Singapore Daily Times, 19 April 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 19th APRIL, 1879. No. 13,757 VOL. XX.
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  • 427 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted «re the dates on which Mail Steamers may be ex pectrd to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— Outwaw. Homkwau*. Tuesday 21<d Jm- Friday loth J»n. 4th Ffb. 24th h 18th TOr Feb. 4th Mar 21st
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stintor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, snd from Shanghai homewards for Londun every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and
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  • 242 1 The following are tbe dates on wtiicb the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to arme here during the current year:— Ovtwasp. Ho ™r lflTp 1878. Weduwday 12February Friday, 17 unU Monday, 7 April March "s May V/pnl I) *5 ft, w ediieaday,~7 May
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  • 175 1 The steamers of this Company will he despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipltam, VizagapatauivCo-c.-Dadk, Masulipatani. Madras, Calient, Tollicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, Marrh I atth Saturday,
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  • 44 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Milne, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st April, 1879.
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  • 944 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours afte the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia W Padang ®4 Oheribon Samarang viA Batavia 68 Samarang
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. j General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., S Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure Roods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 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 Compnnv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. YL. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurants effected upon almost every description of property at the current Ritea 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. Singanore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE Si TO.
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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 Jnlv, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after doe notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.c.)
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    • 45 1 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. 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: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fike 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHTFF OFFICER London 79. Corvhtm, E. 0. Epinbubgh. 31 Cforge Street. Agents for Singapore. ROFRTEAP A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 74 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above i Company, arc prepared to take risks upon cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on the I customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for 1 coasting voyages, and 15 o/o
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    • 193 1 Offices. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Depnty Chairman Wfflian HM. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 64 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at beddced bates. 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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    • 41 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840. and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. 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 extra
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    • 46 1 It is reqnestej 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 (m c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang 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 Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 209 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, V.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 0 010 Edinburgh, 17 George Street. [Srr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haying been appointed Agents of the above Company
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. MeVhers. ft Co.) J P Barnes (Messrs. Hollidav.Wise A Co.) V T Mnnger, (Messrs.Pomrlas.LnnrsikfcOo.) IT. Nieaise. (Borneo Comnanv Ltd.) J. .T doe Remedios.
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    • 126 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.00G. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .1. AsMmi. Ewi. Mfwl Omvror, E*lTltoiiisa G ‘Rurolsv, William Hiwtnorn, Pohart C. T, Baran. Gmonr* HilW, TVroWnl Rcaanqnet, Samnal HTtla. .Bmiww Brand. Will,am Lrall. Hiarle* C«vp. Charlaa Mnrrv•». Gnorw H. Chan,Lera, Smm
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    • 63 4 Th e undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are pre- pared to accept risks upon cargo by steam- or or sailing vessel on the customary terms, j The usual discount allowed on all risks I for coasting voyages and on risks to
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    • 89 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters 1 Subscribed Capital *2,000.0, >o Pi,id-up Capital 250 i 0,l# Fire Reserve Fund... 81st Dec., 1877... 2829.577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,67' Total Fire Reserves —h Income of the Fire Department, NetPre- 0Aam miums and Interest...
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    • 110 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
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YALLET ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 131 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) »> o*^o* Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) G. R. LAMBERT’S Photographic Rooms. Orchard
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    • 82 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 d image. CAMERON DUNLOP St CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 128 2 In the Supreme Court of the Struts Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Shineappala Meric an, residing at No. 43 North Bridge Road, Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 17th day of AprU 1879. I The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House,
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  • 47 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Oaboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Na- pies, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 66 2 The S. S. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. S. Gleneagles, Captain i Geo. S. MacBain, with the new Season’s j Teas, will leave Singapore, about the 1st j June next, and have good accommodation i for 1st and 2nd class passengers. I For further particulars,
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  • 69 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Euphrates. will leave the Roads for above ports at 3 p. m. on Saturday next, the 19th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac., Ac. For Freight or Passage,
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  • 57 2 NEW LINE TO PADANG. Via Penang, Acheen, Patti, Rigas, Analaboe, Tamp&ttoean, Troemon, Nias, Sipgkel, Baros, Sibogha, Natal, Ayer Bangies and Priaman and the same way back, once every month. The first steamer will leave Singapore on the 3rd Proximo. HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents.
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  • 43 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, e« route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 16th April, 1879. to 28th inst.
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  • 33 2 DEATH. On the morning of the 19th April of heart disease, Rosin A Rozanra, the be loved wife of Sim »N Arozoo, aged 25 years and 3 months. R. I. P.
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 19TH APRIL, 1879.
    • 136 2 Singapore, 19th April, 1879. Gambier I 4.15. Black Pepper 8.25. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawai 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.42 f. Coffee, Bontyne 1*. i Tin 21.70. 60s. Mule twist... 85. 7J lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47-i-4 do T. Cloth 1. 8 do
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    • 177 2 Per P. A 0. Co’s, steim ship Thibet, on the 19th April. For Penang.— From Singapore: Hon’ble Major Mac Nair and servant, Mr. W. Mac Donald. For Bombay —From Singapore: Mr. D. Esoffally and servant, Mr. Mahomed Allie, Mr. W. D. Alliebhoy and servant. For Venice. —From Singapore Mr.
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    • 855 2 1. —6.3d a. m. and 9 a. m. Morning Masses at the French Church of Good Shepherd and the Portuguese: Church of St. Jose. 2. 11a.m. Morning Services at the St. Andrews’ Cathedral and the PRE8BYTBRIAN KlRK. 3. p. m. Sunday
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    • 1321 2 The following new notiheations appear in yesterday’s Gazette His Excellency the Administrator in Council has been pleased to grant three months’ vacation leave, from the 10th instant, and four months’ leave on half salary, on the ground of ill-health, UA the Hon’ble Captain E. W. Shaw,
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    • 2531 3 Owing to the courtesy of Captain Jasson, of the S. S. Glenearn, which arrived here this morning from England, with London newspapers to the 21st March, we are enabled to give the following summary of news from the seat of war in Zutuland, in anticipation of the
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    • 709 3 Times are hard and money scarce,” is a very general complaint in these days. But. unfortunately for the journalistic profession, there is something else that is scarce besides money, which is—subject matter. People are very fond of throwing a paper down with something that sounds very unlike
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 565 2 #rto asbrrtfsfrmtnte. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid nj Capitol 5.000,000 Holton. KUrre Ppid.. Dolton. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CIUir»<n.-WM. H. Fopbis, E»q. (of Mnure- Roasell A Co.) Dtpvh Ctoiman.—Th, Hon. W. Kmwici (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Go.) B.
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    • 871 2 FOR SALE. Superior Tinto wine, “Chateau Girona, regularly imported by diroct steamers from HINNEKINDT Sole Agents for the Strain Settlement!!. Singapore. 2nd April, 1879. to 30th June.) for sale. The undersigned have just received ex steamer India, a new supply of French Cement equal to the best Portland. REME BROTHERS,
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    • 397 2 LONDON PROVINCIAL MARINE IN URANCE COMPANY. The undersigned are prepared to accept risks by steamers the usual bonus being allowed on premia. GUTHRIE St CO. Agents. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. to 30tb inst. E. BARTHEL Has just received and unpacked. Lamps, h»nging, table, wall and bedroom lamps in differeat sizes
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    • 405 2 BILLIARD 3. MMERSON’S HOTEL. Saturday, 19th April at 9 p. m. On the above date, Messrs S. W. Stanley and Fred. Shorter will, under the distinguished patronage of H. H. the Maharajah of Johore, play a game of 1,000 up. As Mr. Shorter leaves Singapore in a few days this
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 176 3 Friday, 18th April. Siaine e steamer Kromahtah, 694 tons, Tullock commander, Bangkok 14th April, consignees Tye Joo Lee A Co. British stoamor Normanby, 664 tons, Ellis commander, Sydney 25th March, consignees Guthrie A Co. British steamer Orestes, 1,323 tons, Webster commander, Liverpool Bth March, consignees W. Mansfield A Co.
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    • 14 3 Friday, 18th April. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca 4 Penang.
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    • 761 3 oe Date I I Ships’ Names. Captains. I Flao A Rig. z 1 or as- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-W.U’ 1 Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s.str. 870 Feb. 13Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 417 3 ftotftttf, FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wheeled pony carts, just imported, varnished in the natnr&l wood, lancewood shafts, wheels with fustic oaves, elliotic springs, Collinges' patent atlas. Built by the well-known makers Messrs. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. $115 each. Apply to POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 18th March, 1879. CAIRNHILL
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  • Docks.
    • 637 4 Twu work, of tko Company aresitoatad nt Tonjone Pagar, withrn one mile of the (own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf —Affording berthage for twenty draught, and protected by from the mr.ll from the r°0> the .treneth of the tide.. The
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    • 189 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fe«*< Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 570 4 ifligrtllanfoua. J. MOTION. Chbohometeb, Watch ahd Clock Makes. ahd Opticiah. Stbeet. Hab always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery! Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, 1 3 n Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 629 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlrry. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior, Razors, single and in boxes of 2, 3, or Plated Ware. An assortment of electro plated Cruet*
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    • 177 4 NETHERLANDS TNDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869.) to the above Companv 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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    • 606 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's ontfiits made up on the shorfe*! notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 706 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Halten fort- Sont fcooHebbatuteeds on hand a well wnehrend oin ionrs Wen roor rvlie eon ■elected and wohlassortir- assortisryk assorti. nehir assort- tea T.arer al- dans tons ment ran Enel stork of all lor Europe*- lea articles ropeis-h*
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