Singapore Daily Times, 6 June 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. vol. xvm. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 6th JUNE. 1877. No. 13,192
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 455 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers miy oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Toes lay 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 6th Feb. J* Feb20th I 21et 6th Mar. a
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    • 100 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Petang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. llth. 19th. 25th. m March sth. Sept.
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    • 317 1 The following are the dates on which the i steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the I current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do t. 1
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    • 134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pateoclds. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchibes. Sabpedon. Stkntor. Mknelaus. 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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    • 168 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 Piiiang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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    • 736 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 Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia.. 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 381 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at ssprem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem .£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. cedwfted^lnTh^history^o^Eife^Aßsurance. This is prove
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    • 72 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe 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 Fiee 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 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278,909. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE A 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 July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 37 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.)
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    • 196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman ““T Ohairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 145 1 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
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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 Qpon 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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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 Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usnal terms. PATERSON, BIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rat 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. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial 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 extra
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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. o.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing Teasel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 88 1 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 In trees
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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, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 206 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairv’.un Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F»-«* Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: G— Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2K s^ LLIiM Litiepool Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed A gents of the
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    • 102 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London 10, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 286 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singappre, 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 appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 45 2 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseeve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to iasoe Policies and to accept risks by lirst class sailing vessels and steamers class S H W. ULOTH, Acting Agent Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 36 2 FOR HONGKONG SHANGHAI The British steamer “NANKIN,” Brace, Master, expected here on the sth inst, from Penang, has room for cargo and passengers. Apply to BEHN METER <fc CO. Agents Singapore, 4th June, 1877. 3 ins-
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  • 31 2 FOR HONGKONG SHANGHAI. The Germin steamer ALTON A,” expected shortly from Europe, will have room for cargo and passengers. Apply to RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Agents. (2 wks.) Singapore, sth June, 1877.
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  • 38 2 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs., Apcar A Co.’b steamer JAPAN,” 1865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 22nd instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, sth June, 1877.
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  • 35 2 Messrs. Apcar <& Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 5th Juhe, 1877.
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  • 36 2 Splendid Accommodation for Cabin passengers, is offering by the S. S. HANKOW,” Captain Symington, expected here on or about the 12th instant. Apply to BEHN, MEYER CO. Agents. Singapore, 5th Jnne, 1877. (1 wk.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH. 1877.
    • 107 2 Singapore, 6th June, 1877. Gambier.... 4.375. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.075. Pearl Sago 3.60 Ooffee, Bontyne nominal Tin 19.40. M)s. Mule twist 98. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.625. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.125. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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    • 81 2 Mail closes for:— Samarang, Sourabaya. Bally and Macassar, per steamer Banda, at 6 p. m. today. Bangkok, per steamer Ban Yong Seng, at 11 a. m. to-morrow. Malacca and Penang, per steamer Japan, at 1 p. m. on Friday, the Bth inst. Muntok and Palembang, per steamer Ruby,
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times 61.)
      • 769 2 London, 5 th June. —Great difficulty is being experienced in Roumania in obtaining sufficient supplies for the Russiatwarmy. The Circassian insurgents have been defeated with great loss. The Band of H. M. 74th Highlanders will play at the Botanical Gardens to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 5.30 o'clockp. m. Programme.
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    • 1301 2 What strikes one most about the dispute between Russia and our old ally, Turkey, is the pot calling kettle black,” indulged in by the advocates on either side. There is no neutrality among the newspapers on the subject. From the Russophilism of the Daily News to the
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    • 1763 2 Palmerston, 15th Mat, 1877. You don’t know much about the Northern Territory, at Singapore, hut you have heard of a place called Port Darwin. You know that the British and Australian Cable is landed there, or you heard one time that such was the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 667 2 #rto SMntttement** FOR SALE. A. Steam Launch, just arrived from England, 35 feet long, Tabular Boiler tested to 120 lbs.; double Engines; twin ■crew awnings complete. Steams very fast, also Vertical Tubular Boiler and Engine 4 inch. Cylinder Brass, shaft propeller, mountings, pipes, complete for a steam Launch. Applj to
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    • 511 2 FOR SALE. Champagne, Lanßon Pere et fils, Pints <s Quarts. Beer, Bass, Bottled by Wm., Edmonds Jr. Co. Stout, Guinness, Bottled by Wm., Edmonds Jr. Co. Sherry, Palma and Isabella. Brandy, P. Fauconnier. Scotch Whiskey, W. Teacher Sons Glasgow. HARRISON CO. Singapore, 18th May. 1877. 1 m. NOTICE. A stock
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    • 609 2 WANTED ON BOTTOMRY. On the German S. S. “GALATEA,” $25,000, or less, on the risk of a voyage from Singapore to Hongkong. Tenders will be received by the undersigned, addressed to him, care of Messrs., Puttfabcken Rbeiner Co., not later than 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, the Bth instant. RUDOLPH
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  • Notices.
    • 65 3 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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 241 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and I five voyages performed each year; the de- partures of the steamers
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    • 99 3 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. k. Andre Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, Co.) J' P Bsrnee (Messrs. Hollidsy.Wise A Op.) A T Manger, (Messrs.DoogUs.UpriAkAOo.) H Niceiee (Borneo Compery Ltd.) J. J (J. J. doe
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    • 136 3 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. 1 Charles lOrryat, George H.
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    • 43 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAA,’’ will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY k CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (o. c.)
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    • 57 3 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 48 3 Tuesday, sth June. Siamese brig Hero, 170 tons, Gomird commander, Bangkok 7th May. Wednesday, 6th June. British steamer Rosa 266 tons, Chopard commander, Macassar 28th May, consignees Lim Tiang Wha k Co. j Spanish steamer Paragua, 270 tons, Gil commander, Mamlk 30th May, consignees Syme k Co.
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    • 78 3 Tuesday sth June Dutch steamer G. G. Myer. Fransen, for Batavia. British steamer Tartar, Johnson, for London. Sarawak Bteamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Bangkok. British steamer Glenartney.Gulland, for London. Siamese brig Wanderer, Cowen, for Acheen. British steamer Pyah Pekket, Joyce, for Penang. Wednessday, 6th June. Dutch steamer
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    • 792 3 ii' ,t Date I Ship's Nikis Captains, klao A Rig op ah- <»«<«> F«o« WheheLy.no Ooniinn or Ao.hts Bmtihatioh. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR i qiriM.v 31 Acheeu Roads H. N. M.’s Consnl General .Aeheen Bromo Van Achat Do- trl^Ma y sSouiabaja IVictoria Dock H. N. M’s Consul General.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 146 3 NOTICE. Messrs Hoon Ksat A Co have just received a consignment of Coombe’s extra Stont in bottles. Singapore, 18th May, 1877. 1 m. TENDERS WANTED. For the extension of Messrs. Jardine MATHE80N A Co.’s Wharf, and for the repair of two godowns there. For particulars, apply to Captain Bing, on
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    • 610 3 NOTICE. Muogrridge A Oo., beg to announce that they have been appointed by the undermentioned Firms their Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements, Siam, Borneo Java Ac. Commissions carefully and promptly executed. Samples and Specimen® on shew at Messrs. C"ANE Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling A Co.—London. Wholesale
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    • 93 3 HATS AND CAPS. John Little Co., have just received an assortment of new Felt Hats in Black, Brown, and Drab from a first class west end Hat Manufacturer, the newest styles, including ihe Argyle. Oxonian.” Dieppe. SHIRTS AND COLLARS, Gentlemen’s White Long Cloth Shirts with plain Military fronts, and fashionable
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    • 173 3 NOTICE. We have received per French mail steamer AY A,” Jewellery 18 CaratGold.—Earrings, Lockets, Sets of Bracelet Earrings and Broach, enamelled and richly inlaid with real rubies* emeralds, and pearls. Diamond Rings.—With one, two and more diamonds. Plated Jewellery. Albert Chains in newest shapes, buttons, watch keys. Marine and Opera
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    • 284 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 $3,631.16 per 'annum together with the freehold
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  • Docks.
    • 395 4 The -work* of this Company are situated I within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, viz Whiit. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships,
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    • 189 4 This Company execute* ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Door. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15i feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 225 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co., have just received some very handsome Silber, Lamps, Punkah, Bronze and Gilt, Alao Plated, with Crystal Stands, Mirror and Flower Vases, complete. Tool Chests.—Complete, with sets of finest tools. Iron Safes.—Strong, assorted sizes, 18, 20, 22, inches. Bind Cages.—Wire, fancy designs. Floweb Vases.—With mirror and
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    • 106 4 NOTICE. John Little Co., have just received Champagne. —Mumm’s in quarts and pints, Mumm's extra dry Sillery, quarts and pints. Shebey. —Gibraltar, Fino and Manzan* ilia, Cockburn and Campbell’s. Cablowitz. —Sparkling, in pints, Still, in quarts. Moselle. —Sparkling, in quarts and pints. Whisky. —Cockburn and Campbell’s Glenlivat, Kinahans L. L.
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    • 591 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Draperb, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glac6s. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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    • 656 4 ifltscellaiuous. JOHN LITTLE 00. Hay* always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockbnrn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbnrn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jnles Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.
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    • 736 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare always H Alton fort-1 Sont ton- j Hebben steed* on hand a well waehrendein jours bien' voor radii? een selected and wohlassortir- assortis ryk assortirichly assort-, tes Lager al- dans tous nient van Eued stock of all
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    • 592 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.C.CI, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY < CIVIL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. Wo beg to
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