Singapore Daily Times, 28 June 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 28th JUNE, 1878. No. 13,513
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  • 427 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The following are the dates on whielT the Company's Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1879 OrTWiKP. Houewabc. Tuesday Bth Jan. Wednesday !Hh Jan. 22nd 23rd Mb Feb. i «*h Feb. UHb 2(Hb Mb
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achili.es. Antenor. Diomkd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarfedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentof. Mfnelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despat* bed from Liverpool outwards for Straits and Cbina, and from Shanghai btmewards for London every ten days, and have accon modati* n for
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  • 303 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homewaßu. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, January Thursday, 31 January 1.3 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27 do
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  • 88 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, SSSSftfIS!? fawHBMISBI dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August loth 25th 21th March 4th September 7th 18th Slat April let October sth 15th 19th 29th Monday, November
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  • 186 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klaug, 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 SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist 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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  • 807 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 Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. I Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq i Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. OFFICES: GLisoow, 'VSfewm-' t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London 2 Kino William I Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, Water Street.
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    • 108 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. 1 L—J-P—— 3N I-1..-. g-l trmingham —l2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. GLASGOW— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. T< 'dd At Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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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. o.)
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    • 55 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv d- scription of property at tbe current nates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303 817. Claim, arranged by tbe Local a ™P a >d promptitude and liberality T T-^nwfirirr cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore,
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    • 42 1 j 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. 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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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 5™ d E, Irej Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The eccurfty
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    • 64 1 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. >i 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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    • 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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    • 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 Sirrlinq Extension of Limits. One P rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. 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 throughnon-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 49 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 GO.) Singapore, sth 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. 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter).) 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 au addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON k CO., Agents.
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    • 100 4 Steam 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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    • 286 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 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund,, 564.202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anil re. Esq. (Messrs. Melobers. A Co.) J. P Bsrnes (Messrs. HnllldsT.Wiae A Co.) A. T Msnirer, (Messrs.Donglsn.LnpmikACo.) H. Niraise. (Romeo Companv Ltd.) J. J. dot
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    • 71 4 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. Thi undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon oargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 °/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richtrd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goujrer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hlbbert, Pereiral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lvall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H.
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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
    • 109 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice wilj be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpoond. 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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  • 38 2 The American barque Etluin 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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  • 52 2 The B. I. S.N. Co.’s steamer" Baghdad will leave for above porta 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 FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 1878.
    • 224 2 Singapore, 28th Junk, 1878. Gambier..... 4.35. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper, fair quality 13.75. Stgo Flour. Saraw.-k 3 60. Pearl Sago +l5. itoffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18-324. 4 e. Mu tw 924. 84 18. Bbirtin* 8 1-55. 7 do do I+9 do T. Clotb 107*. 7 do
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    • 867 2 Obituary. The Queen of Spain is dead. The Danubian Fortresses. London, 20/4 June. —The Government of Bulgaria has made arrangements for dismantling the Bulgarian Danubian Fortresses. Austria. The Austrian occupation of Bosnia aud Herzegovina is considered imminent. Major Gray has been appointed Honorary extra Aide-de-camp
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    • 889 2 The following two extracts from the Pi a any Gazette are of some interest as throwing some light on a dark subject, the state of affairs in Perak. In the first the Gazette makes some amends for some previous hostile criticism of Mr. Lon’s administration. The second appears to
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    • 1015 3 I It IS-requested of our contemporaries that, in repro- ducinir these translations, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged Piracy —The Jawi Perarmkan, a Malay newspaper in Arabic characters, appearing at Singapore, states in its last number but one that, in the begining of last
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    • Correspondence.
      • 780 3 To the Eilifor of the Daily Timex. S ik, —With reference to my letter to you dated 13th instant, which appeared in your Daily issue of that date and in your Weekly and Overland issues of the 15th instant, I now withdraw as unfounded every statement in
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      • 402 3 To the Editor of the Duily Times. Sir, —I see that the Editor of the Friend of India is much exercised in his mind about our Government having refused the offer of the Germans to give us their silver at par rate, they taking payment in
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      • 353 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir.— H. K. tho Governor of Hongkong expressed his opinion some 1. time ago aliout the wav hitherto followed of private contracts without control what- I ever for the fanning of Opium, and this discover) seemed to create impression
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 643 2 #tto aibtrtiStmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D.SAMOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmplk Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 781 2 PROPOSED PROGRAMME. For Autumn Meeting to be held about beginning of November, 1878. FIRST DAY. First Race. The Maharajah's Cup.—Value |l5O. Presented by H. H. the Maharajah of Johore for horses that have never won a race in Singapore Course. ‘’Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5 to the Se:ond horse, with $2O
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    • 565 2 TOWN HALL. MISS DAISY SILVESTER’S. BENEFIT. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! Admission 50 Cents. RESERVED SEATS—ONE DOLLAR. Where are you going to my pretty maid P To see Miss Silvester, Sir, she said. Shall l come with you my pretty maid Oh yes, if you pay,—kind Sir, she said. Where is Miss Silvester,
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    • 407 2 For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India London and China. Alex. J. Gunn, Manager. For the Chartered Bank of India Australia and China. Thos. Neave, Acting Manager. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Herbert Cope, Agent. Singapore, 26th June, 1878. to 29th inst. NOTICE. I, T-ee Cheng Tee, residing
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 110 3 Thursday, 27tb June. British steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak 25th June, consignees Lee Keng Yong A Bros. H. N. M’s steamer Prins Hendrick der Nederlauden, 2,000 tons, Schuarman commander, Batavia 24th June, consignees H. N. M’s. Consul General. 1 ntch schooner Hong Guan, 167 tons, Nacodah, Banjermasm
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    • 32 3 Thursday, 27th June. British steamer Ferntower, Mackie, for Hongkong. British steamer Hector, Butler, for Hongkong. British barque E. Sutton, McLean, for New York. American ship Game-Cock, Hardy, for Boston.
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    • 1053 3 I lxl “ATk I on' s Names ai’iains. i.AO A Rio.; ar- 'here From WhereLtino 1 onsionees or Agents. Destination. A j RIVALS j .MEN-OF-WAI. I Fly McNicl H. M.’s str. WO Apr. 29 Labuan |Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Diamond Bosan.iuet H. M.’s str. 2155
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 24 3 ULLMANN BROTHERS Have Foe Sale A tine assortment ot articles de Paris. Also—New Stock of Stationery. S ngapore, 18th June, 1878. to 18th July
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    • 269 3 SALANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is hereby given that the half yearly interest at the rate of six p r centum per annum, due on the Salangor State Bonds, on the 30th instant, will be paid at the Chartered Mercan'ile Bank, Singapore, on and after the 1st July next. (Sd.) B.
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    • 205 3 TO BE LET. With entry from 1st July next. That desirable family residence known as Eskbank, lately occupied by Mr. Brennand. Apply to MOHAMED SULTAN, No. 90, Rochore Road. Singapore, 18th June, 1878. (to 1st July.) LEMONADE, SODA WATER, TONIC WATER AND SYRUP MANUFACTORY E. LEMERCIER,—Proprietor. No. 26, Malacca Street.
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    • 293 3 FOR SALE. The following very valuable property, on the Kessang River, (Moar Territory, near Malacca.) Bukit Chelono Sunnyside Estate. The above property has a frontage on the River Kessang of eight miles extending inland to about 2 miles, and contains an area of about 10,000 acres it is covered with
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Thk works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz ffmif.—Affording berthage for twenty reesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 195 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 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 635 4 ifiisttllantoua. FOR SALTS. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Oases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratahas
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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; 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 fine Tweeds.
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    • 679 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. TTehben steed* Have always I Hal ten fort-! Bont on hand a well wnehrend ein 1 jour* blen ■elected and wohlaosorlir- as nor tie richly assort tes I.a«er al- dans tens ed stock of all ler Enropae- les
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    • 657 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. o. And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorb G 0. M. G.. K. n. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers. AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN
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