Singapore Daily Times, 28 August 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XTX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 28th AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,564
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
    441 1 Gefice— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Thf. following arc the dates on which fl. Company’s Contract Mail Steamers pay he expected to arrive here in 1878 Ottwasd. Boatwtui. TueMtejr 9th Jan Wednesday 9th Jan. ttmi 23rd sth Feb. «th Feb. 19th 20th sth
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    152 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLRB. AntenorOipMRD. Deucalion. N EBTOR. GLAUCUB. I'BIAM. AnCH ISEB. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. M FNEI.AUB. TkUCEB. 1L Coy’s SV amers are despaU bed from '*ip«K>l outwards- for Straits and Cbina, from Shanghai homewards for Lon®"n pyery ten days, and have acco>- •>"dati( n
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    320 1 Th e following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Otttw art>. Hon rw*so. 1878. 1.9*. Wrdnesdsy, 3n Jannarr Thnraday, 31 January IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do e 13
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    100 1 ***** cvainii 1, uuniiDu. The steamers of tbi* Company will be despatched trostf Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmem, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at tbe undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February llth August loth 25th 2tth March
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    THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
    186 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 immediacy after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” ATCAR,” 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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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Saidt, 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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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    802 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Officr, 13 Austin Fmars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Eingapore to I Batavia 46 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OƑFICE.
      65 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General The undersigned, A (rents for the Office. ar authorised to insure (roods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Bloch and Machinery of Steamers to the extent
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 E8TABLI8HED 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 Feh v 1878. (n.«.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at the current ’stes of Premium. Total Rum insured in 1877. £254,303.917. OlaimR arranged hv the Loeal Agents’ and paid with promptitude and liheralitv The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DTCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. TT*MILTON, GRAY A tlO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 drie notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth [April, 1866. (n.c.)
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      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 enstomary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartbri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      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. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      27 1 Capital Cl.nort.ono. CHIEF OFFICE' S London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georg* Street. Agents for SinpraDore. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876, (a. c.)
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      75 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. j The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon j cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. j 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      192 1 OEFICE8. Q»«en Insurance B„ildm K Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, &t Teet, London. Chairm an oTthe Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman f William Hind, Esqre. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagsn.Esq Deputy Chairman, John T Fagan, Et^S". The Security offered
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      COLONIAL SEA NAD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      66 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all part at of the world at reduced rates. I They are also prepared to take Fire risky of every description at the
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums i 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
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASBURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      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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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlinq Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 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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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE, TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Lie* Assurances of every description granted. PR«rrmmrs eoaMisd- with Life Assurance. Free Policies issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      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, llth July, 1878. (1 wk.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING..
      99 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, i Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd&Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. I CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es<j Secretary— -H. Ambrose Smith, P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 Giomi C Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William c Street. Livkepool f Oriel Ohambih,
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      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. Andre, Emj. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holllday.Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      137 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. Bevan, 1 George Hibbert, Percival Samuel Hyde, James Brand, r William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      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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      NOTICE.
      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 End America.
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      59 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic a considerably reduced rate; and a furtner reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. O. Company, Me&sageries Maritimes and Rubattino Line.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      96 1 bikgapoee ice works RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. n n d after the 1st February, Ice will und at 0116 Cents perje Ice House is opened for the sale of lc l.dailyfrom6 a. M. to 6 P. M. f, ck f* or 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procured, at
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      82 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d <mat?e. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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    FOR SAMARANG, SOURABAYA, BALLY AND MACASSAR,
    74 2 The N. I S. N. Co’s, steamer Banda having left Samarang yesterday, is expected to arrive here on Monday the 26th inst, She will have quick despatch for the above ports, taking cargo and passengers also for Passaroean, Probolingo, Banjoewangie, Bally Ampanan, Bonthain, Timor
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    FOR LONDON.
    39 2 The British Steamer Mikado, 3,034 tons register, Captain James Barclay,expected here on or about the 15th proximo, has room for first and third class passengers. Apply to, McAlister a co., Agents. Singapore, 28th August, 1878. (l mth.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 28TH AUG., 1878.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      1048 2 Sinoapork, 28th August, 1878. Gambler f 4.65. B'ack Pepper 8.45. Whit* Pepper, fair quality 13. Sag*- Hour, Sarawak 3 70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Ooffee, Bontyne 194Tin 18.25. 4's. Mu'*- twis 92 84 Os Shirtini s 155. 7 do do 1.45. 6 d*> T Cloth 1.U5. 7 do
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      ANNUAL EDUCATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1877.
      248 2 We make room to-day for the Annual Education Report, for 1877 bv Mr. A. M. Skinner, the Inspector of Schools. As will be seen it is a some, what lengthy document, although a portion of it, that namely giving details of each School’s
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      REVIEW.
      3075 2 The work of the Education Department in the Colony is still chiefly concerned with the improvement, rather than the extension, of oar existing framework. This has been the case since it cimmenccd work in 1873. The little that had then been done left unusually large blanks to bj filled
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      GENERAL.
      1099 3 The two points of importance before us concern (I) the financial condition of our educational est iblishents, aad (2) the means of making our system more general than it can boast of being at present. Fees. The question of school fees is one which requires most careful consideration. In
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    • Correspondence.
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        BRUNEI AND SARAWAK.
        2182 3 To the Editor of the DaHy Times. Sir:— Few among your readers who have paid any attention to native affairs during the last decade can have failed to lie struck by the steady inroads which have been made on the independence of the Malay states. In Northern
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      738 2 #rtn JRibtrttsniuntS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ckaimom.—F. D. SABBOON,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Biuuos, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmplx Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • Advertisement
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      783 2 GENTLEMEN’S HATS. John Lithe A Co. have just received an assortment of Hats.—Felt and Cork Hats very light, made specially for this climate, from Ellwood’s. Black, Brown and Drab Felt Hats in a variety of new shapes, from Christy’s. Tweed Hats and Caps low Crowns, in se-eral colors. Trunks and
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      689 2 NOTICE. Th* undersigned bee to announce that they have established themselves in a Copartnership under the Style and Firm of Howahth. Erskine Co., and will carry on the Business of Eneineers, Ironfonnders. Contractors Ac., in the Premises (River Valley Road.) formerly occupied by the late Firm of Howarth, Lyon, and
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      365 2 CONSIGNEES WANTED FOR J. B. C. 1/11. 11 cases shipped by CaillolSt. Pierre. Marseil’es. G. C. 1 esse shipped at Naples. Landed by the Rubattino S. 8. Sumatra," and now lying at Tanjong Pagar, at the risk and expense of consignees. REME BROTHERS. Agents. S S. Sumatra." Singapore, 23rd Augt.,
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      149 3 #otfc«. TO HORSE OWNERS. The undersigned have received a few tons of Italy Rock Salt, which they offer for sale in small quantities. A piece of this Salt should be kept in every Stable to maintain the Horses’ Health. LAMBERT BROTHERS, Orchard Road. l6th Augt., 1878. (to 16th Sept.) TO
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      704 4 Th« works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty Tessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      191 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 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      295 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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      685 4 ifitsttnattfous. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning oat 500.000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the lamest 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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      605 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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      693 4 H-lye»lwey r on hand a wall ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and Other (roods. Mod erate terms and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Halten fort- Sont ton- Hebbensteedi waehrend ein jionrs bien voor radie ecr wohlaasortir- assorti* ryk
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      564 4 NOTICE. Shoes— Mcn’a Brown Canvas Shoe* with India rubber soles. Cnt diamond oat’ tern suitate for Lawn tennis. Racquet, or juntrle wear. Men’s Patent leather Dress Shoes in all sizes, to tie. in Dawsons best quality. Men’s Morocco Turkish Slippera L* wearing indoors. f Okktlkmen's Hits.—Blank, B rcj„ i Drab
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      317 5 SILBER LIGHT. Wilber Light.—The Tine* says: A tf4 rcr approach to sunlight than has ever before been obtains!.” S;lbrv Light —The Lancet says lives off nothing that can be in the smallest degree injurious.” Silbek Light. —The Morning Post rt rs The highest possible degree of ujiaattOHWilber Light. —From colza
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      327 5 NOTICE la hereby gven that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the I undersigned Charles Howarth. James i Malc *lm 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
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