Singapore Daily Times, 13 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 13th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,678
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  • 403 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. GoDOWNfr—At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878 OrrwiSD. I Houewaed. Tuwdsy 8th Jan- Wsdreriay Wh J«. 22nd n *S™ Mh Feb. 6th Feb. mb Mh M«
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ultsseb. Ajax. Patbocldi. Achilles. Antenob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestoe, Glaucus. Priam. Ancbibes. Saepedon. Oeestes. Hictoe. Btintob, Mfnelaus. Teucee. Tbe Coy’s St amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third
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  • 250 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Ho fS El>187 S *B7B. Wadaodtj, So' JuimrT Th.™UT. J 1 ISHMut I*"— 1 l-r K* Monday, 8 Apr U.. BAinril vf,
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  • 139 1 Thi steamers of this Company will be taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th I Saturday, July Ms 25th ,wh February Bth August 2nd 22nd
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  • 34 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20tb instant, en route to above ports. Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan., 1870._
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain M&ctavish, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents, Singapore, Ist Jan 1870.
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  • 787 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 Feiaes, London. Passage Monet, Fiest Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 3 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang 60 Sonrabaya
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  • Insurance.
    • 74 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jaedine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned, Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Ba'ling Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebve £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. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d soription of property at the current of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, aud paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE k CO.
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Steeet. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fiei Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chabtbri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30*2,671 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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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD k 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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    • 29 1 Capital Cl.nnn.Mo. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. e.)
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npnn careo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks for Maatmj royaeer, and 15 o/o on all ri»k«
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    • 188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Building. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Oh«inMn in London. Pete, McL«[.n,l!,q Deputy Chairman, John T. Paean, E„ r The security offered by the
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    • 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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    • 86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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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 00. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 46 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. I One F rst class risk I 80,000. i Two adjoining do 120,000. j Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON BIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lifb Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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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 (u. c.)
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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oornhill. Glasgow— A, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 211 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esg Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fliming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f«® Y* 8T G,0MB I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. "SET" rSEftST Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-op 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E*q. (Me**r*. Melcher*. ft Co.) J P Barnes IMeser*. Holliday.Wise ft Co, A. T. Manner, (Meeers.nonelas.lAorwkACo.) H Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedio*.
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000, DlRECTOR8. Richard J. Ashton, E*1 Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thoma* O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, Oeonte Hibhert, Perciral Bosanqnet, j Samuel Hyde, Jamee Brand, Win Urn Lvsll. Charier Care. Charier Marry*t.
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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 enstomarv terms. The usnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting vovages
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    • 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 riska for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 62 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. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. o.)
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    • 38 4 Thi 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. (a. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the Ist January, Ice will t>e Bold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 128 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LA.TSBT BUBVET, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Pbiceb, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici or Nautical Almanac* Chart*, de (Donble Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacn. *1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (b.o.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to
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    • 81 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 incase oflosa or dimage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A8SOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 70 2 The Company's Steamer India,” Captain BkizzoleBl, having left Genoa on the Ist instant, may be expected here on or ab)ut the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the 20th February. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first and
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  • 43 2 John Little A Co., have received a few copies of The Port of Bangkok, a chart by A. J. Lorres Esq .also Directions to accompany Charts of the Me-Nam-Bang-Pak-Kong, price $1 complete or Oha rt alone 40 cents Singapore 13th January, 1879.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 13TH JAN., 1879.
    • 129 2 Singapore, 13th January, 1879. Gambier 4.25. Black Pepper 7.32*. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Saraw'k 3.75. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 17.10. Tux 18.35. 40s. Male twis 86. 81 lbs Shirtin.s 1.62*. 7 do" do 1.521. 6 do T. Cloth 102*. 7 do do 1.17*.
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    • 221 2 Per P. and O. Co’s. S. S. Teheran, 11th January. for Penang. —His Honor Sir Thomas. Sidgreaves and 2 servants, Hon’ble T. Braddell and servant, Mr. T. F. Collins, Mr. A. Rehlingand 7 natives. For Qalle. —Mr. Me Call. For Suet Mr. A. Carnegie and Mr J. W. Vandervoot.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 33 2 London, 11/4 Jan. —An encyclical letter of the Pope against socialism has been published. The German Parliament. A Bill has been introduced by Prince Bismarck aimed at the Socialists.
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      • 574 2 The Earl of Beaconsfield has completely recovered. Bombay, 11/4 /<*».—The Mangal tribe has assumed a threatening aspect and Genera] Roberts consequently decided to return to Khooram and concentrate his scattered forces. The Cabul Sirdars have written a friendly letter to Major Cavagnari. Afzul Khan has disbanded
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    • 2080 2 We publish to-day the conclusion of the report of the Council Meeting of the 7th instant, and regret that want of space precluded its being published in one instalment, more especially the debate upon Mr. W. H. Read’s motion regarding the proposed
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    • 5685 3 Continued from Saturday. The CHIEF JUSTICE.—Sir I am quite sure that the Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, although be has been here s > short a time, need make no apologies for following any the most eloquent member of this Council. I have listened
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 643 2 fixto 9fobtrtt*rnunt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 DoUars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co l My Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple
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    • 648 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late William Samuel Leicester, to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday the 15th February 1879. at 2 o’clock p. m. at his Godown, Battery Road, the valuable property called the Suka—Ranee. The following property adjoining Rosemary
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    • 320 2 PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. Stamford House, Nearly opposite St. Andrew's Cathedral. First Class Accommodation for a limited number of Boarders. Arrangements for Board only, can also be made. Singapore, 13th January, 1879. NOTICE. The annual public distribution of Prizes, at the Raffles Institution will tak > place on Friday next, the
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 585 3 #otfr«. NOTICE. Scantlbburt's Tiffin, Beading, and Billiaed Rooms, open daily from 10 a. m. to six p. m. A first class table. Singapore, 17th Dec. 1878. to 17th Jam NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. Kaltenbaci, Mr. F. Engleb and Mr. H. Fischee under the
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  • Docks.
    • 694 4 Tint work, of the Compear et Tanjont? Peger, within one mile of the town of Bineepore, end compnee the following establishments, viz Whirt.— Affording berthage for twenty reeeele et one time wltl elongeide for .reeeele of tb b drenrbt, end protected by brea from
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    • 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 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 207 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne. 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount ac3eptancea, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this
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    • 784 4 TOR SALT. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Reme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) jTmotionT Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., oomprjgm^ Bracelets, Brooches, Barrings, Lockets, Ladies’
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja« pan 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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    • 699 4 H*T«4lw»7t on hand awn]] ••Jocted and richly assarts'! stock of all European and Other (foods. Mod erate terms careful Hal ten fortwaehrend ein wohlaseortirtes Laear alien Europaeiachen A anderen Artikel. Billire Prsise A resile Bediennnir zuireaichert. Sont tonIoars bien aasortie dans tons lee articles d'Europe. Prii moderes. MaiKATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL
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    • 253 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable Forges,
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  • 468 4 BY N. B. DENNYS Ph. D. Thb following are selected from mime, 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— Times.
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, 13TH JAN., 1879
    • Notices.
      • 39 5 The Spanish Bteamer Leon,” Captain J. de Arana, due here on the 20th instant, has room for 490 tons cargo, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th Jan., 1879. (to 20th inst.)
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    • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
      • 137 5 Sunday, 12th January. British steamer Teucer, 1,324 tons, Power commander, Liferpool 25th Nov. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. H. N. M's. steamer Prins Hendrick der Nederlauden, tons, Schumann commander, Batavia Bth Jan. consignee H. N. M’s. Consul General. British steamer Achilles, 1,569 tons, Anderson commander, Hongkong 7th Jan. consignees
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      • 57 5 Saturday. 11th January. British steamer Puttialla, Britten, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. British steamer Penang, Barker, for Batavia. British steamer Maharajah, Clark, for Penang. British steamer Glenorchv, Hogg, for Hongkong. British barque Sumatra, Tribe, for Akvab. Dut. barque Professor v/d Boom Mesch, Schneider, for Batavia. P.
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      • 960 5 a Date i Ship’s Names. Captaihs. 'Flag A Bio. or ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-W A 1 n Brockbnijzen H.N.M's. itr. 700 Nov. 6 Achoen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’a. Consul General. Repairing 4 E Dupaii H. M's. Btr. 46:.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 291 5 NEW GOODS. John Little A Co., have just owned „p a new assortment of Millinery, Haberiiaherr Ac. a? under. LaDins’ Straw Hats.— Latest Shapes in Black and White. Ladies’ Shoes —A new stock with copper buckles and elastic sides, strong Walking Shoes in kid, all sizes. Childdren’s Shoes—All sizes, with
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    • 247 5 I EMMERSON’S HOTEL. Beach Road. C. EMMERSON, Proprietor. J. T. CRAVEN, Manager. Singapore, 16th Dec., 1878. to 16th Jan. JEWELLERY. John Little Co. have on hand a large assortment of London made 18 Carat Gold Jewellery, comprising— Bracelets, Plain and with Stones, Ladies’ Rings all sizes, l Gentlemen’s Signet Rings,
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    • 150 5 FOR SALE. Prick *1,500. The Race Horae Novelty.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah's Cup, 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 Straits Tim es
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