Singapore Daily Times, 29 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-29 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 29th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,36412 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration462 1877-12-29 1 Offices —lP Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. following are me dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 OUTWABD. HOMBWABD Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th462 words
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Article146 1877-12-29 1 Agamemeon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. ACBILLBB. AnTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nbstob. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. SaBPBOON. OBEBTEB. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Tbuceb. The Coy’s St* am era are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have acoon modaticn for first146 words
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Article310 1877-12-29 1 Thb following are the dateß on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year Outwabd. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3, <jo 1 Feb. t iji On do ft 29 do Monday r il310 words
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99 1877-12-29 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore ior Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates i'llon day, Jan. 8th. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. 5th. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March 5th.99 words
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187 1877-12-29 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 Jane, and returning from Singapore 48 hoars after arrival. The187 words
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739 1877-12-29 1 The Steamers of the above Company will I 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 Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Cheribon739 words
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Insurance.
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397 1877-12-29 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO, OCX j 2nd do at s#prem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo aRf fat the iaintieaaafce kfajTexSnswnoH the Company’s business. The success of this Company is unprecedented in the history of397 words
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Article73 1877-12-29 1 Capital 9 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 fIOO.OOO on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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97 1877-12-29 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,97 words
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44 1877-12-29 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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Article29 1877-12-29 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. o.)29 words
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52 1877-12-29 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 appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared ta issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, BIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-12-29 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk 9 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.)43 words
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98 1877-12-29 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 whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra98 words
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53 1877-12-29 1 uanvjxi wuran i. 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 lose is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April,53 words
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69 1877-12-29 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 Europe69 words
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82 1877-12-29 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 ~1,082,769 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,649 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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56 1877-12-29 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, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents56 words
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Article55 1877-12-29 1 Established 1710. J Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367. Claimsarranged by the Local Agents, wHh promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction }of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article44 1877-12-29 1 wjnrAM. London Office, 2 old Broad Street. I HE 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.)44 words
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49 1877-12-29 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive or Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOU8TEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Llrj department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, I9th Sept., 1877. (n. o.) 'PWTP. nnrBU ream, a T.49 words
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193 1877-12-29 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Eaqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered193 words
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64 1877-12-29 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 current64 words
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56 1877-12-29 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.56 words
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88 1877-12-29 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 they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authorii ty88 words
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219 1877-12-29 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —ALEXANDER RoNALDSON.Esq Vic* Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Erq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George Glaboow i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. C 2 Kihg William Street. C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester 47219 words
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108 1877-12-29 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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.108 words
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287 1877-12-29 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OPPICE 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 due287 words
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104 1877-12-29 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise Co.)' A. T. Mu(*r, (Meeen. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-12-29 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, haring been appowtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata' via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company 4 are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at59 words
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140 1877-12-29 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, j George Hibbert, Perciyal Bo Banquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat,140 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, DEC. 29TH, 1877
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Article177 1877-12-29 2 Singapore, 29th Dec., 1877. Gambier I 4.55. Blaok Pepper 7.47 J. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3.35. Pearl Sago 4.00 Coffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 19.25. IDs. Mule twist 98. 31 lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1-374. 6 do T. Oloth 1.10. 7 do do177 words
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1428 1877-12-29 2 The War in Bulgaria. Union of Servian and Russian troops. London, 28 th December. —The Servian troops, having effected a junction with the Russian troops, the combined foices are advancing upon Sophia. St. Petersburg. Russian opinion regarding the meeting of the British Parliament. It is1,428 words
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Article1064 1877-12-29 2 It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Sfraib Times may be acknowledge.) This morning before the Court of Jus* tice here, a beginning was made with the case of Peter Lyons, sailmaker, of the Mary of Rotterdam, charged with1,064 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement643 1877-12-29 2 #fto SRibfrtttrmmtt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. HOPPIUS, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Ci.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Bvlilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs.643 words
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Advertisement675 1877-12-29 2 m 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 of675 words
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Advertisement639 1877-12-29 2 TIMBER FOR SALE. A few large Serayah Batu logs, 25 to 35 feet long, and 20 in to 30 in. square. This is a superior quality of timber and can be cut in sizes, to suit purchasers. J. McLEAN. 25 Battery Road. Singapore, 24th Dec. 1877. to 31st Dec. CURIOS’639 words
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Notices.
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53 1877-12-29 3 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer "MECCA, will leave tor 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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179 1877-12-29 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a Bankruptcy petition against Shaik «'bed. by himself, residing at No. 45, Amoy Street, Singapore, and carrying on business as a Trader at No. 254, Malacca (Street, Singapore. Shaik Obed.179 words
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Article66 1877-12-29 3 Per Mecca. —From Calcutta: Mr. A Mrs. Brown, infant and 2 servants Messrs. Beecan, D’Alberts. From Rangoon: Mr. Whitman and 30 natives. From Maulmain Mr. Gorlitz. Per Walls Castle.— From Swatow: 475 Chinese. Per Quarto.— From Penang: Mr. Clark, Mr. Harper and 2 children, Mrs. Cairn A 3 children,66 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article79 1877-12-29 3 Friday, 28th December. British steamer Marion, 645 tons, Ellis commander, Acheen 23rd Dec. consignee H. N. M.’s Consul General. British steamer Mecca, 1,465 tons, Morby commander, Calcutta I 12th Dec. consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. Siamese sterner Bangkok, 333 tons, Rademaker commander, 24th Dec. consignee Kim Ah Mah. British79 words
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Article66 1877-12-29 3 Friday, 28tb December. British barque Dunniker, Hahn, for Rangoon. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. British ship Adriatic, Taylor, for Callao. British barque General Cauldfield, Prentice, for Marseilles. German ship Europa, Hansen, for Rangoon. British barque M. J.66 words
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Article1323 1877-12-29 3 f Data I -hip’s Names cm tains. iagAßig. of ar- Where Fbom| Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. fl RIVALS MEN-0F- W A Y. Palembang StaVman H.N.M.’sstr. Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General.,Acheen Mosouito Paul H. M. str. 4 0 Nov. 24 Penang1,323 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement444 1877-12-29 3 FOR SALE. A new 12 horse power Portable Steam Engine, ready for inspection. Also, A 14 horsepower horizontal high pressure Steam Engine, expected in a few days from England. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1877. FOR SALE. Bass’s Ale, bottled by Read Bros, in pints and quarts, just imported.444 words
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Advertisement871 1877-12-29 3 HOUSE PROPERTY ON OXLEY’S ESTATE. The undersigned Lave 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 bouses871 words
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Advertisement209 1877-12-29 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. 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 able to209 words
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Advertisement197 1877-12-29 3 NOTICE. E. Fabthel, 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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Advertisement93 1877-12-29 3 RAFFLES’ LIBRARY, General Catalogues, of the Books in the Raffles Library (Pages 216) can be obtained from the Sub-Librarian on and after Saturday next, 14th December. The Synoptical Index will be issued shortly, and subscribers can thus obtain it bound separately, or have it stitched in with the General Catalogue,93 words
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Docks.
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706 1877-12-29 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected706 words
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188 1877-12-29 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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241 1877-12-29 4 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA k AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia241 words
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65 1877-12-29 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the i Company, are prepared to take risks cargo by steamer or sailing vessel oi customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risl coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all to Europe ana America.65 words
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43 1877-12-29 4 E8TABLI8HED 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 June, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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72 1877-12-29 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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Advertisement31 1877-12-29 4 KID GLOVES. Satl* 4 Co., bare just received a email parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies t> to 7J. Gentlemen's 74 to 84. Sings poie, 21st Dec., 1877.31 words
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Advertisement738 1877-12-29 4 Tailors by To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robeson, k. c. m. q. Sayle 4 Co. Civil Naval and Military Tailors 4c. Are now unpacking Er S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White Kerseymere for738 words
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Advertisement659 1877-12-29 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 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 Brochl Silks (or dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins (or659 words
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Advertisement531 1877-12-29 4 ifltsctllatuoua. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN i 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 stock531 words
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Advertisement650 1877-12-29 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, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of650 words
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Advertisement261 1877-12-29 4 ittferfllanffliicL MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER k 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, Dinner261 words
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