Singapore Daily Times, 27 November 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. vol. xvm SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, 1877 No. 13,338
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      468 1 i)vvices—D’Almeida Street. 'odownb— At New Harbour. Tim; following are rvc dates on which ,h ..ii panv’s Contract Mail Steamers d to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward TncsPiv 9tb Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 7 23rd 24th 6th Feb. Jth Feh. 20th 21st 6th Mar.
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Astenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Prlam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Jctor. Stentor. 1NELAU8. TeUCER. )j’s St< amers are despatched from 4 outwards for Straits and China, a Shanghai homewards for Lon :iy ten days, and have accor uiodatun for first and third class
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      313 1 Thb following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arri v here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 Tan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3 ~,o 1 Feb. F,.b. 15 do 2 fl a° 1 March 1.
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      102 1 THE steamers of this Company will be def-fatebed from Singapore for Malacca, 1 ci arg. Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates: Monday, Jan. 8th. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. 5th. i Aug. lltb. 19th. 25th. March 5th.
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 1 Vail 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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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      742 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 Enelisb Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friaks, London. Passage Monft, First (-lass. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      382 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. f 1 st issue at par £100, 00C Subscribed 3 2nd do at 5s prem £125,OOC (3rd do at 10s prem.£150,000 the £75.000 premiums on shares being available* for the maintenance and extension of the Company's
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 1,500,0U0. 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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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bkayne, 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-GESELL.
      46 1 SCHAFT, BERLIN. (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. o
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 E8TABI.I8HED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DTCE A CO.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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. (u. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      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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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      187 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. D.put,CW in „.n ShI'T 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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      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.
      60 1 ai'ocio inaiviiiiuQO. 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 the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 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.
      29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOTTSTEAD A CO. 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, 1st April, 1875.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      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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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      89 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 charge
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abova 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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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      81 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.
      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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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      219 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Hainrun—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi .c Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West Giorgi GlAB<jow 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lowdon Street. C Oriel Chambers, Literpool Water Street.
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      109 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —12, Bexmett’s Hill. London —10, Cornhill. Glasgow i, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J OH N Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      287 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal 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-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 2 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RicU*rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouge?. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, Georire H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th Jane, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bill* on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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    FOR MALACCA. PENANG. MOUL.
    56 2 MEIN, RANGOON A CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer BTJSHEER,” will leave for above ports on Monday, 3rd December, at 3 P. M., from tbe Roads. For freight or passage, apply to, HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents B. T. S. N. Co Ld. Singapore,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, NOV. 27TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
      112 2 U A t c.oI lUAivat 1 yu' uiuxo. SiNGAKi.R 27th Nov., 1877. Gambier f 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.75 do White Pepper 14. do 3ago Flour. Saraw k 3.60. Pearl Sago 4. Ooffee, Bontyne ,,21. Tin 19.85. 40s. Mule twist 98. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.) THE WAR.
      1827 2 Further ijsvies of men in Turkey. London, 25 th November. —An Imperial Irade has beeii proclaimed throughout the Turkish Empire, calling for a further levy of 150,000 Civic Guards. Roumanian operations against Widdln. A Roumanian Army Corps has commenced the siege of Widdin.
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT ON SATURDAY.
        843 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —The sisters Ford, assisted by a few generous hearted Amateurs, afforded us a very pleasant entertainment on Saturday last. The first piece was the well-known farce Ici on parle Francais. The Frenchman, Victor Dubois, was very amusingly
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        MOAR.
        242 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. DkarSik, —I was sorry to see that J)r. Little, in his zeal in defending Mr. Adamson, should have travelled beyond the line of argument and ventured to foretell things to come like a magus. When was Moar a nest of robbers, pirates
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        A TIGER ON THE ISLAND.
        143 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —It may be of interest to some of your readers to hear that there is uumistakeable evidence of the presence of at least one tiger on our island. Whilst driving to Johore on Saturday morning, I was
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        CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
        216 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. I was one of seventeen passengers who went to Johore by the ’bus, which left Singapore at two o’clock on Saturday last. The horses were quite unfit for the stages, and the torture they were subjected to, to urge them
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      535 2 #fto snrbertttemntt*. NOTICE. The undersigned have been appointed A (rents at Singapore for the sale of tbe celebrated Champagne. Heidsieck A Co.. Monopol (China'. Specially prepared for the Cbina market. They have just received a supply, which they offer at 820 per case of one doz. quarts, and 121 per
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    • Advertisement
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      709 2 3 cases, do. Merchandize. RAFFLES INSTITUTION. WANTED. A Junior Assistant from the 1st of December, 1877. Apply to Alex: Armstrong. Singapore, 21st November, 1877. (n. c.) AUSTRALIANS! AUSTRALIANS!! The undereie-ned having imported, per EASTERN CHIEF, which arrived on the 20tli instant, Ten Horses from Penjarah in Western Australia, will be
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    • Advertisement
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      483 2 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from H. Huber, Esq., removing, to sell by Public Auction, at bis residence. River Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. 1st commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture consisting of an Europe-made drawing room suite in mahogany, upholstered in green rep; marble
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      91 3 Monday, 26th November. British schooner Bun Seng Heng, 112 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak 18th Nov., consignees Bun Seng Co. H. N. M.’s steamer Draak, 110 tons, Bierings commander, Bengkalis 25th Nov., consignee H. N. M.’s Consul General. Tuesday, 27th November. German barque Hansa, 499 tons, Deneken co n m inder,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      14 3 Monday, 26th November. P. A O. steamer Teheran, Johnson, for Hongkong.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1165 3 1 I DATk I Ship’s Names c-aptaihb. iag t Rig. 5 dear- Where From 1 WhereLyino onsigneks or Agents. Destination. Z KIVALB MEN-OF-W A E Merapi Bosch H.N.M.’s str Sept. 22 Edie Roads H.N. M.’s Consul General. Acheen Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str.... Oct. 20 Acheen T.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      656 3 fiotirfS. NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Mr. William Burrow Haffkndkn. in the firm of Crane, Haffenden A Co., ceased on the 30th September last. The business will, in future, be carried on by Mr. Henry Antonio Crane, und.r the style of CRANE CO. Singapore, 13th Nov. 1877. to 13th
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    • Advertisement
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      274 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the God own fo Messrs. Chib Hok A Co., suitable for offices. POWELL A CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. FOR SALE. A drawing room Billiard Table. Price 850. Apply to Juno,” Office of this paper. Singapore, 2nd Nov., 1877. to 29th Nov. NOTICE.
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    • Advertisement
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      231 3 NOTICE. TO BE LET. The Commodious Country Residence, situated in Tanglin District, close to the late Dwelling House of Mr. C. Dunlop. For particulars, > pply to LIM THEAN GEOW, At the Spirit Farm. Singapore, sth Nov., 1877. to 30th Nov. GOVERNMENT OF PERAK. NOTICE. From and after the Ist
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    • Advertisement
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      224 3 NOTICE. Nouveautes De Paris. TOTS TOYS TOTS We have received and unpacked our usual stock of toys for Christmas and New Year. Those for this year are the most tasteful and of the newest makes that hare been exported from Paris. The list would be too numerous to detail; an
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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 Tanjong 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 COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 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| fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office: 13 Austin Friars, London.
    243 4 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Government* .,f Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five rayaqex performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
    44 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,M00. The A cent in Sngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks l>y first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist 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 100 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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      24 4 NOTICE. Robinson St Co., have this day opened out a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies’ Cashmere Boots. Singapore, Ist November, 1877.
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      733 4 Tailors AjfcA Special by Appointment To R. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Rob-nson, k. c.'m. o. Sayi.f, 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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    • Advertisement
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      673 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 Glaces. 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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      527 4 ifltscrllantous. 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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      707 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses. Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. De serf. do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. I Chamber Rets. Hardware. Hollow wire of a'l kinds, patent, and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Ir >n Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A
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      285 4 M ASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HTEBER 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.
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