Singapore Daily Times, 19 November 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,331
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      465 1 OfHCR® —D’Almeida Street. Gopown®— At New Harbour. Thk following are tnc dates on which ih< .•mpany’ts Contract Mail Steamers itisT le npectfd to airive here in 1877. Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24 th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th h
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclu®. ACHILLEB. AnTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. KEBTOR. Glacccs. Priam. Axchises. Sarpedox. Orestes. Hector. StenTor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou niodaticn for first and
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      315 1 The following are the dates on which the steamcrs-of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. >• 3i d° 1 Feb. 14 Fe b 15 do 2r d° 1 *< 1
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      100 1 IHe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, l (l'ang, Woulmein, 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.
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Pqrak), 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. The
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      743 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 3
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      387 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at ssprem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being availPi fliitej rmms***—ms* The success of this Company is unprecedented in the history of Life
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardixe Matheson Co., HongkoDg. 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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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      97 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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      BERLIN- KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint* ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      48 1 Established 1710. I Insurances effected upon almost every description of at the current Kates of Premidm. Total Sum inshred in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Aeents, I cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DTOE It CO. I -Singapore, lat January, 1877. (n c 1
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 Loudon Office, 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned hare 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. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      43 1 Capital 2,000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at 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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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Eaqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      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. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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 duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      51 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 CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op 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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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      99 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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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batavia. 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      54 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution aliout to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON AGO., Singapore, 2nd
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      219 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hainran —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Ft,* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory—H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William London j Street. T f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street.
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      102 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Beunett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      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, E*q. (Mewre. Melcbere, A Co.) J.P. Hnrnea I Messrs. HoUidaj.Wiiw A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Measre. Douglas,LapnukACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      55 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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    THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.
    57 2 THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED. During the interruption of the Java— Australia cable, telegrams will be conveyed between Banjoewangie and Port Darwin by steamer chartered by the South Australian Government for the purpose. The steamer leaves Banjoewangie on her first trip to-day, 14th instant. BENNETT PELL, General
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    IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
    136 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Gauger, Esq. Thoms* O. Barclay, Wflliam Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, Janies Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care. CharlesiMarryat, George H. Chambers,
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, NOV. 19TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATION.
      768 2 Singapore. 19th Nov., 1877. Gambier 4.45. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 3.85. Ooffee, Bontyne... 21 62$. Tin. 20.37$. W)s. Mule twist 98. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.80. 7 do do 1.42$. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07$. 7 do $o 1.30. Benares
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      138 2 France. Resignation op the Ministry. London, 17 th November. —The Ministers having tendered their resignation, it was accepted, and Marshal MacMahon, the President, has called upon the moderate Constitutionalists to form a new Ministry. The War in Bulgaria. A Russian official despatch states that, on
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      TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
      1749 2 (From our Exchanges.) Madras, 2Srd Oct. —It is believed here that Mr. John Bright's and Lord Salisbury’s remarks portend great changes in the Indian Army, including the abolition of the Madras and Bombay Comraanders-in-Chiefships, Adjutaut and Quartermaster Generalships, and the Military Secretaryships of the Government. It has transpired
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      SINGAPORE AUTUMN RACE MEETING. THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER
      2237 3 The gloomy rain clouds, Lured by the love of the Genii that move, In the depths of the purple sea. as that Bweet poet, Shelley, sings, hung heavily over Singapore on Saturday, threatening confusion and a wet jacket to noble sportsmen.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      687 2 #eto arabtrtteemrnt*. NOTICE. The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidbieck Co.. Monopol (CbinaV Specially prepared for the China market. They have just received a supply, which thev offer at $20 per case of one doz. quarts, and $21 per case of
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      611 2 #eto Sbbertfefrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppitjs, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemsspn A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. SASSOON, Eeq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E R. Bflilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of
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    • Advertisement
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      339 2 NOTICE. The O. S. 8. Co.’s steamer ORESTES," Captain Webster, having left Penang this afternoon, will be here on Saturday morning, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD CO. Agents. Singapore, 15th Nov. 1877. THE OVERLAND STRAITS TIMES.” After the present date, the
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  • Notices.
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      PASSENGERS.
      138 3 Per Ophir. For Deli. —Mr. A Mrs. Straahmann and Mr. Peters. Per Flintshire. —From Swatow: on the 18th Nov., 753 Chinese. Per Penang. —From Cheribon: on the 18th Nov., 21 natives deck. Per Pyah Pekket —On the 18th Nov., Mr. Roderick, Mr. Screfting, Mr. Jennings and 100 deck. Per
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  • SHIPPING INTELLINGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      199 3 Sunday. 18th November. M. M. steamer Djemnah, 2 416 tons, Champenois commander, j Marseilles 21st Oct., consignees Messageries Maritimes. British steamer Glcnfinlas, 1,366 tons, Wilcox commander, J Hongkong 11th Nov., consignees Martin, Dyce A Co. British steamer Flindostan, 991 tons, Mactavish commander, Hongkong 13th Nov., consignees Sarkies Moses. British
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      57 3 Saturday, 17th November. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton A Pontianak. German barque Marie Louise, Eveh -yn, for Sh inghai. Sarawak steamer Royalist, Reynolds, for Sarawak. British steamer Nelson, Staples, for Penang. British steamer Ocean, Jaques, for Penang. British steamer Vidar, Barrow, for Sourabaya, Bally and Ban
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1198 3 I I Date I hip’s Names \itains, uo a Rio. of ar- vVh EBE From Where Lying < onsignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAI Merapi Bosch jH.N.M.’s str Sept. 22Edie T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s Consul General. Acheen Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str.... Oct. 20 Acheen Do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      58 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has, from this date, admitted Mr. S. Yrioorbas as partner in his firm. ANTONIO DE ELIZALDE, Singapore, 5th Nov., 1877. to 5th Dec, NOTICE. Neither the Captain or Agents of the American ship, TECUMSEH will be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by the crew during
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Thk works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, 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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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPPANY LIMITED.
      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 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    70 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office: 13 Austin Friars, London.
    247 4 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 fire voyages performed each year; the.departures of the steamers from Batavia being regulated
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    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON
    43 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3t»,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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    STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
    71 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
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      20 4 FOB SALE. A small consignment of Sandeman's Old White Port. SYME <fc CO. Singapore, 24th October, 1877. to 24th Nor
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      738 4 Tailors jfc Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William P. C. Robeson, k. c.'m. o. Satle Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors <f-c. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White Kerseymere
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      669 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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      528 4 iHKfcellantou*. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers op European, China, Ja- pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemens outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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      656 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 wire of a'l 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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      282 4 MASON CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HTEBER k CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pairhoreedo. 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 dinner Claret,
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