Singapore Daily Times, 11 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 11th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,677
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  • 438 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. New Harbour. The following are the dates on which tbe Company's Contract Mail Steamers nay be expected to arrive here in 1878 OiTWtili. I Ho*bwa*d. Tuewitj Bth J*n. Wednesday 9th Ju. Mud 28sd Mh Feb 6th Feb. 19th *Hh Mh Mar.
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. PatrocluA Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stehtob. Miniiaus. Teucer. The Coy’s SV amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acconmodaticn for firal and third
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  • 232 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OtTTWAID. bmwwa** 1878 1878. MF.W7 mm. "T IZ. 4* i* 5A* S*** •<x* m 88 do WedD«Hd»7, 9October a r" *«».<- ao 1
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  • 104 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 13th 28th 37th February llth Au*u*t lf*th 25th I 24th March 4th I
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may he expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan., 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “A RRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavisb. may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan, 1879.
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  • 782 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving lingapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia. <±_ -s -•Hi--Cheribon W Samarang Sourahaya via Batavia 82
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund9o,ooo. General Agents. Mcnin lam* iww •MAUfWPIT I'TOrT” Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock and Machinery
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    • 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. (u. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost evprv d acription of property at the current I’atea of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 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 the oustonmry terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. fn. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to iasue 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 A CO.) Singapore, stk April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 46 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. c.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigbed, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporate bt 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 ,,1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: B0U8TEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (m o.)
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    • 28 1 Capital ci.iwn.mvi. CHIEF OFFICES. Lohdon 79, OnRPHTLL E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Hnnanr Agtffila for SmtraDorA. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.l
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    • 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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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 63 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on gooda 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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    • 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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    • 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 A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. I Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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    • 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 (m c.)
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    • 104 1 OFFIOES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. JSsq. (Messrs. Todd k Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. 4
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    • 208 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 George C Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managrrs. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wine ft Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Dondas.LapraikftCo.) H. Nioalae. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibrctors. Richard .I. Ashton, Alfred Goneer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Re van, George Rihhert, Percival Bosanqnet, Bamuel Hyde. James Brand, William T.vall, Charles Csve. j Charles Marryaf, George H.
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    • 79 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
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    • 118 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 customarv terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 59 4 The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv are suthorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acseptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent tbe said Bank at this nlase.
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marin; risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 38 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 A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 100 1 ?*m~.**n* SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BIYERVALLEI ROAD. Iona. On and after the 1st January, Ice will he Bold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* e House is opened for the sale of frdm 6 n. to 6 p. M. i for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procun
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    • 128 1 NOTICE TO MARINES# ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATEST BUBVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Pbices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici or Eacii. Nautical Almanac 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 85 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSO- CIATION. 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 A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th Jane, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80'CIATION. The Masters of Ship* or
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  • 1166 2 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. 0» 1866. CAPITAL 1200,000. In 2000 Shares op 1100 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 Prye
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  • 145 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” NOTICE. 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 Balanc' of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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  • 82 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 280 feet. Breadth
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  • 70 2 The Company’s Steamer India,” Cap. tain BrizzolE8I, having left Genoa on the 1 st instant, may be expected hereon or ab>ot the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the '40th February. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first
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  • 42 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. The mail steamer “Teheran,” leaving Hongkong today, may be expected 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.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 11TH JAN., 1879
    • 135 2 Gambior 4 25. Black Pepper 7.324. White Peppe<, fair quality 13. SigoPlour. Sara# k 3.80. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne. 17. Tin 18.36. Muif twis 88. 84 J SWirtm. 1.624. 7 do do 1.524. 6 do T. Cloth 1024. 7 do do 1.17*.
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    • 1965 2 (For Strait* Timet.) The Afghan Campaign. Another Victory to General Roberta London, 10&4 Jan. —General Roberts successfully attacked and completely defeated the enemy at Khost with heavy loss; the British loss was but small. The victory is expected to have a salutary effect. [Khost would appear to he
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    • 5865 3 Continued from yesterday.) Mr. SHELFORD.—Sir. I do not suppose there is any one who will diapute that our present prison discipline is greatly in need of improvement; the question between us, so far as I have been able to gather, is as to
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    • 624 3 From our oten Correspondent.) Malacca, sth Jan., 1879. The New Year’s sports which took place on the parade ground here, were a great success. Seldom, I believe, has there been such a large and motley group of people to witness any sports ever held in this Settlement since its
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 614 2 #tto asbtrtistmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np 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. Fobbks, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bslilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of
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    • 212 2 NOTICB. The 0. S. S. Co’s. Steamer Achilles, Captain Anderson, having left Hongkong jthis morning, may be expected here on the 12th instant, en route f >r Penang, Colombo and London. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to
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    • 459 2 #fto a&bertteenunt*. POSTPONEMENT. The Ba’e of the British ship Sarah Nicholson is postponed to a future date of which due notice shall bo given. POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, Ist January, 1879. NOTICE. In consequence of the alteration of the date of the denarture of the mail, the undermentioned Banks
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  • 15 2 DEATH. At Ennismore Gardens, London, on the 9th instant, Alexander Guthrie of Singapore.
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  • 46 3 Tub Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain Urrutia. due hereon 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. HINNEK1NDT, Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1879. to 11th inst.)
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 281 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice ia hereby given that the Regiatration of Cattle and Hand Cart) for the year 1879 will be made at the Town Hall on the following daya viz Cattle Casts will be Regi-tered or Monday the 6th January, 1879. Hand Casts on Thursday the 16th January, 1879. All
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  • Docks.
    • 707 4 Twi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis r— Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 194 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbaviho Dock. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 fqpt to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaviho
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  • 61 4 Thk above Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for cargo shipped to Hamburg, Harlingen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ostend, Calais, Boulogne, Havre, Bremen, Edinburgh, Leith and Dundee, also to New York, Boston and Philadelphia U. 8. A. For further particulars,
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  • 632 4 RY N. B. DENNYS Ph. D. The following are selected from numerous not ces 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— Times.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 74 4 iflisttllaneous, MILNER’S SAFES. Thi undersigned have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, 27th Nov., 1878. (u. c.) NOTICE. Singapore Saw Mills Coy. Kall&ng, Singapore. Havk on hand a quantity of Ballow, Darroo, Tam penis, »nd Serayah suitable for beams, piles, railway sleepers, planks and scantlings,
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    • 790 4 iHferellamou*. FOR SALTS. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) 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., comprigmjj Bracelets, Ladies’ gold
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    • 608 4 iHtStfllaneous. JOHN LITTLE Jt CO, general warehousemen Impobtebs op Ebbopkak, Chiba, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbobohetbb, Watch, and Clocn Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Oentlemen’s outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 712 4 fHfertllatwmis. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have way* on hand a well selected and richly assorted stockofall European and other roods. M od erate terms and careful attendance. Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlassortir- j tea T,a*er al-1 ler Europaeischen an- 1 Arti- Billiee Preise
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    • 105 4 iftterrllanfoti*. NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. I Have on hand the following for sale I Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels,
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, 11TH JAN., 1879
    • Notices.
      • 37 5 Thk Spanish Steamer Lion,” Captain J. de Arana, due here on the 20th instant, has room for 400 tons cargo, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th Jan., 1879. (to20thinst.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 160 5 Friday, 10th Janaary. British steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak Bth Jan. consignees Lee Keng Tong A Bros. German barqne Hieronymus, 495 tons, Spland commander, Saigon sth Jan. consignees Behn Meyer A Co. French barqne Marie Lonise, 425 tons, Guilbour commander, Saigon 6th Jan. consignees Poisson Yaltriny A
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    • 26 5 Friday, 10th January. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. British schooner Union, Slaker, for Bangkok. German barque Mikado, Hinsch, for Bangkok.
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    • 752 5 a 1 Dat I I I Ship’s Nameb. Captains. Flao A Bio. gi of ae- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination H RIYALS. men-of-wa j Deli Brockbuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700,N0v. 6lAcbeen T. P. Wharf H.N.M’s.Consul General.'Renamiur Frolic ,A. E. Dupuis H. M’s. str. 462'Nov.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 383 5 CONSULAR NOTICE. Thk Philippines Islands Authorities have prohibited the introduction of all kinds of foreign money into the ArchipeUg IGNACIO DE SOTO LERBNA. Acting Consul for Spain. Singapore, 31st Dec. 1878. (to 16th Jany) TO LET. r A Godown below the P. A 0. Company’s Office. For particulars, apply to
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    • 272 5 EMMERSON’S HOTEL. Biach Road. 0. EMMERSON, Proprietor. J. T. CRAVEN, Manager. Singapore, 16th Dec., 1878. to 16th Jan. JEWELLERY. John Little A Co. have on hand a large assoitment of London made 18 Carat Gold Jewellery, comprising— Bracelets, Plain and with Stones, Ladies’ Rings all sizes, Gentlemen’s Signet Rings, Do.
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    • 236 5 NOTICE. Good Parafin Oil, S 2 Cash. KATZ BROS., Singapore, 6th January, 1879. (u. c.) CHAMPAGNE. Received a fresh supply of Most and Chandon’B in quarts and pints. KATZ BROS. Singapore, 6th January, 1879. (u. c.) NOTICE. Katz Bros, are open to receive orders for the following books, recently reduced
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