Singapore Daily Times, 1 June 1877
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Title Section12 1877-06-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. Ist JUNE. 1877 No. 13,18812 words
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P. & O. Company
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Article, Illustration464 1877-06-01 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th n 21st 6th464 words
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97 1877-06-01 1 Tbe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore tor Malacca, Fetang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates.Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.97 words
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Article332 1877-06-01 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arriTe here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 99 1 Feb. ]4 Feb. 49 15 do 28 do 44 1332 words
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Article132 1877-06-01 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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189 1877-06-01 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. The189 words
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745 1877-06-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bath via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia f745 words
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Insurance.
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394 1877-06-01 1 Capital, £500,000j with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OOO 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 Company394 words
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Article72 1877-06-01 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels br Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-06-01 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Calloway, 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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45 1877-06-01 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877, u. c45 words
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Article56 1877-06-01 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, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1877-06-01 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. (n. c.)42 words
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35 1877-06-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD CO. Fire department: Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.)35 words
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193 1877-06-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch 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,, to193 words
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144 1877-06-01 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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90 1877-06-01 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. 99 99 99 Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for 1 this Company in Singapore;90 words
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Article30 1877-06-01 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sintra pore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)30 words
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52 1877-06-01 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 1877-06-01 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. (u. c.)43 words
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93 1877-06-01 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe 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 extra93 words
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50 1877-06-01 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOCLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. o.)50 words
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69 1877-06-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for tbe 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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84 1877-06-01 1 {Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chart**.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,84 words
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56 1877-06-01 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in tbe distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to tbe sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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223 1877-06-01 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Ft'.o Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George G lasoow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lon P° Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water223 words
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107 1877-06-01 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. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chab.107 words
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284 1877-06-01 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 due284 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-06-01 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appoxntde 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 represent said Bank at this60 words
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Article41 1877-06-01 2 Thi S. 8. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain, doe here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to MARTIN, DTCE CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.41 words
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43 1877-06-01 2 Established 1836. Cafital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent' Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. C)43 words
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Article66 1877-06-01 2 Estate of Chia Poh Puan, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditors will be held at the office of the unders gned. on Tuesday, the sth June, 1877, at 490 p. m. Business. To Appoint a Committee of Inspection in room of Messrs. Forrest66 words
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50 1877-06-01 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer ARABIA,” will leave for above ports, from the roads, on Saturday, 2nd June, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. to Ist June Agents B. I. 8. N. Co. Ld.50 words
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49 1877-06-01 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payble at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the sth June, 1877. BYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 June49 words
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35 1877-06-01 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, SINGAPORE. Undeb instructions from the Managing Directors, Mb., H. W. Uloth will assume charge of this Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK. Agent. Singapore, 26th May, 1877. (1 wk.)35 words
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Obituary24 1877-06-01 2 DEATH. At Tanjong Rhoo, this morning tbe Ist June, tbe fourth son of Thomas James and Eliza Jane Keaughran, aged eight months.24 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST. 1877.
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128 1877-06-01 2 Gambier I 4.30. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 18.75. Sago Floor, Sarawak 3.075. Pearl Sago 3.60 Ooffee, Bontyne nominal Tin 19.40. 40s. Male twist 98. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.625. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.125. 7 do do 1.30. Benares128 words
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Article1597 1877-06-01 2 (For Straits Times 57.) Special for Straits. London, Mat/. —(Sir Harry) Ord has been created a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Considering the great inconvenience occasioned to residents by the suspension of traffic over Cavenagh Bridge we would suggest to the Municipal1,597 words
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Article1045 1877-06-01 2 One of the most widespread misconceptions prevailing amongst the foreign communities of these settlements regarding their Chinese fellow-colonists relates to their spoken languages which perplexingly puzzle the curious student of Celestial life. The siugular facility with which Malay is acquired by the least intelligent European, seems to1,045 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement405 1877-06-01 2 #eto FOR BALE. A Steam Launch, just arrived from England, 35 feet long, Tubular Boiler tested to 120 lbs. double Engines; twin screw awnings complete. Steams very fast, also Vertical Tubular Boiler and Engine 4 inch. Cylinder Brass, shaft propeller, mountings, pipes, complete for a steam Launch. Apply to McAlister405 words
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Advertisement743 1877-06-01 2 #tto aabfrttsttiunts. CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR E. B. J 150 cases Merchandise shipped on board the German barque “NEPTUN,” by Mr T. Ferd Nagel, from Hamburg, and now landed and stored at the risk and expense of the concerned. BEHN MEYER <fc CO.—Agents. Singapore, 28th May, 1877 (1 wk.) NOTICE. This743 words
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Advertisement344 1877-06-01 2 #eto aftbertisenunts. JAPANESE CURIOS. John Little Co. have just opened for sale, a choice selection of Japanese ware consisting of— Blue Enamelled Porcelain and Copper Vas-s. Inlaid Ivory Glove boxes. Fine lacquered do. A large variety of fine Egg shell Porcelain. Japanese Bolls in various sizes. Worked bronze scarf rings344 words
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Extract.
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Article997 1877-06-01 3 This sorrow-laden world of ours offers f,w sights more pitiable, or more humiliating to human natne, than the spectacle afforded by a once powerful intellect suffering from the effects of monomania. There is. we are told, bnt the tiniest film by way of partition between sanity997 words
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Notices.
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43 1877-06-01 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAA,” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (a. c.)43 words
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57 1877-06-01 3 The undersigned have been appointed agents 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. REME57 words
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Article139 1877-06-01 3 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richurd J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, .George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, I William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George139 words
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240 1877-06-01 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 Batavia240 words
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110 1877-06-01 3 Notice. On and after the Ist February, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or110 words
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102 1877-06-01 3 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A T Manser, (Meesrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,102 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article83 1877-06-01 3 Thursday, 31st May. Siamese barque Siam, 208 tons, Olsen commander. Bangkok barque Stanhope, 770 tons, Davies commander, Nagapatam 19tb April. Dutch war steamer Bromo, 340 tons, Schallen van Atchat commander, Acheen 26th May, consignees Duch Consul Dutch barque Englie, 313 tons, Nacodah, Chenbon 26th May consignee Lee Obeng Eng.83 words
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Article15 1877-06-01 3 Friday, Ist Jane. British steamer Benmore, Guan Hin, for M. A Penang.15 words
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Article883 1877-06-01 3 Smp’S NiKBS CiPTAISS. IfLM ito i or T L j WhSBX From WHRBI Lx!,..) jCONSIOHRES OR AORRTRIDRSimATIOR. RIVALS Bn** o Bo bal OT° HN M’s str 11(49 May '*s Sourabaya Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Consul General. Repairing Curacoa Berner S.NAs str. lluOMay oilman y -'emor883 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement492 1877-06-01 3 NOTICE. Muggeridge A Co., beg to announce that they have been appointed by the undermentioned Firms their Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements, Siam, Borneo Java Ac. Commissions carefully and promptly executed. Samples and Specimens on shew at Messrs. Crane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling A Co. —London.492 words
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Advertisement630 1877-06-01 3 TENDERS WANTED. Foe the extension of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.’s Wharf, and for the repair of two godowns there. For particulars, apply to Captain Bing, on the premises. W. R. SCOTT CO. Singapore, Bth May, 1877. n, c. FOR SALE. Champagne, Lanson Pere et fila, Pints A Quarts. Beer, Bass,630 words
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Advertisement30 1877-06-01 3 NOTICE. From this date and until further notice, Mr. St. Etienne Fajon, will act as Agent for Messageries Maritimes Co. P. BRASIER. Agent M. M. Singapore, 7th May, 1877. (130 words
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Advertisement58 1877-06-01 3 NOTICE. In kb the Estate of Ch Falck Co. ALL claims against the above estate must be sent in on or before the 30th of June. A. D. 1877, and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to F. MA.SIUS, Co-liquidator. Bangkok 17th May,58 words
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Advertisement363 1877-06-01 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which 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 freehold363 words
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Docks.
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383 1877-06-01 4 The works of this Company are situated I 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 neither383 words
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189 1877-06-01 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 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Notices.
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71 1877-06-01 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. 384 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1877-06-01 4 FANCY GOODS. Johb Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic ALBUMS In 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 few162 words
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Advertisement94 1877-06-01 4 intimations 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 Machines94 words
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Advertisement650 1877-06-01 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINBON 00. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, 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.650 words
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Advertisement661 1877-06-01 4 itfiSceUantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importa- tions of the following goods. 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.661 words
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Advertisement766 1877-06-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- Sont tou-, Hebben steads on hand a well waehrend ein 1 jours blen' voor rad in een selected and wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assortirichly assort- tes T.asrer al- dans tons ment Tan Eued stock of766 words
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Advertisement593 1877-06-01 4 m LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervoig, R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Joliorc K.C.5.1., K.C.C I, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY t CIVIL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W«593 words
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