Singapore Daily Times, 28 November 1877

Total Pages: 4
1 4 Singapore Daily Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. 1877. No. 13,339
    12 words
  • P. & O. Company.
    • Article, Illustration
      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      457 1 Offices— D*Almeida Street. (Jopownb—At New Harbour. Thk following are me dates on which tb r en>panj’B Contract Mail Steamers ni v >o expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tneelav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th Oth Feb. 7th Feb. 20tb 21st
      457 words
    • Article
      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. SaBPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St« amers are despatched from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and
      147 words
    • Article
      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      309 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of tbe Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 Tan. Thursday, 18 Jan. S) 1 Feb. 1. pvb. 15 do 2q <jo 1 March 1. 15 da.
      309 words
    • Article
      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      101 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, l ci ang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta curing tbe current y«ar at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. i Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth.
      101 words
    • Article
      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      198 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, j
      198 words
    • Article
      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      732 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bar via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8
      732 words
  • Insurance.
    • Article
      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      395 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {1 st issue at par £100,00C 2nd do at 5s prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premium*on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this
      395 words
    • Article
      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
      71 words
    • Article
      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,
      97 words
    • Article
      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
      44 words
    • Article
      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. I Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248.9ft0 3f17. 4 -^Claims_»nwn£fl4_h£ fhe..LociT Agents. f and paia with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A
      57 words
    • Article
      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 enstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. SirL-aporc, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
      42 words
    • Article
      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. Live department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)
      44 words
    • Article
      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      187 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Es^ M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. 'The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
      187 words
    • Article
      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. HEAD OFFICE, BATAVIA.
      64 1 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
      64 words
    • Article
      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. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
      56 words
    • Article
      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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 I this Company in Singapore; with authoriI ty
      89 words
    • Article
      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      31 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Coknhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. M l 1WWT1AB ft oe. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
      31 words
    • Article
      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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 CO. Singapore, 1st April,
      52 words
    • Article
      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rat 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.)
      42 words
    • Article
      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      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
      98 words
    • Article
      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. HO9GLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
      50 words
    • Article
      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      68 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
      68 words
    • Article
      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      83 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
      83 words
    • Article
      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.
      56 words
    • Article
      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      220 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. hairv.an —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq P?. Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. AMBROSE SMITH, P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 WEBT George Glaboow I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. (2 King William Lo i>oh 1 Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water
      220 words
    • Article
      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      104 2 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. MANCHE8TEE— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Cornhill. Glasgow—i, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
      104 words
    • Article
      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      283 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 due
      283 words
    • Article
      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aodre, Eaq. Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa Remedios,
      102 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      59 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
      59 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
    142 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richird J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marry at, George
    142 words
  • Article
    FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE.
    64 2 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.” 1,509 tons register, will leave Batavia for above ports on 14th December. The ATJEH will leave Singapore for Batavia during the first week in December. For Freight or passage apply to HAMILTON. GRAY 4 CO..
    64 words
  • Article
    FOR MALACCA, PENANG. MOULMEIN, RANGOON & CALCUTTA
    55 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG. MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer BU~ SHEER,” will leave for above ports on Monday, 3rd December, at 3 p. m., from the Roads. For freight or passage, apply to, HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents B. T. S. N. Co., Ld. Singapore, 27th
    55 words
  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1877.
    • Article
      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      142 2 Singapore 28th Nov., 1877. Gambler t 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.75 do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 19.85. 40s. Mule twist 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 17 do
      142 words
    • Article
      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      1243 2 (For Straits Times.) France. The President’s Policy. Loudon, lVh November. —Marshal MacMabon has resolved upon a Policy of resistance. The War. The Russians have captured Etropol, and the Turks are reported to have abandoned Orchanie. The Band and Pipers of H. M. 74th Highlanders will play at the
      1,243 words
    • Article
      HONGKONG AND SINGAPORE QUESTIONS.
      1920 2 The Hongkong Daily Press, in reviewing 11. E. Mr. Pope Hex ness Vs recent speech to the Legislative Council ou submitting the Estimates, has the following paragraphs which arc of some interest here, dealing as they do with questions which require as'mueh attention here as they
      1,920 words
    • Article
      MANILA NEWS.
      857 3 Shipwreck.— We stated yesterday th it there had arrived here in the steamer Pasig, several shipwrecked persons belonging to the British ship Queensberry after our I issue of yesterday had been printed, we were informed that the said vessel whilst on a voyage from New York to Yokohama,
      857 words
    • Correspondence.
      • Article
        PRIVATE ENCROACHMENT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
        430 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Your remarks regarding the unjust and disgraceful way in which the rights of the people are being encroached upon by the handing over of a portion of our public green to a coterie, demaud the best attention
        430 words
      • Article
        MOAR.
        394 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sib, —Permit me again, through the medium of your valuable journal, to submit for the serious consideration of the authorities here, the following What necessity was there for placing the territory of Moar under charge of the Maharajah of Johore Could
        394 words
    • Extract.
      • Article
        CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
        597 3 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Chartered Bank of India, Austra ia, and China, was held on Wednesday, at the Cannon-street Hotel, for the purpose of declaring an ad interim dividend, and electing Mr. James Whittall a director. The chair
        597 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      606 2 #tto a&brrtfjfrments. NOTICE. ThK undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidsifck Co.. Monopol (China\ Specially prepared for the China market. Thev have just received a supply, which thev offer at $2O per case of one doz. quarts, and $2l per case of
      606 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      750 2 AUSTRALIANS! AUSTRALIANS.!! The undersigned having imported, per EASTERN CHIEF, which arrived on the 20th instant, Ten Horses from Penjarah in Western Australia, will be happy to submit them for inspection of purchasers, »t the stable of Mr. Kugelman, at Bukit Passoh. They are about the finest lot of animals imported
      750 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      421 2 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Thk undersigned have received instruc- I tions from H. Huber, removing, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence. River Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. Ist commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture consisting of an Europe-made drawing room suite in mahogany, upholstered in green rep;
      421 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      517 3 I r i l i t l potters. THE OVERLAND STRAITS TIMES.” After th*. present date, the Ov rland issue of the Straits Times.” will be published weeklv instead of fortnightly, for despatch by the French mail as well as by the P. 0. steamers. The annual subscription will remain
      517 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      694 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown to Messrs. Chib Hok A Co., suitable for offices. POWELL A CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. FOR SALE. A drawing room Billiard Table. Price $5O. Apply to Juno,” Office of this paper. Singapore, 2nd Nov., 1877. to 29th Nov. NOTICE. The
      694 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Docks.
    • Article
      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      708 4 Thi work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whakf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
      708 words
    • Article
      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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
      187 words
  • Article
    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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
    70 words
  • Article
    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED
    247 4 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A- AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments <.f Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and I five voyage* performed each year: the de. partures of the steamers
    247 words
  • Article
    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
    44 4 Established 1836. j Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3W,«m)O. The Agent in S ngapore 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. (me.)
    44 words
  • Article
    STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
    73 4 Cai* tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. 0. 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,
    73 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      25 4 plotters. notice'. Robinson St Co., have this day opened oat a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies' Cashmere Boots. Singapore, Ist Noveuiljer, 1877.
      25 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      740 4 Tailors Special by Appointment 1 To H. E. The Governor. Sir WILLIAM F. C. ROB*NBON, K. C.'m. O. Satle 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 Kerseymere
      740 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      668 4 VICTORI A HOTTSE. 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 Brpoh6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins
      668 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      541 4 ifltsrfUanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Ja- j pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiits made up on the shorted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
      541 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      669 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses. Tumblers. Ac Glass Table ornament* of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet S'etrf. Chamber Rets Hardware. Hollow wire of all kin Is. patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety
      669 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      284 4 MASON A CO.’S H \RNESS. For Sale at O. HTEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings. Horse do. do. do. Pairhorsedo. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ruling whips. Oentlemen’s saddles. Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast, Claret. Pinner Claret. After
      284 words