Singapore Daily Times, 8 August 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XTX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Btii AUGUST. 1878. No. 13,547
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  • 439 1 ('ffice—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbonr. v foHovaf! ar«- tbe dates on which VnpßDj’s Contract Mai! Steamers f i i i»f sili»t i sum her* m W?R Ottvacp. Boitaiw. f «th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. S3nd 23rd Sth Pet. Sth Feb. Wtk 20th Mb Mar
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  • 156 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACBILLEB. Antenor. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stkntob. Mfneiaus. Teccer. Tbe Coy’s St* amers are despat< bed from L'etpool outwards for Straits and CbiDa, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon- n every ten days, and have accor 'i "dati<
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  • 309 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OVTWAM). HoXFWAKD. 187 s. 1878. w ednesdaj, 3n January Thursday, 31 January 13 February II February >• 27 do 28 do 13 March
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  • 97 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 **h 27th February lltb August loth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th
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  • 187 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 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 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 tbe 27th instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.
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  • 804 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia J M>
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 102 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nones. On and after the 1st February, Ice wii| sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents portend. The lee Bouse is opened for the sale of dailj from 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d i matre. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agent*. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • Insurance.
    • 68 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 183.382. Reserve Fund., 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised, to insure goods by A. I. r Steamers to the extent of SIOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of Steamers
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    • 48 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 nceept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. 0 Agent. Singapore. 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every K n P j°" ot property at the current ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Haims arranged by the Local Agents] ami paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN.
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    • 42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The underaigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the Gustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872 (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 45 1 (Heri.in-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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    • 70 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o jo on all risks to
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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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    • 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)
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    • 34 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHTEF OFFTCEB. London 79. Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. e.) HFT irun'T A on I
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    • 71 1 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 195 1 Offices. Oueen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool, queen Insurance Buildings. OOOracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, h M ir p nan Tj ndon P«ter Me Lagan,Esq 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 covoj-ing 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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    • 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 jjrant
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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 1 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension op Limits. One F 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. (u. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered bv Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Uife Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse throughnon-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.)
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    • 100 1 OFFTOES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. T-iverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4. South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 216 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: Glasgow f 50 West Gbobgs Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino William Street. Liverpool (OeielChambens, Water Street. Manchester, 47
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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. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melobers, 4 Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise 4 Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Xiraise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa
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    • 136 4 Oapitai £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Googvr, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, -William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, 1 George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. George H.
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    • 56 4 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.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 525 2 aiJbfrttennrntt. 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,Eaq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Rnssell k Co.) E. R. Biuuos, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 721 2 Ex. “GLAMORGAN.” Mirrors and Cheval Glasses.— We ha'-e jnst unpacked several pairs of English plate Glass Mirrors in handsome Gilt frames; also, Cheval Glasses in Walnut and Mahogany frames and Toilet Glasses all sizes. SAYLE CO. Singapore, Bth Augt., 1878. E. LEMERCIER, No. 26, Malacca Street. Manufacturer of Lemonade, Soda,
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    • 441 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S. Variety and Comedy Company. Have been Advised to give another SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT And have Concluded to give the same on THURSDAY, Bth AUGUST, 1878. When the following Acknowledged Artistes will appear “ETTA.” AS NAN, IN A SPECIAL ADAPTATION OP BUCK* BTONE’s PuPULAR COMIC DRAMA,
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    • 300 2 OPERA. HOUSE, Town Hall. ENLARGEMENT OF OPERA COMPANY. BY SPECIAL REQUEST. There will be performed ON Saturday, the 10th August, CHARLES LECOCQ’S COMIC OPERA OF GIROFLE, GIROFLA, FOR CHARACTERS, SEE BILL”. This is absolutely the last performance, as the whole Company leave for China per next M. M. steamer. Tickets
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  • 87 2 The Company’s steamer Sumatra Captain Caboars, having left Galle yesterteiday afternoon, may be expected here on or about the 31st instant, and will leave for Batavia at daylight on the 2nd August, 1 taking any Cargo and passengers offering. The steamer will be despatched on her retain voyage
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  • 51 2 The Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steam Ship Khedive will be despatched for Hongkong, about 19th instant, and will have room for passengers and cargo. Further particulars can be ascertained on application at the Company’s office. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 6th August, 1878. to 19 th
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  • 63 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA, &c. —vv/un, a ac. The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Umballa” Captain Smith, will be despatched for above ports on Saturday, the 10th instant, leaving the roads, at 3 p m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILT N GRAY A Co. Agents
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  • 132 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. Teo Gwan Tye, residing at No. 13 Market Street Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 7th day of August 1878. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at 'the Court House, on Saturday,
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 8TH AUG., 1878.
    • 180 2 SiNOAPosr, Bth August, 1878, Guuber 14.45. B’aok Popper 7.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 624. Pearl Sago 4.20. Coff-v, Poityne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4V Mu'** twis 92 8J Us Shirtings 1.45. 7 do do 1.45 6 do T. Cloth 1.05. 7 do do
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 75 2 Londbn, 6 th August. —News has just come to hand to the effect that the Austrian occupation of Herzegovina has caused considerable excitement at Mostar, the Capital town of that province. The inhabitants have risen and massacred the Governor and some of
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      • 49 2 London, 6 tk August, (midnight.) The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Northcote, made his financial statement to-night and announces a deficit of £4,250,000. The House of Commons agreed to the ministerial motion for the immediate issue of £2,000,000 Exchequer Bills.
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      • 1240 2 Berlin, 6 tk August. —The issue of the negociations between Germany and the Vatican is favourable. Penang Race Meeting. First Day. Penang, B th August. —The following is the result of the Racing yesterday— The Deli Derby. Cyclone First. Terror Second. The George Town Stakes. “Alligator”
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    • 1324 3 0 VE of the vexed questions of the uv is the evil effects of Opium smokin<r on mankind in general and the Chinese in particular, and, as in matyrs 0 f controversy of this kind, one •rain of fact is worth a whole bushel ,,f 'heoretical argument, the
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    • 2646 3 “A Chiei.’s lieenamang us takin’ notes, and, faith he’s prented them,” in the Melbourne Argus of the 22nd June. The “chiel” preserves his incognito under the initials of J. H. and his communication is rather a lengthy one, hut as it is said to be
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 84 3 TO BE LET. With entry from'the Ist Acgt. next. A commodious house No. 9-1 situated on Princep’s Hill, lately occupied by Mr. R. H. Mitchell. Rent moderate. Also the large godown No. 36 North Oampong Malacca, formerly occupied by Messrs. Rems Brothers. For particulars, apply to TAN YEOK NEE, No.
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    • 267 3 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known A/f brand of Gin having become more frequent of late, evidently with the view of curtailing, if possible, the sale of the genuine brand! a slight alteration has been made in the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more conspicuous
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  • Notices.
    • 63 3 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduce! rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 33 3 Thursday, Bth August. Danish steamer Thingvalla, 1,577 tons, Molson commander, Japan 30th July, consignees Boustead Co. British steamer Carrisbrooke, 960 tons, Wharton comma nder, Penang 6th Augt., consignees Bun Hin A Co.
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    • 12 3 Wednesday, 7th August. British steamer Shuaydagone, Gibbs, for Rangoon.
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    • 960 3 n :>ATk I I kip’s Names -ptains. ag A Rig. >k ar A hkkr From WhkrkLying onsignees ok Agents. Destination. ■1 5 KIVALS .VIEN-OF-WAR I Ruby Molyneux H. M.’s str. ,2162 May 29 Aden Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Sam has de Paxela H.N.M.’s str.; 350
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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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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Th* work* of the Company are situated at Tsnjong 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
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    • 193 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying 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
    • 344 4 REVALENTA ARABICA. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Du Barkt A Co London, highly recommended for Invalids and Infants. Also Patent Barley for Invalids. Patent Groats Savory and Moore’s Infants’ Food. Singapore, 3rd July, 1878. NOTICE. Katz Bro*., have just opened out:—
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    • 645 4 iWisttllanfous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning ont 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of tbe largest size can load alongside the mills wbarf. Orders received for tbe supply of Railway sleepers. Reams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling
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    • 605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, y GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 1 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
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    • 689 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. If ,1, ei: fort-' Sont toil-j Tfotbon steeds C 7 "vmn ’err- front loti--a hands well waehrend oin jnnra Wen ■elected and a>.< nchly assort- tes T,a(rer al- dans ler Enropaeischen an- r,u deren Arti- Pri* ed stock
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    • 603 4 FOR SALE A Fast Steam Launch. vjj.t of teak and copper fastened Bram 9 dn ,t can carry two <W coals. BnilwJ Sd? Jfine in good order, nearly new. For further particulars, anniy to POWELL A 00. a- Auctioneers Singapore, 22nd March, 1878. NOTICE. Ex Shows—Men’s Rrown Canvas 8h<>e< with
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