Singapore Daily Times, 4 June 1878

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,492
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  • 426 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers av he expected to srme here m 1878: J Ont>». Ho*ew**p. Tnerfay *b Wedaaaday 9th Jan. *Mh Feb F b ’Si Mar. r. Mir. l9»h
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLE8. ANTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nistor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stkntob. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, aod from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accormodaticn for first and third
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  • 314 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ovtwarh. Homeward. 1978. 1WR. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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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 undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th Septetnlicr 7th IHtb
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  • 185 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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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st June, 1878.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN, 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 27th inBtant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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  • 794 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia 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 te Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West Georg. i Street MPt&vSa*, oibAfli «*t.. London f 2 King William Street. Liverpool f Oehl Ormb.m, C
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 47 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.)
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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,
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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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    • 54 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. I Insurances effected upon almost every d-seription of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303 817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, j and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reI cognised. Singapore, 14th
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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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    • 44 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.)
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracochurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willi*m Hind, l.q«. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 64 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 current
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    • 55 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 all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to’Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,
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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. 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 50 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 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 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (u.o)
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of 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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    • 99 1 Established 1640, 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 above Oompany, are prepared to issue Polioiee 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. 0.)
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    • 46 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. e.
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    • 69 1 Head Oppice, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abov 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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    • 84 1 London and Edinburgh. f Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal CHARTERi.) 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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    • 56 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 A CO., Agents.
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    • 288 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £100,000. HEAD OFFICE Ilf INDIA—136 CANNING 8TBEET, 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
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    • 101 4 Oapital 92,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mathcson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. Melobers. A Co.) .1. P R»me« (Messrs. HnlHdar.Wise k Co.) A. T. Msnesr, (Mewirs.Donghu.LapnukACo.) H. Niraise. (Bnmeo Compsnr Ltd.) J. .1. do* Remedies, (.1.
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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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 73 4 Cap tal. £250,000, fully subscribed. CHTEF 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,
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfrsd Gouger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert Q. L. Be ran, George Hibbert, Perdral Bosanqnet, I Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marrvst, George
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    • 72 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine riskB upon Cargo by steamer aDd sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting vojrages and on risks to Europe and America.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notick. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil[ sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perl"und. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 M. to 6 p. u. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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  • 41 2 England direct via Canal. The Steamer LOMBARJY,” carrying H. M.’s Mails, and leaving Singapore, about the 8th instant, will have room for passengers and Cargo. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1878. (5 ins.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 4TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 131 2 Singapore 4th Junk, 1878. Gambier 9 4.15. Black Pepper 7.65. White Peppe- fair quality 13.75 Sago Floor, Sarawak 3 50. Pearl Sago 4.12 4. Ooffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tin 18.55. 40a. Mule twist 924 Si lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.37*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7
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    • 40 2 Mails close for Batavia, per steamer Etnirne, at 6 p. m. today. 8arawak, per steamer Royaliit, at 4 p. in. today. Malacca, Liniry, Klang. Salang r, Perak and Penang, per steamer Pynh Pekhet, at 3 p m. todiy.
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    • 1360 2 (For Strait'* Time*.) Berlin, 2nd /««<*.—The Emperor of Germany has again been shot at. He was wounded in the head, arms, and back, thirty duck shot being extracted, but he is not considered to be in danger. The perpetrator is a Socialist and, after firing at the Emperor,
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    • 943 2 A terrific thunderstorm occurred m Hongkong on the 21st ultimo. The China Mail thus describes it. The thunder-storm of last night was one of the most terrific that has ever been experienced in this Colony, and as might have been expected has caused no
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    • 1411 3 MALACCA. From our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 1st June, 1878. The British steamer Rainbotc, from your Port with dates to the 27th ultimo, arrived here on Tuesday last, and sailed the following evening, for Klang and Salangore. The Malay steamer Telegraph, Captain Valberg, from Klang, arrived here the day before yesterday,
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    • Correspondence.
      • 299 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sir, —The sensible suggestion contained in your issue of Friday last, that cookery should be taught to the girls in the Institution School, is well deserving the attention of the Committee. It is very desirable that this should form a
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 780 2 SRJbfrtfcejnrnt*. HONGKONG AND BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon,Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplk Esq. (of Messrs. Birley A
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    • 653 2 #eto #taforrtfe(mmt& IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES. TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howabth, Lyon, and Erskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned
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    • 672 2 Jltto aShtrtiSfmentS. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. John Little Co.. havejnst received Ex S. S. Glengyle,” an assortment of:— Fancy Tweed and Cashmere Coatings and Trows brings. —New Spring designs and very light in texture. Fine Naval bine Serges for Office Coats. White twilled Cricketing flannel, superior quality and well shrank. Gentlemen’s Hosiery.—A
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    • 574 2 #rto SftbfrttSfnuntß, NOTICE. Katz Bros, have constantly on hand, large assortments of Crockery. —English and French porcelain, Dinner services with hot water plates complete for 6, 12 and 18 persons. Tea and Coffee s ts, Breakfast sets, Dessert sets. Spare plates A dishes of every description. Extra tea and Coffee
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 52 3 Monday, 3rd June. British steamer Loudoun Castle, Marshall, for London. British steamer Mikado, Barclay, for Hongkong. British steamer Ruby, For, for Mintok A Palembang. British barque Astarte, Parson, for London. Danish steamer Asia, D’Jorup, for Hongkong. British barque Alfred Hawley, Findlay, for Melbourne. Dutch barque Vesta, Ruige,
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    • 55 3 Monday, 3rd June. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, 366 tons. Hide commander, Bangkok 31st May, consignees Low Sum A Co. British steamer Pontianak. 99 tons, Milncs commander, Pontiauak Ist June, consignees Lee Keng Yong A Bros. Tuesday, 4'h June. H. M.’s steamer Lapwing. 772 tons, Scott commander, Hongkong 13th
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    • 823 3 1 i ..'ATk 'Hip's Names I vptains. I .AG A Rig. L -ear here From) Where Lying onsigneks or Agents: Destination. ■Z. RIVALS HEN-OF-WAP. Banda Quistel H. N. M. str. 860 Mar. 23i Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Fly McNiel H. M.’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 297 3 IN THE GOODS OF ROBERT ORRELL BRYCE, (Deeeaned) Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration of the Estate of the late Robert Osrell Bryce have been granted by the Supreme Court, Division of Singapore, to the undersigned. It is hereby notified that all claims against the Estate must be
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    • 310 3 FOB SALE. A handsome Chestnut gelding, 7 years i dd. Has been ridden by a lady during past year, is perfectly quiet, and goes well in harness. Apply to ROBERT CAMPBELL. Singapore, 23rd May, 1878. (1 m.) TO BE LET. Entry on the 1st June next. That commodious dwelling house,
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    • 394 3 Aottcttf* FOR SALE. Heidsikck’s well-known white seal i Champagne, of the celebrated growth 1874, in pints and quarts of dry and medium quality, at $lB per case of 2 dozen pints. j $l7 1 quartsp- This wine enjoys the largest consnm i tion in China and Japan. BuHN MEYER CO.,
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    • 358 3 #otirra THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM. PANT LIMITED. The Fifth and Final Call of Twenty Dollars per Share on the New Shares of the Company together with the o-oportion of Premium due thereon say $3. per share) is hereby made and will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 4
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Thi work* of the Company are situated at Taniong 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, and protected
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    • 189 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 15J feet W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 19 4 FOE SALE. Cablsbebq (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfmb Bbothebs. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 649 4 iWistfllanfotw. 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, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 606 4 itttartllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; 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
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    • 725 4 iMfsrrilantous. KATZ BROTHERS GENERAL STORE SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. *e*lw*y* I Halten 'o’rt. I Bont ton-1 Hebbrn *t«ed* jonr. bin I roor radix <*n *•’•1 Irigor ti *> ryk MuortinoniT -w. to. T,atrer al- dan* ton* ment ran Bn•1 stock of all ler Europae- le* article*
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    • 659 4 iWfSrfllanfong. SAYLE CO. Tail IXA Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore 0 C. M. G.. K. a 8. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY
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