Singapore Daily Times, 21 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-21 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE. MONDAY. 21st MAY. 1877 No. 13,17912 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration446 1877-05-21 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Oodowfr— At New Harbour. Tut: following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers nnv De expected to arrive here in 1877 OUTWABD. I HOMBWABD Tueslav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24fch 6th Feb. 7th Feb. T 20th m446 words
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99 1877-05-21 1 Tbe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. I 25th. March sth. I99 words
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Article309 1877-05-21 1 Thk following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OtJTWABD. HOMBWABD. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 8-4s-Monday 9309 words
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Article132 1877-05-21 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China132 words
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184 1877-05-21 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Elang, 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. The184 words
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471 1877-05-21 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mpil from home. Head Oppice, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang471 words
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269 1877-05-21 1 This Company continues to perform the following regular services in the Indian Archipelago, under contract with the Netherlands Indian Government. From Singapore To Batavia...via Riouw and Muntok, and back, in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days.269 words
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Insurance.
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395 1877-05-21 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. !1 st issue at par £100,0(K 2nd do at s*prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension ot the Company’s business. The success of this395 words
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Article71 1877-05-21 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardike Matheson Co., 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 Block and Machinery71 words
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97 1877-05-21 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,97 words
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47 1877-05-21 1 (BeblinCologne Fire Insurance Com pan y, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed 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. c47 words
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Article56 1877-05-21 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, aDd paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1877-05-21 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.)42 words
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37 1877-05-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang 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. (u. 0.)37 words
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186 1877-05-21 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch 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 Policy186 words
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144 1877-05-21 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 take144 words
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85 1877-05-21 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 grant85 words
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Article29 1877-05-21 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Oobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., »976. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1877-05-21 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 usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-05-21 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 8 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. 0.)43 words
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96 1877-05-21 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spa cial 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 premiums. No extra96 words
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50 1877-05-21 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof tbe world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)50 words
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69 1877-05-21 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on th# customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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86 1877-05-21 1 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 Fir<* Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,17886 words
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56 1877-05-21 1 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.56 words
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218 1877-05-21 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F’-o Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C50 West George Gl^ROOW I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lohdon Street. T Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.218 words
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105 1877-05-21 4 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 ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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287 1877-05-21 4 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 due287 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-05-21 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (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 repre* sent said Bank at60 words
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Article49 1877-05-21 2 Th* Spanish steamer “VICTORIA,’ Curtain M. de Bolligui, expected here on about the 28th inst, has room for cargo -which can now be engaged. She h»» excellent accommodation for P *Por l fmght or passage, apply to k H. HINNEKINDT. AgentsSingapore, I7th May, 1877. 11 i nß49 words
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48 1877-05-21 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14. Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the sth Jone, 1877. BYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 17th May, 1877. 7 ins.48 words
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Article157 1877-05-21 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Has8AN BIN Mohamed and Miskinsah on business as Cloth Shop Keepers at No, 31, A, Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore aforesaid, Bankrupts. Theodor Heinrich Sohst157 words
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Article43 1877-05-21 2 The S. 8. GLEN EAGLES, Capt. MacBain, due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to MARTIN, DYCE A 00. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.43 words
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Article146 1877-05-21 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Chin Ah Swee, Chop, Eng N»- ah, residing at No. 11, Phillip St., at Singapore. George E. Evans, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The146 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, MAY 21ST. 1877.
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Article725 1877-05-21 2 Singapore, 21st May, 1877. Gambier 6 4.425. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper j 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.50. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin. 19. f 40s. Mule twist 99. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do725 words
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1351 1877-05-21 2 When the Hon’ble W. H. Read, seconded by the Hon’ble J. R. Mac Arthur, proposed in Council that the salary of the Superintendent of Prisons should be considerably increased, we deemed it our duty to question the propriety of such a proposal, inasmuch1,351 words
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Correspondence.
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252 1877-05-21 2 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Being one of those that have always taken much interest in the cause of education in this Colony, I beg you will be good enough to allow me space in your to-day’s issue for this252 words
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73 1877-05-21 2 To the Editor of the Daily Times Sir, —The Municipality having handed over their fire engines to the Public W <>rks Department, some years ago, cannot have made a claim against the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company of $2,000 to cover damages done73 words
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Article426 1877-05-21 2 To the Editor of the Daily Tunes Sib, When the blind lead the blind, both fall into the ditch is a saying we hold on good authority—and a popular proverb; Doctors differ and patients die is equally true. Your paper of Saturday contained a furious article against426 words
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Article256 1877-05-21 3 The news of the week from Europe has been so full of absorbing interest that most Indian topics seem trivial by comparison. The rejection of the protocol by Turkey has been promptly followed by intelligence of the bre iking off of diplomatic relations betweem Russia and the Porte,256 words
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Article1951 1877-05-21 3 The central delusion in the minds of a large number of Englishmen regarding this Eastern Question, —a delusion that has become a fruitful mother of fatal misconceptions, and of more fatal diplomacies and so-called spirited policies, and that may yet. in spite of the repulsive effect1,951 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement606 1877-05-21 2 #rto 2*brrttermfnte. NOTICE. Wiltshire Bacon John Littls A Oo have jast received supply of the above in cats of 3 A 4 lbs. Singapore. 18th May, 1877. NOTICE. In be th* Estate of Ch Falci A Co. All claims against the above estate mast be sent in on or before606 words
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Advertisement551 1877-05-21 2 HATS AND CAPS. John Little Sl Co., have just received an assortment of new Felt Hats in Black, Brown, and Drab from a first class west end Hat Manufacturer, the newest styles, including lhe Argyle. Oxonian.” Dieppe. SHIRTS AND COLLARS, Gentlemen’s White Long Cloth Shirts with plain Military fronts, and551 words
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Advertisement334 1877-05-21 2 WANTED. Messrs Hoon Kbit A Co have just received a consignment of Ogombe’s extra Stont in bottles. Singapore, 18tb May, 1877. 1 NOTICE. Emmerson’s Tiffin Billiard Rooms. Are opened to day the 21st instant, in the block of buildings facing the harbour between the General Post Office and Messrs McAlister334 words
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NOTICE.
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Article42 1877-05-21 3 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs. Apcar. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 23rd instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.42 words
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Article42 1877-05-21 3 Messrs. Apcar, A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1.865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or about the Ist June, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.42 words
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103 1877-05-21 3 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidsy,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedies,103 words
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Article136 1877-05-21 3 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuol Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.136 words
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Article51 1877-05-21 3 NOTICE. FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. The S. S. VENICE,” having left Hongkong yesterday, may be expected here on or about the 23rd instant. Cargo for the above ports can now be engaged and received at Messrs Jardine Matheson Sl Co.’s Wharf. W. R. SCOTT 00. Agents. Singapore, 18th May, 1877. 551 words
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Article54 1877-05-21 3 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will o n her return from Manila, about the last week in May,) call at the above port e n route for Liverpool. Intending shippers are requested to make, early applications, so that room may be reserved at Manila. E. Sl H. HINNEKINDT. Agents.54 words
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241 1877-05-21 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, 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 Batavia241 words
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58 1877-05-21 3 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 for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.58 words
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64 1877-05-21 3 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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71 1877-05-21 4 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article232 1877-05-21 3 Saturday, 19th May. British steamer Banca, 239 tons, Craig commander, Samarang 14th May, consignees Paterson, Simons A 00. Siamese brig. Wanderer, 127 tons, Cowen commander, Acheen sth May consignee Tan Kim Cheng. British steamer Delta, 102 tons, Ching commander, Galle 4th May consignees Paterson, Simon A Co. British steamer232 words
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Article21 1877-05-21 3 Monday, 21st May. British barque Majorian, Simpson, for Liverpool. British ship Penang, Franks, for Calcutta via intermediate Porta.21 words
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Article839 1877-05-21 3 hip’s Names Captains. Iklao A Rio.’l §I of ar- Where From| Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS Growler* AR I Jones H. M. str. 464! Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Boni Gough H.N.M.’sstr. 70tMar. 21 Acheen New Har. Dock H. N. M839 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement127 1877-05-21 3 TO BE LET. With immediate entry Tbe dwelling house No. 23 Waterloo Street, furnished. There is good accommodation for a family, with out houses aud stibling for two horses. Gas laid on. Rent moderate. Apply to POWELL CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 15th May, 1877. u. c. NOTICE" Messrs.. Robinson Dunlop, Brokers,127 words
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Advertisement41 1877-05-21 3 FOR SALE. One full-sized Billiard Table, by Thurston Sons, London, with thirty cues, lon* and short rests, pool and pyramid balls, and two marking boards. For further particulars, apply to A. 8., Straits Times Office. Singapore, 4th May, 1877. l m,41 words
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Advertisement168 1877-05-21 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 mi'es from the Moratabas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 to" 8 burden. Vessels can go alongside168 words
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Advertisement314 1877-05-21 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of wbicb due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rents reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold314 words
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Docks.
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392 1877-05-21 4 Tke works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments. Whabf. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time. a „d having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where392 words
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192 1877-05-21 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. I<en gth 415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No.192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement165 1877-05-21 4 FANCY GOODS. Johb Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancj Goods comprising PHOTOGARAPHIC ALBUMS In a varietj of sites 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 few165 words
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Advertisement95 1877-05-21 4 CUTLERY. John Little Co., have just received a large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Table and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers. Carvers, Meat and Game by do. Hunting Knives, by do. Razors in 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines for95 words
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Advertisement649 1877-05-21 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, HoBierb, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. 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.649 words
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Advertisement655 1877-05-21 4 ifltsctllaneous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Havb always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Oockbnrn 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. Sauteme, Ac.655 words
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Advertisement790 1877-05-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort-1 Sont tou- j Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein j jours blen y oor radig een selected and wohlassortir- assortis ryk assorti- richly assort- tes Lager al- dans tous ment van Eued790 words
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Advertisement592 1877-05-21 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN,' Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois, R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.C.0.1., G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY CTVTL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W“ beg to inform592 words
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