Singapore Daily Times, 4 January 1878
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Title Section12 1878-01-04 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,36812 words
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Article, Illustration459 1878-01-04 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godown8 —At New Harbour. iiv the dates on which th. Contract Mail Steamers mav be expected to arrive here in 1878 Outward. I Hombwaed. TnewUj «h Jan Wednesday _9th Jan. sth l£b. 6th Feb. 19th 20th f sth Mar. 6th Mar.459 words
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Article144 1878-01-04 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menklaub. Trccer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou modaticn for first and third144 words
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319 1878-01-04 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. Hourwaud. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thuraday, 18 January 31 do 1 February 14 February 15 do 28 do 1 March >,319 words
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95 1878-01-04 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched frem Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta dnring the current year at the undernoted dates: Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August lf>»h 25th 24th March Uth September 7th 25th95 words
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186 1878-01-04 1 Fail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe 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. The186 words
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Article37 1878-01-04 1 The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR,” Captain Mactaviah, from Calcutta, ia expected here on or about tbe 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)37 words
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Article37 1878-01-04 1 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. The S. S. “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, from Hongkong, is expected here on or about the 21st instant. For freight and passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents, Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 21st inst.)37 words
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737 1878-01-04 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 1 now ply between Singapore and Bata via every I fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei 1 the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore737 words
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Insurance.
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397 1878-01-04 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at 5s prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75.000 premiums on shares being availr Ms tbr- aftmUasTf tV- Company’s business. Tbe success of this Company is unprecedented397 words
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Article72 1878-01-04 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jakdine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, ale authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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96 1878-01-04 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esc., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Eiq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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Article56 1878-01-04 1 EBTABLIBHRD 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every description of property at the current Bates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by tbf; Local 4 rents, and paid with Droroptit.uqe and liberal!**' ihe jurisdiction of £ocal Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN,-DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1878-01-04 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 St CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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44 1878-01-04 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. c.)44 words
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185 1878-01-04 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecbnrch Street, London. Chairman, of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy185 words
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64 1878-01-04 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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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56 1878-01-04 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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86 1878-01-04 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,0000(H). 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 authority to grant86 words
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Article28 1878-01-04 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Coenhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (a. c.)28 words
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52 1878-01-04 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 to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. BIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April.52 words
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43 1878-01-04 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £6,900.000 Sierling Extension op Limits. One F rat. class risk S 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.)43 words
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95 1878-01-04 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cinl Act of ParliamenLCapital One Million. Life 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 for sea95 words
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50 1878-01-04 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt 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. 0.)50 words
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42 1878-01-04 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. o.)42 words
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68 1878-01-04 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe68 words
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83 1878-01-04 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal 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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56 1878-01-04 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Policies opened this year will bo 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 St CO., Agents56 words
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220 1878-01-04 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander RoNALDSON.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: n, f 50 West George 0 oow 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 Kih® William t Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water220 words
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105 1878-01-04 4 OFFICES OF THE -COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London— 10, Cornhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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287 1878-01-04 4 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 due287 words
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105 1878-01-04 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A T Manger, (Messrs Douglas, LapraikACo.) H Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.105 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1878-01-04 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Thbough passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates is granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to GILF1LLAN,60 words
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Advertisement59 1878-01-04 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 this place.59 words
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Article144 1878-01-04 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or Singapore. Shaik Obed, residing at No. 45, Amoy Street, and carrying on business at No. 254 Malacca Street* was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 2nd day of January 1878. The first meeting of creditors will be144 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, JAN. 4TH, 1878.
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Article140 1878-01-04 2 Singapore 4th Jan., 1878* (Jam bier 4.55. Black Pepper nominal WEite Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.20. Pearl Sago... 4 00 Ooffee, Bontyne. >• 21 25. Tin 18.80. *os Mule twist if lbs. Shirtings 1.47 J. 7 do do 1-374-i do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do140 words
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80 1878-01-04 2 England, and the Eastern Question. London, 2nd January. —Lord Carnarvon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in replying to a deputation, said that England was determined to have a voice in the settlement of the Eastern Question. Distress in South Wales. Owing to the closing80 words
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555 1878-01-04 2 A Gazette Extraordinary, dated the 2nd instant, notifies the limits within which the Municipal Commissioners can impose and levy an annual water-rate upon houses and buildings under Section lof Ordinance IX of 1877. These limits have been defined and sanctioned as the Town Limits of555 words
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Article2269 1878-01-04 2 One of the most remarkable features of the present day is the scrutiny to which commercial practices and usages are subjected and the unsparing severity with which certain of them recently condemned in Courts of Law. Most of our readers will remember the recent exposures of the scandalous2,269 words
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Article955 1878-01-04 3 Jack and his master were alike agitated in Singapore yesterday. A race involving no less than how far the prowess of the merchant-man could compete with that of the man-of-war’s man was the momentous question at issue and feeling waxed high on the question. One of the955 words
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Article1432 1878-01-04 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Straitt Timet may be acknowledge.) The British ship Walmer Castle, lying in the roadstead here, caught fire in the afternoon of the 25th December. The vessel was bound for Rotterdam and was1,432 words
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Correspondence.
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Article232 1878-01-04 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —I would again, through the columns of your paper, call attention to the disgraceful state of our Cathedral. I ‘allude to the amount of vermin that at present sWarm there. One would think that after the numerous letters that have232 words
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96 1878-01-04 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —We were much- surprised to find Messrs. Maclaine Fraser Co. in their letter to you of 31st ult. unhesitatingly assert that they are quite satisfied with the old system of receiving Gambier and Pepper, as 5096 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement746 1878-01-04 2 £tb> aSbtrtiSfmmts. HONGKONG AND 8HANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. HoppnJS, Esq. (*>£ Messrs. Siemssen Co.) Deputy (piairman.—F. D. SASSOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bhlilio8, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Eaq. (of Messrs. Robsell746 words
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Advertisement880 1878-01-04 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that daring the ensuing Chinese New Tear, Crackers may be fired on the following days and hoars specified, viz Friday 1st Feb. 1878, New Tear Ere, from 6 r. u. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Tear’s Day, from 4 a. m. to 6 a.880 words
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Advertisement690 1878-01-04 2 THEATRE ROYAL, SINGAPORE. Saturday, sth January, 1878. The Misses Ford beg to announce they i will give another performance in the Town Hall, on Saturday next, the entertainment eommencing with the popular comedietta in one aqt. THE HAPPY PAIR. Characters. Mr. Honeyton Miss Marian Ford. Mrs. Honeyton Miss Ada Ford.690 words
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Advertisement396 1878-01-04 2 GENERAL HOLIDAY. Saturday, the sth January, will be observed as a Holiday by the undermentioned Banks. For the Oriental Bank Corporation. J. D. Dawson, Acting Manager. For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China. Alex J. Gunn, Manager. For the Chartered Bank of India, Ana tralia and China.396 words
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Obituary30 1878-01-04 2 DEATH. On the 4th instant, at 102, Hill Street, Mr. Johannes Gabriel, Clerk to His Majesty the King of Siam, in his 6-sth year. Bangkok paper please copy.30 words
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Notices.
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242 1878-01-04 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. 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 five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia242 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement797 1878-01-04 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,797 words
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Advertisement581 1878-01-04 3 GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING. The undersigned have received a small shipment of Wire Netting, Gauge from to 1$ in. Harrison A Co. Singapore, 18th Dec. 1877. (1 m.) FOR SALE. And iust arrived, several sets of singls and double Horse and Pony Harness. Crane Bros., Auctioneers Singapore, 14th Dec., 1877 (1581 words
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Docks.
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714 1878-01-04 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Whist. —Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and714 words
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191 1878-01-04 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbavihg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fe<** Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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71 1878-01-04 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. 33J 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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45 1878-01-04 4 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed 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.45 words
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72 1878-01-04 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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137 1878-01-04 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George HibtJert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.137 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement31 1878-01-04 4 #Wirt6. kid gloves! Satlk St Co., hare just received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6 to 7J. Gentlemen’s 74 to 84. Singapore, 21st Doc., 1877.31 words
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Advertisement742 1878-01-04 4 Tailors Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William 0. P. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Sayle 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 Kerseymere742 words
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Advertisement607 1878-01-04 4 iHisreUantous. 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's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine607 words
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Advertisement604 1878-01-04 4 KAfTZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Hnr« always I Hal ten fort-1 8ont ton-1 Hebben steed* on hand a well waehrend ein jour* bien voor radic een selected and wohl&ssortir-; a* so r tisj ryk assortinchly assort- tes T.atrer al- dans tous ment van604 words
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Advertisement386 1878-01-04 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. Rordeanx wines. Breakfast, Claret, Dinner Claret. After386 words
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