Singapore Daily Times, 20 August 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 20th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,557
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  • 420 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Goik>w*&—At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates on which .w Contiwei Vail Btcanen n»t he expected to arrive here in 1878: OT-nr*»i>. BomswaM). Hh Jan. Wedo*a4ay Wh Jan. Sod *SH Stfc Feb **k Feb. mk «#*b Mb War <*b Mar. l*»li
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  • 151 1 Agamkmnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Ach illeB. Antrnor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisrs. SaRPEDOH. ORRBTRB. Hector. Stehtor. Ml Ml ACS. Tiucer. The Coy’s St* amers are deepat< bed from I '•'rpool outwards for Straits and China, *nd from Shanghai b< mewards for Lond«*c every ten daya, and
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  • 308 1 The following are the dates on which tbe stesiners of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outwabd. Homewahu. 1878. I«7SWrdneedsT, 3n January Thursday, 31 J«nu»rj IS Februsiy 1* February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27 do
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  • 92 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during tbe current year at the undernoted Monday, January 14th Bnturuay,wwi 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th Septeml*r 7th 18th 21st April Ist
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  • 190 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 MactavUb, 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. 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 Aug., 1878.
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  • 797 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatayia 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 9 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 67 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agrnts. Messrs. Jardimr Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, j authorised to insure goods by A. I. Ba-ling Vessels or Steamers to the extent I inWi'SWWfij, iM'im 111; j Block and Machinery of Steamers to the
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamevs and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. 14th Fehy. 1878. fu. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current n «tos of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE
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    • 42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agenta 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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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Aeents 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 CO.) 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. 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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    • 84 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) 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
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBERVE 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. (a. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital C1.000.00n. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. <876. (u. c.l
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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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecbnrch Street, London. Chairman of tbe Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman i n London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 63 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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    • 86 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, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliam ent.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 twerwcharge
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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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    • 93 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. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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    • 218 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 sZ,x GE0 Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i C 2 King William t C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool J Water Street. Manchester
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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. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise A Co.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.Dongles,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goutrer,' Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. Geortre 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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    • 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
    • 106 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the 1st February, Ice wil| sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lc .daily from 6 a. u. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 81 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 dimaee. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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  • 147 2 i In t b SnpRFMF. Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Teo Gwan Tyk. residing at No. 13 Market Street, i Singapore, a bankrupt, j James William Gunn Esquire, has > been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt.
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  • 59 2 uauuuiia, at;. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer "Arabia," will be despatched for above ports on Saturday, the 24th instant, leaving roads at 3 p. in. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO, Agents B. I. S. N.
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 223 2 uaixioi iiiaivn ui ivnu. Singapore, 20th August, 1878. Gambier 4.55. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 65. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 s. Mule twis 92 8* II s Skirting 1 55. 7
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    • 849 2 Mails close for: Hongkong, Yokohama, and Hiogo, per steamer Commonwealth, at 6 p. m. t< day. Bangkok per steamer Kromatah, at 4 p. m. to-day. Penang and Calcutta, per steamer Moray, at 1pm. to-morrow. Saigon, per steamer Pearl, at 11 a m. on Thursday, 22nd inst. The British
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    • 64 2 The Russian Army and the British Fleet. Constantinople, 18 th August. The Russian troops arc under orders to embark to-morrow, and the withdrawal of the British Ironclad Squadron follows The Austrian Occupation ok Bosxu and Herzegovina. The Austrian troops have gained a complete victory at
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    • 1262 2 London 3r</ Aiiytint. —The delate <»ii the Marquis of Harrington's motion 1 was resumed last night in the House of Commons. Numerous members s|x>ki- including, Lord Elcho, Mr. Forster, Mr. Roebuck and Sir Vernon Harcourt. hut 1 they simply reiterated the arguments of former speakers.
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    • 975 3 It is r»iue«ted o I oar cootemporm.es that,in reprotbeae tmutations, th«r original appearance m the Strait* Time* mnj be acknowledged.) Auction.— To the amount of $1,194 brought by the sale of the hull, cargo, and me stores of the Bhip Lord of the Isles, wrecked in the Naranjo*
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    • 980 3 (From the London and China Express, July 19.; The Political Situation.—The Congress brought its deliberations to a conclusion on the 13th inst., when a Treaty was signed, the official text of which has since been published, accompanied by an explanatory despatch from Lord Salisbury. The return of the British
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    • Notices.
      • 66 3 Per Strathmore, 17th August. From London. For Singapore. —Mr. Stephenson. Per Pearl, 20th August.—From Saigon 28 Chinese. Per Arabia, 20th Augt.—From Calcutta and intermediate ports. From Penang: Mr. Finn and 6 natives. From Malacca: Mr. E. C. Hill and 26 natives. Per Salvadora, 20th August. For Manila.— Messrs. Ed.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 721 2 #tto asbtrtistmtnt®. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. H. L. Dale TUPLE Esq.
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    • 563 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. Esq 1 family leaving for Europe; to sell
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    • 660 2 THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON’S, Opera and Comedy Company. Positively For Two Nights Only. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd AND 23rd 1878. LEGITIMATE SUCCESS, or The Celebrated French Operatic Artistes, M. BERGER-DEPLACE. AND M. nEVRl PERRIER, Who will appear in Robillard’s Opera Bouffg LA REVANCHE DE FORTUNIA. And, by
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    • 416 2 NOTICE. In the matter of Tan Ann Ceng and Tay Lee Soon, Bankrupts. The undersigned have received instructions to Bell by Public Auction, on Wednesday next, the 21st instant, at Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co’s Wharf, New Harbor, at 11 a. m. 49 Slabs Tin. About 150 piculs Rattans. And, at
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 70 3 Monday, 19th August. P. O. steamer China, 2,016 tons, Alderton commander, Bom- hay sth Augt., consignees P. A O. Company. Tuesday, 20th August. British steamer Pearl, 705 tons, Munk commander, Saigon 16th Augt., consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Foray, 1,427 tons, Butcher commander, Hongkong 13th Augt., consignees
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    • 44 3 Monday, 19th August. British steamer Mecca, Morney, for Hongkong. British steamer Strathmore, Rowell, for Hongkong. Dutch steamer Japara. Zuyderhoudt, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Patoeab, Besseling, for Deli. Spanish steamer Salvadora, Larrinaga, for Manila. British ship Cambrian Monarch, Hughes, for Browse Island.
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    • 848 3 t I JATi Shi-'s Names mtain.v ah a Rio. far 'mere From Where Lying onsigneeb or Agents. Destination. RIVALS MEN-OF-WA' Sambas de Paxela H.N.M.’sstr 350 June 16 Acheen Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s Consul General. Cruise piy McNiel H. M’s. str 400 Malacca Roads Senior Naval Officer.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 149 3 NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Penang invite Tenders for lighting about 3 miles of Street in George Town. The Tenders may be for a term of 5 years and should be accompanied with designs of the La ups, Lamp-posts and Brackets, and must state whether these articles are to be
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    • 382 3 iwn oa.ua. STEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL MACHINERY. Ex steamers ‘‘Gordon Castle;’ and ‘Cyphrenes,” comprising:— 1. One 40 Horse Power Hor zontal Steam Engine 21 x 32” with two Cornish Boilers, each 18 feet, by 5| diameter, with all valves and connections complete to drive the follow ne. j 2.
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    • 412 3 NOTICE la hereby g ven that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned Charles Howarth. James L 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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    • 241 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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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Twi works of the Company are situated at T»jong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabp.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fa**' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 344 4 REVALENTA ARABIC A. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Do Barry 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
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    • 635 4 iMtSrtllanrotis. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of tartans' ont 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the snpply of Railway sleepers. Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling
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    • 604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLERB 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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    • 691 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have at way, on hand a well ■elected and richly aborted atock of all European and other (mode. Moderate term* and careful attendance. Halteu fort Sont ton- Hebben steeds waehrend ein ionre bien voor radieeen wohlaeeortir- a e
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    • 649 4 FOR SALE. A Fast Steam Launch. t BU *u T !ie 0 t tea o and ®°PP« r fwtened, Length 45 feet, Beam 9 feet, draft when loaded 3 feet. Haa accommodation for 50 to 60 paaacn. pers, is fitted with fresh water tanks and can carry two days’ coals.
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