Singapore Daily Times, 2 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 2nd NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,318
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 478 1 offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Thu following are tnc dates on which the 'mjauy’tt Contract Mail Steamers b«t 0 exiected to airive here in 1877 OC TWABD. 1 HOMEWARD Tnpslav Oth Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd ft 24th 6th Feb. tt 7th
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    • 99 1 THe steamer, of this Company .will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, retang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted Monday, J an Stb. Saturday July 14th. tt 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. Maroh sth. Sept. Bth.
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    • 319 1 The following are the dates on which the B teamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, yj jan. {Thursday, 18 Jan. jo 1 Feb. I4 Fe b I 15 do 2q jo j 1
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentoe. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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    • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 478 1 Thf Steamer* of the above Company will I now ply between Singapore and Bat;, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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    • 274 1 This Company continues to perform the following regular services in the Indian Archipelago, under contract with the Netherlands Indian Government. From Singapore To Bata via... via Riouw and Muntok, and back, in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. f i«ie at par £100,(HK 8 uhsenbed j 2nd do at 5* pren* £125,00C t 3rd do 10* prem.£150,000 tne t <5,000 premiums on shares being avail- ableforjhe. maintenance tho Company's business. T The success of
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    • 73 1 Capital 5 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 5100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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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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    • 44 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, “.SL pa i d Promptitude and liberality. The Jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. c MARTIN, DYCE
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    • 41 1 Losdoh Office 2 OLD Bsoio Stekit, Aw.-. h,T 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. 0
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000.000. J? UND8 IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penan? BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Pike DKPAKTMINT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 189 1 OFFICB8. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool, yueen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The offered by thc“
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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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    • 55 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept 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. Singapore,
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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. ,< Life 133.000. it >t t, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore;
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k CO. 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 400,000 The undesigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sieelino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. 0 Agents. l7th Dec., 1875. (u. e.)
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    • 101 1 i iKDlllUHUn, Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament.Capi tal One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Ebbe Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre*
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are preparea to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on ths customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for 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 Chaktbr.) 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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    • 57 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON k CO., o-
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    • 216 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hainraw— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq FL# Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i-a-CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William London Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown
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    • 104 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bentoett’s Hill. London —10, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bkibtol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JOHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Char. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 288 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 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” hare the pleasure to announce that, after due
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    • 102 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. Messrs. Xelchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedios,
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    • 141 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested M 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richird J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Oouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran. George Hibhert, Perciral Bosanquet, j Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William T.vall, Charles Care, 1
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 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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  • 57 2 JJl Ej 1. rVAHUUUH The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer BUSHEER," will leave for above ports from the roads at 3 p.m., on Monday. 5tb inst. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld.
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Queen Street, on the Ist instant, the wife of Mr. F. W. Austin of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 2ND NOV., 1877.
    • 3478 2 Singapore. 2nd Nov. 1877. Gambier S 4.40. Black Pepper none. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne 21 62}. Tin 19.8440s. Mule twist 98. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.421. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30. Benares
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    • 1103 3 [By Nemo.] It must be granted that the reception given to Sir William Rob insox on Monday last was satisfactorily carried out, if not so enthusiastically demonstrative as might have been expected, considering that the colonists were welcoming the advent of a Governor who is expected to remain here
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 959 2 #rtt> asbfrttetnunts. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op 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 the
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    • 517 2 TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. Saturday, 3rd November, 1877. 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 —Fait maiden. I love yon. Miss Flora Ford. Redowa, dance.. Misses Marian and Ada [Ford. Little Bunch
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    • 454 2 the galena mining company, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that in accordance with the Articles of Association, an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will take place at 4 o’clock on the afternoon of Monday, 5th November, at the Office of the Company. Raffles Place. Business. —-To
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 126 3 Thursday, Ist November. British barque Mora, 620 tons, Yorker commauder, Liverpool 7th July, consignees Gilfillan, Wood A Co. American barque Nettie Merrytnao, 573 tons. Masters commander, Batavia 20th Oct., consignees Boustead Co. British steamer Busheer, 539 tons, Hutchinson commander, Rangoon 21st Oct., consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. H. M.
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    • 20 3 Thursday, Ist November. British barque Ruth, Mento, for Batavia Dutch ship Ster der Hoop, Boonstra, for Batavia.
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    • 1392 3 z Data hip’s Namkk captains. uu> A Rio. ofar-'a'herc From Where Lying |< onsiqnees or Agents. (Destination. KIVALB YIEN-OF-W h R Charybdis Hotham H. M. str. 2168 Sept. 22 Dindings Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Merapi Bosch H.N.M.’s str Sept. 22 Edie Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 138 3 NOTICE. John Little Co., have just received. Saddles. —Racing complete from the beat maker, Hunting complete Hogakin seat Sue., Horae and Poney. Baths. —Hip Baths, Sponge Batha, Children’s Oval Batha. Iron Bedsteads. —With mosquito rods. Sizes 6£ ft. by 3J ft. 6i 7 Pipes. —Meerschaum, finest quality, straight and bent,
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    • 176 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown fo Messrs. Chib Hok A Co., suitable for officers. POWELL A CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, TANGLIN. The undersigned have received instruc tions to offer for sale: That subst inti ally built and convenient house known as Draycot, Steven’s
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    • 150 3 VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. ON THE TANJONG PAGAR ROAD. The undersigned have received instructs ue to sell by Public Auction, on the Spot, on Saturday, the 3rd Nov., at 3 p. m. A valuable property situate on fce Tanjong Pagar Road, comprised in Government grant No. 72, sub-aivided into building lots,
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    • 130 3 REPORT. The Oeelong reports.—Signalled on the 29th Oct. at 7 a. m.. barque Santon of Liverpool, in Lat. 9‘ 36’ N.. Long. 109 35’ E. Desires to be reported. 30th Oct, 5.30 p m.-P. A 0. s. s. Gwa. lior, for Hongkong, in Lat. 5‘ 34’ W., Long. 107-6’E. 31st
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  • Notices.
    • 72 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. 33j o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 78 3 Per Oeelong.— From Hongkong. For Singapore. —Messrs. Shaw, Soars, Verling, R N., and 21 Chinese. For Bombay. —Mr. Strewsbury. For Southampton. —Mr. Beer, R. N. For Venice. —Mr. Jones. For Venice. —From Shanghai: Mr. E. Gammen. For Southampton. —From Yokohama Surgeon Greaney, R. N., Messrs. Cruikshank and Halt. Per
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  • Docks.
    • 415 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing twenty vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the strength
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    • 190 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 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 218 4 GENTLEMEN S SCARVES AND HOSIERY. Sayle 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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    • 741 4 Tailors by m Special Appointment To FT. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Rob'nson, k. c.'m. o. Sayle A Co. Civil Naval and Military Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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    • 657 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 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 (or dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins (or
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    • 524 4 iflt$ctUaneou$< JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLERS AND GOLDSMITHS; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outjiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 646 4 GLABBWARE AND CROCKERY. Wine classes. Tumblers. Ac Gla«s Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common: Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op
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    • 588 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS For Rale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings Horse do. do. do. Pair horsedo. do. do. Also. ww" larn Bbr h™** Gentlemen’s saddles. Pony do. Tlie undersigned have received voice of excellent. n Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After dinner Claret, Chateaux
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, NOV. 2, 1877.
    • 36 5 FOR BARCELONA MARSEILLES. The Spanish steamer FRANCOLI,” due here on the sth instant, has room for Cargo for the above-ports, which can now be engaged. E. 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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    • 72 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,
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    • 43 5 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. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 278 5 The Import and Export duties, receivable for one year from the Ist of February! 1878, at the Custom House at Matang in Larut, and at Kota Stia in the Perak River, will be farmed out, and persons desirous of tendering for these Farms should address their tenders
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    • 139 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Ahna Lana Yiravan Chitty, a Bankrupt. Georg b Edward Evans Esq., Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court has appointed the public examination of
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    • 239 5 Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Government* of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia being
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 866 5 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First Race. The Hong Lim Cup.— Value $150— presented 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.
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    • 606 5 POE SALE. Beet Imported Champagne at moderate prices. Dupanloup A Co’s Mitre Do. Carte Blanche Roper Freres Co's Extra dry Do. Yin Brut. JOSE D’ALMEIDA, Singapore, 9th August 1877. to 9th Not. LAWN TENNIS. JohnLittliA Co., have just receiyed a few complete sets of Lawn Tennis of make, also separate
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    • 638 5 NOTICE. We, the undersigned, do hereby gire notice that from and after this date, we hare withdiawn ourselves as Members of the Ghee 800 Kongsee neither do we ever intend entering it or any other Chinese Dangerous Society again. Should do so, we are perfectly willing ivemment should impose upon
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    • 342 5 HORSE CLOTHING. John Little Co. have just opened out for sale complete suite of Horse Clothing with all the necessary Straps, Girths 4c., 4c., $l2 arid $l5 per suit. Singapore, 20th Oct. 1877. NOTICE. Elleman’s Roval Embrocation, a certain cure for Sprains, Splints, Wind Galls, Lameness, Cnts, 4c., 4., in
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    • 449 5 SINGAPORE RACES. Autumn Meeting. Racing Silks in all the favurite colors. Racing Jackets and Caps made to order. White Elastic Kerseymere. Racing Breeches made to order. Ribbons in all Shades. Rosettes made to order. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 16th Oct. 1877. NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a consignment of Ayala
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