Singapore Daily Times, 1 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. Ist NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,317
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 458 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. C.ODOWWB —At New Harbour. The following are me dates on which t bt Contract MaU Steamers msr be expected to arrive bere m 187. 3 Outward. I Homwabl Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 6th Feb. i J* Feb- 20th 6th
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    • 97 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. llth. >, 19th. 25th. n March sth. Sept.
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    • 313 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, j 7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l d° 1 I4Fe b 15 do d° 1 1 arc I 4
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Anterior. 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 China
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    • 190 1 M ail 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.
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    • 751 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 Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Peiaes, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia S 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 393 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OO 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 of the Company’s business. The success of this Company
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. 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
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    • 96 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 tne 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 Bates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, an .l pa i <J promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE
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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 npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July. 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive or Capital 3,200,000. Agents st Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)
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    • 180 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graoechurch 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. T i e teEe Paid up Capital 190,972
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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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. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.)
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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,OOf) 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,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk.! S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more Jo. Jo 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 93 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 pre* tniums. No
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. o.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartrr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 56 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.
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    • 221 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. tainran—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq P? Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es<j decretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West Georoe Q 50 w i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William Lohi>on Street. T f Oriel Chambers,
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    • 107 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bednett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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    • 287 2 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 Townß in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after
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    • 103 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise A Co.) A. T. Manser, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.; H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd* 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 this
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  • 241 2 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 deKrtures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • 133 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qoueer. Esq. Thomas Q Barelay, W.lliam Hawthorn, Robert CL. Reran, George Hihhert, Pemval Bownquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William T.vall, Charles Care. Charles Marryat, OrowH. Chambers, James G.
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  • 138 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Sinoapoee. In the Matter of Ahna Lana Viravan Chitty, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans Esq., Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court has appointed the public examination of the
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  • 53 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer BUSHEER” will leave for above ports from the roads at 3 p. m., on Monday. sth inst. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore, Ist November, 1877.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 1ST NOV., 1877
    • 1869 2 Gambier.., S 4.40. Black Pepper none. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.52 J. Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne 21.624. Tin 19.84. 40s. Mule twist 98. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074 T 7 do do
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    • 1269 2 Batavia 19th October, 1877. Thedrou 'hi steadily continues. The state of health is still unfavo liable, and cases of small pox have appeared amongst the better otf portion of the European population. Whatever may have been wr tten regarding a desired prohibition against the exportine rice from J»
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    • 1231 3 {From our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 28th Oct., 1877. The Colonial steamer Pluto, Captain Huddle, from Penang, with dates to the 26th instant, arrived here earlv this morning. She brought back from Penang the Hon’ble Captain Shaw, R. N, Lieut. Governor of this Settlement who has been absent from Malacca
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 542 2 #fto 9ftbertt$ementt>. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In Eqnitj. Between William Clarke, and others, Plaintiff. and Arthur Robert Merrells. and others, Defendants, To be sold by Public Auction, pursuant to the decree dated the 20th day of August 1877, with the approbation of the
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    • 389 2 TOWN HALL. SINGAPORE. Saturday, 3rd November, 1377.' FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE SISTERS FORD IN SINGAPORE. Programme Song —Come where the moonbeams linger Miss Marian Ford. Wreath dance Miss Ada Ford. Song and dance —Fair maiden. I love you. Miss Flora Ford. Redowa, dance.. Misses Marian and Ada [Ford. Little Bunch
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    • 483 2 NOTICE The Owners and Captain of the British, ship" NORTHAMPTON”,Captain Cure hereby give notice that they will not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by the Officers or Crew of that Vessel during its stay in this port. JOHN C. CLARE. Master Singapore 31st October, 1877. (3 ins.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 107 3 Wednesday, 31st October. Dutch steamer Gr.iaf van Bylandt, 1,218 tons. Van Emmerick commander, Penang 23rd Oct., consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. Spanish steamer Victoria, 840 tons, Mendezona, commander, Liverpool 22nd Sept., consignees E. A H. HinneVindt. British barque Ber.more, 536 tons, Anderson commander, Cardiff 4th July. British barque Dunnikcr,
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    • 29 3 Wednesday, 31st October. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. Spanish steamer Victoria. Mendezona, for Manila. H. M. steamer Growler, Willcox, for Sarawak and Labuan.
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    • 1347 3 Date I imp’s Namr? <- a i tains, iag A Rig “F ar-lAhere From 1 Where Lying onsignees or Agents. Destination. -1 RIVALS MEN-OF-WAI C harybdis Hotham H. M. str. 2168 Sept. 22, Bindings Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Merapi Bosch H.N.M.’s str Sept. 22 Edie
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 298 3 NOTICE. All persons having any claim against the estate of the late Henry Lloyd Randell. Surgeon Major, Principal Civil Medical Officer of the Straits Settlements, are requested to send particulars of the same to the undersigned. I. S. BOND, Administrator of the estate and effects of Henry Lloyd Randell, deceased.
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    • 206 3 fiotirf*. VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. ON THE TANJONG PAGAR ROAD. The undersigned hive received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on the Spot, on Saturday, the 3rd Nov ai 3 p. in. A valuable property situate on the Tan jong Pagar Road, comprised in Government grant No. 72, sub-divided into building
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    • 171 3 #otitfg. PER “GLENLYON.” Saylb Ac Co., have just received Gentlemen’s White Top Racing Boots. Singapore, 29th Oct., 1877. CONSULAT DE FRANCE A SINGAPORE. Notice est ici donnee que les soumis sions sons plis des marches pour ten approvisioueinents des navires Francais, pendant 1’ annee 1878, devront £tre deposits a la
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    • 167 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown fo Messrs. Chib Hok Co., suitable for officers. POWELL CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. KID GLOVES. John Little Co., are just opening a new supply of Danish Kid Gloves, 90 cents per pair, assorted colours. Singapore, 30th October, 1877. PASSENGERS. Per
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  • Docks.
    • 403 4 The works of thia Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing twenty vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the strength of
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Giving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 71 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 216 4 GENTLEMEN S SCARVES AND HOSIERY. Sayl* A Co., are now showing a large stock of Gentlemen’s made up Scarves in various patterns. Black made up bows. Coloured do. Boys’ do. Gentlemen’s Windsor Scarves to tie or for a ring in plain black silk and dark and light colors. The Club
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    • 742 4 Tailors by m Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Rob'nson, k. c.'m. o. Satle A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLEN* LYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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    • 663 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 Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Brochl Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 529 4 iHt*ceiiatuous« JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Imposters op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods t OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION I MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's ouifiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 651 4 GLABBWABE AND CROCKERY. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac. Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 589 4 MASON CO.’S HARNESS For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A. few harness brass mounted ridinp whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an in. voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, NOV. 1, 1877.
    • 37 5 FOR BARCELONA MARSEILLES. Th* Spanish steamer FRANCOLI,” doe here on the sth instant, has room for Cargo for the above-ports, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, Ist Nov., 1877. (to sth Nov.)
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    • 60 5 The Company’s steamer, SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoa on the Ist October, may be expected here on the 4th November next, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore, on the 20th November, for Genoa and Marseilles, via intermediate ports. For Freight or Passage apply to
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    • 71 5 Cap.tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms, Copies
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    • 38 5 The S. 8. GLENfINLAS,” Captain H. G. Wilcox, b.n.k., shortly expected from China has accommodation for first class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYOE CO. Agents. Singapore, 22nd Oct. 1877. (to arr. of S.)
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    • 587 5 Division of Singapore. In Equity. between William Clarke, and others, Plaintiffs. and Arthur Robert Merrells and others, Defendants. To be sold by Public Auction, pursuant to the decree dated the 20th day of August, 1877, with the approbation of his Honor the
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 828 5 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First Race. The Hono Lim Cup.—Value slso— by Cheang Hong Lim, Esq. For all horses that have never won a race on the Singapore Course, the Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the Course. Weight for age. Scale 3
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    • 611 5 FOR SALE. Beat Imported Champagne at moderate prices. Dupanloup A’ Co’s Mitre Do. Carte Blanche Roper Freres Co's Extra dry Do. Vin Brat. JOSE D’ALMEIDA, Singapore, 9th August 1877. to 9th Nov. LAWN TENNIS. John Little A Co., have jnst received a few complete sets of Lawn Tennis of make,
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    • 676 5 NOTICE. Wi, the undersigned, do hereby giro notice that from and after this date, we hare withdrawn ourselves as Members of the Ghee Boo Kongsee neither do we ever intend entering it or any other Chinese Dangerous Society again. Should we ever do so, we are perfectly willing that Government
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    • 359 5 HORSE CLOTHING. John Little A Co. hare just opened out for sale complete suits of Horse Clothing with all the necessary Straps, Girths Ac., Ac., $l2 and $l5 per suit. Singapore, 20th Oct. 1877. NOTICE. Elleman’s Royal Embrocation, a certain cure for Sprains, Splints, Wind Galls, Lameness, Cuts, Ac., A.,
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