Singapore Daily Times, 10 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 10th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,372
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  • 460 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are tSe dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878: OrrwAßD. I Hohiwakd. TnetAy 9th J“- Wsdnesday 9th Jan. Mh Feb. H 6th Feb. 19th *Kh Mh
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. AntenorDiomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisrs. SaRPEDON. ORE8TE8. Hector. Stkntor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third class
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  • 325 1 The followim: are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. I Homeward. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January >, 31 d 0 1 February I .i 14 February 15 do
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  • 98 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, MouTmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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  • 189 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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  • 36 1 The S. S. ARRATOON APCAR, Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan, 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 37 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.)
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  • 737 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply 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 Monf.t, First Class. From Singapore to TWav.* —sw-‘. ...O
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (Ist issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed < 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000. (Ui do at prem. £lso,ooo .imne ..u eh:.res being availI able fo. the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of
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    • 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 95 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliefk, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tie current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367 farranged by ihe Lock! Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. January.
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    • 42 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 A 06. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (n. c
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    • 43 1 Capital 2.000,000. FUNDB in REBERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. PIRE department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c.)
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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman J Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 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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    • 57 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. REME
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    • 87 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 arc the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 20 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Oornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, SI Georg* Street. Agenta for Singapore.
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    • 52 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 te issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. STMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sjerlino 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 00. Agenta. Singapore. 17th Dec.. 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 100 1 Established 1840, and Empowered hv Spe oial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Lifk Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never al* together lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 51 1 The undersigned, Amenta for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policiee covering Marine Rieka on goods to all part* of the world. Policiee payable one month after due notice and proof of loee ie given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.
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    • 43 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,U00. 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. (n. c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are preparea to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt 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, Agents for
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    • 56 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 £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents
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    • 203 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Btrrling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: P Edinburgh, 17 George Street. >-»»« {'SES’KST Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at
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    • 100 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange, Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD,EBq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 27 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.
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    • 258 4 The Directors of London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resolved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This reduction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s Indian
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    • 103 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, Eeq. (Mewra. Melcbere, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.)' A. T. Manger, (Messra.Douglas.LapniikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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    • 71 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 45 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.
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    • 73 4 Cap tal, £250,000, subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Compasy and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms, Copies
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    • 135 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich*rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 62 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Thkocoh passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of S t earners. A redaction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates >» granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and ,Con■ular Services in Commission. For farther particulars apply
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    • 60 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 this
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  • 144 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op Singapore. Shaik Obbd, 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 be
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  • 54 2 FOR, MALACCA, PENANG, MAULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA &c. Th* B. I. s. N. Oo.’s Steamer BAGHDAD,” will sail for above porta on Monday, 14th instant, leaving the roads at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A 00. Agents B. I. S. N. Go. Ltd. Singapore, 8th
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  • 49 2 The Spanish stsamer LEON” Captain F. de Olano, due here on the 19th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be booked. She has first class accommodation for Passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 10th Jany. 1878. (to 19th inst.)
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  • 43 2 The Spanish steamer "CADIZ” Captain J. M. de Echeita, due here on the 20th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be booked. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 10th Jany. 1878. to 20th Inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JAN. 10TH, 1878.
    • 179 2 Singapore. 10th Jah., 1878. Gambier I 4.57 J. Black Pepper 7.45. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.175. Pearl Sago 4.10. Coffee, Bontyne. 2125. Tin 18.60. 408. Mule twist. 98. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.3746 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30.
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 91 2 London, 9 th January. —The report of newspaper correspondents, wired yesterday, regarding the retreat of the Turkish forces from the Schipka Pass, have proved to be without foundation. Negotiations for an Armistice. It is reported with regard to the negotiations for an armistice,
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      • 1552 2 London, 9 th January. —In accordance with the advice tendered by the British Government, the Porte has consented to negotiate direct with Russia for an armistice, and the Turkish Commanders have now been directed to conclude one. His Excellency
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    • 1255 3 t It is requested of oar contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Strait* Time* may be acknowledge.) The wreck of the British ship Waimer Cattle was sold by auction at Batavia, on the 29tfi December, for 140 guilder*. The Resident of Teruate telegraphs,
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    • Correspondence.
      • 831 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —The proposition of the natives to have fyces and sports on the orang putih’s hari besar instead of their hari Kay ah carried with it the approval of the European community accordingly a subsription list generously headed by their
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 734 2 fttto atlbfrtlSfmmtS, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund S50.Q00 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. fof Messrs.
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    • 865 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz Friday 1st Feb. 1878, New Tear’s Ere, from 6 r. x. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Tear's Day, from 4 a. m. to 6 a.
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    • 517 2 NOTICE. v either <be Captain nor tbe Owners, of the German barque 0. F. HAENDEL" will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew daring the vessel’s stay in this port. H. SANDERS Master. Singapore, Bth Jan. 1878. (1 wk. FOR SALE. A Bay mare, 14.3. rising 6. A
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    • 491 2 HAMBURG HOTEL. Italian Band Concerts every evening from 8 to 12 o’clock, Sundays excepted. Plat opera pieces. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1978. (1 m.) “ACME’’COOKING STOVES. John Little Co. have iust received a supply of the above, fitted with Oven, Frjing pan.Stewpan. Kettle, and Potato Steamer, to burn with Kerosine Oil.
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  • Notices.
    • 247 3 Head Office 13 Austin Friar*, London. RENEWAL OF SfiKvJoS 'V'“T, Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, WH V' under contract with the Governments el, Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed'!]). 1877 sad > five voyages performed each yeari,,thede partures of the steamers from,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 86 3 Wednesday, 9th January. British steamer Brisbane, 871 tons, Reddell commander, Hong* leone: 4th Jany. consignees Guthrie Co. German ship Undine, 760 tons. List commander, Hamburg 27th A.ugt. consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner <fc Co. British steamer Menelaus, 1,559 tons, Scale commander, Hong* kong 3rd Jan. consignee) W. Mansfield Co. Thursday, 10th
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    • 19 3 Wednesday, 9th January. German ship Deike Rickmers, 'iennerich, for Rangoon. Sarawak steamer Royalist, Reynolds, for Sarawak.
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    • 1127 3 I ,X 1 Datr I 'HIP'B NaMKx 'ATTAINS. I iAG A RlO. OF AR' FROM WhBRELyING ON3IQNEBB OR AdENTH.| DESTINATION. tciVALS J- -tv rnq MEN-OF-WAf Paleml ang Stakuian H.N.M.’s sir Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General.'Acheen Mosquito Paul H. M. str. 430'Nov. 24
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 351 3 NOTICE. From the 1st of January next a considerable reduction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. Wish art. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith. Manager,
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    • 230 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 w 11 be issued shortly, and subscribers can thus obtain it bound separately, or have it stitched in with the General
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    • 258 3 TO BE LET. The three new brick-built Godowns in Havelock Road, fronting Singapore River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded Ac., at any tide, and also admittance CarX ‘urther particulars, apply to. Tan Kim Tian. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. LEFEVRE A CO. ENGINEERS, Agricultural Implement Makers, Ironfounders,
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    • 24 3 FOR SALE. And just arrived, several sets of si and double Horse and Pony Harness. Crank Bros,. Auctioneers Singapore, 14th Dec., 1877 (1 an)
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsinonju Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz berthage for twenty Teasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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    • 189 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. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 30 4 KID GLOVES. Satle A Co., have just received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6 to 7$. Gentlemen's 7J to 8J. Singapore, 21st Dec., 1877.
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    • 386 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. Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 610 4 ißtSctUantouS. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers of European, China, J*pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLKR8 AND GOLD8MITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiite made up on the shorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 680 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. I Sont ton-1 Hehben steeds jour* Won toot radi* eon assortis ryk aasortidan a tons ment van Eules articles ropoiscbe artid'Europe. kelen teifen Prii mo- *eer billvkt deros. Hai-J pryzen. Alio son do con- orders worden fiance. Immer
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    • 667 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. by m Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. a. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore K. C. M. G.. K. 0. 8.1. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. DrESSM AKERB, MILLINERS, DRAPERS. AND GENERAL DRY
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