Singapore Daily Times, 22 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XTX SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 22nd JUNE, 1878 No. 13,508
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  • 434 1 Opeice —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tbe following aw the dates <>n which lie Coupary’s Contract Mail Steamers may be carter ted *<> arrive Im**- ttv 187P^— Ottwaed. Homeward. Tnesd»y *lh Jan. Wednesday Oth Jan. 2!nd 23rd Vh Feb. 6th Feb. 10th 2«Mh
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomfp. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Meneiaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despat* hed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai b< mewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatirn for first
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  • 320 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outwamv. Homtuauu. 187s. 1«7«. Wednesday, SO Jnnua-y Thursday, m January la February 14 February 27 do 2S do 1.1 March 14 Maroh 27
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  • 95 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 11th Saturday, July 14th ii/tii February lltb August loth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th IKth 21st
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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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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATCON 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 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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  • 809 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil n ow ply between Singapore andBatavia even fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours afte: the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to llatavia Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 220 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. 1 CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 We8 t George Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William Street. Liverpool, f R1EL Chambers, Water
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. M anch ester— Exchange Street. I.'vkrpood —28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Gi.auow—I, South Hanover Street. B.\. 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoiinTodd, Esq. i MessrS. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ('has. Holland,
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    • 73 1 Capital 3 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 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 94 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, 4, Royal
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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, 14tli Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 Established 171 ft. Insurances effected upon almost every at the Total Sum insured in 1877. £254 303 817 Cla’ms arranged by the Local ’Agents! and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, Hth May,, 187
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    • 49 1 L t N JI° N 9 PF CE 2 0LD 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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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000.000. FUND8 IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE 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 c
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairmnn of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,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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    • 57 1 Anono UlAlUIlMfib, 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
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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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    • 28 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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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 Sierling Extension of Limits. One P rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 102 1 nicumi l IN or IT UTlUfl. 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
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    • 52 1 aanofi l/UJHraa I, The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies 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,
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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. 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. 33J 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 Charters) 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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    • 59 1 conus I ear. 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
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    • 281 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 Capita?. $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Renerve Fund •'>04,202 Gfkfrai, Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Ainlre, Kiw|. fMowni. Molrbors. A Co.) J- P Rnroe* (Messrs. HollMa.v.Wise A Co.) A. T. Msotrer, (Messrs.r*niiirlas,l,atiraikACn.) H. Nieaise, (Rnrneo Onmponv 1,t<1.) J. J. doa Remedies.
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    • 70 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. 33i 0/0 disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 139 4 Capital £l,ooo.ooo. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rieh«M J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gongor, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert c. L. Be van, George Hibhert, Pcrcival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William L\raH, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George H.
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    • 73 4 NOTICE. 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 disconnt is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wilj he sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House i6 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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  • 38 2 The American barque Ethan Allen." will proceed to above port on or about 25th instant, and take any cargo offering which can now be engaged. mcalister a co., Agents. Singapore, 20th June, 1878. (to 28th inst.)
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  • 42 2 ruu uuh WJ.I. British steamer Hankow," Symington Master, due here on or about the 22nd instant, has room for a few first class passengers she carries a burgeon. Apply to BEHN MEYER CO. Singapore, 19th June, 1878. to 22nl inst
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 22ND JUNE, 1878.
    • 176 2 SINGAPORE. 22ND JUNE, 1878. Oambier 9 4.25. Black Pepper 7.12J. White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3 624. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Bontyne. nominal. Tin 18.30. 40s. Male twist 92J ■it lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.40. ■> do T.
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    • 1899 2 The European Congress. Berlin, 2 Oth June. —It has now been decided to admit Greece to the congress. It is semi-officially stated that England and Austria are adopting a concurrent attitude. It is also stated that an entente” regarding Bulgaria has not yet been attained.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 664 2 fitto asbfrtistmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capita] 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 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. Russell Co.) E. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplb Esq. (of Messrs. Birley
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    • 777 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. Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine, with a view to the dissolution of their partnership, have instructed the undersigned to sell
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    • 545 2 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, The 22nd June, 1878. Reduced Prices. Reserved Seats $l. Unreserved Seats $0.50. POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEAR. ANCE OF THE MERRY MAKERS. As they leave for Australia on Monday, the 2 4th instant, by the E. A A. S. N. Co’s Steamer “Somerset.” ON WHICH OCCASION THE
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    • 464 2 TOWN HALL. In consequence of the threat success, which, thanks to the pnblic, they have achieved in Singapore. Dr. Silvester and Professor FAT have determined to (jive two move performances with entirely fresh programmes on Monday and Tuesday the 24th and 25th June 1878. Dr. Silvester. In New Illusions. Magic
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  • Extract.
    • 1601 3 The following translation of the confession of the Naick of the late Mr. Cooper's guard, and copy of the narrative drawn up by the Missionaries at Bhamo who arrived at the Agency shortly after the assassination of that gentleman, have been placed at our disposal
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 98 3 Friday, 21st Jane. British 3 rnstd. schooner Janet, 211 tons. Henfrey commander, Fr mantle 18th May, consignees Cameron Dunlop A Co. British steamer Moray, 1,427 tons, Butcher commander, Hongkong 13th June consigness W. R. Scott A Co. Colonial steamer Pluto, 180 tons, Huddell commander, Malacca 20th June consignee Colonial
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    • 65 3 Friday, 21st June. British steamer Ban Tong Sene, Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca <fc Penang. British steamer Ferntower, Mackie, for Penang. British steamer Sbuaydagone, Bowen, for Rangoon via Penang. German barque Pacific, Oleman, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Gov. Gen. Loudon, Van de
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    • 1041 3 r 3*** 4 I -jhpVNamkn i'aiiAiks. 1 iao A Rio. df as- Vherb From| WhebbLyino onsignees or Aqenth. Destination. £1 RIVALB MEN-OF-W A r. Fly McNicl H. M.’s str. 4UO Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanqoet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24Trincomalee
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 575 3 NOTICE. The undersigned, proprietors of the Alexandra Powder Magazine, regret to have to inform their constituents, the Merchants of this place, that they are compelled to raise the rent for Gunpowder to 12 cents per picul p»r month; as owing to the email quantity of Gunpowder stored the expenses of
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    • 285 3 FIRST CLASS STEAM ENGINES. For Sale. One 12 H. P. Double Cylinder Portable Engine Ex. 8. 8. Gordon Cattle. Also One 14 H. P. Horizontal High Pressure Steam Engine Ex. 8. 8. Caldera. CAMERON DUNLOP CO Singap re, 3rd June, 1878. (uc.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or
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    • 242 3 THE SINGAPORE WATERFALL. I J NEXT TO THE COMMI88ARIAT OFFICE, I 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 hie bathing establishment is now completed, and baths of all kinds can be had at
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    • 229 3 FOR SALE. The screw steamer" MOULMEIN” 323 Tons cross, 220 Tons net, Register, 200 H. P. Tin’s 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, 28lh May, 1878. (u. c.)
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  • Docks.
    • 710 4 Thi works of tha Company are situated at Tanjong Pa par, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty yessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,
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    • 192 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 15i fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 100 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning ont 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 always
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    • 645 4 ittfecrnaneou*. FOR SALE. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Oases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rvme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to Rnpplv H M. S. and other steamers is now constant. Iv kept, at Pinding at the Comnanv’i Wharves about. 9 mi'es from the
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    • 627 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers op 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 tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 648 4 KATZ BROTHERS general STORK SINGAPORE AND PENANO. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. *n fort 801,1 tou Hel,b«n on hand a well waehren.l ein eelected and wolilwortlr. Furopeanand few®”? 1 tosartlrlel ™™i jours bien voor radie oen ryk assort ieische srtitendance. •C‘. Iiiimre (lBres. fll Praise ft reel* son de immor
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    • 661 4 SAYLE CO. Tailors by Special Appointment To FI. E. The Governor. Sir Wiluam 0. F. Robbtson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorb G O. M. G.. K. 0. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS
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