Singapore Daily Times, 7 January 1878
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Title Section12 1878-01-07 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 7th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,36912 words
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Article, Illustration459 1878-01-07 1 Obfice—D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. HB following are the dates on which Content Mail i t be expected to arrire here in 1878 OCTWARD. I HO* SWARD. »dav «tb J«n. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd 23rd sth Feb. j 6»h Feb. 19th 20th sth459 words
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Article147 1878-01-07 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antbnob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glatjcus. Prlam. Anchises. Sarpkdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Teuckk. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modatu n for first147 words
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Article62 1878-01-07 1 Th bough 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 Nary and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to62 words
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319 1878-01-07 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. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 31 do 1 February 14 February IS do 28 do 1 March I 14319 words
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95 1878-01-07 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the uoiJernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 11th September 7th ®th95 words
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188 1878-01-07 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 PiDang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The188 words
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Article37 1878-01-07 1 The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR, Captaiu Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here ou or about the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSEB. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)37 words
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Article37 1878-01-07 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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738 1878-01-07 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore and Bat; via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94738 words
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Insurance.
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392 1878-01-07 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (Ist issue at par £100,00( Subscribed j 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the < oinpany’s business 'ii392 words
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Article72 1878-01-07 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90)000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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96 1878-01-07 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georg'R C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert. B. Brayne, Esq., IJverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 29 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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Article55 1878-01-07 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 the Local Agents! and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reSingapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1878-01-07 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 custpmary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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43 1878-01-07 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD 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.)43 words
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185 1878-01-07 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Depnty 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 1878-01-07 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 1878-01-07 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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89 1878-01-07 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 authority to grant89 words
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Article29 1878-01-07 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georg* Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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56 1878-01-07 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at, Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore. Ist April.56 words
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42 1878-01-07 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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. c.)42 words
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95 1878-01-07 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 pre* minms. No extra95 words
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50 1878-01-07 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 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. o.)50 words
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43 1878-01-07 1 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 sailitag vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist Jane, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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69 1878-01-07 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 Europe69 words
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82 1878-01-07 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartrr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve ~286,021 Total Fire Reserves ~1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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55 1878-01-07 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition ot £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A,CO.. Agents Singapore,55 words
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221 1878-01-07 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, MX CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George otis,,ow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. t f 2 King William Lo,n)< Street. T.ivfrpooi f Obwl Chambers, Liverpool221 words
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105 1878-01-07 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bermett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow l, South Hanover Street. BP.IBTOL—SO, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J oh N Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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289 1878-01-07 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 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 due289 words
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104 1878-01-07 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, k Co.) I J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Bonjeo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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70 1878-01-07 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 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages', and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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45 1878-01-07 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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73 1878-01-07 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,,73 words
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140 1878-01-07 4 Capital £1,600,000. lnvested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, f Robert C. L. Bevan, Percival Bosanquet, I Janies Brand, Charles Care, George H. Chambers, Hennr Davidson, i. Eaton, Esq. M.P. Alfred Oontrer, Esq. William Hawthorn, George Hibbert, Samuel140 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1878-01-07 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Po*er 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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Article144 1878-01-07 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of 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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Article160 1878-01-07 2 The Company’s steamer INDIA,” Captain Dodero, .having left Genoa on the 1st inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will De despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 20th February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money160 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1878-01-07 2 At Cbatworth, Penang, on the 29th December, the wife of F. Watson Mackie Esqre of a son.18 words
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STRAITS TIMES. MONDAY, JAN. 7TH, 1878.
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Article1146 1878-01-07 2 Sinoaporb 7th Jan., 1878. Gambier f 4.55. Black Pepper nominal White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Saraw* k 3.20. Pearl Sago 4 00 Coffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.80. tOs. Mule twist 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1 57J. 7 do do 1.374. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do1,146 words
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Article362 1878-01-07 2 (For Straits Times.) Further particulars of Lord Carnarvon’s reply respecting the present position. London, 3rd January. —ln addition to the remarks of the Secretary of State for the Colonies wired yesterday, he added that circumstances had not materially changed since Lord Derby made his speech on the Eastern362 words
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Article700 1878-01-07 2 (From our Exchanges.) London, 20 th Dec. —Consols,' 94f. Rentes, 107 J. Bar Silver 54. Exchange on India, Is. 8 11-16. Reserve of Notes 11,800,000. i.f 1 ia > Bills discounted £18,000,000. 8 J Bullion £24,100,000. Proportion of Reserve to Liabilities, 48 1-16 per cent. Discounton 6 months’700 words
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Article2166 1878-01-07 3 Though every preparation was made to give eclat to the Land Sports of Saturday. whether from the depressing influ- j ence of the weather, or the fact that a gloomy sameness prevaded the whole of the events, the result was not as satisfactory as one would2,166 words
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Correspondence.
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359 1878-01-07 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —We have no \yish to engage in a Paper War or indulge in personalities. We think, however, that we are justified in supplying some facts which we trust that vour correspondents of yesterday sdate, did not359 words
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858 1878-01-07 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Messrs. Maclaine Fraser Co's letter, of 3lst ultimo, puts the Gamhier and Pepper question in such a false light that it perhaps should not be allowed to pass unnoticed. They state the difficulty is simply that858 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement738 1878-01-07 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon. Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A738 words
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Advertisement868 1878-01-07 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that daring the ensuing Chinese New Year, Crackers may be fired on the following days and hoars specified, viz:— Friday Ist Feb. 1878, New Tear’s Eve, from 6 to 12 Midnight Saturday 2nd New Tear's Day, from 4a. m to 9 k. and from 7868 words
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Advertisement586 1878-01-07 2 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE SALE. Tl»e undersigned have received instructions from F. Neuman, Esq to sell by Public Auction at the Hamburg Hotel, on Tuesday next, the Bth January, commencing at 3 p. m. The household furniture consisting of dining room chairs, tables, bedsteads, washstands and toilet tables, lounging chairs, couches, almeirahs586 words
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Advertisement63 1878-01-07 2 NOTICE. Mr. Rutger Klunder and Mr. Rudolph Brenner have this day been admitted pertners in our firms. RAUTENBERG SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, SCHMIDT, KUSTERMANN 00. For the Straits Settlements for 1878. By T. J. KEAUGHRAN. Residents wishing their names and addresses to appear in the above Directory will oblige by forwarding63 words
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Obituary27 1878-01-07 2 DEATH. At the Hotel de l’Europe, on 6th instant, G. A. Seton Wightman, of Rangoon, aged 22 years, son of James S. Wightman Esq. of Courance, Dumfriesshire.27 words
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Notices.
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241 1878-01-07 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 Bteamers from Batatu241 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement650 1878-01-07 3 RAFFLES’ LIBRARY, General Catalogues, of the Books in the Raffles Library Papes 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 bare it stitched in with the General Catalogue,650 words
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Advertisement575 1878-01-07 3 FOR SALE. And just arrived, several sets of single and double Horse and Ponj Harness. Crane Bros., Auctioneers Singapore, 14th Dec., (1 m.) 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 Wee575 words
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Docks.
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704 1878-01-07 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 at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and704 words
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189 1878-01-07 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 fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement30 1878-01-07 4 KID GLOVES. Satie A Co., have just received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6 to 7$. Gentlemen’s 7$ to 8$. Singapore, 21st Dec 1877.30 words
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Advertisement388 1878-01-07 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, j Marble clocks, Wedding rings,388 words
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Advertisement605 1878-01-07 4 iHtSttUairtouS. 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 fine605 words
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Advertisement693 1878-01-07 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Hal ten fort-1 Bont tou-1 Hebben oteed* on hand a well waehrend ein jour* bleu I voor radie een ■elected and wohlaaeortlr- a*sor t i ryk aseortij h y BS 9 rt i Lager al-693 words
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Advertisement670 1878-01-07 4 SAYLE CO. Tailors ft y y Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k/c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore K. C. M. G., K. 0. S. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers, Milliners, Drapers, AND GENERAL670 words
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