Singapore Daily Times, 28 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-28 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVTII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 28tii DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,36312 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration452 1877-12-28 1 ‘kfices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. j?The following aie tnc dates on which the Conipany’6 Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877: Octward. Homeward Tneaday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th452 words
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Article147 1877-12-28 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenok. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mexelacs. Teucer. Tbe 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 modatu n for first147 words
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Article305 1877-12-28 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, yj jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3, 40 1 Feb. J 1 *5 M d °l. 2* d o 1305 words
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101 1877-12-28 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore lor 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. i Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March101 words
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187 1877-12-28 1 Vail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), anil 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. The187 words
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736 1877-12-28 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplv between Singapore and Batavia 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 Ratavia 346 Padang 94736 words
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Insurance.
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396 1877-12-28 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at s*prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo tbe £75,000 premiums on shares being availj able for tbe maintenance and extension Of I the Company’s business. Tbe success of396 words
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Article71 1877-12-28 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 4 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 tbe Block and71 words
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96 1877-12-28 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 4 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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44 1877-12-28 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. c44 words
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Article55 1877-12-28 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. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality.' Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article41 1877-12-28 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 CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)41 words
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44 1877-12-28 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.)44 words
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192 1877-12-28 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 Es <!re Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered192 words
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75 1877-12-28 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 current75 words
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57 1877-12-28 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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89 1877-12-28 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for thiB Company in Singapore; with authorij ty89 words
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Article27 1877-12-28 1 Capital £1.000.006. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. SiaghgorQ- 22nd FatwJ.B7fi.~ o.)27 words
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52 1877-12-28 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 t# issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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41 1877-12-28 1 ALLAINCE RRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling 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. (u.41 words
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99 1877-12-28 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* minms. No99 words
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50 1877-12-28 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. o.)50 words
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69 1877-12-28 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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83 1877-12-28 1 London and Edinburgh. I 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, Agents83 words
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55 1877-12-28 1 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., Agents55 words
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217 1877-12-28 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Cafital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Ft ee Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West Grorgr Gvlbqow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William Lonoo* Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, I Water Street. Manchester,217 words
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108 1877-12-28 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coe ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.108 words
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286 1877-12-28 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 due286 words
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104 1877-12-28 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Ma these n A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andw, E»q. (Mewr.. Melchers, k Co.) J. P. Bum* (Mean Holliday,Wig# k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meaars.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.104 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-12-28 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 on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this60 words
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139 1877-12-28 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Eeq. Thomae G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, I George Hibbert, PerciraJ Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, I William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles139 words
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53 1877-12-28 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer "MECCA, will leave for above ports on Monday, 31st instant, at 2 p. m., from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Singapore, 26th Dec. 1877.53 words
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180 1877-12-28 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a Bankruptcy petition against Shaix Obed, by himself, residing at No. 45, Amoy Street, Singapore, and carryiD g on business as a Trader at No. 254, Malacca Street, Singapore. Shaik180 words
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Article37 1877-12-28 2 The S. S. MADAGASCAR,” Captain Timme, will be despatched at noon on Monday, the 31st inat., for above port. For Freight or Passage apply to W. MANSFIELD CO. Agents. Singapore, 28th Dec. 1877. (2 ins.)37 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, DEC. 28TH, 1877.
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Article159 1877-12-28 2 Singapore. 28th Dec., 1877. Ghunbier I 4.55. Blaok Pepper 7.47J. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3.35. Pearl Sago 4.00 Coffee, Bontyne 21 25. Tin 1925. 40s. Mule twist 98. 84 lbe. Shirtings 1574. 7 do do 1.374. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30.159 words
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750 1877-12-28 2 The War in Bulgaria, Advance of the Servians in upper Moesia. London, 27 th December. —The Servian troops have captured the towns of Akpalanka, Leskouvatz (on the Morava River, about 25 miles beyond the frontiers of Servia, southward) and Kurchmulje (about 6 miles from the750 words
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Article1418 1877-12-28 2 At this meeting, in addition to Mr. Read’s personal explanation with reference to the Moar succession debate at the previous meeting, which we have already discussed, three other subjects occupied the attention of the Council, as to which a few comments may not be1,418 words
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Correspondence.
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Article308 1877-12-28 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —As the Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements is so shortly expected to return to Singapore, would it not be better for the Legislative Council to defer the consideration of all matters oonnected with the Supreme Court until308 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement584 1877-12-28 2 #tto Sftbfrttefments. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve PWd 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bf.lilios. Esq. Wm H. Forbes, Esq. (of584 words
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Advertisement690 1877-12-28 2 THEATRE ROYAL. SINGAPORE. Saturday, the 29th December, 1877. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Wizard Artist Extraordinary. Will give his popular entertainments, SOIREE MAGIQUE. Under the distinguished Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR Wm. C. F. ROBINSON, K.C.M.G. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Has performed at various times. Under the distinguished Patronage of His690 words
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Advertisement294 1877-12-28 2 WANTED. A European Clerk; age about 25; must have had business experießce; salary to commence at $lOO a month. Apply by letter only, addressed to X. Y. Straits Times Office. Singapore, 27th Dec., 1877. (u. c.) NOTICE. The O. S. S. Cos’, steamer ORESTES,” Captain Webster, having left Hongkong yesterday294 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article157 1877-12-28 3 Thursday, 27th December. British steamer Eastern Isles, 407 tons, O’Ryau commander, Penang 24th Drc. consignee Syed Massim. British steamer Standard, 1,074 tons, Whyon commander, Calcutta 19th Dec. consignees Gilfillan, Wood A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Cramer commander, Rhio 27th Dec. consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. British steamer157 words
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Article39 1877-12-28 3 Thursday, 27th December. British steamer Cleator, Cholk, for Labuan. British steamer Glenfalloch, Taylor, for China. Dutch steamer Ophir, Cramer, for Sumatra ports. German barque Hansa, Dennecken, for Sourabaya. P. A O. steamer Thibet, Torback, for Bombay.39 words
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Article1223 1877-12-28 3 I i r. Data i i hip's Names Captains, i.ao A Rig f of ab- Where From Where Lying onsignees or Agents. Destination. -1. itlvals j MEN-OF-WAR Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str. Oct. 20Acheen Victoria Dock H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Mosquito Paul H. M. str. 410 Nov.1,223 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement688 1877-12-28 3 flottfe*. FOR SALE. Thi undersigned have just received from London 38 Gas Tubes, measuring 515 feet and 3J inches diameter. CHOA KO SOON A SON. 68 Kling Street, Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. FOR SALE. An elegant Barouche, with all the latest improvements, quite new, built by Laurie688 words
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Advertisement843 1877-12-28 3 HOUSE PROPERTY ON OXLEY’S ESTATE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at their sale rooms, Commercial Square, on Thursday, January 3rd at 2 p. m., the following valuable household property within a few minutes drive of Commercial Square. Barganny House, one of the largest dwelling houses843 words
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Advertisement210 1877-12-28 3 ELECTRO TREATMENT OF THE UNDERNOTED AND VARIOUS OTHER DISEASES. BY Dr. LALLEMENT, p.h e.l. From Paris, AND THE FACULTY OF LONDON, GERMANY, Italy. Sl Turkey. And lately from Calcutta, Bombay and. Madras Dr. LALLEMENT begs to inform the Public, that after years of experi; mental observations, he is now able210 words
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Advertisement197 1877-12-28 3 NOTICE. E. Barthel, Battery Road No. 27. Has just received and unpacked a very large and well selected stock of the following articles suitable for Christmas’ and New Years’ presents, an inspection of which is solicited. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s gold and silver watches; English and Swiss. A new specialty of197 words
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Advertisement204 1877-12-28 3 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Copartnership carried on for some time past at No. 13 North Boat Quay, Singapore, by Lee Cheno Tee and Wee Wat Sing, under the firm of Cheng Tie Wat Seng Co., Chop “Eng Joo,” was this day dissolved by mutual consent. Lee Cheng204 words
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Docks.
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710 1877-12-28 4 Thk 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, and710 words
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188 1877-12-28 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 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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71 1877-12-28 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 risks71 words
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243 1877-12-28 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA. nnder 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 being243 words
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42 1877-12-28 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.)42 words
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72 1877-12-28 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,72 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement26 1877-12-28 4 fiottrrs. KID GLOVES. Satle Co, have just received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 8 to 7$. Gentlemen’s 7$ to 84.26 words
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Advertisement739 1877-12-28 4 Tailors Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Satle 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 White739 words
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Advertisement662 1877-12-28 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. 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 trimmings.662 words
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Advertisement531 1877-12-28 4 jfltsrellantmts. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 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'st outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine531 words
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Advertisement652 1877-12-28 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 a'l kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Dolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of652 words
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Advertisement266 1877-12-28 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER 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. After266 words
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