Singapore Daily Times, 12 December 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 12th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,353
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 452 1 offices—D’Almeida Street. Gopownu—At New Harbour. Thk following are tnc dates on wbicb th on'pany’s Contract Mail Steamers m»y be expected to arrive here in 1877 OnrwAED. Homeward Tnesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th n 21st 6th Mar.
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    • 147 1 AqAMBMBOK. U LYSBEB. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glacccs. Peiam. Anchises. Sabpbdon. Obbstes. Hectob. Stentoe. Menelacs. Teucee. Tie Coy's Bt« 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
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    • 308 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. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3i d° 1 Feb. I I 4 Peb. d®, >* 2 q a© T 1
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    • 102 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for- Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta daring th e current year at the ondernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.
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    • 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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    • 724 1 The Steamers of the above Company willj now ply between Singapore and Bat u via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to .7..
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  • Insurance.
    • 392 1 Capital, €500,000, with power to increase. (Ist issue at par €lOO,OOO Subscribed < 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £i 5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of i the Company’s business. The
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    • 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 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 Eadcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 45 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 63 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. j Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,867. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, I an m, P 7 lth Promptitude and liberality. I Th e Jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reI
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    • 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 A GO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 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. Lift dipabtmikt: Limit £2,000, on one life, Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 184 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Eaqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Eaqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq p- J: P Policy holders is unsurpassed. Paid up
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    • 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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    • 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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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Aqpual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. w n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 30 1 Capital C 1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gborgr Strirt. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capita] €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, 1st April,
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    • 41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. CAPITAL €£.,000.000 STERLING Extension op Limits. One F rot class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 85 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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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies 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. o.)
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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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 83 1 London and Edinbubgh. (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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    • 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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    • 223 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Viet Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O Wist Georgk Oum«» 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 Georgb Strbrt. C 2 King William 1,0,11,0,1 Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester,
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    • 108 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Beimett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— 6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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    • 28 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.
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    • 260 2 The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resolved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This reduction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s
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    • 104 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. iMerere. Melcben, A Co.) J. P. Bum (Meaare. Hollidaj, Wise A Co.) A. T. Mupr, (Merera. Dougins, Ltpmik&Co.) M. Nksias, (Borneo Compesr Ltd.) J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having 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 in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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  • 137 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 Goturer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat. George H.
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  • 41 2 The Spanish Steamer “CADIZ,” Captain Echeita, due here on the 17th inst., I has room for cargo for the above port, I which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore. 7tb Dec 1877, (to 17th inst.)
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  • 41 2 The S. R. JAPAN" Captain DfSMiDT' left Hongkong on the 11th and may be expected here on the 17th instant for Penang and Calcutta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 12th Dec, 1877.
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  • 32 2 The S. S. HINDOSTAN" baptain Mactavish. from Cilcutta.for Hongkong, i» expected here about the 25th in ;tant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 12th Dec 1877.
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  • 52 2 The 8.1.5. N. Qp’s. Steamer ARABIA" Will leave for abovfc ports on Monday, 17th December, at 3 p. m. from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A Co. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Singapore, 12th Dec. 1877. to
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12TH, 1877.
    • 576 2 Singapore 12th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4.45. nominal Black Pepper 7.50. do White Pepper 13.50 do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.42 J. Pearl -Sago 390 Coffee, Bontyne 20.75. Tin. 19.25. 40s. Male twist 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 157 J. 7 do do 1.37 J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10.
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    • 67 2 Mails close for Penang, Ceylon, India, Australia, Newzealand, Aden, Suez, Alexandria and the continent of Europe, per steamer Gwalior, at 1 p. m. to morrow. Letters Ac can be Regestered up to noon. Bangkok, per steamer Bangkok, at 6 p. m. to-morrow. Saigon, per steamer Paknam, at 11
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    • 15485 2 Present. His Excellency the Governor. His Honor the Acting Chief Justice. The Hon. the Officer Commanding H. M.'s Troops. The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary. the Attorney General. the Acting Treasurer. the Auditor General. the Colonial Engineer. H A. K. Whampoa, c.
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    • 164 6 New Year’s Day Sports. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —I would suggest that, instead of having the Regatta on the same day as the shore sports, it should take place either on the day previous or on Chinese New Year’s day. Those who take part in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 486 2 #tto aahfrtisfmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollara. Reserve Fund 650.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) I Deputy Chairman. —P. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bflilio8. Esq. I Wm. H. Forbes.
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    • 738 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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    • 646 2 NOTICE Is hereby given that Lim Gim Seng is no longer in my chop of Soon Cheang Ho, North Bridge Road, as pawnbroker, or authorised by me to draw or accept any bill or tote, or sell goods, or to contract or otherwise on my behalf or in my chops
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 Thr works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pager, 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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    • 187 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. Mo. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 243 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 fire voyages performed each year: the dc- partures of the steamers from
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  • 43 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 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
    • 11 4 of A rvPFLY of The Natural Bitter-water Friedrichshall. G. HIEBER CO.
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    • 739 4 Tailors Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. 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 White
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    • 660 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 00. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Hare 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. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 528 4 iHtsctUantous. 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
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    • 658 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 wire of all 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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    • 255 4 MASON Ac CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER Ac 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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  • Notices.
    • 64 6 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 A CO.,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 36 6 Wednesday, 12th December. British barque Netherton, 250 tons, Broke nshaw commander, Amoy 28th Nov. consignees McAlister A Co. P. A O. steamer Gwalior, 1,720 tons, Babot commander, Shanghai 6th Dec. consignees P A O. Company.
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    • 24 6 Tuesday, 11th December. Turkish ship Punjab, Abdulkasem, for Alphee. French barque Cordouan, Bertand, for Saigon. French barque Cantabre, Bouye, for Akyab.
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    • 1177 6 DAT* r I -hip’s Names Oaptaiks. lag A Rig. of ab- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agent*. Destination. p, rivals MEN-OF-WAR j Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Boni Smits H.N.M.’s 6tr. 150 1 Nov. 17 Acheen
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 99 6 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs found straying in the Streets, Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the Owners of such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore, Penang and Malacca, on the following day 8, may be destroyed, in accordance with
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    • 665 6 NOTICE. 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 Btating terms M. 8., care of W. T. Fraser,
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    • 287 6 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 per annum Address A. B.” Straits Times Office. Singapore, 26th Nov. 1877. to 26th Dec. NOTICE. The undersigned
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    • 271 6 TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. The Shops recently erected in Battery Road, at the corner of Collyer Quay. For further particulars, apply to A L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 15th June, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals A Co., which
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    • 271 6 FOR SALE. An elegant Barouche, with all the latest improvements, quite new, built by Laurie A Marner, Oxford Street, London, apply to POWELL A CO. a. c. Auctioneers. NOTICE. Nouveautes De Paris. TOYS! TOYS TOYS We have received and unpacked our usual stock of toys for Christmas and New Year.
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