Singapore Daily Times, 18 December 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,35^
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 463 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are tnc dates on which the Company'i) Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th
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    • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NeSTOK. GLAUCUB. Priam.- Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Teucer. 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 accou modatirn for first and
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    • 305 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year J Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3! 1 Feb. 2* F ao’ 'l March 1 l T ll l i
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    • 98 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. j Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25 tb. March sth.
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    • 189 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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    • 746 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplv between Singapore and Bat i: via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 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
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  • Insurance.
    • 392 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at ssprem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of UssOOSipwy’a business. The success of this Company is
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    • 73 1 Capital 8 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
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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 Radcliffe, 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. RAUTENBERC, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 54 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. Claim, arranged by the Local Aceota! nL? ai< w promptitude and liberality. fn ot Xocai Tribunal# reSingapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, Ist
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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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    • 45 1 Capital e 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.)
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    • 197 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wffli m Hind, Eaqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Bativia. The uuderoigned, 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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    • 92 1 Financial Position (1875.) j Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. j The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for I this Company in Singapore; with
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    • 81 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHTEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.) GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Fnnds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sxerlino 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. (n. 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 issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne 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 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)
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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. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 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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    • 55 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., Agents Singapore,
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    • 221 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stealing. Chairman— Alixande a Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambaose Smith, P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West Geoage 80W t Stbbbt. Edinbueoh 17 Geobob Stbbbt. f 2 Kino William LoHI>OIf 1 Steeet. T C Oeiil Chambers, Liverpool,
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    • 102 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&Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW.
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    • 287 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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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    • 105 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andie, Esq. (Hears. Melchen., A Co.) J. T. Bernes (Messrs Hollidsy, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglu.LapnukACo H. Nicaise, (Borneo Compeer Ltd.i J. J
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thb undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th Jane, 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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  • 140 2 Instituted 1803. Capital fil .600.000. Paid- np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rieh»rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonscr, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, j George Hihbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hrdai James Brand, William Lyalj, Charles Care. Charles
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, DEC. 18TH, 1877.
    • 132 2 Singap' rk 18th Dec., 1877 Gambler.... 9 4.55. Black Pepper v 7.60. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.35. Pearl Sag«* 4.00 Coffee, Boutyne 21 25. Tin 19.75. 10s. Mule twist 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.375. 6 do T. Cloth l.lu. 7
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    • 457 2 THE WAR. The proposal for mediation accepted by Italy. Loudon 17/// December .—The proposal for mediation made l>y the Porte has been accepted by Italy, but it is believed that the proposal will lie unsuccessful in the end. Movement of Russian troops Southward. The Russians
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    • 1153 2 The Sarawak Gazette of the Bth of this month, contains a letter, signed X. Y. Z., on the subject of the Moar succession. The writer has evidently carefully considered his subject, but from one point of view only, and evidently knows nothing of
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    • 4810 3 Seventeenth Dat, Saturday, 15th December 1877. Present H. E. The Governor. Htf> Honor the Acting Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary. the Attorney General. the Acting Treasurer. the Colonial Engineer. H. A K. Whampoa, C.M.G. W. H. Read. J. R. MacArthnr. L S. Bond. The minutes
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    • 980 3 [By Nemo.] Referring again to the question of our educational system, it must be said that wfc have no proper system in the Colony. A large sum of money is annually spent with very little amount of good resulting. With an officer of such ability at the head of
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    • Correspondence.
      • 39 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir,—l hear H. E. the Governor is going to Johore within two or three days. 1 hope he will not touch, Yours obediently, Oobat Goonah. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1877.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 671 2 #rtn aiibtrtisrmtnts HONGKONG AND SHAN BANKING CORPORAT Paid up Capital 5,006.000 Reserve Fund 650,000 'ION. Dollars. Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (it Messrs. Siemsson A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq.
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    • 781 2 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The underpinned 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 eleeant Europe made drawing suites in mahogany and walnut wood; handsome
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    • 495 2 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. John Little A Co. have just received their new and varied Assortment of goods suitable for Christmas Presents, and New Tear’s gifts, comprising. Ladies’ Companions.(Ladies’ Velvet Bags. Scent Cases in Lea 3 cent Cases in velvet, [ther, Comp’dium of Games, P’tographic Albums. Work Boxes, Work Cases. Writing Cases.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 489 3 ftotirrs, NOTICE. Katz Bros: have just received and opened for sale. Quite a new invoice of meerschaum ci-gar-holders and pipes of best Vienna manufacture in the latest shapes and the most tasteful patterns, an inspection of which is solicited; also Ebony and Real Cherry Wood Pipes of different designs, some
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tamong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 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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  • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Fbancs. 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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  • 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 he resumed in 1877 and five voyage* performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 74 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
    • 20 4 £otitr& FOR SALE. A supply of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrichshall. <J. HIEBER A C X). Singapore, 24th Not., 1877.
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    • 736 4 Tailors by Special To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robtnson, k. c. m. g. Sayle A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLTON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White Kerseymere
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    • 658 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. 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 Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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    • 525 4 ifltscellanemis. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of 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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    • 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 all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op
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    • 256 4 MASON A CO.'S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mounting, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few liarness 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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  • 139 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Malacca. In the matter of John Alexander Hendorff, a bankrupt. John Alexander Hendorff, of Malacca, Overseer of a Nutmeg Plantation, residing at Poongore within the Settlement of Malacca, was this day adjudged a bankrupt on his
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  • 35 5 The S. S. HINDOSTAN Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, for Hongkong, is expected here about the 25th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES Agents. Singapore, 12th Dec., 1877. to 25th Dec.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 81 5 Monday, 17th December. German barque Hermann, 850 tons, Bambach commander, Newport 2nd Sept, consignees Behn Meyer A Co. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 14th Dec. consignees Messageries Maritimes. German barque Marcur, 481 tons, Borgwardt commander, London 16th Augt. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. German steamer Altona.
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    • 18 5 Monday, 17th December. British steamer Arabia, Mann, for Rangoon. French barque Genevieve, Lepretre, for Saigon.
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    • 1205 5 -,!rt Ki»« I I'AiTiWS. I-IJ.O i- Bio. Where Fiom Where Lying omsignees or Agents. Destination. jp. KIVALB j 1 WEN OF-WAR D Stakman HNM’sstr Oct. 20 Acheen Victoria Dock H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Palembang H M gtr 430 Nov. 24 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. [Station
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 586 5 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CIE. From this date. 1 resume the management of the M. M. office. P. BRASIER. Agent for M. M. Coy. Singapore, tith Dec., 1877. to 6th Jan ULLMANN BROTHERS, Have newly opened for sale some Marine and opera glasses; of the former some are with 3 lights, field,
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    • 723 5 NOTICE. KATZ BROTHERS have just unpacked a large invoice of Mirrors and looking glasses in sizes, Toilet glasses aud ditto on finest marble feet. Circular marble Slabs in sizes. Square circular marble slab side boards. A fresh supply of gilt and black mouldings for frames etc. Picture and Photo Frames,
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    • 202 5 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. TO BE LET.
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    • 216 5 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 CO. Singapore, 15th June, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals Sl Co., which have
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    • 197 5 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the community of Singapore that he has newly arrived from Saigon, and has established himself, as a Farrier, at No. 4-25 Orchard Road, and as he is the only l-'uro-pean exercising the trade in the place, his charges moderate, and his workmanship good, he
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