Singapore Daily Times, 8 December 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Bth DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,348
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      465 1 officer—D’Almeida Street. r.npowW l At New Harbonr. Th e following *t« Oic datt* on which rhf oirpany’e Contract Mail Steamers m T k- eipected to amve here in 1877 OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Tuesday Bth Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd Uth •< 6th Feb. 7th Feb.
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomid. Drucalion. Nestor. Glauccs. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Tecceb. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      310 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageriea Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. s} To 1 Feb. I >• *3 d 0 do 1 March lj M
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      98 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. llth. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      185 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. The
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      742 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and BatH via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      387 1 Capital,. £1500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00C 2nd do at 5*prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of iHi u cedented in the history of Life
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-np 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl 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
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      96 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 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT Sl CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. 0
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      45 1 Established 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, Singapore Agents. o MARTIN, DYCE «fe CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. (q. c
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 Sl CO. Singapore, 15th July,_lB72. (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 Sl CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. u 0.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 Hind, Esqre. I Patrick Hnnter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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.
      55 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. Singapore,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      88 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. BOUSTEAD Sl 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 00. Singapore, Ist 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 Slerlinq Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS Sl 00. 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 Sp« cial Act of Parliament. Cap ital 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
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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 Rjsks 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. (n. c.)
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      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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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.
      56 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution ablaut to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON Sl CO., Agents.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      218 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldbon.Ewj Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George Oimow i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. C 2 King William ho*™* j Street. < Oriel Chambers, Literpool, Water Street.
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      103 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— i. South Hanover Street. Brutois—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 due
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      104 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting 'Committee. A. Andie, Eeq. iMeaar*. Melcbera, Co.) J. P. Beme* (Mmci. Holliday Wiss A Go.) A- T. Manger, (Mill DougUa,l«aralkhCo.) H. Nieniae, (Borneo Compeer Lid.) 3. J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd# A gents (bj Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant andbny bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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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. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, i Georee Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, >, James Brand, William Lymll, Charles Cave. Charles Marryaf.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE 1870.
    78 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. I* the matter of See Ban Seno, of Singapore, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of See Ban Seng, adjudicated a Bankrupt on the 3rd day of January, 1877.
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    FOR MANILA.
    39 2 The Spanish Steamer CADIZ," Captain Echeita, due here on the 17th inst., has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. <fc H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th Dec., 1877, (to 17th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, DEC. 8TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      145 2 Singapore 8th Dec., 1877. Gambier 9 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.624. do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4. Ooffee, Bontyne 20.75. Tin 19.80. 40b. Mule twist 98. 34 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.374. i do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      66 2 (For Straits Times.) France. Formation of a New Ministry. London, 7 th December. —Monsieur Dufaure undertakes to form a Ministry. Result of the Capture op Elena by Suleiman Pacha. The capture of Elena frees, the Passes of Hainboghaz and Slivua from Russian attack. An army corps under Suleiman
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      THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH DEC.
      2636 2 The following is a precis of yesterday’s Government Gazette-. The average note circulation of the three Banks during November was Oriental Bank 198,635 Chartered Bank 761,000 Mercantile Bank 386,130 The sale of 481 logs of Ebony at the Wharf, Colombo, on the 17th December, is
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      LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
      3349 3 Singapore, 7th December, 1877. Present His Excellency the Governor. His Honor the Acting Chief Justice, (Mr. Ford.) The Hon’ble the Officer Comg. H. M.’s Troops (Col. McLeod.) The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. J. Douglas, C.M.G.) The Hon’ble the Attorney-General, (Mr. BraddeU.) The Hon’ble the Acting Treasurer, (Mr.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      465 2 #fto Sftbrrttermntt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. H. Hoppius, Esq. if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. B VLILIOB, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq.
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    • Advertisement
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      672 2 m THEATRE ROYAL, TOWN HALL, Singapore, Saturday, 8th Dec., 1877. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE AND IN THE PRB8ENCE OP HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH OF JOHORE, G.C.M.G.K.C.S.I. The Misses Ford, again kindly assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs, will give another performance in the Town Hall Theatre on the abov.e evening. At the
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    • Advertisement
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      540 2 NOTICE. To Let, Furnished.—Br the day, week, or month. A new and commodious Bunjjalow, (a door before Mr. Cousins )at Tanjong Rhoo, within fifteen minutes’ pull off Johnston’s Pier. The house commands a fine view of the Harbour, and, being within convenient distance from town, offers superior inducements to families
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  • Correspondence.
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      THE SHED ON THE ESPLANADE.
      105 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir, —Public opinion, if the statement in your Overland Journal regarding its unanimity is correct, has undergone some change since the 2nd of October 1868, as I have by me a subscription list of that date for
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  • Notices.
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      THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1877.
      112 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 494, North Bridge Road, at Singapore. Pursuant to the authority given me under section 68 of this Ordinance, and with the concurrence of the Court, I
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      FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE.
      63 3 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 00., Agents,
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      PASSENGERS.
      56 3 Per Banca. —3 Europeans and 3 Malays. Per Vidar. —2 Chinese, 13 Makys and 2 Women. Per Pontianak. —22 natives deck. Per Stdvadora. —Mr. and Mrs. Petrus and seryant and 1 European. Per Chiang Hock Kian. —558 Chinese' Per Diomed. —Prom Hongkong. For Singapore. —Mr. Chalmers, Mr. D’Aguila. For
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      213 3 AUSTRALIAN WINE. John Little Co. have just received a shipment of superior White Chassclas. Singapore, 7th Dec 1877. NOTICE. To Parents desirous of sending their children to England. A comfortable home, with maternal care, is offered in a small family residing in Cheshire. Good references given and required. Terms £lOO
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      480 3 WANTED. A situation here or elsewhere in an office, or on an estate, by a young man thoroughly acquainted with the English, French, German, Dutch and Malay languages, Bookeeping, and every kind of office work. Address P. M. Straits Times,” Office. Singapore, 8th Nov. 1877. (to 8th Dec.) EMMERSON’8 Private
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  • Docks.
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      702 4 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPACT LIMITED. Th* works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, yiz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      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 154 fee 1 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    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 on 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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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office: 13 Austin Friars. London.
    241 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 8teamer8 from Batavia
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    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
    43 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,00*). Reserve £340,000. 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. (u. c.)
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    STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
    73 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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      19 4 poß e A ?cpplt of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrichahall. U. HIE BER Sl CO. Singapore, 24th Not., 1877.
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    • Advertisement
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      739 4 #Ot(tKS, Tailors by 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
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    • Advertisement
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      662 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 Brochd Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Poulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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      522 4 itttscfUaneoua- 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 the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • Advertisement
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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 patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op Paraffin
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      254 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Rale at G. HIEBER A- 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 undersi-jned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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