Singapore Daily Times, 17 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 17th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,378
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  • 419 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. uc Ult tbte«. Oil -Such tbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mar be expected to arrive bere in 1878 OrrWABD. I HOMEWARD. j w r" sth F.b. I Fflb 1 £1 T' i *t~T- j 29th Saturday 27th
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  • 149 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHI 1T.K*. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. N E8TOK. GLAUCU8. Priam. Anchises. SaRPKDON. ORESTE8. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. 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 modati-
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  • 728 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of tbe English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First (’lass. From Singapore to Batavia 8
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  • 308 1 The following are the dates on which j the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes j may be expected to arrive here during the i current year Outward. Ho*bwa*». 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 81 do lFstruary 14 February do 14 March 15 do
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  • 95 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched frum Singapore f"r Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January Hth Saturday, July 13tb 28th 27th February lltb August W»h 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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  • 188 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 Pii ang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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  • 36 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 MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 38 1 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. The S. S. “HINDUSTAN,’ 1 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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  • Insurance.
    • 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 k 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 73 1 Capital 1 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 398 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. C 1st issue at par £100,000 Subscribed < 2nd do st 5*prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for tb i maintenance and extension of *l)i? busings*. m The
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon 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 Tribunal a reSingapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A GO.
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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 CO. Singapore. 15th July. 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 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: Ljmit £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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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch 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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    • 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 tbe lowest current
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    • 60 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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    • 89 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 i this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 Georg* Street. Agents for Singapore. B0U8TEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 54 1 VVJU* J 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,
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    • 42 1 BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE and FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,'‘00.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst, class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 100 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description eranted. Retirino Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are procured 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. (s*6»)
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    • 43 1 EBTABLIBHED 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 Jnne, 1877. (p- Q-)
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    • 78 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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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    • 57 1 Bonus Year. N ext 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.,
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    • 221 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: f5O West George Glisaow 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William Lowdoh I Street. t f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool,
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    • 106 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Cornhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street, j Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. 1 John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,
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    • 291 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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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    • 100 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Kemedios, (J.
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    • 70 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 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 4 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 CO' Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 71 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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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas Q. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. t. Reran, Oeonre Hibbert, Perciral Bosahqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William I.yall, Charles Care, Charles MarryRt, George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 54 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Thbough passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates is granted to Officers of tbe Army and Navy and members of tbe Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For farther particulars apply to G1LFILLAN,
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    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 160 2 The Company’s steamer INDIA,” Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the Ist inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 20th February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money
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  • 42 2 The Spanish steamer “CADIZ," Captain J. M. de Echeita, due here on tho 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. to2otn inst.
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  • 51 2 rvu wm/vn. The S. S. GLENGYLE Captain B. Quartly, due here about the end of the month, has room for cargo, and has also accommodation for a tew first class pas sen fibers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN, DYCE A CO.. Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JAN. 17TH, 1878.
    • 657 2 dumb er I 4.27 J. Black Pepper 7.25. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3,20 Pearl Sago 4 Ooffec, Bontyne 21 50. Tin 18AO. 408. Mule twist 90.50.. lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do
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    • 93 2 (For Straits Times.) The War. Message from England and Austria to Russia regarding the arrangement OK PEACE. I London, 17 th January. —The GoI vernments of Austria and Great Britain i have informed Turkey and Russia that, while they are quite ready to admit an I armistice, they
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    • 2939 2 (From our Exchanges.) Bellary, 23 rd Dec. —Captains Longley and Pearson have been removed from the 43rd Regiment by order of the Duke of Cambridge, the former for I being one of the prime movers in the Colonel Smith scandal, aud the other for being concerned in the
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    • 1062 3 (From the London and China Express, December 14 th.) The War. —Plevna has capitulated, af an unsuccessful attempt made by Osman Pacha and the garrison to break through the Russian lines of investment. The Emperor of Russia has betowed decorations upon Prince Charles of Roumania and the chief officers
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 516 2 #rto aSbtrtiSfmmtg. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capita! 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 050.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chain son.—H. Hoppnrs, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) I. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of
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    • 760 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 Ist Feb. 1878, New Tear's Eye. from 6 r. M. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Tear's Day, from 4*. n. to 6 a. M-,
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    • 798 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 i Bay and one black, ex Ophir, both broken j
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    • 551 2 MILLINERY Ac. John Little A Co., have just received a new and choice assortment, of Ladies’ 8traw Hats. —Untrimmed, latest fashions, in Black, Grey and White Straw. Silk Scarves —In all the new colours. Ladies’ Collars.—A new assortment. Brussels Net.—Black and White, plain and spotted Tulle.—Superior make in white. Embroidery.—In
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 140 3 Wednesday, 16th January. M. M. steamer lraouaddy, 3,600 tons, Gan vain commander, Shanghai 4th Jan. consignees Messageries Mar. times. German barque Anna Lieben, 625 tons, Paulsen commander, Cardiff sth Sept, consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. British steamer Nestor, tons, Freeman commander, Liverpool Ist Dec. consignees W. Mansfield Co. German barque
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    • 52 3 Wednesday, 16th January. German barque Mercur, Borgwardt, for Rangoon. British barque John F. Robertson. Millan, for Penang. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Mintok Palembang. British steamer Rosa, Chopard, for Sourabaya Macassar. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. British ship Ashmore, Simpson, for London. British steamer Penedo, Cain,
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    • 1108 3 I x Data imp’s Namkk Captains, i.ag Sl Rio.j op ar- herb From Where Lying onsigneks or Aqbnts.'Destination. f RIVALS MEN-OF- 7T A R Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20| Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Mosouito Paul H. M. str. 430 Nov. 24
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  • Page 3 Advertisements

  • Docks.
    • 705 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, and
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    • 193 4 rAe I liiminu. 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee*. Width at Entrance 42 feet.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 21 4 #0 tires. FOR SALE. Cae&sbekq (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 385 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, 4c., 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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    • 613 4 itttstfUantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of 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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    • 663 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORU AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha»p always I Haltpn fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben stood* on hand a well waehrend ein .ioura bier I voor radii? een "p'ented and wohlaasortir- a a a o r t i a' ryk aaaortiriohlv assort- tea Laeer al-
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    • 666 4 Tailors by SAYLE CO. m, Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. a. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorr! i (t C. M. G.. K. G. 8. T Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, JAN. 17, 1878.
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 135 5 NOTICE. Th* interest and responsibility of Mr. Hugo Asmus, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1876, by effluxion of time. LIND ASMUS A CO. Singapore, Bth Jany. 1878. (1 m NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply U M S and other steamers is now constant(j kept
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    • 336 5 ftotitts. ACME" COOKING STOVES.. Johs Little A Oo. have J» 8 ‘5 e a a supply of the aWe, Stpid with Oven, Frying pan, Stewpau, Kettle, and Potato Steamer, to burn with Kerosme Oil. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. army contracts. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this
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    • 316 5 notices. TO BE LET. The three new brick-built Godowna in Havelock Road, fronting Singaporei River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded Sic., at any tide, and also admittance Car“ft >ly to, XJ Kim Tian. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. i’or further particulars, r NOTICE. From the Ist of
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