Singapore Daily Times, 10 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 10th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,676
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  • 433 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbonr. The following are tbe dstes on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be eipected to arrive here in 1878 Ottwabd. Hobiwam). Xoeedtj Bth Jan Wedn esisj 9th Jan. sth F«b. Bth Fab. 19th 20tb H sth
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  • 143 1 Agambmbon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. A chillis. Ahtenob. Diomid. Ditjcalioh. Nibtoi. Glaucus. PbIAM. AnCHIBIS. Sabpidoh. OEIBTIB. Hictob. Stihtob. MiKILAUS. TIUCIB. Tba Coy’s Steamers are despatched fromLiverpael outwardß for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class
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  • 254 1 The following are the dates on which the Bteamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year OvTWiM. HowrwAED. 1878 W7B. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 Jw«“7 13 February 1 0 i Fe nW7 4—■—ay> —IMS? May Sunday, 5 May
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  • 104 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta daring the current year at the undernoted dates Monday, January 14th I Saturday, July 18th 28th H >7th February 11th August 10th r. 25th I 24th March
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected bere on or about the 20th instant, en rout* to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan., 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviab. may be expected here on or about tbe 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan, 1879.
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  • 806 1 The Steamers of the above Company will j now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to i ftataria
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 CiPiiii 1 1,500.000. Paid-up 183.332. Reserve Fund., 90,000. General Agents. Jfiwu Mil HUM. A OH'," Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent °f 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 47 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 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 alnlost every d ecription of property at the current Fates 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. DICE A
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    • 42 1 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. (u. o.)
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    • 51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, W 66. (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 GO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. o.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The nndersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the oustomary 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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. i Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Ohabtibi.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-op Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fond... 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
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebvi exclusiy* o? Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD k CO. Fine department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lit! department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 31 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Ororge Street. 1 Asmun fui mm wm: BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. fu. n.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon careo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 191 1 Oppress. Queen Inenrance Buildinss. Liverpool. Queen In.nr.nce BniMinp,. 60 GrM«lmrdi Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 63 1 Head Office, Batatia. 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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 90 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. H ii H Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agenta for this Company in Singapore; with
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxiblimg Extension or Limits. One F r§t class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lipi Asspbancis of every description Pbovisioks combined with Life Assnranoe. Ebbi Policiis issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (m c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchan* Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 216 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Es* Vice Chairman—J a. s. Nicol Fleming, Es* Secretory—H. Ambrose Smith, v.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f» West Giorgi l Strbit. Edinburgh 17 Giorgi Strut. London f 2 King William I Strut. > ffcftST Manchester 47 Brown Strut.
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    • 100 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Pand 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manner, (Meesrs.Domrlas.LapraikACo.) H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedios, (J.
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DIB*CTORB. Richard J. Ashton, Alfred Gmiger, Esq. Thome* G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, 'Robert c. L. Be ran, George Hihbert, Perciral Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Oere. Charles Marryat. George H. Chambers,
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    • 79 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 Bailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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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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    • 62 4 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, Messageries Maritime*
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    • 31 4 Thb undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk# at current rate*. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 38 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (a. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Nonci. On and after the let January, Ice will be told retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 8
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHART 8, OF THI LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Prices, KEPT FOR BALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of E*cn. Nautical Almanao# 1-25-Charts. de (Double Sheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Bailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept,, 1878 (me.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thk undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or damage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 60 2 Thi British I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Puttialla, will leave the Roads for above port# taking cargo and passengers for Bassein, Akyat, Bimlipat&m, Coconada, Madras 4c. at 2 p. m. on Saturday the 11th Instant For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY.
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  • 936 2 THE PRTE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMIT ED." TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hoh’blb Walter Bcott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of
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  • 144 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. With reference to tbe above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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  • 80 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. Thk Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth
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  • 68 2 The Company’s Steamer India,” Cap. tain Brizzolesi, having left Genoa on the Ist instant, may be expected hereon or abjut the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the 20th February. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first and
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  • 42 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. The mail steamer Teheran,” leaving Hongkong today, may be expected to arrive on 9th instant, and will have room for Cargo for London and Continental porta. H. W. GEIGER A.gent. Singapore 4th Jan., 1579. (to 9th mat.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 10TH JAN., 1879.
    • 220 2 Singapore 10th January, 1879. Gambier j. I 4 25. Black Pepper 7.32 J. White Peppei, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sari* k 3.80. Pearl Sago 4 40. Coffee, Bontyne 17. Tin 18.35. 40s. Mule twis 86. 8i lbs Shirtin.s...., 1 62*. 7 do do 1.52. J. 6
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    • 799 2 The Health op Earl of Beaconspield. London, B th Jan.— Latest reports state that the Earl of Beaconsfield is progressing favourably. The Plague. The plague is increasing at Astrakhan, and the Russian authorities are adopting rigorous measures to localize it. Afghanistan. The semi-official Agence Russo
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    • 5091 2 7th January, 1879. PRESENT: His Excellency the Governor, His Honor the Chief Justice, The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, The Hon’ble the Attorney Goner J, The Hon’ble the Treasurer, The Hon’ble the Auditor-Qeneral, The Hon’ble the Colonial Engineer. The Hon’ble H. A. K. Whampoa, c.M «j. The Hon’ble W.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 562 2 #tto aibtrttatmtnW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION Pud op Oopito! 5.000.000 DoU.ni. Reserve Fond 1,200,000 Dollort. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. D.SiMOOP.Eeq. (of Menem. David Sawoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobbks, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley
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    • 453 2 Payment op Purchase Money has been arranged to be made to the proprietors in four instalments without interest as follows :—On the Ist November next the sum of $24,000, and $20,000 on the 12th of March, July and November 1879, respectively. Capital op the Company. Although the purchase money is
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    • 513 2 POSTPONEMENT. The sa'e of tbe British ship Saiah Nicholitnn is postponed to a future date of which due notice shall be eiven. POWELL CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, Ist January, 1879. NOTICE. In consequence of the alteration of the date of the departure of the mail, the undermentioned Banks have agreed to
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  • Notices.
    • 46 3 Thk Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain Urrutia. due here on the 11th inst. has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged She has excellent accomodation for first class passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1879. to 11th inst.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 35 3 Thursday, 9th January. British ship Montgomeryshire, 1,400 tons, Nelson commander, I Cardiff 25 th Sept. Friday, 10th January. P. O. steamer Teheran, 1,671 tons, Johnson commander, Hongkong 4th Jan. consignees P. A O. Company.^
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    • 38 3 Thursday, 9th January. British steamer Namoa, Westoby, for Penang. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Mintok A Palembang. Dutch steamer Java, Weber, for Penang. Dutch steamer Ophir, Besseling, for Deli. German barque Anna, Davidsen, for Saigon.
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    • 651 3 o> Date SHir's Names. 1 Oaptaiss. Iflah A Bio. a of ae- WhbeeFeom. WepbeLyibo Cossiohees oe Aobhts. Destieatio!,. RIVALS. WgJT ftp Xff y Mi lßrockhaij»LH.N.ll’ a S trJ 700iNo». 6|Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. MV Omml GoneraLßepAiruig [VoUc A.E.DupnUH. MVstr. 462'Sot. 16 Hongkong Road. N.TAI Officer
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 277 3 NEW GOODS. John Little A Co., have just opened up a new assortment of Millinery, Haberdashery 4c. a 3 under. Ladies’ Straw Hats.—Latest Shapes in Black and White. Ladies’ Shoes —A new stock with copper buckles and elastic sides, strong Walking Shoes in kid, all sizes. Childdrsn's Shoes.—Ail sizes, with
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    • 270 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. None* is hereby arisen that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carts for the year 1879 will be made at the Town Hall on the following days viz Cattle Carts will be Registered oh Mondat the 6th January, 1879. Hard Carts oh Thursday the 16th January, 1879. All
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Tm works of tke Oompuij swiitaitod at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and oom prise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for Teasels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 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 f«* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 197 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DIRCOUNT COMPAN'T Thk 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 nlace.
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    • 791 4 FOR SALE. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rimb Brothers. Singapore 15th NoTember, 1877. (n. c.) J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets,
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    • 603 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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    • 707 4 HtTealwiya Halt«n fortanhsjidswsU wsebrend ein and woblaaaortirrichly worts'! stock of all European and Other good*. Mod erate terns and oareful KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Sontton- Hebben steeds jours blen roorradigeen ewuvmnur' as sort! a ryk as sort i tes Laser al- dans
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    • 720 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON k CO. Ravi on band the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathee for hand or P°wer 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tack’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable
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