Singapore Daily Times, 10 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 10th NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,324
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 473 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thk following aie me dates on which tbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mar t* expected to airive here in 1877 Outward. Honwm Tuesday 9tb Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24 th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th >.
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    • 96 1 THi steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during 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. M
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    • 325 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may _be expected to arrive here during tfce current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, t 7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. !l jj 1 P?b- I 4 Fe b 15 do 2o d«> 1
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antbnor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. MENELAUB. 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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    • 188 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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    • 734 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batafia 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 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 381 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. [lst issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at ssprem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. This is prove by two
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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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George O. 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 Sc 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 43 1 (Berlin-CoLopNE 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 51 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rutes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Aeents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. S?ARTIf?DYCE^O^ jjingapore, Ist January. 1877. (u.
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    • 41 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 CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life depaetmeet: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 18th Sept.; 1577. (n. o.)
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depntj Chairman Willi“m Hind, Esqre. V Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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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    • 57 1 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 tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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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. 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 CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 52 1 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 tie usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling 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 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (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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    • 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. v HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the 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 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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    • 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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    • 216 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Aairtra* —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.a Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George Glaaoow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William London, Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47
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    • 106 2 Capital, Two Millionb Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,
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    • 287 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OPPICE 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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    • 106 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mat he son A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. A mire, E*q. Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. llarnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise t Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meaara. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.)
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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 bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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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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  • 44 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 9th Nov. 1877. to 19th Nov.
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  • 40 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer JAPAN,” Captain de Smidt, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 9th Nov., 1877. to 19th Nov.
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  • 139 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Re van, I George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William T.yall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat
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  • 34 2 The steamer YRURACBAT,” due here on the Uth instant, will have room for 300 tons cargo which can now be engaged. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th Nov., 1877. to 11th Nov.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, NOV. 10TH, 1877.
    • 170 2 Singap* re. 10th Nov., 1877. Gambler 4.45. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. 3.60. Pearl Sago 3 85. Coffee. Bontyne 21.625. Tin 20.375. (■Os. Muir twist 98. 31 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.425. 3 do T. Cloth 1.075. 7 do do 1.30. Benares
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    • 2404 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Asia Minor. London, 9 th November. —A Russian official despatch from General Tergukasoff, dated 4th November, reports that he defeated Ghazi Ahmed Mukhtar and Ismail Pacha, and the Turkish troops retreated in disorder. Ahmed Mukhtar is now fortifying the positions at Erieroum.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 350 3 To the Editor 0* the Daily Times. The letter signed “Old Colonist,” irhieh appeared in your issue of Thursday, i« conspicuous for its vulgarity, and utter wan t of fairness or reason, vulgarity vhich I hope is rarely to be met with in Colonists old or young. The
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      • 310 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, It has been pointed out to me that in adding the expression I did in my letter of yesterday to the assertion that a certain statement was a Lie (viz: “I would not go into particulars) my meaning
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      • 491 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—After what Colonel Anson did in Men an tee and in Moar, and in recognizing Rajah Ismail as the Rajah of I'erak without instructions, it will really a blessing to the Colony if he is recalled. If Colonel Anson had remained longer
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 578 2 #eto 9fflbertf*emmt0. NOTICE. All persons bavin? 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
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    • 459 2 TOWN HALL THEATRE. SINGAPORE. Saturday, 10th Novembkr, 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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    • 129 2 Singapore races. Programme Rooks for next week’s Races will be on sale on Monday, at noon, at Jo»n Little A Co.’s. Price 50 cents each Tickets for the enclosure, price $1 each per day, can also be bad there. J. BRUSSEL. Clerk of the Course. Singapore. 9th Nov 1877. (3
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  • Extract.
    • 2065 3 August 6, 1877.— 1 like th c’imate of j Singapore better than 1 had expected—of course from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. it is very hot as a rul but tbe morni gs and evenings are deliciously cool and breezy, and the weather is
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  • 92 3 Per Sarpedon. —From Liverpool. For Singapore. —Mr. A Mrs. Mansfield and European servant. For Shanghai. —Mr. W. Davidson, Mr. P. Davidson, Revd. Mr. A Mrs. Scarborough, Miss. Allardes and 30 Chinese. From Penan»: 30 Natives. Per Salvadora.— From Manila: Mr. Francisco Llamas Ferrer. Per Shuay Dagon. —Mrs. Irving and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 97 3 Friday, 9th November. British steamer Edinburgh, 2,300 tons. Wor-ley commander. Straits of Malacc wth Nov., consignees E.E.A. A C. Telegraph Co. British steamer Sarpedon, 1,593 tons, Rae commander, Liverpool 29th Oct, consignees W. Mansfield &C >. Saturday, 10tb November. British steaffier Riga. 921 tons, Clarke commander, Penang 7th Nov.,
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    • 20 3 Friday, 9th November. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for M. A Penang. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia.
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    • 1284 3 i iii Dili HIP'S NaMUS APTAINB I l .AG A RlO. f OF AR- N'hERE FROM! WHERE LYING ONSIGNKBS OR AGENTS. DESTINATION I r..| aivAM j MEN-0F- 'tf A K Uornni Bosch H.N.M.’s str.; 'Sept. 22Edie Victoria Dock H.N. M.’a Consul General. Acheen Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 21 3 MILNER’S PA Martin, Dyck ed a consignment of Singapore, 12th October, TENT SAFES. 0., have just receiv* assorted sizes. 1877. (u.c)
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    • 213 3 NOTICE. I Robinson A Co., have this day opened I out a choice assortment of their wellI kuown French Model Lad es’ Cashmere i Boots. Singapore, Ist November, 1877. WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. 1 The undersigned has just received a new selection of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Gold hunting, keyless, English watches,
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    • 82 3 EMMERSON’B Private Boarding Establishment. Late CLARENDON HOTEL.) No. 8, Beach Road, Facing the Harbour. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1877. to 31st 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. TO BE LET. Entrance
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*, 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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    • 191 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 1 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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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 pn 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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  • 240 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA 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 being
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  • 43 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks .by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 72 4 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 19 4 FOR SALE. A Email consignment of Sandeman's Old White Port. SYME CO. Singapore, 24th October, 1877. to 24th Nov
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    • 741 4 Tailors by m Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robinson, k. c.'m. o. Sayle 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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    • 661 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 Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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    • 529 4 fHisrtllantcms. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers of European, China, Ja- I pan 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 the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 653 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses. Tumblers, Ac 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, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials &c. A Great Variety of
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    • 282 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. 10, 1877
    • 138 5 r iiccinuiju xvrjoiL»EiXMt/i!j, l AMUJjin. The undersigned have received i&structions to offer for sale: That substantially built and convenient bouse known as Draycot, Steven’s Road, Tanglin, together with the plantation comprising about 19 acres, freehold. The house was built under theimmeliate superintendance of the owner. A.. H.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 530 5 NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a consignment of Ayala Sl Co.’s, Champagne, in quarts and pints. The quality is superior to anything yet received. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, 15th August, 1877. (nfn.) NOTICE. The undersigned has, from this daet is nutted Mr. S. Yeigoeras as partner in had^firm. ANTONIO
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    • 510 5 THIRD DAY. SATURDAY. 17th NOVEMBER 1377. First Rack. The Arab Cup—Value sloo.—Presented by Arab gentlemen. Entrance $5. I 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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    • 524 5 NOTICE The undersigned, having sold his goodwill and interest in the Union Hotel, to Me. Peteb Hanson, the latter will, from this date, undertake all responsibiltiesconnected with the said hotel, and the undcrsigned, is prepared to pay any debts immediately which may be against him and will thank customers, who
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