Singapore Daily Times, 28 January 1878
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Title Section12 1878-01-28 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XIX SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 28th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,38712 words
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Article, Illustration434 1878-01-28 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowhb —At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates on which t j. e Company’* Contract Mail Steamers ftl-ccUd to live bfc.< ii. Orni*s». I H <.«.*» »»d. Tn*rf.T 9th J WedD««d»T 9th Jsn. T 22nd 23rd Mh Feb. m Peb434 words
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149 1878-01-28 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patrsclus. Achilles. Antenor. t-Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaulcus. Priam. Anc^ises. Salpedon. Orestes. Hector. Sten?tor. Menelacs. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s St< arners are despatc hed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirnodatun for149 words
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311 1878-01-28 1 OO in rail x. The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive herq daring the current year:— OrTW* K n. HowrwaWO--1878. I 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January IS Februarv 14 February 27 do 28311 words
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93 1878-01-28 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates: Monday, ♦'Ai.aary Uth Saturdjj, J- February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21st April Ist93 words
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185 1878-01-28 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. The185 words
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Article37 1878-01-28 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.)37 words
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790 1878-01-28 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat* via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2( hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiaks, London. Passage Money, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia J790 words
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Insurance.
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388 1878-01-28 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £lOO, OOC i 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo i the £7S,(XX) premiums on shares being availI able for the maintenance and extension of i '*ss r this388 words
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Article70 1878-01-28 1 Capital 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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96 1878-01-28 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 LONDON,96 words
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46 1878-01-28 1 (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. a. c.46 words
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Article60 1878-01-28 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everr 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 I Xbn jur i*dicUcn of L- Tribunals re- cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN,60 words
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Article42 1878-01-28 1 London Office, 2 Old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents fur tbe abi'-o Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. i Sintraporo. 15th July, 1872. (u.c.)42 words
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44 1878-01-28 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.)44 words
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189 1878-01-28 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T.'Fa&an, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders189 words
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64 1878-01-28 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 current64 words
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58 1878-01-28 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. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks j for coasting voyages and on risks to Eu- rope and America.58 words
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86 1878-01-28 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed 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 grant86 words
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Article29 1878-01-28 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, SI George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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51 1878-01-28 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 nnlJrti*, against Fire on the usual terms, PATERSON. SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.51 words
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41 1878-01-28 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n, c.)41 words
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97 1878-01-28 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 which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra97 words
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50 1878-01-28 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issue Polioiee oovering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. e.)50 words
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43 1878-01-28 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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69 1878-01-28 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1878-01-28 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 tbe Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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57 1878-01-28 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., i57 words
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221 1878-01-28 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O WEST George Gti oow 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William t .f Oriel Chambers, Lite fool221 words
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102 1878-01-28 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— i, 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.102 words
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291 1878-01-28 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 due291 words
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104 1878-01-28 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee, A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, f Messrs.Douglas,Lapraik&Co.) U. Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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71 1878-01-28 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, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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73 1878-01-28 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY Londqn 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,73 words
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138 1878-01-28 4 Capital il ,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, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibhert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. I Charles Marryat, George138 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement62 1878-01-28 1 PACIFIC MAIL 8. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to by all Transatlantic lines of steamers. o A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates granted to Officers of the Army and T J and members of the Civil and Con•olar Services in Commission, for further particulars apply to GILFILLAN,62 words
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Advertisement58 1878-01-28 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde Agents (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. HOOGLANDT58 words
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Article136 1878-01-28 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or Singapore. Khoo Giw Txng, residing at Sonth Canal Road, at Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the £3rd day of January 1878. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Friday136 words
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Article64 1878-01-28 2 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company’s steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons, Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above i port, via Penang, taking through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Con- I tinental ports on or about the 15th Proxi- j mo:— For freight or passage, apply64 words
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STRAITS TIMES
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210 1878-01-28 2 Singapore 28th Jany., 1878. Gambier $4.35. Black Pepper 7.35. White Pepper 13. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.80. Ooffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.65. I Os. Mule twist 97.50. lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7210 words
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Article754 1878-01-28 2 (For Straits Tiroes.) Statement op the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the Mediterranean Squadron. London, 26 th January. —Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchei quer, states that the Mediterranean Squadron has been ordered to enter the Dardanelles, solely for the purpose of keeping" the u Waterway and754 words
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Article1437 1878-01-28 2 The dispute between the merchants and the Kongkek or Gambier and Pep. per Society as to the delivery of Gambier and Pepper has now lasted about four months, and the time seems to have come for an impartial review of the whole question with a1,437 words
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Article4491 1878-01-28 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday, the 11th January, 1878. Commiutionert Pretent. Hon’ble W. H. Read, President Hon’ble Major McNair E. J. Wells Esquire. M. F. de Souza Esquire, The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. The Consulting Engineer reports that the4,491 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement576 1878-01-28 2 ftttu asbrrtisrmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capita] 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deonty Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Fobbi8, Esq. (of576 words
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Advertisement872 1878-01-28 2 NOTICE. Me. Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Siegfried. h*s. from the let day of Janaary instant, undertaken the management and conduct of the Hotel De l’Europe ALBERT BECKER, Mr. Becker is leaving for Europe and requests all parties owing him money or to whom money is due, to settle with him before872 words
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Advertisement356 1878-01-28 2 TOWN HALL. Tuesday, Evening January 29th. Commencing at 9 o’clock. MADAME MENDELSSOHN and SIGNOR ORLANDINI’S. GRAND OPERA CONCERT. PROGRAMME. Part I. I Duo Pianoforte...Minuett Trio and Finale Alegro molto (from the Surprise Symphony) Haydn. Mr. SALZMANN and A GENTLEMAN AMATEUR. Ho™* ll Quando ate lieta (Faust) Gounod. (with violin Obbligato)356 words
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Advertisement455 1878-01-28 2 SAYLE CO. Hat* just received Ex. 8.8. “GLENORCHY,” Gentlemen's Fblt Hats. Christy* Black. Square, and Round Crowns; Drab. Sonare, and Round Crowns; Brown, Square and Round Crowns. Caps:—Black Velvet Smoking Cause; Malay Caps; Black and Drab Malay Gaps. UmbekllaB:—Quilted Alpacca. White and Brown; Gentlemen’s Silk Umbrellas, twill silk, paragon frames.455 words
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Correspondence.
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Article69 1878-01-28 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, —Allow me to correct a few popular fallacies which crop up occasionally in the correspondence in your columns. 1st.—The Municipality has nothing to do with the Fire Committee or Engines. 2nd. —It has nothing to do with the police of69 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement339 1878-01-28 3 fiotirts. 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 number339 words
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Docks.
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702 1878-01-28 4 Thr works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of 8mgapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and702 words
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187 1878-01-28 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving187 words
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Notices.
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Article100 1878-01-28 4 Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning ont 500,600 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always100 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1878-01-28 4 FOB SALE. CA.BLBBKKO (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Hi me Bkothebs. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)20 words
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Advertisement338 1878-01-28 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on band 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,338 words
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Advertisement607 1878-01-28 4 itttSKlIantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, I GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I 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 stock607 words
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Advertisement693 1878-01-28 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Here always j H.Itenfort-1 9ont tea-1 Hehbnr .t«4s on hand a well waehrend ein jours blen poor nulie een selected and wohlassortlr-: as s o r tl s! ryk assortirtchly assort-! tes T.aror al- dans tons ment ran693 words
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Advertisement663 1878-01-28 4 SAYLE CO. m. Special Appointment Tailors by To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Rob'Nson, k. c. m. g. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore i». 0. M. G.. K. n. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers. AND GENERAL DRY663 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, JAN. 28, 1878.
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Notices.
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Article162 1878-01-28 5 The Company’s steamer “INDIA,’ Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the 1st 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 money162 words
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Article95 1878-01-28 5 Per Penang. —From Samarang 24 Chinese and 22 Hadjee*. Per Maria. —From Bangkok 1 European. Per Pyah Pehket. —From Penang Choa Kim Seng and 25 deck. Towed the Steam Launch Rosebud, from Klang. Per Ruby. —From Palembang 25 Natives deck. Per Bnnca. —From Samarang: 1 European, 4 Chinese and95 words
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Article149 1878-01-28 5 Saturday, 26fch January. British steamer Penang, 581 tons. Barker commander, Samarang 21st Jan. consignee Tan Kim Tian. French barque Maria, 379 tons, Couchard commander, Bangkok 18th Jan. Sunday, 27th January. British steamer Ruby, 148 tons, Fox commander, Palembang 25th Jan. consignees Lim Lan A Co. British steamer Pyah Pekket,149 words
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Article19 1878-01-28 5 Saturday, 26th January. British steamer Chow Phya, Tweddell, for Saigon. British steamer Patroclus, Billings, for London.19 words
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Article1217 1878-01-28 5 i x I Date I 'HIP’B NiMBR. ('AI TAINB. lAO A RIG. z ••FAB- AHEREFrOM WHERE LYING 1 ONSIQNEES OR AGENTS. DESTINATION. £L RIVALS MEN-OF-WAF. Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oct. 20, Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Charvbdis Hotham H. M. str. 2187 Jan.1,217 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement765 1878-01-28 5 NOTICE. Deskek Co., importers of Bengal sheer, established since 1865, most 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 hours of Pa m, and 5 P Sundays excepted, or at their slaughtering765 words
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Advertisement784 1878-01-28 5 TO BE LET. With Emmediate Entry. That large and commodious dwelling* house, situated in Bencoolen Street,No. 108, within 5. minutes, drive from town. Gas laid throughout, Bent moderate. For further par culars, apply to J. L. D’COTTA, Pianist, Nos. 581 A 585 Victoria Street. Singapore, 14th Jany. 1878. (u. c.)784 words
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Advertisement196 1878-01-28 5 NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of the late Andrew McAllan, Engineer, Sarawak Steamer Royalist,” are requested to send them in to the undersigned, within one month from this date. W. MULHOLLAND, Administrator of the Estate and effects of Andrew McAllain, —(deceased.) Singapore, 16th Jany. 1878. (1 m.)196 words
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Advertisement277 1878-01-28 5 I UPPER SHOW ROOM. Sayle Co., are now showing, Ex. S S. GLENORCHY.” I Costumes, copies of the latest Paris and j London Styles in Silk, Mohair Lawn, and I Battisk, Japanese Silk? plain and fancy. Cretonne Robes 50 pieces, The New Snowflake and other Mohair Dress materials, in threat277 words
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