Singapore Daily Times, 7 June 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 7th JUNE. 1877 No. 13,193
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 467 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thk following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers miy oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tueslay 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. w 20th 21st
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    • 103 1 Tat steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Satnrday July 14th. 99 22nd. 28th. 99 Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. w March sth.
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    • 338 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mari times may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do 1 Feb. 99 14 Feb. 99 15 do $9 28 do
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    • 133 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 returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China
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    • 187 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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    • 758 1 lunjlVil OOJUY nil I 1 OlJUll Ell/. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bath vis every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friaks, London. Passage Money,
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  • Insurance.
    • 398 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. cl pst issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed i 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The
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    • 73 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 46 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. u. c
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    • 59 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 arranged by the Local Agents, an .£i pai< with P rom ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN,
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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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    • 36 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life depahtmbnt Limit £2,000, on one hfe. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.)
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    • 191 1 OFFICE8. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graceohurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 145 1 JIAMBUKtr. 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
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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. 9, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to
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    • 28 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strrrt. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u.
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    • 52 1 Establishid 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 usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 99 1 nniiun 1 uioiuiuu/O, Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliam9nt.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.
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    • 53 1 rvAPi uri Liumrafl i. 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
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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 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 83 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 do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,
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    • 56 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included m the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave au addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 222 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F*.«s Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Y EST Geoeok Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. Talverpooi f oeiel Chambers, Liverpool
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    • 103 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—l, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. i CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW.
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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, 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
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointed A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bill* o« Java, discount acceptances, give money i* loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 43 2 EBTABLIBHED 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, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 30 2 FOR HONGKONG SHANGHAI. The German steamer ALTONA,” expected shortly from Europe, will have room for cargo and passengers. Apply to RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Agents. Singapore, sth June, 1877. 2 wks.)
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  • 37 2 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs., Apcar Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 22nd instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, sth June, 1877. I
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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, sth June, 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, sth June, 1877. (1 wk.)
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  • 304 2 The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Tuesday, the 26th June, at 2 o’clock, in their sale rooms. Commercial Square, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rents reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH. 1877,
    • 198 2 Sinoapore. 7th June, 1877. Gambier....7 4 4.35. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.075. Pearl Sago 3.62 Coffee, Bontyne. 21.80. Tin 19.40. *os. Mule twist 97. 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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    • 1326 2 (For Straits Times 62.) The Suez Canal. London, 6 th June. —Lord Derby refuses to accede to the proposed arrangement for neutralizing the Suez Canal, aud he has informed the Russian Ambassador in London that the Porte, the Khedive of Egypt and the Government of England are firmly
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    • 2669 2 The following items are condensed from the China papers received by the French mail last Saturday Canton Floods. The floods in the up-country of Canton were very serious, and great misery prevailed. The Viceroy of Canton had repaired to the Temple of the Sing Wong God, to pray
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    • 256 3 (Before Mr. Hervey, Senior Magistrate.) Wednesday, 6th June, 1877. 2 Cases of disorderly conduct in public. Prisoners 3. They pleaded guilty, and were fined 50 cents each. 1 Case, one prisoner was charged with fouling the water in the reservoir by bathing in it; he pleaded guilty
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 675 2 #Uto a^hertisrawnte. FOR SALE. A Steam Launch, just arrived from England, 35 feet long, Tubular Boiler teeted 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. Apply to
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    • 616 2 NOTICE. Just opened for sale, English patent lever watches received per P. 0. steamer TEHERAN,” and other late arrivals. Swiss watches of great variety in gold and silver cases, of which new snpplijs are got in monthly. Considering that we have on hand an enormous Stock, we ar i disposing
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    • 213 2 WANTED ON BOTTOMRY. On the German S. S. “GALATEA,” 825.000. or less, on the risk of a voyage from Singapore to Hongkong. Tenders will he received by the undersigned, addressed to him, care of Messrs., Puttfarcken Rfeiner A Co.. not later than 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, the Bth instant.
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  • 16 2 DEATH. At Bukit Passoo on the (ith June, Annie, wife of Mr. John Grant.
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  • Notices.
    • 101 3 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Sl Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Doaglaa.LapraikACo.) H Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 142 3 Instituted 1803. j Capital £1,600,000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. 1 Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, i George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave,
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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 A CO. Agents Singapore, I2th April, 1877. (u. 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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    • 65 3 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine rjpks 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 five voyages performed each year; the deKrtures of the steamers from Batavia
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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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 163 3 Wednesday, 6th June. British steamer Far East, 120 tons, Armstrong commander Rhio 6th June, consignees C. Schomburgk A Co. Dutch steamer Tijger van Cotie, 130 tons, Moore commander, Cotie Ist June, consignee Syed Mobamed. Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Cramer commander, Deli 2nd June, consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co.
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    • 1137 3 Date Ship’s Names. I Captains -lag A Rig or as- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. RIVALS MEN-OF-W A R Brum ’o Van Achat Dch. war str. 310 May 31 Acheen Roads H. N. M.’s Consul General Acheen Curacoa Bowier H.N.M.’s str. 1100 May
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 123 3 TENDERS WANTED. Foe the extension of Messrs. Jabdine Matheson A Co.’s Wharf, and for the repair of two godowns there. For particulars, apply to Captain Bing, on the premises. W. R. SCOTT A CO. Singapore, Bth May, 1877. u, c. FOR SALE. A large dwelling House and out-houses situate on
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    • 601 3 NOTICE. Mdggebidoe Co., 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. Ckank Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling Co. —London. Wholesale Druggists.
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    • 107 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 Morntabas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the
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    • 111 3 NOTICE. Wk have received per French mail steamer AVA,” Jewellery ISCaratGold. —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 Glasses.—
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  • Docks.
    • 392 4 The work* of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wham. —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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    • 189 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
    • 222 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co., have just received some very handsome Silber, Lamps, Punkah, Bronze and Gilt, Also Plated, with Crystal Stands, Mirror and Flower Vases, complete. Tool Chests.—Complete, with sets of finest tools. leoh Safes.—Strong, assorted sizes, 18, 20, 22, inches. Bird Cages.—Wire, fancy designs. Flowik Vases.—With mirror and
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    • 107 4 NOTICE. John Little St Co., have just received Champagne. —Mumm’s in quarts and pints, Mumm’B extra dry Siilery, quarts and pints. Shebry. —Gibraltar, Fino and Manzan* ilia, Cockburn and Campbell’s. Carlowitz. —Sparkling, in pints, Still, in quarts. Moselle. —Sparkling, in quarts and pints. Whisky.— Cockburn and Campbell’s Glenlivat, Kinabans L.
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    • 590 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glaces. 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.
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    • 658 4 iHietdlantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbum and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.
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    • 743 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hava always I Halton fort- Sont ton-IHebben stood* on hand a well waehrend ein jours blen voor radii? eon •elected and wohlasaortir- as s o rti s ryk assortirichly assort-, tes Lager al- dans tons ment ran Eued
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    • 594 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jcrvoia R E., C. 8., K.C.M.Q. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.r.C I, G O.M.G. ARMY. NAVY CTVTL OTTTFTTTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. Wo
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