Singapore Daily Times, 19 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 19tii JUNE, 1878. No. 13,505
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  • 436 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. —*9H»MWm<r ptt the date* on wbjqh Company’* Contract Mail Steamers way he expected to arrive bere in 1878: Ottwabb. I Ho»m«D. Tuesday «tb Jan. "Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd it 2Snl Mh Feb. 6th Feb. 19th 20th sth
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glauccs. Priam. Anchises. Sabpkdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai h< me wards for London every ten days, and have accoD modaticn for first
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  • 318 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Meßsageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OvTWABD. HohewaWD. 187 s. IS7B. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do •> 13 March 14
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  • 98 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 1Mb Saturday, July lilth 2Mb 27th February 11th August loth 25th 2Mb March Mb 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 ARj RATCON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ESA 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, tn route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ES MOSES, Agents, i Singapore, 1st June, 1878.
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  • 811 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei 1 the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to j Rata via
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  • Insurance.
    • 229 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: "fftxwow; f*° WBBT g obo l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London, f 2 Kino William l Street. Liveepool, f Oriel
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    • 107 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. P’".i'ytc.:iA.ir 10 P.cnnett’s Hill. London— lo, Comma. 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.
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardixe 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 4 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. o.)
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    • 46 1 Established 1710. Insurance, effected upon alrnot ever. tl,e Total Snm inmred in 1877. *254,303 817 8 ™8« i b Ttte Local Amenta! and paid with promptitude and liberality ol W1 rribnnala k- Singapore Agents. martin, dtce A CO. Singapore, 14th May.. 1878.
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    • 51 1 wmran I. X ON FF CE 2 OLD Broad Street. i he undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are I PJ‘ e P are<J to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. n
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. UND8 IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Prn timwiiTi Limit £12,000, on a nrst class risk. P” "kpabtmmt: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 'l lUl a 5 ind Es 9rej Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Es^ Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.
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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 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 grant
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    • 29 1 Capital Cl ,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strebt. Agent* for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Bingapore,22nd Feb., 1876. (p. o.)
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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, 1st April,
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    • 41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Pec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 100 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assnrance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt 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-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 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chabtebi.) 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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    • 55 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, tier cent per annum to the sum as* sured. HARRISON A CO.,
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    • 285 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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    • 103 4 Oapttal $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aiulre, E*q. (Messrs. Meloher*, A Co.) J. P Humes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Msntrer, (Messrs Pons-las.LapraikACo.) H. N’iesise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .1 doa
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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 cnstomary terms. 33} o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfmd Gouger, Esq. Thomas G.Ssmlay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, QPonre Hlhbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Ch»rl«s Ca»e. Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers, James
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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
    • 110 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil| be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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  • 60 2 The Ocean Steam Shin Company’s Steamer Antenor.” Captain H, Jones, having left Hongkong, on 16th. may be expected here on 23rd instant, en route for London. She has room for first and third class passengers, which can now be engaged. 1 Apply to W. MANSFIELD k CO.. Agents O.
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  • 55 2 The Oce>n Steam Ship Company’s Steamer Orestes." Captain Webster, due here on 27th instant, en route for London, has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and a small quantity of Cargo which can n<>w be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFTELD CO.. Agents 0. S. S. Coy. Singapore, 18th
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  • 40 2 British steamer “Hankow,” Symington Master, due here on or about the 22nd instant, has room for a few first class passengers she carries a surgeon. Apply to BEHN MEYER CO. Agents. Singapore, 19th June, 1878. to 22nd inst.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 19TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 130 2 Singapore. 19th June, 1878. (iambier 4.23. Black Pepper 7.05. White Pepper, fair quality 13,25. Sago Floor, Sarawak. 3 65 Pearl Sago 4.15. Coffee, Bontyne 20. Tin 40s. Mule twist 92$ 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1 55. 7 do do 135 6 do T. Cloth 1.07$. 7 do do
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    • 1121 2 Mails close for Rhio, per steamer Ophir, at 6 p. m. today. Penang and Rangoon, per steamer Ferntower, at 11 a. m. tomorrow. Malacca and Penang, per steamer Japan, st 1 p. m., on Friday, 21st inst. Dk. and Professor Fay will give another entertainment in the Town
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    • 705 2 A medical Boaixl, consisting of the Principal Civil Medical Officer and Dr. Simon, appointed by order of Government, assembled on Friday last at the Master Attendant’s Office, and, on Saturday, at that of the Principal Civil Medical Officer, to inquire into the causes which led to the
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    • 1188 3 Sir Thomas Sidgkkavks, Chief Justice, has lately delivered the following Judgment in the Supreme Court. In the cause of Lee Keng Pl**a Side. Yong of Singapore, Merchant, Plaintiff. vs. James Guthrie Davidson of Singapore. Dependant. Mr. Donaldson appeared for the Piaintiff, and Mr. Bond for the Defendant.
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    • 2083 3 WESTERN AUSTRALIA. From our own Correspondent.) Perth W. A. 11th May, 1878. The offer of the Banda company to run a line of steamers between the Straits Settlements and Fremantle, with which the government here closed, and which seemed at one time so likely to be carried out has —nooneknows
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    • 24 3 Per Deucalion, 18th June.—From HongkoDg Mrs. MacKirdy and child. Per G. G. Meyer, 18th June.—From Batavia Mr. D. A. Hooyer and 1 servant.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 694 2 #tto aubtrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D. SASSOOB.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) DtrmtM Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bfliuos, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 787 2 IMPORTANT SALE OP LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINEERS’ PLANT, SAW MILL MACHINERY, ENGINEERS’ STORES. TOOLS, TIMBER Ac. The property of Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, i and Ersleine. Engineers and Iron Founders, River Valley Road Messrs. Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to
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    • 535 2 TOWN HALL. Tonight and Friday, 19 and 21st June, 1878. DR. SILVESTER’S AND PROF. FAY’S ENTERTAINMENT. All the world’s a stage and a'l the men and women mere’y players.” Dr. Silvester in a series of Marvellous Scientific experiments. THE PRINCE OF WALES’ VISIT TO INDIA. A grand Panorama painted by
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    • 388 2 ULLMANN BROTHERS Have For Sale Fine Straw Hats, at $1 a piece. Singapore, 18th June, 1878. (1 m.) ULLMANN BROTHERS Have For Sale A fine assortment of articles de Paris. Also—New Stock of Stationery. S-ngapore, 18th June, 1878. (1 m.) NOTICE. The various Government farms of.the residency of Riouw, the
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 98 3 Tuesday, 18th June. Dutch steamer Java, 1,037 tons, Weber commander, Penang 16 th June, consignees Hooglandt Co. British steamer Deucalion. 1,550 tons, Brown commander, Hongkong 11th June, consignees W. Mansfield k Co. Dutch steamer Holland 1,184 tons, Adriani commander, Foochow 9th June, consignees Hooglandt k Co. Dutch steamer Gov.
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    • 40 3 Tuesday, 18th June. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton A Ponti&nak. Swedish barque Thor, Broman, for Batavia. Swedish barque Svea, Borin, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Stad Haarlem, Boer, for London. Siamese barque Ban Lee, Schumacher, for Bangkok.
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    • 1024 3 I I r. -hip'.s Name.- mtains. iag a Rig 5 ..ear* "here From. Where Lying 1 'onsionkes or Agents. Destination. rivals I MEN-OF-’A’A piy McNiel H. M.’s str. 400 Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanqnet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24Trincomalee Do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 307 3 THE SINGAPORE WATERFALL, NEXT TO THE COMMI88AKIAT OFFICE, Pearl’s Hill. Within 5 minutes’ drive from the Square. The Proprietor of the above Waterfall begs to announce to the public of Singapore that his bathing establishment is now completed, and baths of all kinds can be had at the following rates
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    • 260 3 FOR SALE. The screw steamer MOULMEIN” 323 Tons gross, 220 Tons net, Register, 200 H. P. This steamer will be at Penang on 6th proximo, when intending purchasers, can have an opportunity of inspecting her. For further particulars, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 28th May, 1878. (u._c.) ±V>
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  • Docks.
    • 709 4 The works of the Company are sitaated at Twiong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty Teasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for Teasels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eoropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 'feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating Dock
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 101 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. St* am Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling
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    • 635 4 iWiSKllanrous. FOR SALIC. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Comoany’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratabas
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 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' outfiits made up on the ghnrteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 686 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. HaTB IT. I Hare*lw*yg on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stock of nil European and other roods Moderate Halten fortwaehrend ein wohliogortirtes Lager oiler Enropaeiechen A anArt! 8ont ton- Hebben steeds jours bien roor radig een
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    • 658 4 Tailors by SAYLE CO. Special Appointment m To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore 0.0. M. G.. K. 0. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GEVERAL DRY GOODS
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