Singapore Daily Times, 24 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-24 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 24th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,96612 words
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Article, Illustration414 1879-12-24 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar ethe dstes on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to Arrive at Siagtpo— daring- -the year 1879 r OuTWABD. HOMEWARD. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. «h Tel. Wh 1811 I414 words
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Article145 1879-12-24 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaRPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Tkucer. The 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 class145 words
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274 1879-12-24 1 The following a™ *1® dates the steamers of the Messageries Mantmes may he expected to a rr t Te here during the current year:— Oire.nr. Ho !S* ,D 1S7P 1879. Wednesday 12 February [Friday, 17 January 31 OO 12 Mwch 26 do 28 do Monday, 7274 words
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148 1879-12-24 1 The steamers of tbis Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coonnadfci Mair'ir*"™ Galuiuijek. licbery Aa, during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October 9th148 words
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Article44 1879-12-24 1 run j. ai' Messrs Apcar and Co. s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain M icTivlsH, may fee expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.44 words
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Article42 1879-12-24 1 JC VAAV Messrs Apcar and Co’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.42 words
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957 1879-12-24 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94957 words
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Insurance.
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Article76 1879-12-24 1 Capital 1,500.000, Paid-up 133 332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Ofnfral Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson A Co., Hop gk one. The undersigned, Aeents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. bailing Vessels nr Steamers to the extent nf JU 00,000 on eaeh bottom, aud76 words
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47 1879-12-24 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Companv, and is prepared to accept risks by fii-GL-i 'V, and Sailin <f vessel*: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-12-24 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv de-crintion of property at the current Rites of Premium. Tefal Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,9 Q O. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCTE57 words
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71 1879-12-24 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the enstomarv terms. 334 o/o" discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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46 1879-12-24 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.46 words
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71 1879-12-24 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abo' e 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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44 1879-12-24 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 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.)44 words
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25 1879-12-24 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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195 1879-12-24 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy195 words
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64 1879-12-24 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 current64 words
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78 1879-12-24 1 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 voyages78 words
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56 1879-12-24 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Oompany 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.56 words
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52 1879-12-24 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-12-24 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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31 1879-12-24 1 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. c.)31 words
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106 1879-12-24 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 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 CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.106 words
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219 1879-12-24 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow West George Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lohdon 2 Kim William t Street. Liverpool f Oeiel Chambers, 1 Water Street. Manchester, 47219 words
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87 1879-12-24 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 grant87 words
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82 1879-12-24 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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Article42 1879-12-24 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 customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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100 1879-12-24 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. MelchOTs, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A.T.Maneer, (Messrs.Donirlas.LanraikACo.) H. Ninaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedios, (.T. J.100 words
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138 1879-12-24 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Bichsrd .T. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Onneer, Esq. Ttinmas O. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Bnhert C. L. Bey an, Oeoree Hihhert, Percival Boaanqnet, Samuel Hvd«. .Tames Brand, William T.rall, Charles Cave Charles hfa.rryat,138 words
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46 1879-12-24 4 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-12-24 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1879-12-24 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 i. x. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6 P.122 words
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Advertisement129 1879-12-24 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Nautical Almanacs Charts. de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacii. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have129 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 24TH DEC., 1879
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Article1311 1879-12-24 2 Sinoapore, 24th December, 1879. Gambier 5.45. Black Pepper.... 10.40. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4.20. Coffee, Bontyne 19. Tapioca, small Flake 6.70. Tin 27.40. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 doT. Cloth 1.074. 71,311 words
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Article5290 1879-12-24 2 The following are some of the principal speeches made at tbe Debating Society’s dinner at the Club on Monday night. The Chairman, Mr. J. D. Vaughan, the President of the Society, who was loudly cheered on rising after dinner proposed the toasts of The (iueeu” and5,290 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement699 1879-12-24 2 #fto SfobertfSement*. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rossell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson Co.). F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.)699 words
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Advertisement709 1879-12-24 2 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The undersigned Bunks will observe Thursday and Friday, 25th and 26th inst. as close Holidays, and will open for cash transactions nnlv on Saturday. 27th inst. from 10 to 12 o’clock, not doing any Exchange or Discount business on that day. For the Oriental Bank Corporation, G. Lethbridge,709 words
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Advertisement679 1879-12-24 2 EX GLENIFFER S. S. Outfitting Department. Arms Ammunition. John Little A Co. have just received a lot of well finished Snider Rifles and Ca'bines, prices respectively $12 and $20 each. R. 1. 0. Revolvers silver plated and in oak cases with all necessary fittings for cleaning Ac. $30, Winchester rifles.679 words
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Advertisement547 1879-12-24 2 NOTICE. The 0, S. S. Co’s steamer Hector, Captain H. Jones leaving Penang this afternoon, may he expected here on the 25th instant, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W.547 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article78 1879-12-24 3 Tuesday. 23rd Deember. British steamer Baghdad” 820 tons, de rf nidi commander, Calcctta 9th Dec., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Malay steamer “Pantie” 300 tons, Aboobakar commander, Johore 20th Dec., consignee Maharajah of Johore. Brit. 3 mstd. schooner Formosa 381 tons, Quayle commander, Amoy 13th Dec consignees Behn Meyer Co.78 words
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Article51 1879-12-24 3 Tuesday, 23rd December. British steamer Arratoon Apcar,” McTavish for Penang and Calcutta. British steamer Moray” Butcher, for Penang and Calcutta. German stcannr Hesperia” Johannsen, for Hongkong. British b irque Warrior Thompson, for London, German barque “E. Rickmers Stinger, for Rangoon. German barque C. Rodbertus” Schumberg, for New51 words
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Article604 1879-12-24 3 i l 1 Date hips’Names. Captains. Kla Rm l of ar- There From.' Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination 2 rivals KEN-OP- v i P. H. der N’landeu|Tronip ;H. N. M’»«tr. 2 4WNov. ttifebm T. P. Wharf H.N. Hf; Consul-General. CmUe Midge Saluiond 18. M’s str.604 words
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Docks.
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708 1879-12-24 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjone Pasrar, 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, and708 words
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190 1879-12-24 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. Grating190 words
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258 1879-12-24 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb258 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1879-12-24 4 iWisttllantoug. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. B as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches. Gents’ ditto., Barrings, Silver watches, Lockets. I American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet, rings. Marble662 words
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Advertisement504 1879-12-24 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs504 words
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Advertisement325 1879-12-24 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which ma.v arrive or put in here havine sustained damage, are reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs A pent.. Singapore. 10th .Tune. 1878. (n. ARRROATU COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASBOOT ATTON OE325 words
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Advertisement603 1879-12-24 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op 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 tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,603 words
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Advertisement672 1879-12-24 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. Have always on hand a well selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other (roods. 0 derate terms earehil tendanoe. and Halten fort Bont ton-1 HeMrnn steeds waehrend ein ionrs Wen 1 poor radie een wohlaesortir- assorti«|ryk672 words
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