Singapore Daily Times, 8 May 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,773 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Bth MAY, 1879.
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  • 431 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. lus- iu demoted arc Updates oajrluch this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OmrißD. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th J* h Feb- 4th Mar
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antrnor. Diomid. Deucalioh. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisss. SaBPEDON. OBEBTIB. Hector. Stentor. Minelads. Tiucer. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modatirn for first and
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  • 296 1 The followin'' a r the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do j
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “Javan,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be eipected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 193 1 The stamen of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab. Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatum, Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— fsturday, March 2!tth I
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  • 42 1 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 961 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia t 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 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 of $lOO,OOO 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 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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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 1 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
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    • 41 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.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c
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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 CO. Singapore, 27tn Jany., 1877. n. 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. 33k 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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: BOUBTEAD 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. 0.)
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    • 29 1 Capital ei.ftftft.ftftft. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhilt, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.l
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks cargo 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 to
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    • 193 1 Officer. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > WiUia Es( lre- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity
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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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    • 87 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 Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agentß at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usaal 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 Slerling 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. (a. o.)
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    • 98 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 preIHBfc No extra
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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 (u. c.)
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    • 106 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. 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 Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: GUL.QOW {«> Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo!,l>o 1 Strut. t tuvbf Oriel Chambers, L l I Water
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    • 103 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grnbral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Mslrtisrs, A Cn.l J. P Prmee (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k 00. l AT .Manner, (Messrs. TlonalM.TsinraikACo.) H. Niesise. (Romeo Comwwv Ltd.) .T. J doe
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RieWd .1. Ashton. Esq Alfred Gonirer. Esq. Thoms. 1} Rsrelay. William Hawthorn, Rotiert O. L. Reyse. Oeoree Hihlwrt, Pereivsl Rosanqnet, Samuel Hyd«, >• James Brand, William T.vnll, Charles Ony*. Charles Marryat Oeoree H.
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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. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,OOO,(MKi Paid-up Capital 250,(MH> Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of tbe Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for
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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 sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 113 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKB RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold 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. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 69 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs S L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. i (Single Bbeet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We have
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    • 83 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 A CO. Agents, (u. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTBOSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 258 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incoxporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. 0. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Tebmont J. Lamb
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  • 45 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on tbs 20th for Napies, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 5th March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 58 2 The 8. 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Galland, and the S. S. Gleneagles, Captain Geo. 8. MacBain, with the new Season's Teas, will leave Singapore, about the 1st Jane next, and have good accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. For farther particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCE A
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  • 47 2 Notieh is herehr given that a Dividend of 10 per ceut will by payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. 8YED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to3lst May.)
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 14 2 On the 7th instant, at Teluk Ayer, Mrs. Thomas Lovekidqe, of a Son.
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    • 27 2 Danapoul—Daniels. At St. Andrews' Cathedral, Singapore, on the 7th May, 1879. by the Revd. W. H. Gomes, B. A Lazarus Danapoul to Rachael Daniels. No Cards.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 8TH MAY, 1879.
    • 138 2 LAiDoi juo.xvxx.ax yuuxnxivuo. Singapore, 8th Mat, 1878. Gambler 3.974. Black Pepper 8.10. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.224. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyoe 17.60 Tin 21.00. 80s. Mule twist 87. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do Cloth 1. 7 do
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    • 920 2 Per Pemba, 7th May. For Penang. —Messrs. Huttenbach, C. Riegler, D. L. Brown of 74th Regt., and Syed Salim and wife. Per Rajah Brooke, 7th May. For Sarawak.—Mr. J. Harvey. Mail Noticis. Mail close for Penang, per 8. S. Atholl, at 5 p. m., to* a*,. Batavia, per S.
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    • 747 2 Last Friday’s GatetU contained,somewhat late in the day, a table of the new rates of postage which came into operation on the Ist April last, and it is somewhat curious to note that while in Ceylon, and in Hongkong if we are not mistaken, the new rates came
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    • 1108 3 VVe append below abstracts of the Directors' Reports for 1878 of the j Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, and ot the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London, and China. That of the Oriental Bank we published on Tuesday last.
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    • 2737 3 From our own Correspondent.) Paris, 5th April— The reception of M. Renan at the Academy was a veritable manifestation in favor of religious toleration, and so the building, not very large, was overpacked. The shades of Bossuet and Dupanloup ought alone to be frightened. After Littre and Darwinism,
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    • Correspondence.
      • 286 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timeg. Sib, —Although you may not be an- I swersble for the opinions of your Cor- respondents published under that heading, i yet when you insert semi-editorials signed j by Clio or anybody else, they are, I be- lieve, considered by the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 330 2 &tto aubrrttarmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 1,900,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CUirmon.— Wm. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 734 2 NOTICE. Notici is hereby (riven that the partnership lately subsisting between 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 Business
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    • 815 2 FOR SALE. Ex. Spinaway. 22 AUSTRALIAN HORSES. Nos. Name. 1 Lucy.—A. very handsome mare, about 15 bands, 5 years old, fit for buggy, has been driven in harness branded J. near shoulder. 2 Charley. —A bay gelding, about 15 hands, good action, strong, fit for harness or to carry weight,
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    • 289 2 NOTICE. Mk. Tan Keong Saik is authorized to sign for our firm, by procuration, from this date. LIM KONG WAN A SON, Singapore, 6th May, 1879. (1 m.) NOTICE. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Aucti >n, at their godowus in Battery Road, on Monday, 12th instant,
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  • 39 2 DEATHS. At Bangkok, on the 1st inst int, Flora Frances Matilda Digby, the beloved wife of G. Stevenson Smith, Esq., Surgeon, H. B. M’s. Agency and Consulate-General, Siam. At Bangkok, on 30th April, suddenly, G. Riidtmann, Acting Italian Consul.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 64 3 Wednesday, 7th May. British steamer Pluto, 180 tons, Huddle commander, Lighthon e 7th May, consignee Colonial Government. Dutch schooner Sne Passier, 136 tons. Nacodah, Pussier, 9th I A Dutch barque Hup Goan, 386 tons, Nacodah, Cberiboon, 19th Dutch barque Indo, 231 tons, Nacodah, Tahlan, 27th April. Thnrsday, 8th May.
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    • 72 3 Wednesday, 7th May. British steamer Pemba, Sayers, for Calcutta via the intermediate porta. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang .via Malacca and Native States. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Muntok and Palembang. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Sarawak. Spanish steamer Paragua, de Gil, for Manila.
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    • 569 3 Chips’ Names. Captainb. Flag a Rig.! lof a* WhereFeom. WhereLtino Iconbionebb or AobntbJdbbtihation. I 1 RIVALS. J vfirw of "xr I i I I i I M ißosch H N.M’a. str. 870IPeb. 13'Acheen |T. P. Wharf IH.N. M’.. Consul General^Bepairing p Poland H M’. str. 2216
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 378 3 ftotftc*. CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to telby Public Auction or otherwise that val luable freehold property known as Cairnhill 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
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eatabliahmenta, viz, Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbatibo Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbayiho
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 575 4 ifitSKlIantous, J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock >f Jewellery, Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical nstruments, Ac., comprising bracelets, I Ladies’ goldwatche, brooches, Gents’ ditto., Barrings, Silver watches, [Rockets, American clocks, [ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, bedding
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    • 667 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knires. 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 electro
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    • 179 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA 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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    • 604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japar and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentletnen'a outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 699 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Bead Street 27. H ,lton Sonttou. Hehtien stmrlii wMhrendpin iours M« «-<*>r rtdir <wn •elected and wohlaMortir- a* a o rti 17k assorti. richly assort. t e TjMW nt r ‘7°£,'. v R ro r**- articles -on»is-lioarti. o♦^^^^ n 7 rh
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