Singapore Daily Times, 10 December 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,349
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 457 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Th* following aie tnc dates on which the Company's Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday Bth Jan. "Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th Mar.
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    • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLEB. AnTENOR. Diomkd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Tbucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou mcdaticn for first and
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    • 314 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during tbe current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, yj jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3, jo 1 Feb. J-.b. 1 15 do 2g d° I 1 Maroll 15"
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    • 99 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore ror Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. I 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. llth. 19th. 25th. March sth.
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    • 188 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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    • 751 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat.nvia 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 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at s*prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums, on shares hfiuj ■sw'il able for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this
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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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    • 98 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. J Ames Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 Si 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 43 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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENbERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 59 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. Hrran *®d by the- Local Agents. aD m, P T l 4? promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN,
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    • 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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    • 47 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.) 'TUT HTTT'T' IT
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    • 192 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depot, Chairman WHIi»m 5‘” d Es,,re Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 62 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for tbe 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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    • 59 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamI er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. I The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Euj rope and
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    • 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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    • 22 1 Capital 61.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. _BiD«jwfe.'ssii J
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    • 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st 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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    • 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 pre* miums. No
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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. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)
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    • 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 80 1 London and Edinburgh. lBO9. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £7%,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 the
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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 oi £l, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 217 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chatman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chatman—Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f50 West George I i 800W I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William C Oriel Chambers, LrraspoOL, J Water Street. Manchester, 47
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    • 101 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East, Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. ALEX.
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    • 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 due
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    • 104 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E*q. Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. F. Berne* (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messra.Doaglaa.LepraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, haring been appointd# A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money itt loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at
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  • 137 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rickard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gntiver, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van. Georire Hibhert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. •Tames Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. Georire H.
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  • 80 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. I v the matter of See Ban Seng, of Singapore, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of See Ban Seng, adjudicat ed a Bankrupt on the 3rd day of
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  • 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. A H. H1NNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore. 7th Dec., 1877, (to 17th inst.)
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  • 133 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Nassim Rahmin, a Bankrupt. George Adolphus Lind Esqr., has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has appointed the public examination of the bankrupt to take place
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, DEC. 10TH, 1877.
    • 1058 2 Singapore 10th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.62 J. do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 20 75. Tin 19.80. 40s. Mule twist 98. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.37 J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10.
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    • 234 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria, And the Russian press on the conditions TO BE IMPOSED IN THE EVENT OF PEACE. London, Sth December. —Turkish troops made an attack on a Russian force at Rakowitza and obliged it to fall hack. The Russians have captured Slataritza. 20
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    • 713 2 (From our Exchanges.) Bombay, iQth Nov. —A special London telegram to the Bombay Gazette says that Kars was captured after 12 hours’ fighting. 5,000 Turks were killed and wounded, 10,000 prisoners and 300 cannon were taken. The Russian loss was 2,700. Erzeroum is endangered. Calcutta, 20 th Nov.—
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    • 489 3 The Misses Ford, assisted by Amateurs, gave another entertainment on Saturday evening in the Town Hall, but this time the audience was small—a circumstance due in some measure to the inclement weather. Ici on parle Francois was repeated with the same caste as before,
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    • 1327 3 (From our oxen Correspondent.) 9th December, 1877. The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Busheer, from your port, en route to Penang and Calcutta (via intermediate ports), arrived here on Tuesday last, and the steamer Pyah Pekhet, from Singapore, bound to Penang, (via the Native States), arrived here on
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    • Correspondence.
      • 569 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Miss Marian Ford and her sisters, assisted by Amateurs, favored us again on Saturday last,'with a very pleasant entertainment. Ici on parle Francais was repeated. Mr. Watson’s acting as the Frenchman was more finished than on his
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 463 2 9fob«tiaements. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppiub. Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esa. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell
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    • 761 2 NOTICF. Notice is hereby given that Loh Ah Chung of Singapore, clerk, is no longer in onr service, or authorised by us to draw, accept, or endorse any bill or note, or purchase, or sell poods, or to contract on credit or otherwise, on our behalf or in the name
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    • 402 2 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from C. H. Trebing Esq. m. d., removing, to sell by Public Auction at his residence, Hill Street, on Saturday, Dec. 29th, commencing at noon. The valuable household furniture, consisting of two elegant Europe made drawing suites in mahogany and walnut wood; handsome
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  • Notices.
    • 82 3 Per Tamar.— 565 Officers and Marine. Per Ophir. —Mr. Locker de Bruin and the Resident of N. E. Sumatra. Per Japara. For Acheen. —lo Officers and l l men. For Singapore. —Mr. Havesdragen. Officer and 12 Chinese. Per Patroclus. For Singapore. —Mr. Stiven. For Hongkong.— Misses. Sinklater, Mr. Williamson
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 164 3 Saturday, Bth December. H. M. steamer Tamar, 2,037 tons, Brownegg commander, Kingstown 16th Oct. consignee Senior Naval Officer. H. N. M.’s steamer Hatergeus, tons, Spies commander, Acheen sth Dec. consignee H. N. M.’s Consul General. Sunday, 9th December. American 3 mstd. schooner Wm. Phillips, 591 tons, Healy commander, Bangkok
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    • 25 3 Saturday, Btb December. British steamer Glengyle, Martle, for Hongkong. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia. British barque James Vinicombe, Marshall, for London
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    • 1267 3 I Date 1 -hip’s Names tains. i.ag A Rio. of as- Whebb From WherkLying 'onsignees or Agents. Destination. h KIVALB KEN-OF-WAR Pahoubang Stakinan H.N.M.’s str.! Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Hart Evans H. M. str. 584 Dec. 9 Penang Roads Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 134 3 TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. 1 The Shops recently erected in Battery Road, at the corner of Collyer Quay. I For further particulars, apply to A L. JOHNSTON CO. I Singapore, 15th June, 1877. u. c. FOR SALE. i Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts.
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    • 89 3 FOR SALE. First Class Australian Horses. H. A brams has received an importation, per Eastern Chief, of several excellent pairs of Carriage and Buggy horses from Australia. They can be seen at the Pavilion stables. Singapore, 3rd Dec. 1877. (1 wk. EMMERSON^ Private Boarding Establishment. (Late CLARENDON HOTEL.) No. 8,
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong 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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    • 185 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 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 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. 334 u discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 241 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED 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 five voyages performed each year.- the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • 44 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. I The Agent in Sngapore 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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  • 74 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
    • 20 4 FOR SALE. A gurPLT of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrich shall. G. HIE BEE A CO. Singapore, 24th Nov., 1877.
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    • 743 4 Tailors by m Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robinson, k. c. m. g. Sayle Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors &c. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drah Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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    • 666 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. lIILLINBEB, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and 1 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. j Black, white and colored
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    • 526 4 ifltfifctilantou*. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN MPORTERS OP EXJROPRA.N, CHINA, Ja- 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 tbe ihortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 652 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers, 4c Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Plat- form Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials 4c. A Great Variety
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    • 257 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale 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 undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, DEC. 10, 1877.
    • 64 5 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.” 1,509 tone 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 A CO..
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 257 5 NOTICE. To Parents desirous of sending their children to England. A comfortable home, with maternal care, is offered in a smali family residing in Cheshire. Good references given and required. Terms £lOO per annum Address A. B.” Straits Times Office. Singapore, 26th Nov. 1877. to 26th Dec. GALENA MINING COMPANY,
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    • 288 5 AUSTRALIAN WINE. John Little A Co. have just received a shipment of superior White Cbasselas. S ngapore, 7th Dec 1877. FOR SALE. A small consignment of very choice Wines, in quarts and pints, comprising:— Sparkling Moselle. hampagne Gep d’Or,” (An excellent dry Wine.) And Sparkling Ehrenbreitstein. GUTHRIE A CO Singapore,
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    • 324 5 NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg. These Pianos are well known here, are of a beautiful tone, well secured for the climate and are unrivalled for finish and cheapness combined, which has been proved by the number of
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