Singapore Daily Times, 19 December 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,357
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      467 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are tnc dates on which the Company's Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive' here in 1877 r Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclos. ACHILLEB. AnTENOB. Diomed. Detjcauoh. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s St« amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatkn for first and
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      318 1 The following are the dateß on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OUTWABD. HOMKWABD. 1877 18(77 Wednesday, ,7 ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3, 30 1 Feb. ll fJ- dO -j iit ini" 1 11' k •>
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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 onlmein, 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.
      190 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 Bat via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monfy, First Class. From Singapore to iwiii'i? Li,--Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      387 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC i Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 able for tbe maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. Tbe success of this Company is unprecedented in the history of Life
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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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      95 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, London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4, Royal
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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 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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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. B6TJOTBAD A 00. 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 Tbe undersigned have been appointsp Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. 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 Sxiblinq Extension op 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. (n. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      104 1 «IV ijll I IWOTITUTIUN. 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
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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. (n.c.)
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY.
      59 1 The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and bay bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally to represent said Bank at this place.
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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. 33i 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.
      77 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) ""256,066 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 the above named Company, are
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 ol £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON CO., Agents Singapore,
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      44 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. /Singapore, Ist January, 1877. (n. c
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      39 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. 1872. u 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 Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Lipi department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)
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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 wiUia H >n<L Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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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.
      49 1 The have been appointed pared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore, 26th July, 1876. (u. c.)
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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. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that j they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authorial ty
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      218 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Owtu. ONE MILLION Stklimq. Chairman —Alexander Roitaldson, Esq Viet Chairman —3AS. Nicol IIMUO, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, T.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: fSO West Geoeoe Glasgow Steeet. Edieeoeoh 17 Geoeoe Steeet. 2 Kihg William Lohooe j Steeet. f Oriel Chambers, LiTikPOOL, Water Street.
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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 —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.
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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 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
      106 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. iMeesis. Matchers, A Co.) J. P. Bunas M I Messrs Hollidsy, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas, LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiae, IBorneo Comparr Ltd.)
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    IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
    137 2 Instituted 1803. CAPITAL £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonaer. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay. i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. George Hibbert, Perciral Rosanquet, Samuel Hrde, James Brand, William T.ytll. Charles Care. Charles Marryat George H.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      443 2 Singapore 19th Dec., 1877. Gambier 5 4.55. Black Pepper 7.55. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.35. Pearl Sago 4.00 Coffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 19.75. 40s. Mule twist 98. Si lbs. Shirtings 1574. 7 do do 1.3746 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.31*. Benares Opium....
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      GOVERNEMENT GAZETTA EXTRAORDINARY , (17TH DEC.)
      40 2 GOVERNEMENT GAZETTA EXTRAORDINARY (17TH DEC.) A Gazette Extraordinary, dated Monday the 17th instant, notifies that H. E. the Governor has appointed the Hon’ble Major Mac Nair to be a Municipal Commissioner, and contains the draft of The Courts Ordinance, 1878.
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      THE NEW COURTS ORDINANCE.
      3440 2 The Legislative Council was adjourned at its last meeting sine die, partly, it is to be presumed, on account of the season of the year, and also probably in order to allow honourable members time and leisure to read and digest the new Courts Ordinance by
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      SARAWAK NEWS.
      1324 3 The following items are taken from i the Saraicak Gazette of the Bth Dec.: l The Gazette in discussing a Chinese Gambier coolie murder case, the third i since the establishment of the Gambier 5 gardens in Sarawak territory, comments upon the unwillingness of the Chiuese to give
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    • Correspondence.
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        TO EXPLAIN.
        85 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sir, —Many people have been intrigued as to the true meaning of obat goonah,’ and it may be as well to explain it for the benefit of country cousins.” It signifies coming over a person putting the comether upon him blarneying
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        THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' SCHOOL.
        1209 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —I read in your issue of the 15th instant, the corresf ondence between Brother Sagittaire and the Inspector of Schools, in reference to the remarks made regarding the Christian Brothers’ School, in your paper of the 8th instant.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      628 2 #rto asbcrttsrmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman .—H. Hoppius. Esq. (?f Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sessoon Sons A Co.) E. R. BtLILIOS, Esq. Wm. H. Foebes. Esq (of
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    • Advertisement
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      783 2 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from C. H. Trebing Esq. m. d., removing, to sell by Public Auction at bis residmce, 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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    • Advertisement
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      349 2 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. John Little Co. have just received their new and varied assortment of goods suitable for Christmas Presents, and New Tear’s gifts, comprising. Ladies’ Companions,iLadies’ Velvet Bags, Scent Cases in Lea 3 cent Cases in velvet, [therJComp’dium of Games, P’tographic Albums, Work Boxes, Work Cases, Writing Cases. Writing Desks.
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  • Notices.
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      THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE 1870.
      140 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Malacca. In the matter of John Alexander Hendorff, a bankrupt. John Alexander Hendorff, of Malaces, 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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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      405 3 8a ym Chil Dressed day Oi Fancy Letts’ Marki Nottiagl let Coyi Cartai lin Torcli0] a full •1.25 and a ver Mats; Oil Wares. We GYLE, Silks An dr a i at Yii tionalhr pectfi Sini Ex: S. S. "GLENGYLE.” Co., have just unpacked. Ldrens’ Toys a small lot assorted;
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    • Advertisement
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      663 3 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CIE. From this date, I resume the management of the M. M. office. P. BRASIER. Agent for M. M. Coj. Singapore, 6th 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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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      704 4 Th« works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 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—<15 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    73 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 i customary ter|n<*. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office: 13 Austin Friars, London.
    245 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 fi ve V0 V n <ie* performed each year; the departnres of
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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, 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. Forma,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      18 4 FOR SALE. of A supply of The Natural Bitter-water Friedrichsball. G. HIEBER Sc CO. Siugapoie, 24th Not., 1877.
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    • Advertisement
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      742 4 Tailors A y Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. g. Sayi.e Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailor* Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYOV.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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    • Advertisement
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      659 4 VICTORIA HOTTSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and 1 Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glaces. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins
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      527 4 iflisrtllanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I 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
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      651 4 Glassware and Crockery. WJne glasses. Tumblers. Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds, ler Services, do. do. •ilet Sets, iber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of aU kinds. pa*en* and common: Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of Paraffin Hanging^
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      259 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Salk at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ridine whips. Gentlemen's saddles. Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret. Dinner Claret.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      128 5 Wednesday, 19th December. British steamer Malabar, 1,204 tons, Gould com mander, London 3rd Not. British steamer Rosa, 266 tons, Chopard commander, Macassar 6th Dec. consignee Lim Tiang Wha. Dutch barque De Bril, 396 tons, Craig commander, Macassar 6th Dec consignees Behn Meyer A Co. German barque Friedrich, 672 tons,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      14 5 Wednesday. 19th December. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1248 5 DAT* 'M-r's Names < aftains. i ag 1 Rio. 5 of ah- -'here From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. j RIVALS MEN-0P-W4R Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20 Acheen Victoria Dock H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Mosquito Paul H. M. str. 430 Nov. 24 Penang Roads
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