Singapore Daily Times, 20 June 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 20tii JUNE. 1877. No. 13,204
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 470 1 offices—D’Almeida Street. Godowwih—At New Harbour. The following are tnc dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mvy De expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jar. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st j 6th
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    • 95 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the ondernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. lltb. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.
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    • 325 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do ,i 1 Feb. 14 Feb. •> 15 do 28 do 1 March
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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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    • 186 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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    • 749 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. I pst issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed j 2nd do at 5« prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for tbe maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The
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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 $lOO,OOO 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, 4,
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    • 44 1 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 E8TABLI8HED 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, DYCE 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. (n. c.)
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    • 36 1 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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    • 196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qafen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 ®nd, Eeqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 144 1 Hanseatic Fire Insurance Compantat 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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    • 86 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 grant
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    • 30 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Corxhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd F«b„ 187 ft (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 usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A GO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial 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 abort Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks o« goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dut notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. c.)
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    • 68 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 84 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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
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    • 55 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 £1, ner cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON CO., Agents. Singapore,
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    • 222 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq P*-<* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow J 50 t E kt 0eOEO Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino William Street. Tatvkrpoot f 0eibl Chambers, Liverpool
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    • 100 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— i, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 283 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 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
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having 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 reprs* sent said Bank at
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  • 43 2 Established 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 37 2 Messrs. Apcar A 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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, sth Jane, 1877.
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  • 173 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE straits settlements. Division op Singapore In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Victor Pallies. residing and carrying on business at Brass Bassa Road at Singapore. as Ice and Aerated water manufacturer. Victor Pallies, having on the
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  • 43 2 FOR HONKONG, WLADIWOSTOCK NICOLAJEFSK. The Deutsche Dampfschiffs Rhederei zu Hamburg’s steamer ATAL ANT A,’ Captain Petersen, may be expected here on or about the 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to PUTTFARCKEN RHEINER A 0. Agents. Singapore, 19th, June, 1877. (5 ins.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 1877.
    • 1185 2 Singapore, 20th Junk, 1877 Gambler I 4.50. Black Pepper 7.50. White Pepper 13.75 Sago Flour, Sarawak 3. Pearl Sago 3.56 Coffee, Bontyne 21.8.0. Tin 19.40. 40s. Mule twiat 97. 34 Iba. Shirtings 1.62}. 7 do do 1.40. •> d<- T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30. Ren*re*
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    • 1150 2 The adjourned inquest upon the body of Robert Welsh, the seaman who was murdered on board the American barque Mohican on Monday morning last—was held yesterday before A. W. V. Cousins, Esq., H. M. Coroner, and a jury of five, when the following evidence was
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    • 973 2 Our Hongkong Exchanges date down tn the 9th instant, and we extract from their columns the following items. The China Mail has the following paragraphs:— Sunday in Foochow. \Ve observe that, at the meeting of the Foochow Club, reported in the Herald, an amendment, to the effect That
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    • 585 3 A serious fracas occurred on the 27 th nit. in Homura between some British and Russian men-of-war’s men. It appears that some dozen or so Russians were in The Star of Our Union saloon when a couple of British sailors entered. Some
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 698 2 #Uto Sbbtrtistmtnte. CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR. Ex S. S. TEVIOT.” from London K. M. N. C. 1 case F. N. C. 5 1 Merchandise M. 3610 1 Shipped by F. Madelay, London, and now lying in the Godowns of the Undesigned at the risk and expense of the consignees. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT
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    • 874 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by order of the i Directors, that (in exercise of the powers I vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraor-
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    • 184 2 WANTED. Foe the Officers’ Mess, 74th Highlanders, a Mesa tv an. Apply to MESS PRESIDENT, 74th HIGHLANDERS. TangliD. Singapore, 15th. June, 1877. (1 wk.) THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. Tenders are required for excavating the Company’s New Dock at Tanjong Pagar, to be commenced shortly. All information can be
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  • Notices.
    • 64 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. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 241 3 Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. I 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 departures of the steamers from
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    • 56 3 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.
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    • 42 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH,” 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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    • 101 3 Capital 92,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andrs, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,
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    • 38 3 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs., Apcar A 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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, sth June, 1877.
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    • 52 3 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. Pekin 3,777 4th Aug. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore, 8th June, 1877.
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    • 121 3 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Q«org« Hibbert, Samuel Hyde, William Lyall, Richard J. Ashton, E*q. Thomas Q. Barclay, Robert C. L. Bevan, Perciral Bosanquet, James Brand, Charles Care, George H. Chambers, Henry Davidson, H. Wm. Eaton, Esq. M.P. Frederick
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    • 70 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 244 5 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 voyage* performed each year; the deCrtures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 40 3 Tuesday, 19th June. Dutch steamer Baron Bentinck, 642 tonß, lin mermann coinmi.nder, Batavia 16th June consignees Hamilton, Gray Go. arribals Continued Wednesday, 20th June Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Cramer commander, Bengkali* 18th June consigne es Hamilton, Gray A,Co.
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    • 1130 3 V I I Data. Ship’s Names I Captmes. -i.au 4 Rio- 5 Wkeee Feom Where Lyiko Coksiokees oe Agents. Destii.it,oh. j RIVALS A™VttNM R Wellebins H.N.M’sstr lane 8 Acbeen T. P Wharf H. N.M.'s Consul General icbeen Trail H. S. M. str. 450 June 19 Bangkok
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 103 3 NOTICE. Messrs., Robinson Sl Dunlop, Brokers, Colombo, Ceylon, are prepared to book orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plante 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. Colombo, 6th
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    • 670 3 NOTICE. Muggrridge A 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 exI ecuted. Samples and Specimen* on shew at Messrs. Cwane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. 1 Messrs. Geo. Curling A
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    • 410 3 TO BE LET. That v*-ry commodious famil deuce Cltmy one of the cooler in the Island, and only about five i walk from the Horticultural Rent moderate. For further particulars, apply to PUTTFARCKEN RHEINEB Singapore, 28th May, 1877. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist
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    • 127 3 FOR SALE. TnE following consgnments,— 100 Barrels Portland Cement (Gillingham) Sulphuric Acid Pony Harness Saddles Clarets Lamps, Assorted Perfumery Sawing Benches Sewing Machines Benson’s Watches Keen’s Mustard Crucibles Filters S. A. A. MUGGERIDGE. St CO. Singapore, 7th June, 1877. 2 w N< ‘TICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply
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    • 81 3 KID BOOTS. John Little <t Co., have now on hand a stock of Ladies’ Black Kid Boots for sale at $2.50 per pair. Singapore, 22nd May, 1877. TO TRADERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. For Sale :—A shipment (ex S. S. ELGIN,”) of Real Prime York Hams, first quality (small sizes).
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  • Docks.
    • 394 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where
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    • 190 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 feoi Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 210 4 STATIONERY. John Little A Co., have now on hand a large selection of Commercial and Household Stationery comprising. Account Books.—Ledgers, Journals, Cash, Day and Letter Books, in all sizes, rulings and styles of binding, aUo small Pass Books Ac. Ac. Papeb.—Demy and Foolscap in all qualities and rulings, letter paper
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    • 107 4 NOTICE. John Little Co., have just received Chajkpagne. —Mumrn’s in quarts and pints, Mumm’s extra dry Sillery, quarts and pints. Sherry. —Gibraltar, Fino and Manzanilla, Cockburn and Campbell’s. Carlowitz. —Sparkling, in pints, Still, in quarts. j Moselle. —Sparkling, in quarts and ■'pints. Whisky. —Cockburn and Campbell's Glenlivat, Kinahans L. 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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    • 659 4 ifltsceUaneous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have 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. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.
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    • 737 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always 1 Halten fort- Sont ton- j Hebben steeds on hand a well I waehrend ein jours bien voor raditr een selected and|wohlassortir- assortis ryk assortirichly assort- tes Lajrer al- dans tous ment van Eued stock of
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    • 656 4 ft y TO LTDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervoia R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.C.C.1., G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY CIVIL OTTTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 145 5 J/CTi., lOI« c.) aivu NOTICE. Messrs.. Robinson 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,
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    • 379 5 NOTICE. Muggeridge A 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 Specimens on shew at Messrs. Ckane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. J Messrs. Geo. Curling A Co.--London.
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