Singapore Daily Times, 26 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 26th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,386
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  • 451 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowhs—At New Harbour. Thk following anTEft JMWWVBW the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mav be expected to arrive here in 1878 Omu>. Ho**w*ar>. 22nd J WBdM Uy J Fib. 6th Frt). 19tb sth Mar. 6th Mar. 19th 80th ,a i” t ll 29th
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diombd. Deucalion. NeBtob. GlaDcus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpkdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. 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 accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 318 1 The followin'.' are the dates on wlqch the Bteamere of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ottw A ri,. Hoxewabd. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14
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  • 96 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the -’urrent year at the luylernoted 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 Pinaug. 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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  • 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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  • 59 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 Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 789 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplv between Singapore and Bats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOt 2nd do at s«prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo L £7. r .000 premiums on shares being av&iiI* mm MM N extension of the Company s business. Vhe success of
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    • 73 1 Capital 9 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink 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 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 97 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologns 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. a. c.
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every dooription of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims arranged bythe Local Agents, l ar(t HWai; The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rej cognised, i Singapore A gents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. j
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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 00. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 43 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. o.)
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    • 185 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch 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,, 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 the lowest current
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    • 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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    • 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 *****. 1 .The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 126 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Bingapo>e, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. o.) ~Wt»Aiw>lAS FlKpr AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON. Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of Annual Income upwards of
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    • 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 issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on aoodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 43 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issne Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 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. 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 bt 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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    • 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., 4-genta
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    • 96 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: nilonnw f5O West George Glas,,ow i Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2. King William Lo,,l>os 1 Street. t f Oriel
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    • 128 4 The Directors of the above Company having arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a reduction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upon the returns lately published by the
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    • 102 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 284 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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    • 103 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 'Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq- (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Kemedios,
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    • 70 4 Capital 10,000,000 Fbancs. 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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    • 72 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,
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    • 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 O. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, i, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Theocgh passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 o/o 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 G1LFILLAN,
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  • 54 2 run. data via AJNLI unriivißUfl. The Ocean Steam-Ship Company's steamer HECTOR,” Captain C. Butler, will be despatched from Tanjong Pagar for above porta at daylight, on Tuesday, the 29th instant. For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIED CO. Agents 0. 8. S. Coy. Singapore, 26th
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  • 59 2 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company’s steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons, Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above port, via Penang, taking through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Con* tinental ports on or about the 15th Proximo For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A-CO.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JAN. 26TH, 1878.
    • 159 2 Gambier I 4.32*. Black Pepper 7.32*. White Pepper 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.62*. > 40s. Mule twist 97.50. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do do
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    • 2560 2 (For Straits Times.) England. Important changer in the Ministry. London, 25 tk January ,—The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has tendered his resignation, which has been accepted. The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Derby, Secretary of State, Foreign Department, has tendered
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    • 1804 3 (Bx Arhus.) A glance at the names of the members of the lately inaugurated Asiatic Straits Society, will show that Singapore is not deficient of scholars and men of literary tastes. The president is a gentleman of much ability, who, if all accounts be true, dbes good by
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    • 1594 3 The following items are taken from the Penang Gazette, of the 19th inst. Sir William Robison’s arrival. At •>. 30 on Monday morning, the 14th Jan. the S. S. Colonial Steamer “Pluto” with Sir William; C, F Robinson on board, was sighted from the fort flagstaff and the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 690 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hopprcs, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell
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    • 706 2 THEATRE ROYAL SINGAPORE. Saturday, the 26th January, 1878. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Wizard <fc Artist Extraordinary. Will give bis popular entertainments, SOIREE MAGIQUE. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Has performed at various times, Under the distingn iehed Patronage of His Excellency Lord Northbrook, I G-M.S.I. Viceroy and Governor General of India, The Right
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    • 850 2 NOTICE. Specially liberal terms will be offered to the first bona fide introducers of new Agricultural industries into Perak, which, though they may be modified to suit each particular case, will be governed generally by the following principles. 1. In the case of Agricultural industries requiring any considerable duration of
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    • 269 2 TOWN HALL. GRAND OPERA CONCERT, on Tuesday Evening. January 29th. Commencing at 9 o'clock. MADAME MENDELSSOHN and SIGNOR ORT.ANDTNT Who have arr ved here on their hnm°ward journey aft»r a lengthened operatic career in Europe. America and Australia. where they have sung with the greatest success. will give a GRAND
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  • Notices.
    • 46 3 Th< S. S. GLENOYLE," 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 CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u c.)
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 280 3 NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg. These Pianos are well known here, are of a beautiful tone, well secured for the climate and are unrivalled for finish and cheapness combined, which has been proved by the number of
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    • 794 3 NOTICE. Desker A Co., importers of Bengal sheep, established since 1865, roost respectfully beg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore that all orders for Mutton, if left at the Colonial Press Office, Raffles Place, between the hoars of 9 A. m., and 5 p. m., Sundays excepted, or
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 Th* work* of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whart.—Affording berthage for twenty j vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner nnder the superintendence of European 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. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 19 4 FOR SALE. Carlbbkbg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 442 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Strket. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nantical 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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    • 607 4 iWtSttllantous. 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 op the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, andJ of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 669 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have al way* I Hal ten fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben steed* on hand a well waehrend ein jours blen voor rad iir ecn selected and wnhlassortir- as so rti s ryk n«*ortirichly assort- tea Laser al- dans tons
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    • 658 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. AtLjfc Special by I Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robtnson, k. c. m. o And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorf f, C. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers, Milliners. AND GENERAL DRY
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, JAN. 26, 1878.
    • 160 5 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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    • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
      • 79 5 Friday, 25th January. British barque Archos, 448 tons, Gibbs commander, Cotie 27th Dec. consignees Borneo Company Limited. German barque Georges, 769 tons, Steffens commander, Swatow 17th Jan. consignees Behn Meyer Co. British steamer Teucer, 1,583 tons, Power commander, Liverpool 11th Dec. consignees w. Mansfield A Co. Saturday, 26th January.
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      • 27 5 Friday, 25th January. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang. British barque Selim, Murphy, for London. Italian barque Annina, Basso, for Rangoon.
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      • 1165 5 Data Ship’s Names Captains. -kagAßig. of ar- Where From Where Lying] onsignees or Agents. Destination. p. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR j I Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheeh, Charybdis Hotham H. M. str. '2187 Jan. 4 Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 723 5 TO BE LET. With Emmediate Entbt. That large and commodious dwelling house, situated in Bencoolen Street, No. 108, within 5 minutes, drive from town. Gas laid throughout, Rent moderate. For further particulars, apply to J. L. O'COTTA, Pianist, Nos. 584 A 585 Victoria Street. Singapore, 14th Jany. 1878. c NOTICE.
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    • 210 5 NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of the late Andrew McAllen, j Engineer, Sarawak Steamer Royalist," 'are requested to send them in to the undersigned, within one month from this date. I W. MULHOLLAND. Administrator of the Estate and effects of Andrew Me Allan, —(deceased.) Singapore, 16th Jany.
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    • 264 5 UPPER SHOW ROOM. Saylk Co., are now showing, Ex. S S. i GLENORCHY.” Costumes, copies of the latest Paris and London Styles in Silk, Mohair Lawn, and I Battisk, Japanese Silks plain and fancy. Cretonne Robes 50 pieces, The New Snowflake and other Mohair Dress materials, in great variety. Ladies’
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    • 72 5 FOR SALE. A new 12 horse power Portable Steam Engine, ready for inspection. Also, A 14 horse power horizontal high pressure Steam Engine, expected in a few days from England. Cameron Ddnlop A Co. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1877. Per Batara Bdyou Sree from Malacca.— Mrs. Webb, Mr. Westerhout and 29
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