Singapore Daily Times, 30 June 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 30th JUNE, 1877. No. 13,213
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      465 1 Offices—D’ Almeida Street. GonowKfr—At New Harbour. Thk following are tac dates on which the Company's Contract Mail Steam era may oe expected to arrive here in 1877 i Outward. I Homeward Tueaiay 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd m 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb.
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      100 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, I‘erang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. hth. 19th.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      275 1 Thb 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 i 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 99 14 Feb. ,9 15 do ,9 28 do
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentob. 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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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 1 V/OJUi an i uijuiifiu. 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 Prnang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      690 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company wil now ply between Singapore and Bat;> via ever fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours afte the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friaes, London. PASSAGE Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld
      368 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. pat issue at par £100,000 Subscribed 0 2nd do at $s prem £125,000 L 3rd do at 10» prem.£15(LOOO the £75.000 premiums on J thft Company’s business, 4 4]he success of this Company is unpreJ .in
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      70 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genebal 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 $10t),000 on each bottom, and on the Block "and Machinery
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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 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 1 SCHAFT, BERLIN. (Berlin-Cologne Fiee Insurance Company, Limited, Beelin.) 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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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      49 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Sum insured in 1875. £247,278,909. with promptitude and liberality.' The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reP'cognised. j Biagapere Agents, V MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. (u. c.)
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      40 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agent* tor the above Company, and are prepared to take ritk* upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      39 1 v Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penani? BOTJ8TEAD a CO. Fill DEPAETMENT Limit £10,000, OB a first class risk. Lite DEPAETMENT: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th'Mty. 1867. JL —7 —f I
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      179 1 OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings. Livtfpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch Street, London. Chaitjnfcn of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre^fv; Deputy OliainnajL J William 8< re- The' 1 wiii ‘'r rtffo.-jia-Vv it.. ■*q u^u wT' Policy noldereis unsurpassed. Paid up Capital 190,972 Fire
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      HANSEATISCHE FEURE VERSICHERUNGS GELLESCHAFTS, HAMBURG.
      144 1 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 undersigped having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for Singapore and Penang, are prepared to take
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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
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      26 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Oornhill E. C. Edinbub® h 81 George Street. Agent* for Singapore. LUT|T r *WHWnFMD ADO. -8»W»r.,a2E«1W,.,<9n
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      54 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital *2.000,00t i Total Invested Funds, upward* of 3,000.000 Annual Income upward* of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agent* at Singapore and are prepared to uaue policies against Fire on the n*nal terns. 0 PATERBON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. OaVital £5.000.000 Sxieuno Extension of Limits. One Fr*t class ri5k........,, 80,000. Twp adjoining do. 120,000. Three or fa ore do. do Rtf),ooo. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agent*. fopgiye. 17th Pec., 1875. (n. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE, TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      94 1 Eatablished 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 premium*. No extra
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abort 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. (n. o.)
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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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 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 Chartrr.) 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, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO.,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F».< Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: nT.c/var f50 West Georg* GLisoow I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i 2 King William L<mD01 1 Street. T f Orim. Chambers,
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      105 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Live spool— 28, Exchang Street East. Bibmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London— 10, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bbistol—50, Broad Street. CHAIBMAN IN MANCHE8TEB. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIBMAN IN LIVEBPOOL. Chas Holland, Esq.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      287 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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      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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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      61 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at
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    FOR MANILA.
    54 2 The Spanish steamer CADIZ,” Captain M. Echeita, due here on or about the 7th proximo, has room for cargo, for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 28th June,
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATION
      144 2 Singapore, 30th June, 1877 G&mbier S 4.55. Black Pepper 7 50. White Pepper... 13.75 Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.024 Pearl Sago 3.55 Ootfee, Bontyne none. Tin 19.374. U»s Male twist 97. 3* lb*. Shirtings 1.624. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.15. 7 do do 1.30.
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      374 2 The War on the Danube. London 28 th June.— The Russian Head Quarters have been transferred to Simnitza, and their troops have occupied Sistova. The Turkish troops are driven from their entrenchments and fighting is proceeding. A heavy cannonade is being carried on from Kalafat
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      THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
      1432 2 Yesterday’s Government Gazette contains the following new notifications: Major S. Dunlop’s leave of absence for twelve months has been confirmed. The following acting appointments in the Medical Department are gazetted. Dr. T. I. Rowell, as Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements, from the Ist July. Dr. M.
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      VARIORUM.
      3634 2 [Bt Nemo.] The appointment of I)r. Rowell as Acting Principal Medical Officer will satisfy every one—except, perhaps, the other candidates for the post. I said the other day that there did not appear to be much necessity for such an office judging from the way its duties had hitherto
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      Correspondence.
      111 3 A CHALLENGE. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —Being desirous of trying to get up a friendly Shooting Match” in Singapore, I shall feel much obliged if you will publish the following in your valuable paper. Private J. Flanagan, 74th Highlanders, is open to try his skill
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      597 2 household FURNITURE Thb undersigned are instructed bj Alfbkd Martin Esq., leaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction, at bis residence, Zantba Lodge, Oxley Road, on Wednesday, the 18th July, at 12 o’clock. The Household Furniture, Plated ware. Glass, Crockery, and Cutlery; a fine toned harmonium by professor Schwind, in
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    • Advertisement
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      858 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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      557 2 PUBLre AUCTION. The undersigned has received instmc- j tions from W. TT. Mossop Rso.. Marshal of the Vice-Admiralty Conrt of TTongVong. to soil by Pnblio A notion. op Monday. the 9th day of July. 1877, at noon, on board. The America* barquentine. “FOR IN A.” of 496 tons Ruinator, or
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  • Notices.
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      43 3 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. o.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      100 3 Friday, 29th June. British steamer Lome, 1,035 tons, McCulloch commander, Lon- j th May consignees Paterson Simons Co. prican schooner Hail Columbia, 353 tons, Brereton com- •n, r Bangkok 14th June consignees Boustead <t Co. v. ish ship Lottie Warren, 1,184 tons, Cowsey commander, Feb consignees W. Mansfield <>■
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      1027 3 i Date I RR i Captains, lag A Rio. z of ar- iW here From WhrreLying Consignees or Agrnts. Destination. Hlr 8 1 j KIVALS j 1 KrtV«N« R iwellekins H.N.M’sstr dune B[Acheen T. P Wharf H. N.M.’s Con.nl General.: Acheen SiamMongkut Richelieu Sia. war sir.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      161 3 NOTICE. Ullmann Brothers, have received per French mail steamer, ANADYR,’ a full assortment of new style Paris Clocks Alabaster richly ornamented, 8 day ditto and striking ditto with alarm. Brass alarm clocks small sizes from *3.50. Nickel ditto, various sizes 1 day s. 8 day Regulators in mahagony cases. Carriage
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      291 3 NOTICE. The undersigned have just received and opened for sale: A nice assortment of gilt, black and brown Mouldings, from i to 4 inch broad, very suitable to frame pictures. Picture frames, black and gilt in all sizes. Lacquered tin trays with handsome paintings. Sofa Rugs and ditto Carpets 1m
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      252 3 fioticr*. 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 PUTTFARCKEN RHEINER A 00. Singapore, 28th May, 1877. (n. c SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      393 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
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 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 Doc*. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. Nq. Graving Door
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      251 4 STATIONERY. John Littlb A Co., have now on hand a large selection of Commercial and Household Stationery comprising. Account Books.— Ledgers, Jomnals, 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,
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      114 4 NOTICE. Received, ex S. S. ..GALATEA opened for sale. Only two Schiedm ayer’s Pianos, in splendid condition. An inspection is respectfully solicited. KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 24th May, 1877. (u. o.) NOTICE. John Little Co. have opened on a new stock of Hats Ca>s. —Gentlemens Black Brown, and Drab Felt Hats
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      589 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grams 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
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      658 4 iflisctllaiuous. 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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      739 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Haltenfort-| Sont tou-j Hebben steeds on handa wellj waehrend ein jours bleu voor raditr een selected and wohlassortir- aasortisryk aaaortirichly assort- tes Lager al- dans tous inent van Eu* 1 ed stock of all ler
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      647 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 Joliore. K.C.5.1., IC.UC I, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY GTYIL OUTFITTERS, MTLLTNFRS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W« beg
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