Singapore Daily Times, 28 February 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1878. VOL. XIX. No. 13,413
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  • 414 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates on which Crnic.-iny’* Contract Mail Steamers ttst he efteetfd t» fHWfWrta W:'-‘ Ortwsaa. Ho*aw*n». Bth Ja* Wednesday Jth Jen. Sth Feb Feb. 19th 20(11 •> sth Mar Jth Mer. 19th 20(11 I ,a
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  • 143 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. AchillbB. AntenorDiomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acco" oodaticn for first and third class
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  • 300 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ottward. Homswasd. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January IS February 14 February a. 27 do 28 do 1.3 March 14 March
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  • 97 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undeimoted dates Monday, Janawy Wh Saturday, J'dy 13(11 28th 27 b February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th
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  • 186 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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  • 42 1 run uacna. The Turkish barque UAMODY will have a quick despatch for the above port. Has room for cargo, which can now be engaged. For further particulars, apply to S. M. ALSAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.
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  • 58 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 to represent the said Bank at this place.
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  • 817 1 lua J 1011 1 no rnn 1 uiuiiA u,#. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2-1 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage
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  • Insurance.
    • 408 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. f J st issue at par £lOO,OOO r Subscribed < 2nd do at 5* prem £125,00C i (3rd do at 10. prem.£lso,ooo I tbe £75,000 premiums on shares being availj able for the maintenance and extension
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson <Sc Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, arc authorised ;to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels <}>r Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 95 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bkayne, 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, 4,
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    • 47 1 EstaJblished 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers aud Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. aD mP*. promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st January,
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    • 44 1 j London Office, 2 old Broad Street, I 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 GO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB in REBERVE FXCLUBIVE OF Capital 3.200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. cj
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Dcpi.tr Chairman 1 William Hind, E«qre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 64 1 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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    • 56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe 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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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. >. Life 133.000. it Interest npon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Cbtnpany in Singapore with authority
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    • 30 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1 876. (n. c.)
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    • 51 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 appointep Agents at, Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON. SIMONS CO. Singapore. Ist April. 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FiRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension of Limits. One F rat 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. (u. c.)
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    • 99 1 inuiiiuuun. 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 pre* minms.
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies oovering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c.)
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    • 45 1 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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    • 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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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt 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 1,082,763 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 58 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 an addition o ,l 'e^ er Cent >Cr annutn 10 t^ie snm aa HARRISON A CO.,
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    • 221 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George G ow Stbket. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William L<mDO! j Street. T f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool
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    • 106 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Excfaang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Benoett’B Hill. London —lo, Gomhill. Glasgow —i, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,
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    • 287 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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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Kemedios,
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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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 71 4 Cap'tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms, Copies
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    • 138 4 Capital £1,600.090. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ash (on. Esq. Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hihhert, Perciral Bosanquet, j Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, j Charles Marryat,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 109 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notic*. On and after the let February, Ice wilj e sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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  • 212 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or SINGAPOBE. In the matter of Chea Poh Puan, a Bankrupt. UroH the motion of Mr. Dunlop, Counsel for the Trustee, Alexander Gentle, Esquire, and upon reading the report of the said trustee and bis accounts filed
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  • 62 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA. The B. I 8. N. Co.’b steamer CANARA, 1,903 tons. Captain Sharp, (expected on Friday) will leave fo- above ports from Tanjong Pagar Wharf at 3 p. tn. on Monday, the 4th March For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B.
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  • 147 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op Singapore. To Rahmin Nassim residing No. 35 Middle Road Singapore. Take Notice, that a bankruptcy petition has been presented against you to this Court, by George Adolphus Lind, and the Court has ordered that publication of
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, FEB. 28TH, 1878.
    • 1929 2 Singapore 28th Feb., 1878. Gambier 14.074Black Pepper 7.274. White Pepper 12.50. Sago Hour, Baraw*k 3 074. Pearl Sago 3.95. Coffee, Bontyne ~20 50. Tin 18.424tOs. Male twist 96.50 Si lbs. Shirtings 1 60. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.274. Benares
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    • 2137 3 The report of Mr. H. J. Mcrton, Superintendent of the Botauical (Jardens, of his expedition to Perak,to examine the flora and vegetable products of the country, which was published in the last Gazette, seems to be of doubtful interest and value, and is much too long for our
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    • 955 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Strait* Tim** may be acknowledged.) t “Batavia 22nd Feb. 1878.—The west 1 monsoon appears to h ive actually now set r in, rain falls abandantly and the state of health here is
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 561 2 #tto aibtrtfstmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Food 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Cfcatrwwm.—F. D. Sassoon,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) I. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 575 2 TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. DAVE CARSON’S Minstrel, Variety and Comedy Company. THURSDAY. 28th FEBRUARY. 1878. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. Another Entire Change op Programme! Part First. MINSTRELSY Mrs. Carson will preside at the Pianoforte. Introductory Overture Dave Carson’s Minstrels. Opening Chorus—“ Operatic Dave Carson’s Choir. Descriptive Song—“ Launch the
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    • 711 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instruc- j turns from James Brennand Esq., changing bis residence, to sell by Public Auction atEskßank, Tanglinßoad, on Saturday, 2nd March, commencing at 1 30 p. m. j The valuable household furniture mostly Europe made, consisting of an elegant drawing room suite in mahogany,
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    • 335 2 HAMMOCKS. John LrrTLE Co. hare just received a new supply of the Registered Ashantee Hamm°cka. Singapore, 27th Feby. 1878. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The Race Course will be open for training for the Spring Meeting, on Monday, the 4th proximo. ROBERT CAMPBELL, Clerk of the Coarse. Singapore, 27th February, 1878. (1-wk.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 64 3 Wednesday, 27th February. M. M. steamer Yang Tse, 3,600 tons. Rapatel commander, Saigon 25th Feb., consignees Messageries Maritimes. Thursday, 28th February. British steamer Penedo, 653 tons, Cain commander, Sourabaya 25th Feb., consignees Reme Brothers. Spanish steamer Anrrera, 1,614 tons, Munitez commander, Liverpool 18th Jan. consignees E. A H. Hinnekindl.
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    • 38 3 Wednesday, 27th February. Dutch steamer Patoeah. Bakker, for Palembang. British steamer Japan, De Bmidt, for Hongkong. British steamer Stentor, Kirkpatrick, for London. M. M. steamer Emirne, Pichat, for Batavia. British steamer Strathairly, Caasap, for Akyab.
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    • 665 3 I Date .iir's Nam bn -utains. uo 1 Rio. v herb From WhrbrLtino onsignkks or Agents. Destination. MEN-OF- WAR Churybdis Hotham H. M. str 218?;Jan. 4 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer Station Mosquito Paul n. M. s str. 430 Feb. 12 Penang Do. Senior Naval Officer
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 230 3 PICTURES. John Little Co. have now on hand a large and choice assortment of Oleographs, Chromographs, and Coloured Photographs, in Handsome Oilt frames, varioas sizes. Singapore, 21st Feby., 1878. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. John Little Go., have just opened out a parcel of very superior Linen Duck and Drill, White and Colored
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    • 284 3 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. The undersigned beg to inform the public of Singapore and neighbourhood that they are prepared to take photographs at moderate prices, and that, haring purchased the negatives belonging to their predecessors. Me. Schlbesselmann, and others, copies can be had at any time. Views of the principal public buildings
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    • 317 3 NOTICE. From the Ist of Jan nary next a eonsiderable redaction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. Wish art. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith.
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 ril' 1 uiaiiiui/. The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest
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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 foei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 20 4 FOE SALE. CABLSBKftQ (Danish) Beer in Cases dozen, quarts. ;REME BBOTHER6. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u of 4 i. o.)
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    • 402 4 ifitsctllantmtsf. Binocnlar glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and steel frames, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. &c., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks,
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    • 609 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLERB AND GOLDBMITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 717 4 KATZ BROTHERS, OENEKAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Reach Street 27. Hare always I Hal ten fort- Sont tou-1 Hchhen steed* on hand a well waehrend ein jours Wen roor radie eon selected and wohlassortir- assortis ryk assort!nchly assort-; tes T,airor al- dans tons ment ran Eued stock of
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    • 674 4 Tailors by SAYLE CO. Special Appointment To IT. E. Tbe Governor. Sir William C. F. Rob'nson, k. c m g And To H. IT. The Maharajah of Johorf (t. 0. M. <&.. K. n. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS
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