Singapore Daily Times, 26 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-26 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,71412 words
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Article, Illustration419 1879-02-26 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Thk nr demoted are the dates on which tii in (ji* i *pßPj’*‘ Mail Steamers be exited to arrive at Singapore during the jtar 1879: 3 Omr*«D. Homeward. J*». 1 HS to4tb Feb a4'D l«*h 7th Feb. S 5f419 words
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Article148 1879-02-26 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achillrs. Antenor. Piomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. B ECTOR. STENTOR. Mbnelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from 1 > rpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon D'odaticn for148 words
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254 1879-02-26 1 Thr following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to axrixe here during the current year:— Oftward. HofJ£ARD--1879 1879. Wednesday 12F.bn»rj j tint, 2S do »> n- H SMW 11 *s"’ i --r- K 11 AnglSt i” d 25254 words
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153 1879-02-26 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Viaagapataui, Coconada, Mnaulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January l»h I153 words
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Article44 1879-02-26 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviah, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEW Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.44 words
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Article41 1879-02-26 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, 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, Ist Feb 1879.41 words
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907 1879-02-26 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßataviaeverj 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 Padang 94 i Cheribon t907 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-02-26 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned- Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailine Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-02-26 1 Established 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 Fehy. 1878. fn. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-02-26 1 Established 1710. Insurances effeeted upon almost every description of property at the current R 'tea 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 A57 words
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Article42 1879-02-26 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. fn. c.)42 words
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49 1879-02-26 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polices covering Marine Risks on goods to all pailof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)49 words
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45 1879-02-26 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.45 words
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69 1879-02-26 1 Head Oppick, 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 Europe69 words
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43 1879-02-26 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB in RESERVE KXCLUBIV* OP Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Lipi department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. o.)43 words
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Article28 1879-02-26 1 Capital eiooGrton. CHTEF OEETr'E'!. London 79. Cornhill e. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (n. <•..)28 words
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71 1879-02-26 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 risks71 words
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199 1879-02-26 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman nii a 5' nl Esqre- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.199 words
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64 1879-02-26 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 current64 words
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87 1879-02-26 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 aathority to grant87 words
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52 1879-02-26 1 EBTABLIBHED 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 tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A GO. Singapore, lit April,52 words
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42 1879-02-26 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxkrling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two aborning do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)42 words
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97 1879-02-26 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined wits Life Assnranoe. Free Policies issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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45 1879-02-26 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 c*)45 words
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103 1879-02-26 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. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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216 1879-02-26 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 OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O GIOEOB t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f- i^ n {‘SESSST Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been216 words
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103 1879-02-26 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E»q. 'Mener*. Melcher*. k Co.' .1. P Rarnes fMesers. Holliday, Winn A Co.l A. T. Mnnyer, fMe*i«r*.T>on(rliii,LanraikftCo.) H. Nicaine, (Romeo Cnmwui* Ltd. 1 J. J103 words
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138 1879-02-26 4 Capital gi.fioonoo. Paid-up and Invested 706.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. E*q. Alfred Gonser. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran. Geo rye Hihbert, Peroival Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Rrand, William T.yall, Charles Cave. Charles Marry* t. George138 words
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56 1879-02-26 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.56 words
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61 1879-02-26 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, Maritimes and61 words
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82 1879-02-26 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.} Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 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 for82 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-02-26 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st January, Ice will sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpend. The Ice Bouse is opened for the sale of daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can115 words
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Advertisement139 1879-02-26 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OB THE LATEST 8 and NAUTICAL B< At Modebate KEPT FOR S at the SAILORS’ H< Pbice or Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S.139 words
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Advertisement81 1879-02-26 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 dtmaee. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) M0NTE08E UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the81 words
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82 1879-02-26 2 Division op Singapore. In the matter of As--B'NA Meric\n of Singapore, a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day of October82 words
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69 1879-02-26 2 The B. I. S. N. Go’s. Steamer Euphrates will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca should suffi ient inducement offer, at 3 p. m. on Friday, the 28th inst. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Bimlipataui, Coconada, Madras,69 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 26TH FEB., 1879
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Article684 1879-02-26 2 Singapork, 26th February, 1879. Gauib er 4.35. Black Pepper 7.35. Wnite Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4 37*. Coffee, Bontyne 17 75. Tin 19.80. 4?s. Jioic iw>B 86. .bs. Sui.tui 6 s 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1684 words
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777 1879-02-26 2 The following is the Report of the Directors of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Limited, for the latter half of IS7B. The Directors and Shareholders are to be congratulated upon such a satisfactory result to the year's business in these dull times:— Gentlemen, Your777 words
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4770 1879-02-26 2 Wb make room below for Mr. Pickering's report upon his department during the last year, which appeared in last Friday's Gazette, as furnishing interesting and important informal respecting a portion of the social organization of the largest nationality of our motley population4,770 words
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Correspondence.
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Article143 1879-02-26 3 To the Editor of the Daily Titnes. Dear Sir,—Mr. Vaughan, in his recent publication The Manners and Customs of the Chinese in the Straits Settlements,” says that “the word Baba is given in Mr. Douglas’ Hokien Dictionary as meaning a half-cast Chinese from the Straits." This is143 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement692 1879-02-26 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Tie Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)692 words
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Advertisement1045 1879-02-26 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, begs respectfully to announce that in consequence of the numerous applications, he has received, since his last Professional visit to India, he has again undertaken a journey to the East, and intends remaining at Singapore until further notice, to give an1,045 words
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Advertisement612 1879-02-26 2 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the Ist July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary. Singapore,612 words
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Advertisement494 1879-02-26 2 FOR SALE. A new handsome light Park Phaeton, well finished, with latest improvements, Morocco cushions, velvet laces, having seats for four. Top cover of leather Ac. Ac. complete for a single horse. Apply to ROBINSON A CO. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879. (to 25th March.) NOTICE. H Abrams begs to inform494 words
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Notices.
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Article98 1879-02-26 3 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quee Kte Loh, of No. 101, Market Street, in Singapore. Notice is hereby given that a first general meeting of the creditors of the98 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement180 1879-02-26 3 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. The Half yearly Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company, will be held at the Company’s Office, No. 4, Collyer Quay. At Noon, On Friday, the 28tb day of February, 1879. Business.—To receive the Directors’ Report and to pass the accounts for180 words
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Advertisement689 1879-02-26 3 FOR SALE. A doable barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly new for $2OO. Snider sporting rifle and case $35. Two wheeled dog cart seats, lamps $75. Apply to Lieut. Linds bll, 28th Regt. Singapore, 31st Jan., 1879. (to689 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-02-26 4 Tw» worW of the Company are aitoatod at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty reesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and703 words
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190 1879-02-26 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the moat 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 fce» Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Article1177 1879-02-26 4 THE PRTE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown. Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,177 words
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143 1879-02-26 4 Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Company applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of 810 per share now due thereon will be received here by the143 words
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81 1879-02-26 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. The 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. Breadth81 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement330 1879-02-26 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayer Bay. pacing the Harbour J. M. LYON CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced Eiropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally. We provide330 words
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Advertisement227 1879-02-26 4 Singapore, ifnn .mmy, m«o. u. v. 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 represent227 words
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Advertisement615 1879-02-26 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't outfiits made np on the nhorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.615 words
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Advertisement638 1879-02-26 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, H*xaalwar* I awwfiU tonrtanca. t'lren immor mM da mooat mrenil. Wine. Reek, Brandy. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite. Italian and Sp a nish wines, Sherry and Portwine. Ritters. English, German. French. Danish. Norwe. tnan and other Beers, Breakfast. Dinner and after-dinner638 words