Singapore Daily Times, 16 January 1878

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,377 VOL. XIX
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    420 1 Office —D’Almeida Street-.-Godowns —At New Harbour. Th* HkrtAi an- H" on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers _,V be fipccted to arrive here in 18.8: orrw*n>. Ho*iw*a». «b Wrfwmhi, M Jan. j a tSi T ,5E sX T i 1 e .s *r i
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclijs. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaRPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Teucer. The Coy’B SU amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accou modatu n for first
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    305 1 The followin'.’ are the dales on which the steamers of the Mcssageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Ho*ewa«i>. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 31 do 1 February 14 February 28 do H March 15 *> 28
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    97 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta luriafe Che ou.raut at the underng|ed dates: Monday, January 14th I Saturday, July 13jh February 11th August 10th 25,h i v March 4th I September 7th 18th
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    181 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 arnval of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. Tbe
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    37 1 The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR, Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or about the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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    FOR PENANG & CALCUTTA.
    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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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    726 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bab via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Engliah Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Moi»f.t, First Class. From Singapore to W! i
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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. st issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at 5* pren» £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75.000 premiums on shares being avail- ■'•mi of the omj vnj o business. The snocesi- of this Company is
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE
      72 1 Capital 5 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
      96 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 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      60 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 tbe Local Agents, and r iid with n-omptitnde e.rid ltbera *y. T!.«' i’.-V JR cion cT “Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents.
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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. 15th Jnlv, 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. (a. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      191 1 Offices. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Churmftn 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 the customary terms. The 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.
      29 1 Capital £1.000.900. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gborgr Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. e.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      52 1 Establishrd 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwerds of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. BIMONS A GO. Singapore, Ist 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 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One P rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. 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 Assurance. Free Policies issned 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 Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.cj
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      41 1 EBTABLIBHKD 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, Ist June, 1877.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      75 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks 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 by Royal Chartbr.) 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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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      58 1 Bonus Year. N rxt 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.,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      219 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: f5O West George GlaBQOW I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Loi,don i Street. T f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      103 4 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. Joh n Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      291 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 due
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital 92,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcfaers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, ahd 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 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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      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. Instituted 1803.
      137 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard. J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, Pereiral Bnsanquet, Samuel Hvde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      61 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through 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 the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to GILFILLAN,
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      59 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 ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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    RUBATTINO LINE.
    159 2 Thi Company’s steamer “INDIA,” Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the lat inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 2<>th February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Bates of Passage money
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    FOR MANILA.
    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. 4 H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 10th Jany. 1878. (to 19th inst.)
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    FOR LIVERPOOL.
    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. 4 H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 10th Jany. 1878. to 20th inst.
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    FOR LONDON.
    47 2 Thk S. S. OLENGYLE Captain B. Quartly, due here about the end of the month, has room for cargo, and has also accommodation for a few first class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN, DYCE 4 00., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u c.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16TH, 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      205 2 Sinoaiore 16th Jan., 1878. Gambier I 4.275. Black Pepper 7.25. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3,20 Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 21 50. Tin 18.50. 40e. Mule twist 96.50. H lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.3
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
      395 2 (For Straits Times.) The Russians in Rumelia. Desperate Battle near Philippopolis. London, 15 th January. —News has been received in Constantinople that a great battle has been fought at Stola near Philippopolis, and that fighting recommenced the following morning. The civil inhabitants have been ordered to leave Philippopolis.)
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      The P. and O. CO.
      1744 2 Next month it is understood that the Home Government will give notice to the P. and O. Company that the existing mail contract, which will then have run for ten years, will expire on the Ist February, 1880. The Company held their annual meeting in
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      THE MUNICIPALITY.
      1842 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Wednesday the -bth December, 1877. Commissioners resent. Hon’ble W. H. Read.—President. Hon’ble Major McNair. E. J. Wells, Esq. Tan Seng Poh, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Read the Municipal
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      OCCASIONAL NOTES
      677 3 by Argus. Here’s a specimen of thrift for you. I am told, on what should be good authority, that an active member of the police force, in the receipt of a monthly salary of $4O, has lately sold his real property for $20,000, and is about to retire
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      Extract.
      538 3 A Meteorological Ppenomenon,— There lies, on the other side of the Pacific, some 700 miles west, south west from Honolulu, a small spot of earth known as Baker’s Island. The belt of heavy rainfall, extending along the equator around the globe, passeas to the south of this island, and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      536 2 &t\n abbrrttermntts. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. R«aerre Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— H. Hoppius, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemßsen A Co.) Deputy Chairman—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • Advertisement
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      680 2 NOTICE. It ia hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Year. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz:— Friday let Feb. 1878, New Year's Ere. from 6 r. M. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Year's Day, from 4a.m. to 6*.m and from 7tollr.
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      794 2 FOR SALE. A pair of Deli Ponies accustomed to go in single or double harness, also one lot of Double Harness and one set of Single Harness, a light Victoria by Lambert Bros., nearly new, also 2 Deli Ponies one Bav and one black, ex Ophir, both broken for harness.
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      552 2 MILLINERY Ac. John Little A Co., have just received a new and choice assortment of:— Ladies’ Straw Hats. —Untrimmed, latest fashions, in Black, Grey and White Straw. Silk Scarves —ln all the new colours. Ladies' Collars.—A new assortment. Brussels Net.—Black and White, plain and spotted Tulle.—Superior make in white. Embroidery.—ln
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  • Notices.
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      776 3 ACME COOKING STOVES. John Little Sl Co. have just received a supply of the above, fitted with Oven, Frj ing pan, Stewpan, Kettle, and Potato Steamer, to burn with Kerosine Oil. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. ARMY CONTRACTS. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon
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    • Advertisement
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      531 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 Cartage. For further particulars, apply to, Tan Kim Tian. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      707 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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 dranght, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of E»- i ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      18 4 FOR SALE. CABLBBERO (Danish) Beer in Cases of dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • Advertisement
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      384 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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    • Advertisement
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      612 4 ißtsfrellaiuous. 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 fine
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      664 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Har»ftlw*Tß I H titanfort- I Sent ton-1 Hehben uteed* on hand a well waehrend ein ioura bien I roor radix eon selected and wohlaaaortir- a» sort i s' rjrk assortinchly assort-1 tea T,aeer al- dans tons ment, ran
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      664 4 SAYLE CO. Tailors by m Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah or Johore u. C. M. G.. K. n. 8. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers. AND GENERAL DRY
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