Singapore Daily Times, 12 June 1877
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Title Section12 1877-06-12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 12th JUNE. 1877. No. 13,19712 words
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P. & O. Company
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Article, Illustration474 1877-06-12 1 OFFICES—D’Almeida Street. GoDO^Ffr—At New Harbour. 1 11 r following aie CD, date, on which the lompany’B Contract Mail Steamers may De expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homewaed Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th JaD. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. I 7th Feb. 20th I474 words
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95 1877-06-12 1 Tat steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Fenang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta daring the current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.95 words
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Article328 1877-06-12 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meßsageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14 March328 words
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Article134 1877-06-12 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. 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 China134 words
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184 1877-06-12 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 Prnang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.184 words
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747 1877-06-12 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat; via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2-* hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 9747 words
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Insurance.
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395 1877-06-12 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. [lst issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of ,T l s’-,' '"s- uf this Company395 words
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Article72 1877-06-12 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-06-12 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. l Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN97 words
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44 1877-06-12 1 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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c44 words
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Article54 1877-06-12 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 CO. Singapore, Ist54 words
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Article42 1877-06-12 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. c42 words
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39 1877-06-12 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.) 'T’DP nTTPPV TVfllTT.39 words
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196 1877-06-12 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WillUm Hind, Esqre. f Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. TP. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security196 words
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144 1877-06-12 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,506,000 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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88 1877-06-12 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 I this Company in Singapore; with authority to88 words
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Article29 1877-06-12 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)29 words
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52 1877-06-12 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 t« issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1877-06-12 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension op Limits. One P 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. (n. c.)42 words
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97 1877-06-12 1 ANNUITY INSTITUTION. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliam ent.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 extra97 words
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50 1877-06-12 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.o.)50 words
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70 1877-06-12 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 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 O Jo on all risks to70 words
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83 1877-06-12 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Acoount, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium d 0... 286,797 Total Fireßeservesdo... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned, Agents83 words
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56 1877-06-12 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., Agente.56 words
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219 1877-06-12 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F»\a Chairman —Jas.Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George CiLiSOOW j Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William London Street. r Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. Manchester219 words
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99 1877-06-12 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birminoham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,99 words
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286 1877-06-12 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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, after286 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-06-12 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Oomnany, are authorised to grant and buy bill* o« Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this59 words
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44 1877-06-12 2 Established 1836. Capital £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. 8 H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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53 1877-06-12 2 PANY, SINGAPORE. The following steamers will proceed direct to England, through the Canal. GWAUOR tons 2,725, leaving about 9th June. Kashgar 2,621, 23rd June. Teheran 2,589, "th July. Cathay 2,982 21st July. Pekin 3,777 4th Aug. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore, Bth June,53 words
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51 1877-06-12 2 The B.I.S.N. Co.’s steamer Busheee,” will leave for above ports from the roads on Saturday 16th inst. at 3 p m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON. GRAY GO., Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore. 11th June, 1877. (to 1651 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH. 1877.
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1070 1877-06-12 2 Gambier 4.375. Black Pepper 7.525. White Pepper 13.75. 3ago Flour. Sarawak 3.075. Pearl Sago 3.625. Goffeo, Boutyne 21.80. Tin 19.375. iOs. Mux- twist 97. lbs Shirtings... 1.625. 7 do do 1.40. do T. Cloth 1.125. do do 1.30. Benares Opium 5.53, Exchange on1,070 words
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Article84 1877-06-12 2 Our China Exchanges date down to the 26th May from Shanghai, and to the Ist inst. from Hongkong, and vfe cull from them the following items of China aud Japan news Cuttee Wages. The Hongkong Chief Justice has caused some commotion in Hongkong society by characterising the custom84 words
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Article30 1877-06-12 2 The Canton floods are subsiding, but much misery prevails in the up country districts. In Hongkong, subscriptions to the amount of $13,000 have been collected for the sufferers.30 words
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Article371 1877-06-12 2 Captain Lelionnais, of the French vessel Dauphine, which arrived in Hongkong on the 28th May, from Newcastle (N.S.W.t with coals, reports that on the 24th April in latitude 2 0 40‘ S. and longitude 161 3 30’ E., he perceived the wreck of a371 words
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Article40 1877-06-12 2 It is stated that Mr. Pope Hennessy intends building two breakwaters in Hongkong harbour to afford shelter to native craft in case of typhoons One is to stretch from Kellett’a Island, aud the other from the opposite shore.40 words
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Article570 1877-06-12 2 When, says the Shanghai Courier, the New Telegraph Convention came into opera- tion a year and a half ago, it was very generally condemned as being likely to hamper and oppress merchants by its numerous restrictions and the onerous charges imposed. We expressed an opinion that the Companies570 words
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Article118 1877-06-12 2 The Chinese are said to have negociated a loan with an English firm, (Jardine Mu- theson C 0.,) on the following terms: 5 per cent, interest is to be paid from the date of shipment, and 10 per cent, from that of arrival. The rate of exchange118 words
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Article57 1877-06-12 2 The Peking Gazette of the 6th May invents rather a good name for lawyer-*. They are professional fouienters of litigatiou; aud one Yang Lien-yeo, who received Tls. 80 for drawing up a petition which is declared to coDtaiii false statements, is sentenced to transportation into milit ry servitude, to57 words
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Article1682 1877-06-12 2 The news that has arrived fiorn the South 6ays the Japan Mail of li) May, during the week is anything bat favourable to the prospect of a speedy termination of the war. The insurgents have doubtless received considerable accession to their strength, and if they do not1,682 words
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Article1104 1877-06-12 3 (BY NEMO.) Eureka! The great problem is solved The great cause of collision and Tunings into steam-ships is the reversing the engines. A clever scientist,” Professor Osborne Reynolds, shows in the Engineer, that when the actiou of the screw is reversed, the action of the helm is also reversed.”1,104 words
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Article419 1877-06-12 3 Monday, 11th June. (Before D. F. A. Hervey, Esq., Senior Magistrate Tan Chew w.is charged with obstructing Buffaloe Road with a hackney carnage. Fined $1*. a Low Ah See was charged with disorderly conduct in public. Pled guilty, fined 52, and required to find sureties to keep the419 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement974 1877-06-12 2 #rto SWbtrtttnnmts. NOTICE. Th* undersigned has received instructions from the Executor of the Estate of the late Daing Ibrahim Sri Maharajah, deceased, to sell by Public Auction, on the spot, at 7 o’clock A. m. on Wednesday, the 20th day of June, 1877, id one lot, the following very valuable974 words
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Advertisement532 1877-06-12 2 #eto 3fobcrttsements. TOWW HALL. TO-NIGHT TUESDAY. In consequence of the ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION, Of the Famous ROYAL ILLUSIONISTS, LING LOOK, The Inimitable, KELLAR, The Wonderful, YAMADEVA. The graceful. They have decided to give (Previous to departure for Java.) 3 more performances, of their Mysterious and Startling Wonders. TONIGHT TUESDAY. 12th JUNE:532 words
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Advertisement305 1877-06-12 2 #eto atibertlaments. WANTED. A Clerk Eurasian), one accustomed to shipping preferred. Apply by letter to E. D., care of Office of this paper. Singapore, 9th June, 1877. (1 mth.) BUKIT CHERMIN. To be let. Apply to A. C. BING, or A. P. ADAMS. Singapore, 11th April 1877. (u. c.) TO305 words
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Notices.
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65 1877-06-12 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 RAT 48. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest65 words
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Article42 1877-06-12 3 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer AR- j RATOON APCAR,” 1392 tons, Captain j Mactavish, may be expected here on or j about the 28th instant. For freight nr passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. j Agents. Singapore, 5th June, 1877.42 words
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Article77 1877-06-12 3 Splendid Accommodation for Cabin passengers, is offering by the S. S. HAN KOW,” Captain Symington, due here on the 16th instant. Apply to BEHN. MEYER A CO. Agents' Singapore, 5th June, 1877. (to 16th inst.) FOR PENANG A CALCUTTA. Messrs., Apcar A Co.’s steamer J AP.VN,” 1865 tons,77 words
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147 1877-06-12 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. Barues (Messrs. Holliday,Wise Co.) A T. Manger, I Messrs. Douglas,Lapraik&Co.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos147 words
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59 1877-06-12 3 Amjno lUAivuioiuo. 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 terrni. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and59 words
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Article136 1877-06-12 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, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percivul Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, •> Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George136 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article174 1877-06-12 3 Monday, 11th June. German barque Agnes. 841 tons, Hirdes comm inder, Cardiff 11th Feb. consignees Behn, Meyer Co. American barque Rainbow. 653 tons, Rowell commander, Newcastle N. S. W. 29th March consignees Behn, Meyer t G). British barque Ho Soon Goan, 367 tons, Nacod-.li, Rhio 6th steamer Brance Castle.174 words
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Article47 1877-06-12 3 Tuesday, 12th June. British ship Edinburgh Castle, Lenard, for Saigon. Brit sh barque Ethan Allen, Hardy, for New York. British barque Caldew, Paterson, for Saigon. British barque Foscola, Meekerson, for Java. British steamer Braemer Castle, Ayles, for London. British steamer Pontianak, Lyon, for Pontianak.47 words
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Article1251 1877-06-12 3 hip’s Names captains. Iv'ijig A Rig.! §jof ar I Where From| Where Lying onsignees or Agents. Destinatioe. j tUVALS'j i CmZoJ r4S Bowier H.NM.’s str. 1100 May 5 Boutabaya Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Consol GeneraL Repairing IP„ Wilcox H.M.SJ, 40, May 19C =g Roads SBT1,251 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement197 1877-06-12 3 KID BOOTS. John Little A Oo, have now on qaud a stock of Ladies’ Black Kid Boots for Kile at $2.50 per pair. Singapore, 22nd May, 1877. PRINCE OF WALES TAVERNr Notice is hereby given that Mr., Hutchins disposed of his interest in the Prince of Wales Tavern, on Saturday,197 words
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Advertisement84 1877-06-12 3 NOTICE. Just opened for sale, English patent lever watches received per P. St O. steamer TEHERAN,” and other late arrivals. Swiss watches of great variety in gold and silver cases, of which new supplies are got in monthly. Considering that we have on hand an enormous Stock, we ar; disposing84 words
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Advertisement140 1877-06-12 3 FOR SALE. The following consignments,— 100 Bands Portland Lamps, Assorted Cement (Gilling- Perfumery ham) Sawing Benches Sulphuric Acid Sewing Machines Pony Harness Benson’s Watches Saddles Keen’s Mustard Clarets Crucibles A Filters S. A. A. MUGGERIDGE. A CO. Singapore, 7th June, 1877. 2 w. TO TRADERSThOTEL KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. For Sale140 words
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Docks.
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387 1877-06-12 4 Th» 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 neither387 words
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189 1877-06-12 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 15J fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement231 1877-06-12 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co., hare just received some very handsome Silber, Lamp 8, Punkah, Bronze and (Jilt, Also Plated, with Crystal Stands, Mirror and Flower Vases, complete. Tool Chests. —Complete, with sets of finest tools. Iron Sapes.—Strong, assorted sizes, 18, 20, 22, inches. Bird Cages.—Wire, fancy designs. Flower Vases.—With231 words
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Advertisement106 1877-06-12 4 NOTICE. John Little Co., have just received Champagne. —Mumm’s in quarts and pints, Mumm’s extra dry Sillery, quarts and pints. Sherry. —Gibraltar, Fino and Manzanilla, Cockburn and Campbell’s. Carlowitz. —Sparkling, in pints, Still, in quarts. Moselle. —Sparkling, in quarts and pints. Whisky. —Cockburn and Campbell’s Glenlivat, Kinabans L. L. Irish.106 words
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Advertisement655 1877-06-12 4 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 Glac6s. 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.655 words
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Advertisement663 1877-06-12 4 JHiSctllanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hat* always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Gockborn 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.663 words
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Advertisement747 1877-06-12 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare always I Halten fort- Sont tou- j Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien voor radii? een selected and j wohlassortir- a s s o r t i s ryk assortirichly assort- tes Lager747 words
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Advertisement594 1877-06-12 4 m LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervoig R.E., O.B., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.CS.I., K.UCI, G.O.M.G. ARMY. N4VY CTVTT, OUTFITTERS MTLLTNFRS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. bog to inform the594 words
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