Singapore Daily Times, 5 June 1878

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XTX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, sth JUNE, 1878. No. 13,493
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  • 428 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godown9 —At New Harbour. the Ci'injary v Contract Mai’ Steamer* mav he expected to arrive here in 1878 OmruP. Homkwarp. TMdi, »h Jan Wednesday _Wh Jan. *Mh Felv 6*h Feb. ]<>Oj 20tb Mh Mar ®tli Mar. 19th >. Monday I*t April. 3rd
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St« amers are despatched from l.iverpool outwards for Straits and China, *nd from Shanghai bemewards for London every ten days, aDd have acconuiodaticn for first and third
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  • 298 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwjiri'. Homeward. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 1* February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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  • 96 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 2Mb March 4th September 7th 18th
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  • 186 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 SARKIES 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 instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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  • 796 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia M? Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 222 1 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: GLan.'ow f 50 West George Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London I 2 Kino William t Street. I.IVKRPOOL fORIRLOHAMJSRS, l Water Street.
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    • 100 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Gi.asoow—t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. A.lex. Ewing,
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Aoents. 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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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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    • 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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    • 60 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d senption of property at the current Hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303 817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. aD m,P a,< P rom ptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. BififcgpOre Agents.
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    • 43 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. I he 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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    • 45 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. I 'I, P DEPiET*B»T: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u o.)
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    • 193 1 OpprcES. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, E.qre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq 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 ususd discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks rope 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
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    • 28 1 Capital €1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhxll E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (o. e.)
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    • 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINcE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do I 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial 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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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioiet 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 CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Coloone 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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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 for 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 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 for
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    • 54 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Singapore,
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    • 287 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 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. Melrher*. k Co.l .1. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.l A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,TAi.raikACo.) H. Niesise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. .1. doe Remedios.
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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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 136 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £l,fiftO,noo. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonvnr, Esq. Thomas Q. Barela;, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibhert, Pereival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William ball, Charles Care, Charles Marryal. George H. Chambers,
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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 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 Europe and America.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 107 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil[ retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perI’ound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of l0 *ly from 6 a. M. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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  • 41 2 The Steamer LOMBAHOY," carrying H. M.’s Mails, and tearing 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 WEDNESDAY, 5TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 166 2 Singapore, sth June, 1878. Gambier I 4.15. Black Pepper 7.25. White Pepper, fair quality ~13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 70. Pearl Sago 4.124. Ooffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tin. 18.55. 40s. Mule twist 924 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.37*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do
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    • 2027 2 Berlin Srd June. —The Bulletin issued to-day, announces that the Era- peror is gaining strength. London, 3rd June. —The Chiefs (Chief Members) of the British Ministry are go ing to the European Congress. The Band of H. M. 28th Regiment will play in the Botanical
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    • 1398 3 Singapore has been strongly masonic in its tendencies ever since its foundation by Sir Stamford Raffles, and, in the old days, tbe inauguration of many i of our public buildings, notably tbe Horsburgh ?nd Raffles Light-houses j was delegated to the members of the Craft; and, even in
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    • 1507 3 (It it requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing the te translations their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) A telegram lately received from the Governor of the West Coast of Sumatra translated, contains the following intelligence On the 9th May, the column operating against
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 682 2 aibtrttstmtnts. 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. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 749 2 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 to sell
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    • 765 2 ROYAL CONCERT HALL. Lessße. J. Scantebury. FieBt Appeaea* ceof the Vaudeville Company, The following talented Artistes will appear every evening at the above Hall in their Variety and Comic operetta Performance, Doors open at 8. Miss Bertha Draeger...The Solo Flutist. Miss Agnes Draeger...27te talented Violinist and Vocalist. Miss Clara Draeger...27ie
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    • 511 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that all DogB fonnd straying in the Streets, Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the owners of such Dogs, in the Settlement of Singapore, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed, in accordance with Section 35 of
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 81 3 Tuesday, 4th June. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton commander. Saigon 1st June, consignees Guthrie k Co. British steamer Glenfalloch, 1,386 tons, Taylor commander, Foochow 28th May, consignees Martin Dyce k Co. British steamer Flintshire, 1,243 tons, Thomas commander, Foochow 25th May, consignees Boustcad k Co. Wednesday, 5th June.
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    • 52 3 Tuesday, 4th June. Dutch steamer Egeron, Sandmann, for Batavia. I Sarawak steamer Royalist, Reynolds, for Sarawak. I British ship Arvonia, Jones, for Bassein. British barque Sauvegarde, Richards, for Marseilles. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang via Malacca I and Native States. M. M. steamer Emirne, Pichat,
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    • 818 3 i. 1 ATX -hip’s Names I captains. iag&Rig.i of ar-| Where From WhereLyino consignees or Agents. Destination. ■Z. rivals men-of-wat. R aU j a Quistel H. N. M. str. 860 Mar. 23 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen j’ly McNiel H. M.’s str. 400
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 217 3 FOR SALE. A handsome Chestnut gelding, 7 years, old. Has been ridden by a lady daring past year, is perfectly quiet, and goes well in harness. Apply to ROBERT CAMPBELL. Singapore, 23rd May, 1878. (1 m.) BROADWOOD PIANOS. A few to be sold at low prices. SYME CO. Singapore, 13th
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    • 377 3 FOR SALE. Heidsieck’s well-known white B**al Champagne, of the celebrated growth 1874, in pints and quarts of dry and medium quality, at 118 per case of 2 dozen pints. $l7 1 quartspThis wine enjoys the largest consum tion in China and Japan. BERN MEYER A CO., Sole Importers, Singapore. Singapore,
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    • 361 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM. PANT LIMITED. The Fifth and Final Call of Twenty Doll»rs per Share on the New Shares of the Company together with the proportion of Premium due thereon (say S3, per share) is hereby made and will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 4 Oollyer
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  • Docks.
    • 702 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at 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 by
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    • 187 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 20 4 potters. FOR SALE. Caelsbekg (Danish) Beer in Cases of i dozen, quarts. Singapore 15th Reme Brothers. November, 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 97 4 OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. John Little A Co., have just received Ex: S. S. Glenoyle,” an assortment of:— Fancy Tweed and Cashmeee Coatings and Trowserings —New Spring designs and very light in texture. Fine Naval blue Serges for Office Coats. White twilled Cricketing flannel, superior quality and well shrunk. Gentlemen’s Hosiery.—A small
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    • 646 4 iHiswllanrous. 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, Wedding rings,
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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLER8 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 fine Tweeds,
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    • 715 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Gommercial ftinare, Beach Street 27. m,£r!!5 lwa7 Halt «r fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben stood* d oin jonr* bion voor radieeon SStfr? 1 ryk assort!«<1 «tLw I. I,' I urer ft| -1 dan* ton* ment ran Eu-er.Ktn-opae- lo« article* roneisobe arti. I h,,n an-
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    • 673 4 SATLE CO. Tailors Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinboji, k. c. m. o. And To H. F. The Maharajah of Johorf G. C. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Fosier8, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN
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