Singapore Daily Times, 14 June 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 14th JUNE. 1877. No. 13,199
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 470 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. New Harbour. Thk following aie toe dates on which rbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers miy De expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th n 21st 6th
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    • 99 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Bangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth.-1 Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. n Febry. sth. Aug. lltb. 19tb. I 25th. March sth. Sept.
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    • 331 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. ]4 Feb. I 15 do 28 do 1 March 14 March 15
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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 firet 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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    • 185 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-following
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    • 748 1 The Steamers of the above Company will I now ply between Singapore and Bat> via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monfv, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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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 10* prem .£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. ■ww rfnt'i'fon ur ■tmrcggm&gfTs
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 4 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 B]ock and
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    • 98 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 Sc 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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    • 53 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, and paid with promptitude and liberality. J!rj ri,dictio 01 Loca] Trib^“Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE Sc CO. Singapore, Ist
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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 Sc CO. Fire depahtment 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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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depot, Chair™ J Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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    • 144 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rink: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rink: 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 Fire
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    • 93 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 *****. I The undersigned have to announce that I they are the duly appointed Agents for I this Company in Singapore; with
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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 4 00. 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 Tbe undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on tbe usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS Sc CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS Sc CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp« cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Live Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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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, 5th April, 1866. (n. o.)
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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 th customary terms. 33J 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 85 1 London and Edinburgh. f 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 Fir* Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The
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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 4 CO., Agents.
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    • 219 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairv.jn —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq P»-c Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George OLiSOOW t Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William x C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water
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    • 104 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 ACos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 288 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
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, baring been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 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
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  • 52 2 The following steamers will proceed direct to England, through the Canal. Gwalior tons 2,725, leaving about 9th June. Kashgar 2,621, 23rd June. Teheran 2,589, 7th July. Cathay 2.982, 21st July. Pexin 3,777 4th Aug. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore, Bth June, 1877.
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  • 43 2 Established 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 sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 34 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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  • 53 2 The 8.1.5. N. Co.’s steamer Busheeb,” will leave for above ports from the roads on Saturday 16th inst. at 3 p m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO., Agents R. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore, 11th June, 1877.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH. 1877.
    • 1222 2 Singapore, 14th June, 1877. Gambler 9 4.40. Black Pepper 7.52 J. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3. Pc-arl Sago 3.55. Coffee, Bontyue 21.80. Tin 19.45. 40s. Mule twist 97. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.62 J. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do
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    • 1869 2 We not long since drew attention to the general characteristics of the dia- i lects which combine to form that curious philological phenomenon, known as the Chinese language.” On the > present occasion we propose to deal more particularly with the vernaculars 6poken in the Straits
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 596 2 #rto 2>ibtrtt«tnwnto. TOW* hall. %W TO-MORROW, Jt% Friday, 15th June. Positively tbe Last Appearance Of the Famous ROYAL ILLUSIONISTS, New Wonders, New Mysteries; By the Inimitable Trio LING LOOK, KELLAR, YAMADEVA. The World’s PRESTIDIGITATEURS Grand Expose of all So-Called SPIRITUAL PHENOMENA, Full Explanation of the MYSTERIOUS HOLDING TEST, Fall Explanation
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    • 728 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting
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    • 409 2 NOTICE. I. Ho Tiam Wat, do hereby notify that I will not be responsible for anv debt or debts contracted by my wife, Yap Yew Neo, she having ieft my house and pro* tection since the 3rd instant. HO TIAM WAT. Singapore, 13th June, 1877. 1 m. TO BUILDERS AND
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  • Correspondence.
    • 243 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, I did not intend to take any notice of Mr. Gladstone’s rabid mention of Sir James Brooke in his speech in Parliament, but several friendshaving represented to me that, in justice to the memory of the
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  • Notices.
    • 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 4 CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 105 3 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jurdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. C' nsulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas, I,apraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.)
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    • 58 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.
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    • 35 3 Splendid Accommodation for Cabin passengers, is offering by the S. S. HANKOW,” Captain Symington, due here on the 16th instant. Apply to BEHN, MEYER CO. Agents' Singapore, 5th Jnne, 1877. (to 16th inst.)
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    • 39 3 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs., Apcar Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1865 tons, Ca ptain De Smidt, may be expecte i here on or about the 22nd instant. For freight or passage, apply to SAHKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 5 th June, 1877.
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    • 137 3 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up aud Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich ird J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Bamuol Hyde, Janies Brand. Willifcm Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, George
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    • 60 3 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. aho prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current rales. Losses
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 122 3 Wednesday, 13th June. British steamer Glenlyon, 2,112 tons. Wall tee commander, Woosung 3rd Juue consignees Martin Dyce A < o. British steamer Celesti-l, 640 tons, White commander, Bangkok 11th June consignee Tan Kim Tian. French barque St. Ideuc 388 tons, Durand commander, Newcastle N. S. W. 30th April. Thursday,
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    • 1333 3 I I y I Date 1 ship’s Names Captains. Klag A Rig. liop ar Where From Where Lying I' onsignkes or Agents Destination, jL RIVALS MEN-OF-W A R Curaco i Bowier H.N.M.’s str. IIUO May SSouiabaya Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Consul General. Repairing Growler Wilcox
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 45 3 The business carried on by the undersigned, as Carpenter, has been removed to No. 45 North Bridge Road, and he has also opened a branch house at No. 33 "billip Street, where all orders will be received. AH FOCK. Singapore, Bth June, 1877. (1 mth
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    • 915 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from the Executor of the Estate of the late Paino Ibrahim Sri Maharajah. deceased, to sell by Public Auction, on the spot, at 7 o’clock a. m. on Wednesday, the 20th day of June. 1877, in one lot, the following very valuable property in
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    • 606 3 TO BE LET. That very commodious family Residence Cluny,” one of the coolest places in the Island, and only about five minutes, walk from the Horticultural Gardens, Rent moderate. For further particulars, apply to PCJTTFAROKEN RHEINER CO. Singapore, 28th May, 1877. (u. c. PRINCE OF WALES TAVERN. Notice is hereby
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    • 86 3 NOTICE. J UBT opened for sale, English patent I lever watches received per P. A O. steamer TEHERAN,” and other late arrivals. Swiss watches of great variety in gold and silver cases, of which new supplies are got in monthly. Considering that we have on hand an enormous Stock, we
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    • 26 3 KID BOOTS. John Little Co, have now on qand a stock of Ladies’ Black Kid Boots for -ale at $2.50 per pair. Singapore, 22nd May, 1877.
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    • 224 3 FOR SALE. The following consignments,— 100 Barrels Portland Cement (Gillingham) Sulphuric Acid Pony Harness Saddles Clarets Lamps, Assorted Perfumery Sawing Benches Sewing Machines Benson’s Watches Keen’8 Mustard Crucibles A Filters S. A. A. MUGGERIDGE. CO. Singapore, 7th June, 1877. 2 w TO TRADERS. HOTEL KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. For Sale —A
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  • Docks.
    • 393 4 Thb works of this Company are aitnated 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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    • 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 15* feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 241 4 fi o tires. NOTICE. Little A Co., have just reJohn oeived some very handsome Silber, Lamp s, Punkah, Bronze and Gilt, Also Plated, with Crystal Stands, Mirror and Flower Vases, complete. Tool Chests. —Complete, with sets of finest tools. Ikon Sapes. —Strong, assorted sizes, 18, 20, 22, inches. Bird Cages.—Wire,
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    • 108 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co., have just received Champagne. —Mu aim's in quarts and pints, Mumm’s extra dry Sillery, quarts and pints. Sherry.— Gibraltar, Fino and Manzanilia, Cockbum 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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    • 589 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 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.
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    • 650 4 iMisttllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hav* always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbnm and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, &c.
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    • 744 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Halten fort-1 Bont tou-i Hebben s*oeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours Wen' voor radii; eon selected and I wohlassortir- as sor ti s ryk assortirichly assort- 1 tes T.airer al- dans tous ment
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    • 593 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois R.E., C.B., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.S.I., K.C.C I. G'C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY t- GIVTL OTTTFrTTERS, MILLINERS, DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W*» beg to
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