Singapore Daily Times, 29 April 1879
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Title Section12 1879-04-29 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 29th APRIL, 1879. No. 13,76512 words
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Article, Illustration429 1879-04-29 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrire at Singapore during the year 1879 Our****. Homwsid. Tumdajr 21« t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. M 4*b reb. Uth K 18th 7th429 words
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Article145 1879-04-29 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchisis. Sarpxdon. Orestes. Hector. Stbntor. Minelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoumodaticn for first and third class145 words
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299 1879-04-29 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Octwaid. jgyp 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January do 31 do v ?2«iUb up-biw, 26 do i, 28 do Monday, 7 April299 words
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186 1879-04-29 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malucca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, flirolipatom, V wagapatitm, Cocon afl a, Masdlipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday,186 words
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Article44 1879-04-29 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIE6 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 16th April, 1879. to 28th inst.44 words
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971 1879-04-29 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei 1 tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 9?971 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-04-29 1 Capital S 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. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent '•f 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block72 words
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47 1879-04-29 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Comnanv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-04-29 1 Established 1710. Tpourances effected upon almost evorv description of property at the current R *tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Haims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE ACO.56 words
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Article42 1879-04-29 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. c.)42 words
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49 1879-04-29 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, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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46 1879-04-29 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, 27tn Jany., 1877. u. o.46 words
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71 1879-04-29 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon i cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the j customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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44 1879-04-29 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.)44 words
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Article29 1879-04-29 1 Capital Pl.ono.noo. CHTEF OFFTf!F=\ London 79. CoRyHiu. F. C. Edinburgh, 31 Oforor Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-04-29 1 Capital 10.090.000 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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197 1879-04-29 1 OFFTCR8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Cb ‘innan in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity197 words
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64 1879-04-29 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 1879-04-29 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 grant87 words
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53 1879-04-29 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total I nvested 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, 1st53 words
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42 1879-04-29 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino 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. (n. o.)42 words
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96 1879-04-29 1 Established 1840, and Empowered bv Spe 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 charge96 words
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46 1879-04-29 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, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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103 1879-04-29 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd A Cotton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASOOW. Alex.103 words
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213 1879-04-29 1 FIRB AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alixander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: OUHOT, f 50 Y” T G 01 l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lnu0M t™ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned213 words
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101 1879-04-29 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Meanra. Melrhera, Co.! T P Fame* (Meaera. Hellidav.Wia* A 0.1 V T Manner, (Meaara.Donriaa.LawaikACo.) TT. Nioaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.! J. .T. doe Remedio*. M.101 words
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122 1879-04-29 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. 0 S?fSv« 1 1 Them** O. Rarolar, William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran, HM*. Peroival Roaanquet, Tau.ee Brand. Charle* Care. Charle. Marrrjd, Geonre H. Chamber*, O Mnrdooh Henrv David.on.122 words
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56 1879-04-29 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 RROTHERS.56 words
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83 1879-04-29 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital «««,JOjj Paid-up Capital W" Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves »»M Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- QAQ A1 miuma and Interest... 908,014 The83 words
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78 1879-04-29 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been anthonzed 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 voyages78 words
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29 1879-04-29 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS It CO. Singapore, IBth Dec 187829 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-04-29 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notics. On and after the Ist January, lc« will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. Tbe Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5114 words
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Advertisement134 1879-04-29 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATBBT BURVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibatb Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Chart*, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. o.) G. R. LAMBERT’S Photographic Rooms. Orchard134 words
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Advertisement83 1879-04-29 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, (a. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1879.
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Article1037 1879-04-29 2 Singapore, 29th April, 1879. Gambier 14. Black Pepper 8.30. White Pepper, fiirqiality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.10. Pearl Sago 4.42 L Coffee. Bontyne IS. Tin 21.70. 60s. Mule twiat 85. 7J lbs. Shirtings LOO 7 do do 1.474. 4 do T. Cloth 1. 8 do do I-12J.1,037 words
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Article1570 1879-04-29 2 The Siam Weekly Advertiser of the 19th instant contains the following account of the reception of General Grant and party in Bangkok General Grant is the go eat of the Siamese Government, and is now the occupant of the beautiful pilace Wang Sarahnron, where he will1,570 words
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Article1062 1879-04-29 3 We have to acknowledge the receipt of the Report for 1878 of The Mutual Improvement Society, being its second annual report, and we append it below as the best and simplest means of explaining the objects and working of this new institution amongst us. Singapore would1,062 words
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Article1366 1879-04-29 3 i It is requests*! of our contemporaries that iu reproducing these translations, their original appearance in the Stra<« Times may be acknowledged. Foreign Tobacco. A Correspondent writes from Canadora (Calcutta) that the production of tobaceo is increasing in that quarter, and that the leaf is improving remarkably. It1,366 words
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Correspondence.
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Article123 1879-04-29 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Allow me to correct two slight errors in the account of last Saturday’s races—lst Templeton (Dyce) was the first Secretary to the Sporting Club.—Jorrocks (Read) was the second, Fergusson (Harrison) the third—2nd (this perhaps is no fault of yours)123 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement425 1879-04-29 2 £fh> 25brrti3tmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»id op Copit*! S.000.000 Dollar,. Rooerre Pond 1,300,000 Dollora. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CAotnooo.—Wm. H. Foebih. Eoq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.l jjg muty CTiaiVwnw The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson k Co.) T. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Darid Ssssoon Sons425 words
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Advertisement594 1879-04-29 2 BASS’ ALE. Just received ex Merionethshire, a small consignment, very superior, in Imperial Pints at $2.50 per dozen. W. R. 3COTT A CO. Singapore. 1st April, 1879. (toSOthinst. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The owner or occupier of every place, used or intended to be use i for Fish Curing, Fish Manure Manufactory,594 words
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Advertisement645 1879-04-29 2 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting he*ween us, the undersigned Hermann Katz and Aron Katz, as Merchants, Commission Agents, and General Warehousemen, at Singapore, under the style or Firm of Katz Brothers has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st December 1878. The Business645 words
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Advertisement220 1879-04-29 2 TO LET. Woodsville Cottage, Serangoon, (3 miles from Town), at present occupied by C. K. E. Woods Esq., from 1st May. Furnished 40 per mensem. Unfurnished 30 do do Also The Priory, Serangoon (3 miles from town, at present occupied by A. T. Gray Esq. from the 1st May. Unfurnished220 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article113 1879-04-29 3 Monday, 28th April. frutcb steamer Vice President Pnns, 317 tons, Scbipners commander, Acheen 23rd April, censignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer Sarpedon, 1,592 tons, Rea commander, Hongkong 23rd April, consignees W. Mansfield A Co. American barque Chasca, 628 tons, Washburn commander, Penang 24th April, consignees Boustead A Co.113 words
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Article69 1879-04-29 3 Monday, 28th April. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Saigon. British steamer Weazel, Burlingham, for Siak. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. Dutch steamer Bromo. Van der Hain, for Acheen via Penang. Dutch steamer Patoeab, de Neef, for Palembang A Djambee. Spanish steamer Panay, Goycnechea, for Manila. British69 words
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Article786 1879-04-29 3 Date I 1 ''hips’ Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. g of ar- I Where From.i Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. MF.N-OF-W A Bosch H.N.M’s. str, 870iFeb. 13;Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420 Apr. Malta Roads786 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement270 1879-04-29 3 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsula and Gulf of Slam b 7 Command- r A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN TITTLE A CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879. E. BARTHEL Has just received and unpacked. Lamps, hanging,270 words
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Advertisement326 1879-04-29 3 TO BE LBT With immediate Entry. That commodious and well situated dwelling house in Tanjong Paggar, known as Craig House.” Apply to. H. HEWETSON. Singapore, 1st April, 1879. (to 30th inst. NOTICE. I To Sportsmen and others. Notice is hereby given that Trespassers on the Chasseriau Estate. will he given326 words
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Advertisement361 1879-04-29 3 CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to eelby Public Auction or otherwise that val luable freehold property known as Cairnbill containing an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate. Erin Lodge property and Monks bill. Cairnhill house is at present let at $45361 words
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Docks.
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664 1879-04-29 4 Tbk work, ol tk. Oompan, eresituatod >t Tsnjonq PMCr, with* on. Bite of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following ewtablishments. vie WF»«r.-A(fora; D|! t»erth.jefort«Bty vrerel. .tone time with m f h .lonqsid. for vess.l. of b b J*"f« draneht and protected by664 words
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189 1879-04-29 4 This Company executes ships repair* of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of JSuropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graviro189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement570 1879-04-29 4 jHistrllanfoua. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makkr. and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on la” 1 well selected stock Watehe., Clocks, N.nt.c.1 Instruments, 4c., ooJHpnsmg Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, prioiujj I Ladies’ goldwatcbe, Gents’ ditto., I Silver watches,570 words
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Advertisement635 1879-04-29 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joaeph 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 4 pieces, Plated Ware. An assortment of electro635 words
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Advertisement180 1879-04-29 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f 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 this180 words
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Advertisement605 1879-04-29 4 JOHN LITTLE fc CO, general warehousemen Impobtnbs op Buhopnan, China, JaPAl* AHD MAHILA GOODS OUTFITTERS; Chrohometeb, Watch, ahd Clock Makers; Jewellers ahd Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. OUTPITTIHO DEPARTMEHT. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine605 words
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Advertisement698 1879-04-29 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H*lt«n fort- 8ont ton- Hehben «t«*d* on h*nd a well wuchrend oin ionra Won *oor rsdi»e*n •elected and wohlaaaortir- »**orti*|ryk aaaortinohly as*ort- t«* al- dan* ton* ment ran En•d stock of all W Enropae- le* article* ropeitche artiE'lropean698 words
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