Singapore Daily Times, 7 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-07 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 7tii FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,39512 words
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Article, Illustration454 1878-02-07 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The Mowing are the dotes on which ('•vabnml Mali fitwwrs expected to arrive here in 1878: Octw.se. Homiw.si). ‘•th Job. Wednesday Oth Jan. T T -noi aw Mh Feb. n »h Feb. 10th »b %th Mar. 6th Mar.454 words
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Article147 1878-02-07 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Trccer. The Coy’s St* ainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, And from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modati( n for first147 words
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315 1878-02-07 1 The followin'- are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ottwt a *d. Howewaad. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, .1o January Thursday, SI January IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do. IS March H315 words
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96 1878-02-07 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore tor Malacca. Peuang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February llth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th96 words
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186 1878-02-07 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.186 words
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Article46 1878-02-07 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s, steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish. may be expected here on or about the 20th instant en route to above ports. (Fofreight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst.)46 words
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Article46 1878-02-07 1 Messrs. Afcar A Co s. steamer HINDOiTAN,” 91)2 tons, Captain Gardner, m ay be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant t»i route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.-46 words
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793 1878-02-07 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Mon by, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 5793 words
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Insurance.
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391 1878-02-07 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. ?1 st issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at s*prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75.000 premiums on shares being availhie for the maintenance and extension of -he Company's business. The success of this391 words
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Article72 1878-02-07 1 Capital 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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96 1878-02-07 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 1878-02-07 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The uudersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTEN'BERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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Article55 1878-02-07 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 the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.55 words
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Article42 1878-02-07 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. Sineapore. 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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42 1878-02-07 1 Capital 2.000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire DEPARTMENT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lin department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u.c.)42 words
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198 1878-02-07 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman 1 WiUiam Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.198 words
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64 1878-02-07 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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56 1878-02-07 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.56 words
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87 1878-02-07 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 grant87 words
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Article29 1878-02-07 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1878-02-07 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Fnnds, 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 nsnal terms. PATERBON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1878-02-07 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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98 1878-02-07 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial 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 extra98 words
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50 1878-02-07 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)50 words
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42 1878-02-07 1 E8TABLI8HED 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 .GIEGER, Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)42 words
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69 1878-02-07 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 Europe69 words
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82 1878-02-07 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve '286,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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57 1878-02-07 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 of £l, per cent per annum to the sum as* sured. HARRISON A CO.,57 words
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217 1878-02-07 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Ftee Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretory—H. Ambrose Smith, IJ.A. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George Glasoow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William LOKDO,, Street. t Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Stbeit. Manchester 47 Brown217 words
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99 1878-02-07 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. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.99 words
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285 1878-02-07 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 due285 words
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101 1878-02-07 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Si 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, (J.101 words
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71 1878-02-07 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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72 1878-02-07 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,72 words
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139 1878-02-07 4 Capital ...J.. £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lvall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George139 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1878-02-07 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through 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 the Army and m* 111 of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to G1LFILLAN, wool60 words
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Article59 1878-02-07 2 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company's steamer HECTOR,” 1.589 tons. Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for tne above port, via Penang, taking through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Continental porta on or about the 15th Proximo For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO.59 words
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Article47 1878-02-07 2 The S. 8. GLENGYLE Captain B. Quabtly, 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 A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u c.)47 words
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29 1878-02-07 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mr. H. W. Geiger assumes charge of this Agency. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore, 6th Feby., 1878.29 words
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22 1878-02-07 2 this Agency. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 6th Feby. 1878.22 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, FEB. 7TH, 1878.
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Article1571 1878-02-07 2 Singapore 7th Feb., 1878 lambier S 4.324. Black Pepper 7.35. White Pepper 13. dago Flour, Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago... 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 18 65. U)s. Mule twist 97.50. lbs. Shirtings 1 57A--7 do do 1.35. •i do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30.1,571 words
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Article1964 1878-02-07 2 (By Argus.) Sir William Jervois wishes to emulate Proteus in prophecy in his new home at the Antipodes. He must have astonished the natives when in the after dinner speech at Adelaide he remarked upon the general employment of Chinese in Singapore in domestic duties, and, especially, the1,964 words
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Article1004 1878-02-07 3 The following items are taken from the Pinang Gazette of the 30th January and 2nd February:— The Gazette of the 2nd iustaut contains the report of two cross actions tried by Mr. Justice Wood. Mr. De Mobvay of the Malakhotf Estate, Province Welles- ley, brought an action for1,004 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement617 1878-02-07 2 £th> atJbtrtisrmfnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. BflilioB, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs.617 words
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Advertisement872 1878-02-07 2 NOTICE. Mb. Wilhelm Heinbich Ludwig Siegfbied, ha b, from the let day of January instant, undertaken the management and conduct of the Hotel Dk l’Eubope ALBERT BECKER, Mb. Beckeb is leaving for Europe and requests all parties owing him money or to whom money is due, to settle with him872 words
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Advertisement687 1878-02-07 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs found straying in the Streets, Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the Owners of such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed in accordance with687 words
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Advertisement481 1878-02-07 2 NOTICE. The undersigned. Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Hare now been authorized to accept Marine risk 8 upon Cargo by Bteamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and481 words
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Notices.
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Article161 1878-02-07 3 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, fo;- Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money161 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article81 1878-02-07 3 Thursday, 7th February. British steamer City of Limerick, 1,627 tons. Sochead comm nder, Shanghai 18th Jan. consignees Boustead Co. British steamer Canara, 1,229 tons, Sharp commander, Calcutta 27th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Dutch steamer Merapi, 606 tons, Cramer commander, Rhio 6th Ft b. consignees Hamilton Gray Co. British81 words
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Article28 1878-02-07 3 Wednesday, 6th February. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. Sarawak steamer Royalist, Reynolds, for Sarawak. P. A O. steamer Mirzapore, Parish, for Bombay.28 words
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Article1258 1878-02-07 3 hip's Names ~taim. uslßi# A- vh»■ Flow WhimLyiho j omskmem on AoiKn.iDMTlitilloil. -Z- KIVALB MEN-0F- W A Stakman H.N.M.’sstr Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf fl.N.M.’s Consul General. Acbeen Charybdis Hotbam H. M. stv. 2187 Jan. 4 Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior Naval Officer Station D Maria1,258 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement42 1878-02-07 3 VALENTINUS. John Little Co. have just c their new assortment of Comic an timantal Valentines. Singapore, 5th Jany. 1878. MILNER'S SAFES. Martin Dyck, Sl Co., have just i ed a consignment of assorted sizes. Singapore, 24th January 1878. >pened d receiv(u o.)42 words
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Advertisement243 1878-02-07 3 FOR SALE. The following very fine property called Mount Alma, situated on tbe Dalvey Road, within three miles of town, s ty. 1 Grant containing an area of 45 3. 12. Acres for ever, and no Quit rent. This Hill is one of the finest in the Settlement, height above243 words
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Advertisement237 1878-02-07 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratabas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the237 words
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Advertisement202 1878-02-07 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to announce to the public and the community of Singapore in general, that he will, on the 19th inet., open a Tiffin-room, Reading Saloon, and Billiard rooms, under the name of "The Bank Exchange.” at the premises lately occupied by the Adelphi Hotel in Commercial Square,202 words
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Docks.
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700 1878-02-07 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tainong~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 protected700 words
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190 1878-02-07 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 154 fee; Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-02-07 4 FOR SALE. C'arlsbebo (Danish) Beer in Caseß of 4 .dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)19 words
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Advertisement431 1878-02-07 4 Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and steel frames, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical 1 Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ goldwatche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’431 words
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Advertisement609 1878-02-07 4 itttsrtUaneou*. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja* pan 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 shorted notice, fit ‘guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of609 words
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Advertisement698 1878-02-07 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Hal ten fort -1 Sont t«u-1 Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jonrs bien 1 poor radisr een selected and I wohlassortir- as s o rti s ryk assortirichly assort- tea Laver al-698 words
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Advertisement646 1878-02-07 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. fc'JMfc Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Rob'nson, k. c. m. q. And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore <» C. M. 0.. K. 0. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers \ND GEVERAL DRY646 words
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