Singapore Daily Times, 11 May 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, lira MAY. 1877. No. 13,171
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 441 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. following are tbe dates on which tbe (cnpary’s Contract Mail Steamers m'.v oe eipeeted to arrive here in 1877: outward. Homeward Tueedav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th JaD. 23rd ft 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th tt 21st
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    • 100 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mcnlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta dnring the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. n March sth. Sept. Bth.
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    • 316 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during tbe current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. tt 31 do rt 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do >, 28 do 1
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    • 131 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Mknelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess,/run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China
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    • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 728 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat;> via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 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 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s*prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this Company
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 45 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tbe current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278,909. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, ai, d paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE St
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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 customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c
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    • 37 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penan? BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. n c.)
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman J Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 144 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rmk: 10,000,000 or £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for Singapore and Penang, are prepared to take
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    • 85 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)
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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 appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of prs* miums. No
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    • 50 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 GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. o.)
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    • 68 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 86 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium d 0... 286,797 -/Total Fire Reserves d 0... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178
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    • 40 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINER 00. Singpaore, 19th January, 1877. (Sms.)
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    • 220 5 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairrrun —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George G “»bOW i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William London i Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water
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    • 101 5 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. 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. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 284 5 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 39 2 run Th* S. S. GLENEAGLES. Capt. MacBain. due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For partic.l»,.pplj^ ARTIII DTCEAC0 Singapore. 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.
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  • 138 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alf-ed Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George
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  • 100 2 Capital 52,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Honglong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios, (J.
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  • 53 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’b steamer BAGHDAD.” will sail for above ports on Saturday. 12th inst., at 3 p. m. from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore, Bth May,
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  • 64 2 Estate of Yap M\h Teow, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a dividend will be paid at the Office of the Borneo Company, Limited, on 23rd May, on all claims on the above estate, proofs of which shall have been lodged with the Trustee on
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  • 145 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Hassan Bin Mahomed and Muskinsah, carrying on business as cloth shop keepers at No 31 A Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on the 11th day of
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 11TH. 1877.
    • 1952 2 Singapore, 11th May, 1877. Gambler t 4.50. Black Pepper 7.85 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.40. Ooffee, Bontyne none Tin 20.50. 408. Mule twist 100. 81 lbs. Shirting* 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do 130. Benares
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    • Correspondence .
      • 497 2 To the Editor of the Daily Tifne*. Sir, —I will thank you to grant me I space for a few remarks in reference to the 1 report of the Acting Inspector-General of Police on the late fire near Cavenagh I Bridge Cafit. Walslie, in his report,
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      • 78 2 To the Editor of the Daily Times Sir, —I wish to bring to your notice the way some things are carried on amongst some officials who make themselves too officious in interfering or recommending shipmasters to owners of ships, so that other poor men that are not acquainted
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    • Extracts.
      • 923 2 The following Instructions supplied by Captain Cocker, of the Chinese gunboat Ling-Feng, in May. 1876, together with the following additional directions supplied by Commander Cochrane, R. N., of H. M. S. Lily, in March, 1877, for entering j the Hainan Straits, are published in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 733 2 #rto 9Pibtrtiofmtnte. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Th* nnderaigned have received inetrnctiona from Capt. Kilpock Heaving for Europe.) to sell l>y Pnblio Auction at bis residence Mount Sophia, on Wednesday, 23rd May, at 12 o’clock. Yalnable Household* furniture, glass,and crockery ware, including a handsome drawing room suite in walnut wood, mahogany dining table,
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    • 445 2 TOWN HALL. To morrow, Saturday, the 12th May, SOMETHING NEW. For the First Time in Singapore, The greatest Novelty of the Age, D’ARCY READ’S Newly Invented and Wondrous SPECTREBCOPE; o r GHOSTOLOGY. To Commence with a Spectral Adaptation from the Metaphysical Romance of GOETHE'S FAUST, With Selections of Music, Songs,
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    • 238 2 NOTICE. Mfssr?. Robinpon Dunlop, Brokers. Colombo, Ceylon, are prepared to book orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all porta in the East, each case containing 250 plants, at Rs 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in Jnne. July and August, next Colombo, 6th Anril,
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  • Notices.
    • 51 3 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the last week in May,) call at the above port, en route for Liverpool. Intending shippers are requested to make early applications, so that room may be reserved, at Manila. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 16th April,
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    • 43 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH," will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This li ie will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO Agen'Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 45 4 LONDON A ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE CO. this The business of this Company has Inday been transferred to The Marine et, surance Company of 'JO old Broad Stre London. By order of the Proprietors, WILLIAM HUNT, 137, Leadenhall St. Secretary. Loudon, Ist Jany., 1877,
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    • 109 4 20 Old Broad St. London, Ist January, 1877. E TABLISHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000, Sterling. Reserve Fund (£340,000, With reference to the foregoing advertisement, the Marine Insurance Company, has this day taken over the business of the London and Oriental Steam Transit Insurance Company, and has appointed
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    • 237 4 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE JAVA under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia being regulated at
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    • 64 4 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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    • 37 4 DUtv llUftUiwnu iwa.wxift.iuA. The S. S. “TEVIOT,” Captain Nisbet, shortly expected here from Europe, will have room for cargo and passengers. Apply to RAUTENBERG SCHMIDT CO. Agents. Singapore, 30th April, 1877. 2 wks.)
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    • 58 4 The undersigned have been appointed a ents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks f..r coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.
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    • 56 4 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 71 5 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 ooasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 241 3 FOR SALE. Champagne, Lanson Pere et fils. Pints A Quarts. Beer, Bass, Bottled by Wm., Edmonds Jr. A Co. Stout, Guinness, Bottled by Wm., Edmonds Jr. Co. Sherry, Palma and Isabella. Brandy, P. Fauconnier. Scotch Whiskey, W. Teacher A Sous Glasgow. HARRISON A CO. Singapore, 3rd Feb., 1877. u.c, GOVERNMENT
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    • 363 3 NOTICE. Is hereby given that masters of vessels bound to France or to any port of its Colonies must be furnished with a bill of health, to be delivered to them by the French Consulate. The acting French Consul, M. CRAVERI Singapore, *27th April, 1877. (1 m.) Important to Pleaders.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 79 4 Thursday, 10th May British steamer Far East, 120 tons, Armstrong commander, Rhio 10th May consignees C. Schomburgk A Co. Siamese barque Tay Watt, 654 tons, Sast commander, Quin Hon 13th April. British barque West Indian, 324 tons, Lingard commander, Brow 13th April consignees Guthrie A Co. Friday, 11th May.
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    • 55 4 Fiiday, 11th May. Dutch steamer Banda, van Loenen, for Macassar. British steamer Teviot, Nisbet, for Hongkong. Portuguese barque Anna Rosa, Sorensen, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Egeron, Sandmann. for Batavia. French barque Auguste, Bernard, for Bangkok. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for M. A Penang. British steamer Ruby,
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    • 806 4 I Datb I -hip’s Names. Captains. Klao&Rio. of ar- Where From Where Lting 1 ,'onsignees ob Agents. Destination. 8, RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Growler Jones H. M. str. 4*14 Mar.' 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Boni Gough H.N.M.’s Btr. 70 Mar. 21 Acheen New Har. Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 248 4 #*OtitCo. FANCY GOODS. Johe Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising; photogabaphic albums :—ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, A 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, GAME chests -.—A
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    • 420 4 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received a new selection of the following goods:— Gold Scarf rings. Double headed snake rings, Signet rings, Buckle rings Studs, Sleeve Leaks, Collar buttons, Pen A Pencil cases, Lockets, Charms, Crosses. Hair Alberts. Gold Silver bunting Watches, and Pocket compasses. J. MOTION. Singapore, 9th March,
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    • 716 4 NOTICE. Mugge ridge A Co., beg to announce that they have been appointed by the undermentioned Firms their Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements. Siam, Borneo Java Slc. Commissions carefully and promptly executed. Samples and Specimen* on shew at Messrs. C ane Bros’ Godowna, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling A
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    • 302 4 Notices. NOTICE. All goods s'ored at Tanjong Paggar Godowns awaiting shipment by Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer are stored at Shippers’ risk. SARKIE3 A MOSES. Singapore. 17th April, 1877. (1 m. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S and other steamers is now constantly kept at
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    • 343 4 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned hare received instructions. to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of wbich due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rente reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold
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  • Docks.
    • 392 5 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wharf —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither
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    • 189 5 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavikg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 ee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 136 5 NOTICE. The undersigned have now on hand a nice assortment of the following Hand Hurricane Lanterns, Wall Wall Lamps, do. do. with reflectors attached, Napkins, Table cloths, Collars in all shapes and sizes, Caffs, Pine Riding Spurs (with leather) Wellington Leggings, Napoleon do. Plated Pickle frames, and a lot of
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    • 60 5 intimations. MILNERS’ PATENT SAFES. Martin Dtce Co., hare received a small consignment of convenient sizes. Singapore, 19th Oct., 1875. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Bbothebs have now on hand. Natural Apollinaris weater, do. Seltzer do. Iron Chests different Sizes, Merschaum Cigar holders, do. pipes, Accordions, Concertinas, Violins, do. bones, do. Strings,
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    • 662 5 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glaces. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 645 5 iflisceUatuous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.
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    • 745 5 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. H..e.lw,v. j H.ltenf.r*- Sont ton-, HebbrnsteeCa on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien voor radie ecu selected and wohlassortir- anso r t i s ryk assorf i richly assort- tes Lager al- dans tous ment van Eued
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    • 585 5 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervoin R.E., G. 8., K.C.M.G. and To Hi 3 Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.S.I, K o.C I. G C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY 01VTT, OnTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS.
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