Singapore Daily Times, 6 January 1879
1879-01-06
1
4
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singdailytimes
Singapore Daily Times
-
Title Section12 1879-01-06 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 6th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,67212 words
-
Article, Illustration427 1879-01-06 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. fol)i>wiß(z\re r tbc Mates oi^which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mny be eipectcd to arriye bere in 1878: OrrwiM.. I Homward. Tuesday Bth Jan. Wednesday 9th Jaa, 22nd m ®rd sth Fsb. m «h Feb. 19th *Wb Mm l9tb427 words
-
Article144 1879-01-06 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antbnor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nistoe. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisis. Fabpedon. Obistes. Hectob. Stintob. Minilaub. Tbucbb. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class144 words
-
255 1879-01-06 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive bere during the current year OrTwian. Ho f 1878 1878. so’ Tho™i.,, si Jt"«“T »F.brnr, i Sutb 5A 6 Msy Sunday, 5 May do I"- 7A, £i£«t WodnMdtj,255 words
-
104 1879-01-06 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 14th I Saturday, July l*tb 28th 27th February 11th Au&uit 10th 25th I 24th March 4th I104 words
-
Article43 1879-01-06 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain /Gardner, may be expected here on or ibout the 20th instant, en route to aboye ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan., 1879.43 words
-
Article41 1879-01-06 1 Messrs. Apcab St Co.’a steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviah. may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan, 1879.41 words
-
786 1879-01-06 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßataria every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia <4 Padfflg ’'“TKribmT786 words
-
Insurance.
-
Article69 1879-01-06 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-pp 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. Gisisal Aoints. IG TH*3>» Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Bailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of Steamers69 words
-
47 1879-01-06 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 Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. 6.)47 words
-
Article56 1879-01-06 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv d scription of property at the current Pates of Preminm. Total Snm insured in lfe77. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recoimised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A56 words
-
Article42 1879-01-06 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Street. The nndersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on tbe CPMto'Ainrt terms. HAMILTON. GRAY St CO. Singapore, 15tb July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
-
53 1879-01-06 1 iv&nuij Gwisran i, The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, 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 St GO.) Singapore, sth April,53 words
-
46 1879-01-06 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of tbe above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. q.46 words
-
69 1879-01-06 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
-
81 1879-01-06 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chabtiri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for81 words
-
44 1879-01-06 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibs department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. 0.)44 words
-
Article29 1879-01-06 1 Capital fi1.000.000. CHTEF OFFICE**. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 GlQjtog fruiurr AgWtffTor lyings pore. BOUSTEAD A CO. _Bingspore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)29 words
-
70 1879-01-06 1 Capital 10.000.000 Franca. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terras. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coMtmK TOJWM, and 15 o/o on all ri.ka to70 words
-
190 1879-01-06 1 Offices. Queen Insurant Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairm an of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security190 words
-
64 1879-01-06 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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
-
85 1879-01-06 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778^000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. lnterest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore wit£ authority to grant85 words
-
52 1879-01-06 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The nndersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
-
42 1879-01-06 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sieeling Extension oi Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (n. c.)42 words
-
99 1879-01-06 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every doscriptjoi r”Mrt«l. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pro* mums. No99 words
-
46 1879-01-06 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.)46 words
-
144 1879-01-06 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchan* Street Eaet. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett's Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. GlaB<jow— 4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHRBTIR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alii.144 words
-
217 1879-01-06 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Aliiaijdii Rohaldboil Esq Vice Chairman—Jam. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O GIOMI l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The217 words
-
102 1879-01-06 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grnkral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Hollidsy.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manser, (Meesrs.Tkmirlfts.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies,102 words
-
137 1879-01-06 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq-, Alfred Gnoser, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Kobert C. L. Be ran, Oeorgre Hibbert, Pereira) Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand. Willism Lrall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat. Oeonre H.137 words
-
79 1879-01-06 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 voyages79 words
-
56 1879-01-06 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 costomary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
-
61 1879-01-06 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv 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. 0. Company, Messageries Maritimes and61 words
-
30 1879-01-06 4 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.)30 words
-
39 1879-01-06 4 uahrun. The undersigned, agents for tbe above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERBON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)39 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement117 1879-01-06 1 8INGAP0RE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. Ob and after the 1st January, Ice will be gold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ic l daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or117 words
-
Advertisement129 1879-01-06 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF TH* LATEST BURVIY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pbxcis, KEPT FOR SALE at the I SAILORS’ HOME. Prior or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I 1-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) IAO. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailor#’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (mo.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal129 words
-
Advertisement43 1879-01-06 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A8SOCIATION. 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 A 00. Agents Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c.)43 words
-
-
Article45 1879-01-06 2 Thi Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain Urrutia, due 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. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1879. to 11th inst.45 words
-
Article1165 1879-01-06 2 THE PETE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. 01 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares OF $lOO EACH. 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 Prye1,165 words
-
144 1879-01-06 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 $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the144 words
-
80 1879-01-06 2 The 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 280 fe^t. Breadth80 words
-
42 1879-01-06 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. The mail steamer “Teheran,” leaving Hongkong today, may be expeoted to arrive on 9th instant, and will have room for Cargo for London and Continental ports. H. W. GEIGER Agent. Singapore 4th Jan., 1879. (to 9th inst.)42 words
-
STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 6TH JAN., 1879.
-
Article226 1879-01-06 2 Singapore, 6th January, 1879 Gambier 4.25. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.80. Pearl Sago 4.37 J. Coffee, Bontyne 17.124. Tin. 18.50. 40s. Mule twis 85. 8J lbs. Shirtin.s 1.62 J. 7 do do J. 524. 6 do T. Cloth 1 024.226 words
-
Article2753 1879-01-06 2 Mails close for Cheribon and Samaraag, per steamer Benton, at 1 p. m. tomorrow. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.) Further failure. Tweedy and Williams Bankers of Truro have suspended payment in consequence of run upon the Bank. Liabilities unknown. Government House. We are requested to intimate that Lady2,753 words
-
294 1879-01-06 3 Gov. House 29 th June, 1877. Bie,— l have the honour to acquaint Your Highness that I have received information of the death of Sultan Ali of Mu&r, and that just previous to his death, he, in presence of the Police Magistrate of294 words
-
2005 1879-01-06 3 Downing Street, 3rd Sept. 1877. Sib,—l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 212, of the Bth July, reporting on the death of Sultan Ali Iskander Shah of the Territory of Kesang. 2. Ido not object to the course which2,005 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement565 1879-01-06 2 #rto anjbtrtistmmts. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chaimam—f. D. BIMOON,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. FORBEB, Esq. (of Measr*. Russell A Co.) E. R. BFLiiIOS, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs.565 words
-
Advertisement241 1879-01-06 2 I JEWELLERY. John Little A Co. have on hand a large assortment of London made 18 Carat Gold Jewellery, comprising— Bracelets, Plain and with Stones, Ladies’ Rings all sizes, Gentlemen’s Signet Rings, Do. Snake Rings, Do. Scarf Rings, Albert Chains, Ladies’ Long Chains, Charms, Split and Spring Rings, Brooches, latest241 words
-
Advertisement373 1879-01-06 2 auction sale opbuilding sites ON RIVER VALLEY ROAD. I oonsequence of the departure of the Homeward Mail tomorrow, the abive Sale till Tuesday, 7th instant, at 6.30 a. m. POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 3id Jan., 1979. to 6th inst. NOTICK Good Parafin Oil, For $2 a case. To be373 words
-
-
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
-
Article119 1879-01-06 3 Sunday, stb January. British steamer Ruby, 148 tons, Fox commander, Paljembang 4th Jany. consignees Lim Lin Co. Siamese steamer Bangkok, 336 tons, Rademaker commander, Bangkok 2nd Jany. consignee Kim Ah Mah. British barque Craig Ard, 811 tons, Haukins commander, Hongkong 28th Dec. Spanish steamer Panay, 555 tons, Goyenechea commander,119 words
-
Article48 1879-01-06 3 Saturday, 4th January. British steamer Commonwealth, Smith, for Sand Head. British steamer Somerset, Pockfey, for Australia. Norwegian steamer Hakon Adelflten, Bergh, for Penang. German barque Pallas, Luders, fir Cape St. James. French barque Stella Maris, Boudon, for Mauritius. M. M. steamer Peiho, Pasquiline, for Marseilles.48 words
-
Article1152 1879-01-06 3 I I 1 Date I Ship's Naueb. Captains. ,Flag A Rio. op ab- Where From. Where Lyino Consignees ob Agents. Destination. H RIVALS. JIEN-OF-WAI. Watergeus Van Geen H.N.M’s. str. 940 Oct. 18 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M's. Consul General.'Repairing Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str.: 700|Nov. 6lAcheen Do.1,152 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement71 1879-01-06 3 Notices. NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. Kaltenbach, Mr. F. Enqler and Mr. H. Fischer unj der the firm of Kaltenbach Enoler A Co. having expired on the 31st Decem- ber, 1878, the business will be carried on 1 from this date by the undersigned71 words
-
Advertisement258 1879-01-06 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carts for the year 1879 will be made at the Town Hall on the following days viz Cattle Carts will bk Registered on Monday thr 6th January, 1879. Hand Carts on Thursday the 16th January, 1879. All258 words
-
Advertisement278 1879-01-06 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instrnctions to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, the 11th January, 1879, at 2 o’clock p. m., at his Godown, Battery Road. The following valuable property adjoining the property of C. Dunlop, Esq., Tanglin Road. 1. Grant No. 64 containing an area of 10. 1.278 words
-
Advertisement201 1879-01-06 3 for sale. Prior 11,500. The Race Horse Noveltt.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cnp, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap; Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races. Apply at the Office of the Struts Times Singapore,201 words
-
-
Docks.
-
703 1879-01-06 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 protected703 words
-
191 1879-01-06 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 15J fcei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement197 1879-01-06 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv 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.197 words
-
Advertisement787 1879-01-06 4 iMtstellantoua. FOR SALE. Cablsbebg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Reme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Stbeet. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprjgmjr Bracelets, Ladies’ (fold787 words
-
Advertisement603 1879-01-06 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, aid of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,603 words
-
Advertisement695 1879-01-06 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hebbnn roor radii? een rrk Hare al war* on hand a wall selected and richly assorted stock of all European and Other goods. Moderate terms and careful Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlaasortlrtes Lacer aller Europseischen A anderen Artikel. Rillia-e695 words
-
Advertisement722 1879-01-06 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Rave on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. I 2 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 and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws,722 words
-