Singapore Daily Times, 25 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 25th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,510
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  • 423 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. following are the dates on which ompany’s Contract Mail Steamers Ovtwabp. Home warp. B*h Jiui. Wednesday 9lh J»n. 22nd 23rd sth Feb. 6th Feb. i 20th sth Mar 6th Mar. 19th 20th Monday lat April 3rd April. 15th
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestoh. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. 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 accoc modatic n for first and
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  • 317 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes j may he expected to arrive here during the i current year:— Octwaxh. Homewa*i*. i 1878. 1878. canesiUy, "n January Thursday, 31 January 1.3 February 14 February .27 do 28 dr. 13 March
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  • 111 1 uue wmi am, i.ioi 11 eju. The steamers of this Company will be despatch*! fr<m Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Mor.day, January 1 ith Saturday, July 1 Mli 28th 27tb February 11th August
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  • 195 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. Apoar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 216 t instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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  • 41 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 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1878.
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  • 796 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Batavia 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 to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. C/ifumim—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 West George l Street. uOryBUfcoh, ...ZT. 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino William Street. Liverpool, C Oriel Chambers,
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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchong Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. Loudon— 10, Cornhill. Gi -.~.ow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh N Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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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 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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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has beeri appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com- pany, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878., (n. c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every »»;e r s P „‘;‘?remi„r PertT tht Total Snm insured in 1877. £251,303 817 Clann, arranged hy the Local Amt,; and paid with jmomptitnde and liberality. The jurisdiction o( Local Tribnnals recognised. 1 Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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    • 44 1 r 'T N H D E°und FFICE '/u LI>BR0AD STREET Avl?i have been »PPointed 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. c.)
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    • 42 1 Capital 2.000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3.200.000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000. on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877: (n. c.)
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. 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 Opfice, 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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    • 88 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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    • 56 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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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension op 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. J5ingapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 96 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 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 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 k CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 44 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 68 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 Edinbubgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartbri.) 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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    • 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 287 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTBEET, 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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    • 101 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund .'504,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. Melrhors. A Co.) J. P. Ramos (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manner, 'Messrs.Doiurlns.T.’inraikACo.l H. Nicaise. (Romeo Coinpanv Ltd.) J. J. don Remedies, 1.1.
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    • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riskR 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
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    • 133 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oouiror. Em. Thomas O. Barclay, V William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, Georfre Hibhert, Percival Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall. Charles Cave. Charles Marryat. 2®° r|
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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
    • 108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE r ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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  • 37 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 co., Agents. Singapore, 20th June, 1878. (to 28th inst.)
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  • 52 2 The B. I. S.N. Oo.’s steamer" Baghdad will leave for above ports from the roads, on Saturday, the 29th instant, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON Gray CO., Agents, B. I. S. N. Coy. Ld. Singapore, 24th
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 25TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 137 2 Singapore, 25th June, 1878. Gainb er 4.27}. B a' k Pepper nominal. White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Sago Flour, Saraw -k 3 57}. Pearl Sago 4.15. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.32}. 40s. Male twist 82}. Si lbs. Shirtings 1 55. 7 do do 1.40 6 do T.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAM. (For Straits Times.)
      • 105 2 London, 22nd June. —Austria and England demand the cessation of the Russian occupation of Bulgaria immediately on coneliisinn of a treaty of Peace Turkish garrison Balkans (immediately on conclusion of Treaty of Peace and the Turks garrison the Balkans London, 23 rd June. —Lord Beaconsfield has made
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      • 1214 2 London 24 th June. —The latest telegram from Berlin gives the following as the alteration which will be made with regard to Turkey-in-Europe. The Northern (southern?) boundaries of Bulgaria will terminate at the Balkan mountains but Sophia will be included in this Province. I It
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    • 1557 2 j Minutes of proceedings of the MuniI cipal Commissioners, on Thursday, the 6th j June, 1878. Commissioners Psreent. Hon’ble W. H. Read, President. E. J. Wells, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Head the fortnightly progress rejiort from
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    • 148 3 The Rainfall. To the Editor of the. Daily That Sik, —The publication in the Governi ment Gazette of the 14th instant, of the j rain fall in Singapore during the first three months of this year, induced me to make a comparison with the similar epoch of former seasons,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 716 2 #rto asbtrtisnmnts. 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 Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Wu. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Eso. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley Co.)
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    • 699 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 under 1 signed
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    • 422 2 TOWN HALL. The Children's The Children's HOLIDAY. HOLIDAY. To-Wight, 25th June. A GRAND FAMILY MATIVEE. DR. SILVESTER’S ENTERTAINMR NT. One hour and FobtY Five Minutes in FAIRY LAND. A special Programme consisting of Magic Leo, (The talking Lion.) Panorama, (The Prince of Wales’ visit to India.) The Entranced Ladt. Fairy
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    • 452 2 NEW MUSIC. We have just received a >arge parcel of Music; latest productions by eminent composers. 8AYLE A CO. Singapore. 12th June, 1878. NOTICE. The undersigned, nroprietors of the Alexandra Powder Magazine, regret to have to inform their constituents, the Merchants of this place, that they are compelled to raise
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 79 3 Monday, 24th June. i Portuguese brig Concordia, 226 tons, de Silva commander, Penang 4th June, consignee J. D’Almeida. British barque Walls Castle. 625 tons. Brown commander, Batavia 17th June, consignees W. Mansfield Co. British schooner Kate Orr, 72 tons, Nacodah, Sangorah 1st June. Tuesday, 25th June. British steamer Ruby,
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    • 71 3 Monday, 24th June. British steamer Kromahtah, Smith, for Bangkok. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Saigon. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Stad Amsterdam, Sluiter, for Hongkong. P. O. steamer Zambesi. Symons, for Hongkong. British steamer Hankow, Symington, for London. Dutch steamer Ophir, Cramer, for Deli.
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    • 1043 3 jATk nie s Namkk ftain* ;ao A Bio. >kar- Vhk.re From 1 WherbLying onsignees or Agents. Destination. kivals MEN-OF-WAi: pi v McNicl H. M.’s Btr. 400 Apr. 29 Labuan Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosanquet H. M.’s str. 2155 May 24 Trincomalee Do. Senior Naval
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 83 3 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP St CO.. Agents. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c.l ULLMANN BROTHERS Have For Salk A fine
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    • 644 3 TO BE LET. Entry on the 1st July next. The dwell ng house No. 284 Bencoolen Street, formerly occupied by Mr. J. E. Cooper, and now in the occupation of Mr. P. W. Siddons. For further particulars, apply to J. C. MITCHELL. Singapore, 29th May, 1878. to 29th inst. NOTICE.
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    • 326 3 FOR SALE. A Fast Steam Launch. Built of teak and copper fastened, Length 45 feet, Beam 9 feet, draft when loaded 3 feet. Has accommodation for 50 to 60 passeu gers, is fitted with fresh water tanks, and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and engine in good order, nearly
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    • 208 3 THE SINGAPORE WATERFALL. NEXT TO THE COMMISSARIAT OFFICE, Pearl’s Hill. Within 5 minutes’ drive from the Square. The Proprietor of the above Waterfall I begs to announce to the public of Singa- pore that his bathing establishment is now completed, and baths of all kinds can be had at the
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    • 268 3 NOTICE. Our Annual Stock Taking Clearance Sale will be continued only until the 30th instant. SATLE A CO. Singapore, 17th June, 1878. FOR SALE. Thf following very valuable property, on the Kessang River, (Moar Territory, near Malacca.) BUKIT ChELONG StJNNY8IDE E8TATE. The above property has a frontage on the River
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  • Docks.
    • 709 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vie Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 194 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 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 100 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. 8team 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 always
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    • 641 4 ittisrrnanrotis. I FOR RAT/E. Oarlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of dozen, quarts. Rfme Brotherr. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to snpplv H M. R. and other steamers is now constantlv kept, at, Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratahas
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    • 605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 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 outfiiia made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 636 4 KATZ BROTHERS GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, ““i rcial Sq uare Beach Street 27. Have always on hand a well selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other goods. M o derate terns and careful attendance. Halten fortwachrend ein 1 j wohlassorli' 8ont tou-1 Heliben steeds bien voor
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    • 662 4 SAYLE CO. Tai, r8 AJUL Special h 7 Appointment To H. 15. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To FT. FT. The Maharajah of Johork G O. M. G.. K. a S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers. AND
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