Singapore Daily Times, 18 January 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,683
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  • 432 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. TYrTaFSerBoTeSTre tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exreeled to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OtrnriiD. Ho«rw*w>. Tuesday Slat Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. *4»h lMh 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2l»t 18th
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. A chillis. Antxnor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisis. Parprdon. Oristes. Hector. Strntor. Men klaus. Trucir. The Coy’s 8tf amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, iuid from Shanghai homewards for Londun every ten days, and have acooir. modaticn for
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  • 292 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. HowewaKD. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 J»nn*ry Thursday, 31 January 13 February I F ro y 5 U March 27 do ~28 do
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  • 153 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Motflmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittsgong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatain, Coconada, Masulipatum. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January llth I
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lsc Jan., 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan 1879.
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  • 920 1 The "Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßat;, 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 Batavia I 46 Padamr
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fnnd 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. AgentR for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Companv. and -is prepared to accept riska by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 57 1 E8TABLI8HED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d seription of property at the current Gates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.308.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTTN. DYCE 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 Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c.)
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    • 46 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 J&ny., 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOU8TEAD A CO. Firi department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipr department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 28 1 Capital 8i.Ann.iwi. CHTEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Cornhit.l E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. 'BOTTSTEADAW Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10,009.000 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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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Graceohurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman S WiUiaTn Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. 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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    • 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 «re prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk f 80,000. Two adjoining do. 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (a. c.)
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    • 100 1 Annul a i moiiiu Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined wiA Life Assuranoe. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of
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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. DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (a. c.)
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. BristolHSO, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN TN MANCHESTER. JohkTodd.Sk). f Mm,r*. Todd A Ooiton.l CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLASOOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexandeb Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O W ,BT G,OMI l Stbbet. Edinburgh 17 George Stbbet. Lohdon 1{ 2 Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, Water Street.
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    • 101 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. Melnhers. A Co.l J. P Rarnes (Messrs. Hnllidsy.Wise ft Co.l A.T Mamrer, (Messrs.noufrlas.LapraikftCo.) H. Niraise. (Burneo Company Ltd.) J. J. rfos Remedios, (J.
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    • 139 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Gnnirer, Esq. Them as 0. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. I. Be van, Oeonre Hibhert, Perciral Bosanquet, 1 Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lvall. Charles Care. 1
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    • 80 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by stea mer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting
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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 tbe P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. 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 SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 83 4 Loudon and Edinburgh. r Established 1809. (Incoeporatrd by Royal Chabtkri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30*1,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 96 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BIVEB VALLET BOAD. Notice. Un and after the let January, Ice will ret&^’at rat 3 Cent* perTrJV j* ®#uae is opened for the sale of daily from 6 A. m. to 6 F. n. ck t or 2,3 or 5 lbs. can be procured, f -ft °fi°e
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    • 130 1 NuTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF TH* LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanac 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) ,„1.80. j (Single Sheet) 0.90. SailoTs’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (P-.C-) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 76 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. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 49 2 The 0. 8. S. Go’s, steamer Rector, Captain Billinge, doe here on 4th proximo, will hare room for Cargo for the above port and also for London, and will have qniek despatch. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD k CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879.
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  • 222 2 In the Supreme Court, Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the Mater of Tan Ann Ping and Tan See Soon Bankrupts. Whereas at a Meeting of Creditors held under this Bankruptcy on the 12th day of October 1878 pursuant to notice given by publication, it was
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  • 63 2 T-<e 0. S. S. Co’s. Steamer Stentor, Captain Kirkpatrick, having left Hongkong this morning, may be expected here on 23rd instant, en route for Penang, Colombo and London She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 30 2 On 18th instant, at Grasslands, the wife of Bennett Pell of a daughter. On 17th instant, in River Valiev Road, the wife of Mr. E. Bukkhardt of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 18TH JAN., 1879.
    • 132 2 Singapore, 18th January, 1879. Gamb'er 4.225. B aok Pepper 7.375. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Saraw >k 3.575. Pearl Sago 4.40. I Coffee, Bontyne 17. Tin. i 18.125. 40s. Mule twis 86. 8$ lbs. Shirtin.s 1.625. 7 do do 1.525. 6 do T. Cloth 102$.
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    • 130 2 Per Sindh, 18th Jan.—From Singapore. lor Calcutta.—Hr. H. G. K lei moo re. For Naplet. —Signores Antonio, Massetam and Leopold Gap. zzi. For ManeUlet. —Messrs. Bush and Rheda and Dr. Collins. Per Yang Tee, 17th Jan.—From Singapore. For Saigon.— M. and Mdme. Holland and 5 natives. For Hongkong.—Hr. Mrs.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 998 2 Parit, 16 th Jan. —The Ministry have made their official statement to French Chambers. The country is republican and pacific. Rigorous measures are promised against assailants of the republic. The country will profit by the termination of the Treaties of Commerce with England without departing from the principal of
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    • 1656 2 Minutes of proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, held on Friday, the 13th December, 1878. Commissioners Present. Hon’ble W. H. Head.— President. Hon’ble Major McNair. E. J. Wells, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Fsq. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read the fortnightly progress Report
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    • 285 3 Minutes or Meeting. 13th January. The Annual General Meeting of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held at the Raffles Library at 8.30 p. m. on Monday the 13th January, 1879. Pretent. Ven. Arch. G. F. Hose, u. a..—President. A. M. Skinner, Esq.,
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    • 3333 3 In presenting to the Straits Asiatic Society their first Annual Report, the Council are glad of the opportunity to review briefly the stepe which have been taken, and the progress which has been made to consolidate and extend the Society
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 554 2 #tto gfobfrtttrmtnt*. 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. Rnseell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplk Esq. (of
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    • 615 2 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE PROPERTY Ok Dr. Oxley’s estate. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, on the Snot, on Wednesday, the 22nd January, at 7 o’clock in the morning. That valuable property on Killinev Road described on the Chart of the district as lota Nos. 192/3 belonging to
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    • 302 2 NOTICE. Wk bear to inform the public that we h«ve always op hand a large stock of the best brands Manila Cigars, selling at the cheapest price on the Market. A. dk ELTZALDE A 00. Singapore,.16th Jany. 1879. (to 17th Feb.) NOTICE. Thk O R. S. Co’s, steamer Nestor, Osotain
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 50 3 Friday, 17th January. British steamer Shuaydagone, 311 tons, Brown commander, Penang 15th Jan. consignees Maclaine Fraser Co. Saturday, 18th January. H. M.'s steamer Kestrel, 590 tons, Edwards commander, Hongkong 9th Jan. consignee Senior Naval Officer. British steamer Glenlyon, 2,622 tons, Wallace commander, Amoy 12th Jan. consignees Martin Dyce Oo.
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    • 34 3 Friday, 17th January. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca Penang Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. British steamer Jeddah, Clark, for Sourabaya. British steamer Martaban, de Padua, for Bangkok.
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    • 1114 3 Date Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag A Rio. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. KEN-OF-WAT Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Frolic A. E. Dupuh H. M’s. str. 462 Nov. 16 Hongkong
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 169 3 ftotfcn. NOTICE. Th* partnership existing hitherto in I this place between Mr. G. Kaltenbach, Mr. F. Engler and Mr. H. Fischer unj der the firm of Kaltenbach Engler I A C*>. having expired on the 31st DesemJ ber. 1878, the business will be carried on from this date by the
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 Thk works of the Company are situated at Taxrjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Enropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length-416 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 8. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 83 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thb 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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    • 794 4 FOR SALK. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Cloce Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche,
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometbb, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Depabtment. 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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    • 751 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha»ealw*y»! Halten fort-1 Sont ton- Hehbenatoe'l" on hand a well waehrend ein iour* bi»*n I »oor radir een ■elected and wohlaasortir- a*»orti*lryk aeeortirichly assort- tes Laser al- dans tons ment ran Eued stock of all l«r Enropae- les
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    • 713 4 NOTICE. ,T. M. LYON A CO. Have on band the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or P°wer 6" heads. Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable
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