Singapore Daily Times, 15 August 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 15th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,553
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  • 434 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. 1 ,-.f f- ll.viug *rr tbe dsto- mrwhieb ,l. << n piri'n Contract Mail Steamers 1. expected to arrive here in 1878. Ottvakp. Ho*kw»bd. Stb Jsa Wedn«s4*j 9th J»n. Sgi| SSnt S»h Feb Feh. 19th 9*l> sth Mar
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  • 155 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclds. Achilles. Antenor. Diombp. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Fkiam. ANCHISEB. Sarpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Minfiaub. Teucer. 1 1 Coy’s St* au ers are detpat< bed from •TP' I towards for Straits and China, •*cd from Shanghai b< mewarda for Lon- very ten days, and have
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  • 800 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • 312 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. HomewaKß--1878. 1878. Wednesday, rv> January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do X* 1.3 March 14 March 27 do 28
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  • 94 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta duringYhe current year at the undernoted dates Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August lftth 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21
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  • 183 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 ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcab 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, lsc Aug., 1878.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab 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, lat Aug., 1878.
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 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, ar to moM '.orJr *y-A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of
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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. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost overv d scription of property at the current stcs of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reeopnised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYOE A
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    • 48 1 UU I*l I A IV I London Office. 2 old Rroad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the enstomary terms. HAMILTON. CRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872 (n. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi 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 Charter!.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 3lBt 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 clasß risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)
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    • 30 1 Capital ei.noo.oon. CHTEF OFFICE* S London 79, Cornhilt- E. O. Edinburgh, 37 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)
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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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    • 191 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. Patrick Hunter, Chairman i n London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or njore do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered br 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
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    • 45 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.)
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 215 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: Glisoow, P G* 0 0 l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. K»"» 2K S^ ,LLIiM t—■ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The
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    • 104 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise A To.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 137 4 Capital ,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marry# t. George
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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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    • 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
    • 93 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YALLET ROAD. Notice. vc and aft«r the let February, Ice wil| *2® *t the rate of 4 Cents pertj* *l e ce House >s opened for the sale of W daUyfrom6A. m. to6r. m. ,ck t or 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procured, at
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    • 82 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 incase ofloss or dtmatre. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 86 2 Th* Company’s steamer “Sumatra,” Captain Caboara, having left Galle jesterterday afternoon, may be expected here on or aboat the 31st instant, and will leave for Batavia at daylight on the 2nd August, taking any Cargo and passengers offering. The steamer will be despatched on her return voyage for
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  • 50 2 Thb 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 19th inst.
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  • 40 2 Thb 8. S. Moray,” having left Hongk mg today, cargo Ac. can now be engaged and stored at the wharf to await shipment. W. R. SCOTT CO., as Agents. Singapore, 13th Augt., 1878. to 20th inst.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 15TH AUG., 1878.
    • 290 2 Singapore 15th August, 1878. Gtinber 9 4.55. B ack Pepper 7.60. White Pepper, fair quality 13. I Sago Flour, Saraw k 3 65. Pearl Sago 4.20. i Ooffne, Poutyne nominal. Tin 18.25. I 4 s. Mule twis 92 i 81 il s Shirtinj. 8 1.55. 7 do
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 18 2 Constantinople, 13 th August. —The Porte has issued orders for the evacuation of Batoum.
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      • 18 2 Calcutta, 1 \>th August. —The Returns regarding the ludian Famine shew a mortality of 1,350,000.
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      • 807 2 August 14 th The Hunt Cup. Won by Lady Mary. The Hunt Vase. Won by Ariel. A match run between Bismark and Claymore was won by Claymore, and a match between Bismark and Waverley was won by Waverley. Stakes $l,OOO a side. The schooner Pet, which arrived
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    • 1764 2 We have obtained from Captain O. D. Sheldon, of the wrecked American ship, Mabel Clark, the following particulars of the loss of that vessel and the terrible suffering endured bv all on board The Mabel Clark left Liverpool on 9th March for
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    • 1361 3 j 15 of our contemporaries that, in repro--t than translations, their oriifinal sppesrsnee Timtt msj bo acknowledged.) telegrams from Acheen the 2nd August appearing in latest received Batavia papers, rethe successful progess of the operaUott against the XXII Mukims, the pnucipal strongholds of the hostile por- the Achineee.
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    • 520 3 The Loss of the Mabel Clark.” To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —On the eve of my departure for my native country, permit me, through your columns, to express my heartfelt thanks to the inhabitants and Ship Masters of this port for the kindness and generosity which
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 632 2 H fto Sfobrrttsnnfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. SASSOON.Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman .—Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilio8, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq.
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    • 726 2 FOR SALE. An Arab borse, qaiet in saddle and is in capital condition. The property of a gentleman leaving the Settlement. POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 3rd Augt., 1878. u. c. FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from A. W. V. Cousins, Esqr., family leaving for Europe; to sell
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    • 563 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S, Variety and Comedy Company. SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1878. FRENCH OPERA. ENGLISHB AILADB, AMERICAN SONGS AND DANCES, Comical Varieties. Mr. Carson has much pleasure in announcing to the public of Singapore, that j The Celebrated French Operatic i Artistes M. BERGER—DEPLACE. (Late of the Opera
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    • 354 2 TO BE LET. Entry Ibt September. A. large commodious Dwelling House situate in Hill Street, at present occupied by Alex. Armstrong Esq. For particulars, apply to N. P. JOAQUIM. Singapore, 2nd August, 1878. to 31st inst NOTICE. The Ocean Steam Ship Company’s Steamer Glaucus,” Captain T. S. Jackson, having left
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  • Notices.
    • 62 3 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Me&sageries Maritimes
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    • 47 3 Per Gordon Castle, 15th August. For New York. —Captain O. D. Sheldon, Mrs. Sheldon and daughte Per Qlaucw, 15th August. For Singapore.— Captain Hodge A China boy, Mr. Talbot A China boy, 13 adults and 4 children deck. For Hongkong. —Mr. Playfair, and 23 adults deck.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 27 3 Wednesday, 14th August. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Batavia. British barque Belted Will, Brauthwaite, for Manila. German steamer Prinz Friedrich Carl, Mohr, for London.
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    • 33 3 Thursday, 15th August. British schooner Pet, 90 tons, Simpson commander, Port Walcott 28th Juiy consignees Behn Meyer Co. British steamer Cleator, 317 tons, Cholk commander, Labuan 10th Augt. consignee J. D. Ross.
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    • 874 3 1 j :.'ATk I -Hie s Namkn i-tains. ■ao A Rio. "K ar here From Where Lyinu onsionees or Agents. Destination. KIVALB MEN-OF-A'A Sambas de Paxela H.N.M.’sstr. 350 June 16 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’a Consul General Cruise Thistle Hunt H. M’s. str. 466 July
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 39 3 TO BE LET. Entry Ist September. That commodious and well situated House in River Valley Road, known as The Priory,” at present occupied by A. W. V. COUBINB, Esq. SARKIES A MOSES Singapore, 3rd August, 1871. to 31st inst.
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    • 349 3 TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Advocates’ Clerks and ot ikes. The above reward wi 1 be paid by the owners to any person re'urning the undermentioned Law Books, which have been lost, with the names of fi itken, LJONALDBON and BURKINBHAW, the owners, written therein. (1). Law Reports, A dmiralty and Ecclesiastical
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    • 241 3 GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTING Ac. Sayle A Co. are now opening Ex. Glamorgan.” Saxony Angola Tweeds, a sfomll parcel, this Season’s patterns. 6 Black and Blue thin Worsted Coatings. Brown Linen Drills, fast colors. Drab Duck for Shooting Suits. White Cricketing flannel. Gentlemen’s India Gauze Vests. Do. Scotch Lambs’ wool Vests and
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    • 337 3 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Co-partnership earned on for some time past at No. 10 Raffles Place, by Hee Chib Ann and Giorok Andrew, under the name or firm of Chib Ann Si Co., was dissolved on the 30th June, ultimo. The business will be continued by Hee Chib
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjoag Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vii:— Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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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 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 344 4 revalenta arabica. John Little Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Du Barky 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 Bbo«., have just opened out Vis-a vis
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    • 640 4 iHiscrllanfous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. 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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    • 609 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 outfiits made up on the shortest, notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 681 4 on hand n wpII ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other iroods. Mod erate terms and careful attendance. Sont tou-1 Hehbon steed* KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hilton fort- Sont waehrend ein ionrs wohlassortir- i as s c tea T.atror
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    • 624 4 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 p ,O to 60 passen ffers, is fitted with fresh water tanks and" can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and cn. Jfine in good
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