Singapore Daily Times, 1 June 1878
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Title Section12 1878-06-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist JUNE, 1878. No. 13,49012 words
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Article, Illustration436 1878-06-01 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates on which the Company’s Contract Steamers nay be expected to arrive here in 187?: Ottwasd. I HowwiiD. TnwdßT Bth Jsn. Wednesday 9th Jan. I 22nd 23rd sth Feb. 6th Feb. 19th 20th436 words
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Article144 1878-06-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. 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 accorr. modaticn for first and third144 words
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324 1878-06-01 1 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--1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 'l3 February 14 February 27 do ~28 do 13 March 14 March 27324 words
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96 1878-06-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February llth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th Septemlier 7th 18th96 words
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189 1878-06-01 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. The189 words
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Article44 1878-06-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A Col’s steamer “JAPAN, 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May. 1878.44 words
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Article42 1878-06-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain MactavUh, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1878.42 words
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802 1878-06-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei i the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia J 46 Padang802 words
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Insurance.
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224 1878-06-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq j Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: j nr ../i/vor -<6O West George 1 n Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Londoh 2 Km® William l Street. Liverpool224 words
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104 1878-06-01 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Sl Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.104 words
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Article73 1878-06-01 1 Capital 9 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 Block73 words
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96 1878-06-01 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,96 words
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47 1878-06-01 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article63 1878-06-01 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d. .cription of property Rt the current nates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims an-anged by tbe Local Agents. I riL?. Y 1 1 promptitude and liberality. I The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- cognised. Singapore63 words
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Article41 1878-06-01 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. c41 words
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44 1878-06-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Firf. department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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193 1878-06-01 1 OFFICE8. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman £“>4. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by193 words
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64 1878-06-01 1 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 current64 words
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55 1878-06-01 1 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 ail risks for coasting voyages and on risks to*Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,55 words
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87 1878-06-01 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 grant87 words
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Article28 1878-06-01 1 Capital £1.000,<H)0. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 Gsobg* Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22n3 Feb., 1878. (n. c.)28 words
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52 1878-06-01 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards ofl 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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44 1878-06-01 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension op Limits. One F ret olass risk J 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do I 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 187 p. (n. c.)44 words
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97 1878-06-01 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of eyery description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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49 1878-06-01 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies 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 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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45 1878-06-01 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) 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. o.45 words
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69 1878-06-01 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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85 1878-06-01 1 London and Edinbdeoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £7B6,747 Fire Premium Reserve '2 86,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of tbe Fire Department, Net Pre- miums and Interest... 1 916,646 The85 words
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54 1878-06-01 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 Se CO., Singapore,54 words
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286 1878-06-01 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, 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 due286 words
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103 1878-06-01 4 Capital $2,000.00(1 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AMi-a, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers. A Co.' .1. P Ramos (Messrs. Hollidav. Wise A Co.' A T. Msneer. (Messrs.nomrlas.Lsi'nukACo.) H. Nieaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.' J. .T doe103 words
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71 1878-06-01 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 risks71 words
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73 1878-06-01 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,73 words
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137 1878-06-01 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqaet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall. Charles Cave, i Charles Marryat, George137 words
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Article73 1878-06-01 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Eu- rope and73 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1878-06-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nonci. On and after the let February, Ice will e sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perponnd. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 i. M. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5108 words
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Article158 1878-06-01 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Division op Singapore. In the matter of Lim Lye Heng, residing at No. 398-2 North Bridge Road, and carrying on business, at No. 269 —270 Rochore Road, Singapore, a Bankrnpt. George E. Evans Esq., Official Assignee, has been158 words
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37 1878-06-01 2 On and after the 30th proximo, the above Company will cease to take risks at this j port. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO. Agents and Attorneys. Singapore, 28th May, 1878. (1 m.)37 words
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42 1878-06-01 2 England direct via Canal. The Steamer LOMBARDY,” carrying H. M.’s Mails, and leaving Singapore, about the Bth instant, w ill have room for passengers and Cargo. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1878. (5 ins.)42 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST, 1878.
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Article782 1878-06-01 2 Singapore. Ist June, 1878. Gambier f 4.10. Black Pepper 7.25. White Ptppe fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 50. Pearl Sago 4.124. Coffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tin. 18.35. 40s. Mme twist 92J. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.37*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do782 words
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Article563 1878-06-01 2 The following new notifications appear in yesterday’s Gazette:— Her Majesty has beeu pleased to al- 1 low and confirm Ord. No. XI of 1877, making provision for the service of i 1878. The Hon. H. Pu nnet's leave of ah- s seuce has been extended563 words
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48 1878-06-01 2 London, 31 si May. —The British Squadron will now probably retire to Besika Bay, and the Russian troops t the line from Dedeagatch to Adriati"ple as a prelude ;to the Cougress. St. PeUrxhurg, 30 th Mug. —The Russian Press disapproves of the concession.48 words
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Article2124 1878-06-01 2 From \ludian Papers.) London, 17 th. Mag. —Sir Michael Hicks-Beach announced in the House of Commons that he would briug forward as an amendment to the Marquis of Hartiugton’g motion, that the control of over the employment of military foroes was fully secured by their right, to refuse2,124 words
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Article1372 1878-06-01 3 It it requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original appearance iu the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) Disguised, slave trade. We learn with pleasure that the Government has been so much impressed by what has become known during the last few months regarding the1,372 words
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Article1129 1878-06-01 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations their original >ppearauoe in the Straits Timet may be acknowledged.) At 3$ p. m. on the 2nd May, a slight shock of earthquake was felt at Manila. 6,042 mils of cigars were sold by auction at Manila1,129 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement796 1878-06-01 2 #tto asbtrttstmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of796 words
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Advertisement768 1878-06-01 2 IMPORTANT SALE OP LAND, BUILDINGS. ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES, TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs Howarth, Lyon, and Er shine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, and Eeskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to768 words
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Advertisement589 1878-06-01 2 m DEFENCES OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are hereby invited for the construction of the proposed defences. Tenders to take the form of an agreement to perform the work at the rates' laid down in the schedule of prices in use by the Public Works Department, less a percentage to be stated589 words
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Advertisement470 1878-06-01 2 CLERK WANTED. An Eurasian, who writes well and has experience in accounts. Apply to The Tanjong Pagar Dock Coy. Ltd. No. 4, Col Iyer Quay. Singapore, 28th May. 1878. (5 ins.) NOTICE. The undersigned have recei ed instructions from Khoo Tbck Tye. Executor to the Estate of the late Chan470 words
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Notices.
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44 1878-06-01 3 ihk o. o. aiiA&uu, .),u.j4 tons register, Captain James Barclay,expected on or about 30th instant, will take cargo and passengers for above ports For farther particulars, apply to McAlister a co. Agents. Singapore, 21st May, 1878. (toj sth June.)44 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1878-06-01 3 FOR SALE. A chestnut Buggy Horse, good action. A Phaeton by Lambert Bros., nearly new. Apply to A. P. Adams. Care of W. MANSFIELD CO. Singapore, 30th May, 1878.29 words
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Advertisement832 1878-06-01 3 id Calls o/o per hand in 18 of will be THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED. The Fifth and Final Call of Twenty Dollars per Share on the New Shares of the Company together with the proportion of Premium due thereon (say |3. per share) is hereby made and will832 words
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Docks.
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708 1878-06-01 4 The work* 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 draught, and708 words
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188 1878-06-01 4 ofTHis Company executes ships’ repairs 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 Dock188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-06-01 4 FOR SALE. Cablabhg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rimb Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. o19 words
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Advertisement649 1878-06-01 4 iHi'SctllanrouS. 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, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding649 words
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Advertisement605 1878-06-01 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of 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,605 words
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Advertisement724 1878-06-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha*ealw* y Tlalten f -rt-1 Sont ton-1 Hebb»n*toe<l» on hand awoi -.1 itl jour* Wan toot r*4lv <**n 1 «-nrtir. »««orti. ryk aaaortiv, T a rer al- dan* ton* raent ran Euer Enr °T*e- le* article* ronei»cheartitnropean and724 words
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Advertisement656 1878-06-01 4 SAYLE Tailors by m CO. Special Appointment Tweeds for Ivercoats. Ducks A Drills. I. washing p.*rCloth. tain Lice, Navy It leaf Lace, Civil Regulation To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johork G. C. M. G!.656 words
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