlar Saws, Portable320 words
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