Singapore Daily Times, 27 June 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 27th JUNE, 1877. No. 13,210
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      463 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowfs— At New Harbour. Til k following are tnc dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers hi De expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. n 7th Feb.
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      98 1 The 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. i Saturday July 14th. 22nd. ff 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. lltb. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      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 i 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. m 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do •> 1
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      132 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus'. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menxlaus. 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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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      184 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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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      748 1 The Steamers of the above Company will i now ply between Singapore and Bati. 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
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      401 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. st issue at par £100,00( j 2nd do at s«prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being avail- i able for the maintenance and extension of i the Company’s business. —JR;
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      44 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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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 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. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SIOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 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. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- nngnisad Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      37 1 Capital 2,006,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first clasß risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. o.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      187 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch 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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      HANSEATISCHE FEURE VERSICHERUNGS GELLESCHAFTS, HAMBURG.
      145 1 Hanseatic Fiee Insurance Company at Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Be-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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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strert. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxe*lino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE.TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      96 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 charge
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      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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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (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 for
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      57 1 Bonus Year. N ext 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.,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      220 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George GlaBoow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William LOKDO! t Street. t C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      101 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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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
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      60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde 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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    FOR MALACCA PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA.
    54 2 uaubuiiA. Thb B. I. g, N. CO.’S Steamer Pkha.ho” will leare for above porta from the roada on Saturday, 30th inatant, at 3 p. m. For freight and passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co.’a Singapore, 26th
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    139 2 In the supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. Victor Pallies, Ice and Aerated Water Manufacturer, residing at Brass Bassa Road, Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 25th day of June, 1877. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Court
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATION SINGAPORE, 27TH JUNE, 1877
      147 2 Gamb er S 4.55. Black Pepper 7 50. White Pepper... 13.75 dago Flour. Saraw-k 3.02* Pearl Sago 3.50 Coffee, Bontyne 21.8.0. Tin 19.30. 40s. Mule twis>... 96. 8J ibs Shirtings 1.624- 7 do do 1.40. S do T. Cloth 1.12*. 1 do do
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      2960 2 The War on the Danube. London, 25 th June. —The Turkish troops have evacuated Tultscha and are retreating in good order to Hirsova. The Suez Canal. The British Government relying upon the assurances of Russia, does not contemplate protecting the Suez Canal. The War in
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      REPORT ON GOVERNMENT BOTANIC GARDENS.
      2193 3 SiHGAPCBB, 6th March 1877. Gentlemen. —I have the honor to submit to you the following report on the progress and the condition of the Botanic Gardens during the year 1876. The roads, drives, and drains are all in bad condition, owing to the difficulty I
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      REPORT ON ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
      386 3 Singapore, 6 th March, 1877. Gentlemen, I beg to submit to you the following report on the Zoological Gardens for year 1876. A very fine young tiger has been received from His Highness the Sultan of Tringanu, through His Excellency the Governor a leopard from His
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      THE SECOND BOWLING OLYMPIA D.
      429 3 Now let the Muse prepare her loftiest verse, The daring feats and deeds of braves rehearse, And sing the virtuous Charley’s deathless praise, Obedient to the rites of other days! Tell who, from the glorious bowling fray, Bore the Maharajah’s cup away, Who first the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      564 2 #rto abbrrtferaunte. MOUNT PLEASANT. To be let from the Ist July, Fern Hill House, furnished, at present occupied by D. F. A. Hervey Esq. There is a full sized slate Billiard Table, by Lazarus A 00. of Calcutta, complete. A conveyance for four to town and back can be arranged
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    • Advertisement
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      827 2 HORSE SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Thursday next, the 28th instant, at 2.80 P TWENTY HORSES. •Ex Majorian,” and Clifton,” from Australia. Catalogues with full particulars will be issued. POWELL CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 25th June. 1877.(t0 27th inst. ISSUE OF NEW
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      365 2 CIGARS. The undersigned has on hand.— Nuevo Oortado Fortin 500.' Do. do. Princesa (500.) Do. Habano Arroceros (500.) All of superior quality. ANTO. De ELIZALDE. Singapore, 25th June, 1877. (1 mth.) AUCTION SALE. The undersigned have received instructions. from the Spanish Consul, to sell by Public Auction, at their Godown.
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  • Correspondence.
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      THAT CANAL!
      90 3 To the Editor of the Dailj/ Time*. Sie, —Can nothing be done to stop the stench, which, at low water, universally afflicts all whose business leads them to drive or walk in the neighbourhood of the Canal. Surely a couple of gates at the sea entrance which could
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  • Notices.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      139 3 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DlBBCTO&a. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gougor. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, I Georg* Hibbsrt, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lrall, Charles Cave, i Charles Harryat,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      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 voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      21 3 Wednesday, 27th June. British steamer Banca. 234 tons, Craig commander, Java 23rd June consignees Cheng Tee, Wat Seng A Co.
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      51 3 Tuesday, 26th June. British 3 mstd. schr. Hester, Harris, for Bangkok. British barque Deerfoot, Easson, for Penang. British barque Brisbane, Hudleston, for Saigon. British steamer Glenfalloch, Taylor, for China. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Cheribon. American barque Mohican, Berry, for Boston. British barqne Star Queen, Mackintosh, for
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      984 3 j I Date j -hip's Namks Captaims. FlAOißio 5 op ae Wheee From Whisk Ltiho Conmoxiis oi Aoikts. Distiiattoh. AKrtYMNes 1 Wellekins H. K.M’. »tr. lone 8 T. P. Wharf S. N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen STEAMER? 5 Bangkok Do. Dock Companies. Tug Pilot Fish Brit str
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      57 3 CONSIGNEES WANTED FOE. Ex S. S. TEVIOT,” from London K. M. N. C. 1 case S F N. C. J 5 1 Merchandise M. ***** Shipped by F. Madelay, London, and now lying in the Godowns of the Undersigned a* the risk and expense of the consignees RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO
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    • Advertisement
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      150 3 Just opened for sale, English patent lever watches received per P. A 0. steamer TEHERAN,” and other late arrivals. Swiss watches of great variety in gold and silver cases, of which new supplias are got in monthly. Considering that we have on hand an enormous Stock, we are disposing of
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      387 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 the
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      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 Graying Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      208 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, also small Pass Books Ac. Ac. Paper.—Demy And Foolscap in all qualities and rulings, letter paper
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    • Advertisement
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      108 4 NOTICE. John Little Sl Co., have just received Champagne. —Mumm’s in quarts and pints, Mumm’s extra dry Sillery, quarts and pints. Sherry. —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, Kinahans L.
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    • Advertisement
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      590 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. Milliners, Dbapebb, Habebdabhebs, Hosiers, Dbebs-makebs 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 Poulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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      656 4 ifltsceUaneoua. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hays always on hand direct importations of the following goods. Sherries from Oockbnrn 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. Burgundy,
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    • Advertisement
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      736 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- Sont tou-1 Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien roor raditr een selected and wohlassortir- assortis ryk assortirichly assort-j tes al-1 dans tous ment van Eued stock of all ler Europae-'
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    • Advertisement
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      664 4 m 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 < CTVTL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. Wo
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