Singapore Daily Times, 14 January 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 14th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,375
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  • Article, Illustration
    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    463 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. TWB following are tbe dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878: Omun. I HomWasd. Tu «a»* Bth Jan. Wednesday 9th Jah. T 22nd 23rd sth Fab. 6th Feb.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    146 1 AgaMEMBOH. ULTBBEB. Ajax. Patboclus. Achillbs. Antenor. Dion ed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Akchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mkkelacb. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have rccod modal it n for
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    PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY
    62 1 Th bough passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A reduction of 20 0/0 on ordinary rates is granted to Officers of tbe Army and Navy- and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    321 1 The followin g are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 31 do 1 February •i 14 February 15 do 28 do 1
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    96 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Menlmein, Rangoon and Oaloutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 141 h Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February lltb August loth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    184 1 Mail 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.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    37 1 The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR, Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or about tbe 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan, 1878. (to 28 inat.)
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    FOR PENANG & CALCUTTA.
    39 1 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. The S. S. “HINDOSTAN," Captain Gardner, from Hongkong, is expected here I on or about the 21st instant, j For freight and passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents, Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 21st inat.)
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    734 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, "London. Passage Monft, First Class. From Sjn|toB<? r Batavia 4..“
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      397 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. C 1 st issue at par £100,00( Subscribed < 2nd do at 5* pro*. -4S\KMC vt To»iroft.£l V),000 the 575,"00 premiums on shares being avail••bl* for tbe m.. ntenance and extension of the Company’s business. The
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      72 1 Capital 11, 500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson <fc 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 the Block
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      94 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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY.
      60 1 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 ou J ava, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at tim
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current of t rtiinm. T;*al ''urn insured in'187. £24«.9ftQ£67. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore,
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 CO. Singapore. 15t)i July. 1872. (u. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 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.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch 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
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 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 tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 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 grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      30 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Em; burow, 31 Gpo*©* Street Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 82nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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 to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sjerling Extension of 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.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE, TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      98 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 Assuranoe. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany. 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      43 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 sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st Jnne, 1877. (u. c.)
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 ol £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George OLABOOW 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William i Street. t f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool,
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      104 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 —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      27 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. head office in INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India.
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      CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA.
      259 4 The Directors of the 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 Militanr. This redaction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson 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. J. dos Remedios,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      72 4 Capital, £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, Copies
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      141 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1^200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gauger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert <3- L. Bevan, George Hibhert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, jj., i Charles Marryat,
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    RUBATTINO LINE.
    158 2 The Company’s steamer ‘'INDIA.” Captain Dodero, having left Genqa on the 1st mat. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 2bth February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Bates of Passage money
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    FOR MANILA.
    49 2 Th* 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. Si H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 10th Jany. 1878. (to 19th inst.)
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    FOR LIVERPOOL
    43 2 The Spaoish 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 MONDAY, JAN. 14TH, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      141 2 Singapore 14th Jan., 1878. Gambier 8 4.30. Black Pepper...'...- 7.30. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3,20 Pearl Sago 4 Ooffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.60. 40s. Mule twist 98. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.375. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30. Benares
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      4814 2 The British Mediteraneax Fleet. London YMh January. —The whole of the British Mediteranean Squadron has been ordered to rendezvous in the Levant. Feeling against England in Constantinople. The Mahomedan population in Constantinople is displaying much irritation towards England. The War in Asiatic Turkey. Investment op
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    • Correspondence.
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        SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
        68 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, The enclosed, which was published as a Joke” in Vanity Fair of the 2nd June last, seems likely to become a fact, and as to be forewarned is to be forearmed,” the reproduction of it may enable some
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      THE LITTLE PATRIOT’S CATECHISM.
      174 3 A Brief Extract for the timet.) Q. Strategists have facetiously alluded to the Danube as the ditch of Constantinople.” What, with a view to her own Eastern interests, should England do when Russia has crossed this ditch A. Calmly point out that British interests are not
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      537 2 #tto graberttffrmnttfl;. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hopprus, E*q. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. SABBOON, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. We. H. Forbes, Esq. (of
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    • Advertisement
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      777 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 l«t Feb. 1878, New Year's Ere, from 6 r. M. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Year’s Day, from 4*. a. to 6 a. and
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    • Advertisement
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      786 2 HORSES AND CONVEYANCES. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday next, the IStb instant, at 2.30 p. m. A light Victoria phaeton by Lambert Bros., built to order and is nearly new. A strong useful Australian horse, quiet to ride and drive;
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    • Advertisement
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      553 2 ACME COOKING STOVES. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, fitted with Oven, Fry ing pan, Btewpan, Kettle, and Potato Steamer, to burn with Kerosine Oil. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. FAREWELL BALL TO THE OFFICERS OF THE 74th HIGHLANDERS ON THE 18th JANUARY. Gentlemen who
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  • Notices.
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED
      241 3 Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments ef Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Bata via
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      PASSENGERS.
      109 3 Per Batara Bayou Sree. —From Malacca 30 Natives deck. Per Rosa. —From Macassar: Messrs. Voate, C. Thomson, Captain Y. P. Palmer and 29 deck. Per Pyah Pekhet. —From Penang: Ac., Ac., Captain Peterson A Miss Distant. Per Ruby. —From Palembang: 15Natives. Per Chiang Hock Xian.—From Amoy: 117 Chinese for
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      746 3 ARMY CONTRACTS. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Wdnesday the 30th Janary 1878 from persons willing to contract for such SUPPLIES AND SERVICES, as may be required from time to ti me for the use of Her Majesty’s Troops stationed in Singapore,
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    • Advertisement
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      410 3 TO BE LET. The three new brick-built Godowna in Havelock Road, fronting Singapore River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded &c'., at any tide, and also admittance Carr further particulars, apply to, Tan Kim Tiak. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. NOTICE. Schiedm ater, Pianoforte Fabrick, Stuttgart, Makers to
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Taxnong 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; and
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the moßt 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| feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      21 4 #io tires. FOR Sale. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. RfME Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • Advertisement
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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, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto.. Silver watches, American
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      610 4 iflisctUantous. 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 outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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      685 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Reach Street 27. a,,n,lw,r, I Helten fort-I Sort ten-1 Habbrn otoets oni hand s well waehrendeln jours bieti I roor radie een ssiected and wohlassortlr- assor ti s| ryk assort!* nchlr assort- ton Tjurer al- dans tons ment van Enso stock
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      650 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. Atti Special by Appointment To H. E.'The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. g And To FT. H. The Maharajah of Johore U 0. M. d.. K. C. S I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers. AND GENERAL DRY GOODS
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