Singapore Daily Times, 30 May 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 30th MAY. 1877- No. 13,186
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 464 1 offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tuf following are the dates on which m any's Contract Mail Steamers mw fXTH-ctcd to arrive here in 1877 jutward. Homeward m nes lay 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24tl 6tb Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21
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    • 97 1 Tax steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Peiatg, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates.Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. n Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19tb. 25th. n March sth. Sept.
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    • 319 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do j 1 March 14
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    • 134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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    • 191 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 arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 744 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 the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiaks, London. Passage Monfy, First Class. From.Singapore to Batavia 8 40
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this Company
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    • 71 1 Capital 3 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. Sading Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 45 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed 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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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278,909. Claims an-anged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE CO.
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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 Jnly, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 36 1 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL. CAPITAL 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (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 J Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 144 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rmk: 10,000,000 or £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for Singapore and Penang, are prepared to take
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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 this Company in Singapore; with authori- ty to
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    • 28 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)
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    • 52 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 appointed Asrents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 126,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. e.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sps 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 throngh non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 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 notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (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. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o'o on all risks to Europe
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    • 86 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium d 0... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves d 0... 1,040,744 Income of the Fir*; Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178
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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 of £l, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 221 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairvan —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F*.* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es<j decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George G SBOW 1 Stbeet. Edinburgh 17 George Street. I f 2 King William T C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water
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    • 101 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Comhill. Glasgow i, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 42 2 The S. 8. GLENEAGLE8, Oapt. MacBain. due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have aooommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.
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  • 49 2 Nones is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14. Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the 5th Jane, 1877. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 Jnne
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  • 54 2 E8TABLI8HED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S’ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by First Class steamers and Sailing Vessels. Mr. H. W. Uloth will assume charge of the Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK, Agent. Singapore, 26th
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  • 52 2 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the last week in May.) call at the above port en route for Liverpool. Intending shippers are requested to make, early applications, so that room may be reserved at Manila. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 16th
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  • 66 2 Estate or Chi a Poh Ptjan, Bankbupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditors will be held at the office of the unders'gned, on Tuesday, the 5th June, 1877, at 4.30 p. m. Business. To Appoint a Committee of Inspection in room of Messrs. Fobbest
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  • 50 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer ARABIA,” will leave for above ports, from the roads, on Saturday, 2nd June, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. to 1st June Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld.
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  • 35 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SINGAPORE. Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mr H. W. Uloth will assume charge of this Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOOK. Agent. Singapore, 26th May, 1877. (1 wk.)
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  • 49 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payble at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the 5th June, 1877. STED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 June
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, MAY 30TH. 1877.
    • 182 2 Singapore. 30th Mat, 1877. Gambier.. I 4.35. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, 5arawak......... 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.50. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.40 40s. Mule twist 99. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 140. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20. 7 do do 130. Benares
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    • 4782 2 London, 28 th Mat/. —The Porte is informed that Ardahan has been recaptured from the Russians. The Danube is overflowing its banks. Greece. The Greek Ministry has resigned. The Band of H. M. 74th Highlanders will play at the Botanical Gardens to-morrow
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    • Correspondence.
      • 212 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —“Nemo is fond of finding fault, and the dogmatic manner in which he propounds his accusations, cannot fail to prove refreshing to the candid mind—’Tis a pity, surely, that when he adduces his facts they should prove
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 375 2 #tto atibtrttsnnmts. FOR SALE. A Steam Launch, just armed from England, 35 feet long. Tabular Boiler teated to 120 lba.; double Engines; twin screw awnings complete. Steams very fast, also Vertical Tubular Boiler and Ensrine 4 inch. Cylinder Brass, shaft propeller, mountings, pipes, complete for a steam Launch. Aprij t»
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    • 646 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the residence of Mr. Miller, Hill Street, on Friday, the 1 st June, at 3 p’clock, the sitting room, dining and be<t room furniture, glass and crockery war*; pictures, curios. Also a palanquin, hor.se, and harness. The
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    • 366 2 FOR SALE. A fine English cow, heavy in calf; when in full milk gives about 40 lbs of milk. A large un-country cow, 6 months in calf, gives a large quantity of milk. Also A batch of well-bred Australian horses, warranted quiet in double and single harness. Apply to N.
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  • Notices.
    • 98 3 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Sl Co. Hongkong. A. Andre. J. P. Barnes A. T. Manger, H. Nicaise, Consulting Committee. Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) (Messrs.Douglas,laprsiikACo.) (Borneo Company Ltd.) (J. J. dos Bemedios
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    • 57 3 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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    • 138 3 Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, Gaorge Hibbert, Percivnl Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles
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    • 64 3 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks o» goods to all parts of the world AT REDUCED RAT3B. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 42 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAA,” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 239 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and jive voyages performed each year: the departures’ of the steamers from Batavia. being
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    • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnstomary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 55 3 Tuesday, 29th May. Dutch steamer Generaal van Sweten, 900 tons, Tholen commander, Batavia 25th May consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. British steamer Brisbane, 891 tons. Balfour ommander, Hongkong 22nd May consignees Guthrie A Co. 3rril)<ll0 Continued Wednesday, 30th May. British steamer Carrisbrooke, 986 tons, Wharton commander, Amoy 19th May
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    • 962 3 I j i I I I I Ship's Names I Captains, mao Rio. Zf ae-!wheee FeomJ WheeeLying Consignees oh Agents.]Destination. RIVALS W R Bowier H.N.M. 1 str. 1100 May SouiabEya [Victoria Dock H. N. ConedGcneral.jßGpairmg Wilcox HM. str. 464 May 19 Cruising Roads -emor Naval Officer.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 373 3 jiotitfg. NOTICE. M esses.. Robinson St Dunlop, Brokers. Colombo, Ceylon, are prepared to book orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all ports in the East, each case containing 250 plants, at Rs., 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in June, July and August, next.
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    • 87 3 WANTED. A young servant maid, European or Eurasian, as a personal attendant only, where there are no children. Apply by letter to X. Straits Times Office. Singapore, 16th May, 1877. NOTICE. In re the Estate of Ch Falck Co. All claims against the above estate must be sent in on
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    • 385 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions. to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rents reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to 53,631.16 per annum together with the freehold
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  • Docks.
    • 391 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wharf. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither
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    • 188 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. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 163 4 FANCY GOODS. Johe Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic albums :—ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, St 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, game chest B:—A few
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    • 96 4 intimations. CUTLERY. John Little Co., have just received a large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Table and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers. Carvers, Meat and Game by do. Hunting Knives, by do. Razors in 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines
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    • 647 4 BHER8, VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A Milliners, Drapers, Hosiers, Dress-i Gentlemen’s C Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings. Black,
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    • 658 4 fHtSrrUantous. Broad Cloths Linens Long cloths Billiard Cloth Coatings, Fan 37 Trowserings Waistcoatinge Umbrellas Waterproof suits JOHN LITTLE CO. Havb always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct.
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    • 768 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. H.veal-aj.j Haltenfort- Sont ton-1 Hebhau ateds on hand a well j waehreud ein jours bien voor radii; pen selected and wohlassortlr- as so r ti s ryk assortirichly assort- tes T,aeer al- dans tons ment van Eu- ed
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    • 598 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Gr>vem< r ''ir William Jervois, R.E., C.R., K.O.M.G. and To His Highness the Mbarajah of Inborn K.C.S.I., K.OOI., G.C.M.G. ARMY. NWY OTVTL OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. U n PER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. Wn be"
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