Singapore Daily Times, 13 May 1879
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Title Section13 1879-05-13 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 13th MAY, 1879. No. 13 ,77713 words
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Article, Illustration389 1879-05-13 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. TwK nr(i.nioted .re tbe dates on whiet hie Company’s Mail Steamers may be eintdli at Happm-n danlg tbe year 1879:1 Orr».». Homaeaan. g N* 18th Jth Feb. 4th Mm Art 18th 7th Mm. f.t 4*- S£389 words
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Article146 1879-05-13 1 Agamemnon. Ultsbis. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antknob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucub. Pbiam. Ancbibeb. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Btentor. Minelaub. Teucbb. 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 accon modaticn for first and146 words
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253 1879-05-13 1 The following are tke date, on which tb? .teamer, of the Mesiagene, Maritime, may ke eipected to «mve here dunns the current year:— OvTWASP. um Wednesday 1 *l2 FebroMy i Og An M 1° “Ch nc Hn 28 do “"T’ 2/r ,2“' B*s? “A- !M 16253 words
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164 1879-05-13 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittsgoag, Bimlipatam, Viiagapataui, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates B*turd»j, March 28tb I164 words
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Article43 1879-05-13 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Japan,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, 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, Ist May, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-05-13 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s Bteamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, 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, 1879.42 words
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956 1879-05-13 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply 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 Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia w Padang956 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-05-13 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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47 1879-05-13 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and ia prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels; H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-05-13 1 Established 1710. Ttmnrancea effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites 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 CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-05-13 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. fa. c.)42 words
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50 1879-05-13 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 due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (R- c50 words
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45 1879-05-13 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th J&ny., 1877. i»45 words
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69 1879-05-13 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. 33| o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-05-13 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. (a. o.)44 words
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Article30 1879-05-13 1 Capital «i onn.onn. CHTEF OFFICE s London 79, Cornhtlt, F. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., (n. c.)30 words
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71 1879-05-13 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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194 1879-05-13 1 OEETCEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Tlepaty Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered194 words
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64 1879-05-13 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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86 1879-05-13 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 authority to grant86 words
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52 1879-05-13 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, BIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-05-13 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 A 00. Agents Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (a. o.)42 words
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96 1879-05-13 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial 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 extra96 words
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46 1879-05-13 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 (R* c.)46 words
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100 1879-05-13 1 OFFIOEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Livkrpooit-28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHR3TER. JoHNToDD.Esq. Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVRRPOOL. Chas. Holland, CHAIRMAN IN OLABGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.100 words
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205 1879-05-13 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson,Ess Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ix CHIEF OFFICES: p Edinburgh, 17 George Street. pjssssr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at this205 words
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102 1879-05-13 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gknrral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (M«mr*. Melrharx. A Co.) J. P. Barnes fMessrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A T Manger, fMessrs.Dong-las,TAnraikACo.) H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. dos Remedies,102 words
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136 1879-05-13 4 Capital £l,«oo.ooo. Paid-iiD and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«H .T. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Onneer, Esq. Thomas G. Rstolst, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeorw Hihhert, Pereiral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand. William lull, Charles Care. Charles Marryat. Oeoree H. Chambers,136 words
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56 1879-05-13 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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85 1879-05-13 4 London and Isdinburoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... I 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 i Income of the Fire Dei partment, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The85 words
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78 1879-05-13 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 voyages78 words
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31 1879-05-13 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.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-05-13 1 SINGAPORE lOE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Hones. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpood. The Ice Honse is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 8 k. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5115 words
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Advertisement67 1879-05-13 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick op Eacu. Nautical Almanaca 1 Charts, de (Double Bheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. Wi bare just unpacked67 words
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Advertisement83 1879-05-13 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. Singapore, Uth Jane, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels83 words
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259 1879-05-13 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THIINDIAN ACT X or 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Bbares off 100 each of which 93,900 have already been ■nboeribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I Gk P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Virmont J. Lamb Oh259 words
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Article48 1879-05-13 2 Txi Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Cabeara, Conmander, will be deepatched iron Singapore on the 20th May for Na--rm pke, Genoa and Mane ill ee. tte bae superior accommodation for irttalee* pasewngers which can now be bedked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Siapapere, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.48 words
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Article57 1879-05-13 2 Til H 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the 8. 8. Gleneaglet, Captain Opb. 8. Macßein, with the new Season’s Teas, will leare Singapore, about the Ist J«ne neat, and have good accommodation for let and 2nd class passengers. For farther particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCfc A57 words
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Article47 1879-05-13 2 Thr Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A. de Arana, due here on the 16th iastant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has first class accomodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Singapore, 7th May, 1879. to 16th s?ne.47 words
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69 1879-05-13 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Baghdad, will leave the Roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday p<*xt, the 17th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage, apply69 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 13TH MAY, 1879.
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Article1882 1879-05-13 2 Singapore, 13th Mat, 1879. Gambier 4.05. Black Pepper 8.10. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.16. Pearl Sago 4 40. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 20.50. 80s. Mule twist 87. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7 do do1,882 words
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Article4406 1879-05-13 3 We continue to-day the details of the heavy fighting in Natal, first giving the returns of the officers wounded at the attack on Col. Wood’s camp on Kambula Hill, and of the officers killed in the fight on the previous day, when the Colonials were surprised4,406 words
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Article413 1879-05-13 3 From our own CorreepondarU.) Union 17 th March, 1879.—TWre is something particularly wrong with postal arrangements in Singapore. Not haring seen a copy of the Timet for six months and having had no commnnicationa from our friends, spiritual or otherwise, we were beginning to be apprehensive that yon413 words
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48 1879-05-13 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. SYED MOHAMED BINT A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to 3lst May.)48 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement326 1879-05-13 2 jitto JSbfrttsrmtntS, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pwd op Ouritft] MOO,000 DoOtrt. RcMrre Fond 1J00A0O Dollws. CODRT OF DIRECTORS. Ckairma*. —Wm. H. FoUM, E«q. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons326 words
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Advertisement676 1879-05-13 2 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Pininsul v and Gulf of Siam By Commander A. J. Lofttjs, Siamese Nary. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between676 words
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Advertisement752 1879-05-13 2 TO BE LET. Bt the Month or on Lease from THE 15th INBTANT. The Bungalows Arthur Seat and Rosfwkath, situated 5| miles from Town, and j of a mile from the Sea, by the public Road to Siglap. These Bungalows are furnished and are a short distance from one another,752 words
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Advertisement297 1879-05-13 2 DRUMMOND GAGGINO A CO. 8hip Chandlers, Provision MbbCHANTS Ac. Abe importing, and have (or sale: Best Italian and Bordeaux Wines in 50 Gal. Casks from $25 to >50. Ham, Beef, Pork, Cheese, Butter, Preserves, Ac. Singapore, 8th May, 1879. TO LET. Draycot,” situated immediately be- hind the Tanglin Club, entry297 words
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Article51 1879-05-13 3 Tuesday, 13th May. German ship Electro, 985 tons, Clark commander, Liverpool 4th Jany. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. British steamer Cleator, 317 tons, Chalk commander, Labuan 10th May, consignee J. D. Roes. aiTibalSt r ContinuedJ British steamer Glenfiulmi, 1,366 ton., Wilcox commander, London 9th April, consignees Martin Dyce A51 words
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Article13 1879-05-13 3 Monday, 12th May. j British steamer Pakuam, Stratton, for BMgkok-^^^^^^13 words
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Article428 1879-05-13 3 '-hips' Nun 1 Ciium. lfU.l Bid. Whu.Fk.iJ WhuiLtiho Ooh.mmi.ob tarn Diwiiutio.. I g RIVALS. MEN-OF-WA o'Feb. 13 Acbuen |T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General., Repairing er P plod H ll" sIT 2216 W 24 Hongkong Rosd. S«ior N.rsl Officer. SUUos J U ao PoUnd J428 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement77 1879-05-13 3 TO LET. No 6, and upper floor of No 7 Flint Street, facing the General Poet Office. Apply to Guthrie a co. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. u. c. NOTICE. 1, Tan Ykok Nil, have thi ,d *J pointed Messrs Tan Kim Ybw Si and Lim Toko Kim jointly and severally77 words
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712 1879-05-13 4 Twf works of the Company are aitnated at Tshfniff with** «n« ®ile of tLe tntra of Singapore, and comprise the fol- owing aatabliah ments, via t Wwarf— Affording berthage for twenty remria at one time with sufficient water alottfside for vessels of the hoariest712 words
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192 1879-05-13 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee* Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement575 1879-05-13 4 iRisttnanrous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watche B Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, j Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble575 words
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Advertisement673 1879-05-13 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. j Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ beet 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 electro673 words
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Advertisement177 1879-05-13 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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.177 words
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Advertisement608 1879-05-13 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Ja. pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine608 words
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Advertisement710 1879-05-13 4 E'lmpowi and o*W mod*. Moderate term* and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach street 27. H-Oen for*-: Soot ton-1 Sobbw rtoof. -tohrwiStio loot. Wot roorrvfieOTn 8 —ohltttortir- nttortft ryk wtorti. •d J®" I atrPr '1*0* ton. ment ran Eu■attoAoe.fl m.ronto- lot,r«ol« roo.i».h,.rt,. Knronean and710 words
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