Singapore Daily Times, 9 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 9th NOVEMBER. 1877 No. 13,323
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 472 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Oodowfß— .At New Harbonr. Thk following are tnc dates on which the '< n pany’s Contract Mail Steamers Dl ,v be eipected to strive here in 1877 OUTWARD. HOMEWAKD Tnesdav Bth Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb.
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    • 99 1 TION COMPANY, LIMITED. THi steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the ondernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July Hth. m 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. n March sth.
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    • 314 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, 17 Tan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3p 1 Feb- Jj F«-b- 15 do 2 r do 1 March 1. March
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    • 134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. ACHILLEB. AnTENOB. 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 teD days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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    • 184 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.
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    • 739 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Bat;.via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiars, London. Passage Monpy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 387 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. ?1 st issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at 5s prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,oofl the £75.000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. history of Tife*
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    • 70 1 Capital 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 or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 96 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe 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 appoint' ed 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. c
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property _*t the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local A cents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reSingapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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 upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD 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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    • 191 1 OFEICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch 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,,
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    • 65 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, j They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest
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    • 57 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. i REME
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    • 86 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 uuly 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. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. > BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. o.)
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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 undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 49 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 da* notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 98 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 extra
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abov* Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ 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 Charter.) 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 £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. x HARRISON A CO.,
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    • 218 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. katrrrun—Alkxandrr Ronald son, Esq Yi Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George G^BOOW I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William London Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 98 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Benbett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. 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. Alix. Ewing,
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    • 288 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 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
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    • 101 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. 'Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meeara.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 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 Company, are authorised to grant and buy bill* ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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  • 139 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richufd J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouwr, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Bevan, Georsre Hihbert, Percival Rosanquet, I Ramnel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryai, Georsre
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  • 43 2 Messrs. Apcar <& Co.’s Steamer "HINDOSTAN,” Captain Maotavish, may be I expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES k MOSES, Agents. Siugapore, 9th Nov. 1877. (6 ins.)
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  • 38 2 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s Steamer J AI PAN,” Captain de Smidt, may be expected to arrive hereon or about the 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 9th Nov., 1877. (6 ins.)
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  • 60 2 The Company’s steamer, SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoa on the 1st 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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  • 35 2 The steamer YRURACBAT,” due here on the 11th instant, will have room for 300 tons cargo which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th Nov., 1877. to 10th Nov.
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  • Domestic Occurence.
    • 25 2 At St. Andrew’s Cathedral by the Venerable Archdeacon Hose, John Thomas Dbiohton, master S. S. Avenir to Gelenchy Helena, youngest daughter of John Minjoot.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, NOV. 9TH, 1877.
    • 146 2 Gambier 4.46. Black Pepper 14. Wliite Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 3.85. Ooffee, Bontyne 2162$. Tin 20.12$. 10b. Mule twist 98. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.42$. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07$. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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    • 3688 2 (For Straits Times J France. Opening of the Senate and election of Jules Grevy President of the Chamber. London, Ith November. —Marshal Macmahon disclaims any intention of resigning the Presidentship of the French Republic. The French Senate and the Chamber of Deputies reopened quietly and
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    • Correspondence.
      • 749 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, Colonist attacks both my opinions and my conclusions in a way that would be fair enough did he not omit a few facts in his indictment. As, I presume, your desire is simply to elicit the truth, you
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 716 2 fttto aiibrrtisnnrnts. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRUTS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In Equity. Between William Clarke, and others, Plaintiffs. and Arthur Robert Merrells. and others, Defendants' To be sold bv Public Auction, pursuant to the decree dated the 20th day of August 1877, with the approbation of the
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    • 460 2 TOWN HALL THEATRE. SINGAPORE. Saturday, 10th November, 1877. SECOND APPEARANCE OF THE Misses Ford in Singapore. The Misses Ford beg to thank the public for the kind and generous patronage accorded to them in their last performance, and to announce that they will give another entertainment on the above date.
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    • 297 2 TEE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY LIMITED. Telegraphic communication with Penang, India, Europe Ac., is re-establish-ed. BENNETT PELL, General Manager. Singapore, 8th Nor. 1877. (2 ins GALENA MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that, in accordance with the Articles of Association, an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 41 3 Thursday, Bth November, British barque.County of Flint, Roberts, for Diamond Island for orders. Dutch steamer Avenir, Bachelerie, for Macassar. British steamer America, Graham, for Manila. Spanish steamer Francoli, Ydoyaga, for Marseilles. British steamer Chow Phya, Tweddell, for Saigon.
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    • 14 3 Friday, 9th November. Dutch schooner Fathcol Carim, 150 tons, Nacodah, Bugis 23rd Oct.
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    • 1226 3 I I Din 1 'hips Names Captains. iagAßig.! g of ar- Where From WhrreLying onsignees or Agents. Destination. rivals I MEN-OF-WAR Menipi Bosch H.N.M.’sstr Sept 22|Edie Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s Consul General Aeheen Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’sstr. Oct. 20 Aeheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Aeheen
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 301 3 #iotires. FOR SALE. A n elegant Barouche, with all the latest improvements, quite new, built by Laurie A Marner, Oxford Street, London, apply to POWELL CO. u. c. Auctioneers NOTICE. The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the ’'celebrated Champagne. Heidsieck Co., Monopol (China). Specially
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    • 312 3 ftOtifttf. FOR SALE. Best Imported CbampagDe at moderate prices. Dupanloup Sl Co’s Mitre Do. Carte Blanche Roper Freres A Co's Extra dry Do. Yin Brut. JOSE D’ALMEIDA, Singapore, 9th August 1877. to 9th Nov. GOVERNMENT OF PERAK. The Import and Export duties, receivable for one year from the Ist of
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    • 235 3 flotires. I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI I BANKING CORPORATION. I Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman —H. Hoppius, Esq. (>f Messrs. I Siemssen A Co.) i Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. j (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bhlilios, Esq.
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    • 245 3 Notices. EMMERSON’B Private Boarding Establishment. Late CLARENDON HOTEL.) No. 8, Beach Road, Facing the Harbour. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1877. to 31at Dec. TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown fo Messrs. Chib Hok A Co., suitable for offices. POWELL A CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. WANTED. Early next
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  • Docks.
    • 707 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Sinp-apore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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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 15 4 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • 239 4 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 Batavia
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  • 43 4 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. fu. c.)
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  • 73 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHTEF 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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  • 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. 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
    • 22 4 Notices. FpE SALE. A small consignment of Sandeman ’s Old White Port. SYME Si CO. Singapore, 21th October, 1877. to 24th Not
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    • 739 4 Tailors jfc Special by 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. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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    • 660 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 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 Poulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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    • 525 4 iHtsctllatttouB. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 661 4 GLA8SWARE AND CROCKERY. Wine glasses, Tumblers, &c Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of a'l kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron of sizes. Cricketing Materials &c. A Great Variety op Paraffin
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    • 283 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, NOV. 9, 1877
    • 32 5 Neitheb the Captain or Agents of the American ship, TECUMSEH, will be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by the crew during the vessel’s stay here. Singapore, 29th October, 1S77.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 412 5 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. I First Race. The Hong Lim Cup.— Value slso j presented bj Cheang Hong Lim, Esq. j For all horses that have never won a race on the Singapore Course, the Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once j round the
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    • 451 5 THIRD DAY. SATURDAY, 17th NOVEMBER 1877. First Race. The Arab Cup. —Value sloo.—Presented by Arab gentlemen. Entrance $5. Distance, once round the Course and a distance. A Handicap for horses not over 144 Hands. Weights to be declared on Friday, 16th November. Second Race. The Club Cup. —Value slso.—Welter Race
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    • 398 5 NOTICE The undersigned, having sold bis goodwill and interest in tbe Union Hotel, to Me. Peter Hanson, tbe latter will, from this date, undertake all rcsponsibiltiesconnected with tbe said hotel, and tbe undersigned, is prepared to pay any debts immediately which may be against him and will thank customers, who
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