Singapore Daily Times, 11 December 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, Uth DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,350
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  • P. & O. Company
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      475 1 i >ffice»— D’Almeida Street, lionowss—At New Harbonr. Ims following are me dates on which ihr ompany’s Contract Mail Steamers ri y he expected to arrive here in 1877 OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20tb 21st
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priaji. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon--don every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      339 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OUTWARD. HOMEWABD. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 99 3-j ao 99 I Feb. 99 I. p,.b. >9 15 do 99 2
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      99 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, M culmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 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.
      746 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Ba\ 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 (.’lass. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. p at issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed j 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C Urd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £<.>,ooo premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Ccinpanjjs business. Tin'
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. 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
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      98 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. J Ames Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 riaims arranged by the Local Agents, a mJ )a, d Wlth P rom Ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Ihe 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. n 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. n c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      259 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depoty Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Pagan, Esqre. The security
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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. The 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.
      92 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. 99 99 9> Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that j they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore;
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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 A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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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 Sierling 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.
      98 1 Established 1940, 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.
      49 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. 334 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 fur
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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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., n Agents
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      216 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson,Esq j Vice Chairman^- Jas.Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George Gl^B<K>w Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 Kino William l* ollooll Street. Oriel Chambers, Literpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      108 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London lo, Comhill. Glasgow —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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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 BTREET, 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
      103 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. {Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Bums (Messrs. Holliday, Wire A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Doaglss,LsprsikACo.) H. Nicsise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      60 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 ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally to repre* sent said Bank at
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    IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
    139 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Oouier, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran. i George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Msrryat. George
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE 1870.
    107 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op Singapore. I the matter of See Ban Seng, 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.
    40 2 The Spanish Steamer “CADIZ," Cap- tain Echeita, due here on the 17th inst., has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th Dec., 1877, (to 17th inst.)
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    135 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 TUESDAY, DEC. 11th, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      195 2 Singapore 11th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4 4.40. nominal Black Pepper 7.62 J. do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3.45. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 20.75. Tin 19.50. 40s. Mole twist 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.37*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      1073 2 The fall of Plevna. Osman wounded and a prisoner. London 10/A December. —Plevna has fallen after most severe fighting on the 9th instant. Ghazi Osman was wounded and surrendered unconditionally. The War in Asia Minor. General Melikoff is at Hassankale, aud Russian reinforcements are arriving
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      THE EMBARGO ON RICE FROM SIAM.
      439 2 The Siam Weekly Advertiser of the 6th instant contains the following semi-official announcement with regard to the prohibition of the export of rice j from Siam J H. E. Chow Phaya Bhanuwonsee, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has published a document in the Siamese
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      THE PROTECTION OF CHINESE AND CHINESE INTERPRETATION.
      1559 2 As will have been seen from the minutes of last Council meeting, published on Saturday, the Hon’ble W. H. Read has raised again the important question of Chinese interpretation in our law courts by giving notice of a question as to what, steps
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      MANILA NEWS.
      1407 3 Iloilo —In a letter dated 24th ultimo our correspondents states as follows: Market of Iloilo —Sugars,—crushing has begun, and low rates are prevailing compared with those ruling during the previous crop; only $3-5 are offered for superior, and $2-6 to $2-7 for current. The ravages committed by locusts
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      VARIORUM.
      1088 3 [By Nemo.] The discussion on Friday last in the Legislative Council on the question of the sovereignty of Muar, must be considered i as having resulted in conclusively proving with what little wisdom our world out here is governed. The exhaustive speech 1 of Mr. Read, the proposer, and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      428 2 #rtn asbrrttstmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,006.000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 650.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. H. Hoppius. Esq. if Messrs. Piemsscn A Co.) Deputy Chairman. F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Rvlilio8, Esci. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. of Messrs.
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    • Advertisement
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      622 2 NOTICF. Notice is hereby given that Loh Ah Chung of Singapore, clerk, is no longer in our service, or authorised by us to draw, accept, or endorse any bill or note, or purchase, or sell goods, or to contract on credit or otherwise, on our behalf or in the name
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      535 2 NOTICE. 1 An English lady, for three years resident as Governess with a family in Batavia, desires a reengagement, towards February in the Straits Settlements, China, or Japan. Can instruct thoroughly in English, French, Music, Drawing and the rudiments of Singing. Address stating terms M. B., care of W T.
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  • Notices.
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      FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE.
      64 3 Tbe 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 00.,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      441 3 AUSTRALIAN WINE. John Little Co. have just received a shipment of superior White Chasselas. Sngapore, 7th Dec 1877. FOR SALE. A small consignment of very choics Wiiieg, in quarts and pints, comprising:— (’hampagne Gep d’Or,” (An excellent dry Wine.) And Sparkling Ehrenbreitstein. GUTHRIE A CO. Sing pore, 13th Nov. 1877.
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      673 3 BROADWOOD’S PIANOS. A Consignment be realised. RYME A CO. Singapore, 30th Nov., 1877. to 30th Dec. NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Mr. William Burrow Haffenden, in the firm of Crane, Haffendbn A Co., ceasM on the 30th September last. The business will, in future, be carried on by Mr.
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      701 4 Thi work* of the Company are situated I at Tamong Pagar, within one mile of the 1 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,
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 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 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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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. 33$ 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
    242 4 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars. London. 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 fire voyage* performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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    THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
    43 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. 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 Jnne, 1877. (u. c.)
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    STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
    72 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 nere. Forms,
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      18 4 FOR f A ptjpply of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrichshall. G. HIEBER Sl CO. Siogapore, 24th Not., 1877.
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      742 4 Tailors igf Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Satlk 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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      661 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 00. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Oros 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 trimmings.
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      524 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, 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 the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      652 4 GLABSWARE AND CROCKERY. Wine glasses, Tumbler*, Ac Gla«s Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow w>re of a'l kinds, patent, and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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      256 4 MASON A CO.'S H \RNESS. For Sai.k 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. Rordeaux wines. Breakfast, Claret, Dinner
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    SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
    1210 5 la Oi*i I I j T—ftHJPs Names. Captains, lao A Rio.j 5 of At Where From WhereLyino consignees or Agents Destination r> RIVALi MEN-OF-W&l: I J Palembang Stakman Ih.N.M.’s str.j Oct. 2o!icheen |t. P. Wharf Iff.N.M.’s Consul General 'Achera E™i tS raHip r .I ?K S
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