Singapore Daily Times, 17 August 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,555
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  • 441 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thf following arc tbe dates on which II i w Company’* Contract Mail Steamers rr3y be expected to arrive here in 1878 Orrwian. IIo*kwari>. Tnnday 8tfc Jan. Wednesday 9tli Jan. 22nd 23rd Vh Feb. fi'h Feb. l!Hb 20th
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  • 156 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. A jay. Patroclus. ACHILLES. Antenob. Diomep. Deucalion. Nemos. Glaucus. Fkiam. Ancrises. Farpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentor. Mfheiaur. Tfucer. 11 <• Coy’s St* amors are despat* bed from >!- ol outwards for Straits and China. ?i d from Shanghai homewards for Lon- n every ten days, and
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  • 328 1 The following are tbe dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homewabd. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, SI January 1.3 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March X,
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  • 101 1 Thb 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 14tb Saturday, July 13th >. 28th 27th February Ilth Aukubl 10th .> 25th 24th March 4tb September
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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 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. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Maotavisb, may be expected here on or about the 19ta 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. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Smidt, mav be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. For freigbt Or passage, apply to SARK1ES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Aug., 1878.
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  • 815 1 The Steamers of the above Company will no w ply between Singapore and Bat a via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardive Matheson A Co., mi Hongkong. 1 he undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. v to t.e extent er 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Hlock and Machinery of
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    • 105 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company .and is prepared to accept risks by nrst Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, c,. Agent. 14th Fehy. 1878. (n. c.) SUN FTRE OFFICE,
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    • 46 1 v,' in rnn i London 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. In. c.)
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    • 51 1 The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepare to issue Policies covering Marine! Risks on goods to all partof the world, i Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.
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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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    • 85 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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 Premiumß and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB in REBERVE EXCLUBIVE 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. c.)
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    • 30 1 Capital Cl.rton.onn. CHIEF OFFICE^. London 79. Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 37 George Street. Agents for Singapore. 0 BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Aeents for tbe above company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. J 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all ri«ts for coasting voyage,, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 196 1 T OFFICE8. Queen Insnranee Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings. (M10r,c«hurch street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall.Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind. Esqrc. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, P.ter McLain,Esq Deputy Chairman, Join T. Fagan, Esqre. The »eenrit T hy the
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    • 75 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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    • 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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    • 51 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 CO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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    • 41 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital Sierling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk J 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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    • 102 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Par 1 i am en t.Capi t&l One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never al--set lapse through
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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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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornbill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 221 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 5O w ®st George C Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lohdok f 2 Kito William Street. Liverpool, f Omel Chambehs,
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andrs, Esq. (Messrs. Melchsrs, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manner, (Meeera.Don&laa.LepraikACo.) H. Nioaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioa,
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    • 138 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George
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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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    • 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 1 Advertisements
    • 108 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. I n and after the 1st February, Ice will retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpwind. The Ice House is opened for the sale of ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. ickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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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 in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 86 2 The Company’s steamer Sumatra Captain Caboara, having left Galle yesterterday afternoon, may be expected here on or about 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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  • 52 2 uoxxia a.iu oarAU. The Peninsular and Oriental Company’s Steam Ship Khedive," will be despatched •n 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
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  • 44 2 The Dutch steamer Eger on," expected to arrive here on Tuesday the 20th instant, will take any cargo offering for Java, Macassar, Bali, and the Moluccos. She has splendid accomodation for passengers. HOOGLANDT CO., Agents. Singapore, 17th August, 1878. (till s. d.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 17TH AUG., 1878.
    • 769 2 Singapore, 17th August, 1878. Gamb er I 4.55. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 365. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 n s. Mule twis‘ 92 8} lbs Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.05.
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    • 1773 2 The following new notifications are condensed from yesterday’s Gazette At a meeting of the Executive Council on the sth August, it was ordered by the Governor in Council that, in consequence of cattle disease of a malignant type having broken out in the Dutch possessions
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    • 1123 3 adjourned inquest was held on the •■tv of 4 male Chinese named Soh Ah at the Coroner’s Office, by A. W. V. "'in* Esq., H. M. Coroner, on the 15th "“taut. The following jurors were called and anto their names;—Hadjee Jais, Had- joe Ahmat, Hadjee Makmin, Samsee and
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    • 1056 3 The China Mail of the 5th August contain* the following account of a diradful accident resulting in the loss of four lives that occurred on board the S. S Elgin in Saigon on the 27th ultimo It appears on Saturday, the 27th
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 627 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Wu. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley A
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    • 721 2 FOR SALE. An Arab horse, quiet in saddle and is in capital condition. The property of a gentleman leaving the Settlement. POWELL 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 by
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    • 563 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S, Variety and Comedy Company. SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1878. FRENCH OPERA, ENGLISHBALLADS, AMERICAN SONGS AND DANCES, Comical Varieties. Mr. Carson has much pleasure in announcing to the public of Singapore, that he has arranged with The Celebrated French Operatic ARTIBTEB M. BERGER—DEPLACE. (Late of the
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    • 366 2 MUSIC. Ex. English Mail. The undersigned have just received a few pieces of New Music. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 14th Augt., 1878. CREAM CHEESE. John Little A Co have received, ex French Mail steamer, a supply of the above of the finest quality; prices 30 and 50 cents each. Singapore, 14th
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  • Correspondence.
    • 402 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—It has frequently given me pleasure to find from the correspondence appearing in your paper, that, notwithstanding the practical and commercial tendency of our aspirations here, we have amongst us a fair share of literary and scientific knowledge to bring to
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  • Notices.
    • 54 3 Per Rajah Brooke, 16th August. For Sarawak.— Dr. Robertson and Mr. Leicester. Per Fleurs Castle, 17th August.—From Shanghai: Mr. Josephs. From Singapore: Mr. J. B. D. Adam. Per Prins Alexander, 16th Augt.—From Sydney Mr. Symmons. and Mr. Frilgow. Per Commonwealth, 16th August. For Hongkong.—Mr. A Mrs. Bunker and 3
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 86 3 Friday, 16th August. British ship-Lorenzo, 1,200 tons, Rautch commander, Bombay 12th July, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. P. A O. steamer Surat, 3,141 tons, Burne commander, Hongkong 10th August, consignees P. A O. Company. Dutch steamer Prins Alexander, 1,140 tons, Zuyderhoudt commander, Batavia 13th Augt.. consignees Hamilton Gray A
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    • 67 3 Friday, 16th August. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca and Penang. British steamer Fleurs Castle, Jones, for London. I British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. I British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Biliton and Pontianak. British ship British Statesman, Molony, for Bassien. British steamer Carrisbrooke,
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    • 830 3 DATE I Ship's Namks itains. iao A Rig. ->f ar- herb From WhkbkLyin.i unsionebs or Agents. Destination. RIVALS HEN-OF-WAi: I Sambas de Paxela H.N.M.’sstr. 350 June 16Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s Consul General Cruise Thistle Hunt H. M’s. str. 466 July 22 Labuan Roads Senior
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 147 3 NOTICE Is hereby given that th? Co-partnership carried on for some time past at No. 10, Raffles Place, by Hee Chib Ann and Gfoege Andreas, under the name or firm of Chib Ann k Co., was dissolved on the 30th June, ultimo. The business will be continued by Hee Chib
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    • 363 3 NOTICE I Is hereby g ven that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned Charles Howarth, James Malcolm Lyon, and Samuel Erskine, as Engineers, Saw Mill proprietors, and General Contractors at River Valley Road, Singapore, under the style or firm of Howarth, Lyon, and Erskine, has this ninth day
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    • 228 3 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known Atf brand of Gin bavins' 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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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharp.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4l6 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee: Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 345 4 REVALENTA ARABIC A. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Du Barry A Co London, highly recommended for Invalids and Infants. AL80 Patent Barley for Invalids. Patent Groats Savory and Moore’s Infants’ Food. Singapore, 3rd July, 1878. NOTICE. Katz Bro*., have just opened
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    • 648 4 iHiSKtlanfous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. 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
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    • 611 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 outfiiis made up on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 676 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Sont ton- Hebben a toed a innrs bien toot radie een »iiortl» ryk assor*idans tons ment ran Enins articles rnpeische artid'Enrope. Velon teiren Pri* mo- roar billvke dares. Mai- pryzon. Alle son de con- orders worden fiance. immor
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    • 618 4 FOR SALE, A Fast Steam Laemch. Built of teak and copper fastonaa J3SV££* Be,m 9 ’-w Raa accommodation for 50 to 60 passer, pers, is fitted with fresh water tanks and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and on. f?ine in ?ood order, nearly new. For further particulars, appiy to
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