Singapore Daily Times, 21 May 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 21st MAY, 1879. No. 13,784
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  • 431 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The nrdernoted are the dates on, which this Company’s Mail Bteamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OCTWABD. HOBEW»*r>. Tuesday 21« t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 84th IMh 7th Feb. 4th
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclds. Achilles. Antenor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpkdon. Orestes. Hector. Strntor. MENELAUB. TkUCIB. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 293 1 The followin'-- are the dates on which tb** steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OrrwARP. Homeward. 1879 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17Jannary 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February do I 28 do Monday, 7
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  • 183 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyub, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Jar,” 1.865 tons, Captain Gardner, may expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES k MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs Apcar 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.
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  • 957 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil now ply between Singapore andBat;i via ever fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours afte the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 74 1 Capital 1 1,500.00 ft. Paid-up 133.302. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkoug. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure poods by A. I. Sailinp Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed A pent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailine vessels: R. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites 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. MARTTN, DYCE A CO.
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad 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. In. 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. (u.e.)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint cd 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. e.
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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. 33$ 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. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 30 1 Capital fil.ooo.fton. OHTEF OFFICE s London 79. Corwhili. E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singnnore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. fu. c.)
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    • 71 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 vovagee. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 259 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman iIH a Hind E «qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Eso M. P. Ropnty Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annnal 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 hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. i Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 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
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    • 45 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 103 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 Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex.
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    • 223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Fire Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O G.ougi 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 Georg* Striet. London f 2 Kino Williak l Steeet. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, I
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Pames (Messrs, HnlUdav.Wiae A Co.) A. T. Wander, fMegara.Doiielaa.LanraikACo.) H. Niraiae, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedies,
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.009. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gomrer, Esq. Thomas G. Rarelsy, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georire Hihhert, Pereival Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrde, •Tames Rrand, William Lvall. Charles Cs re, Charles Marry* t, Georee
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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. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00P 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 for
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    • 78 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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    • 31 4 CANTON. 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.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House iE opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 69 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, 0» THE LATEST BURVET, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) ,1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n.c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just
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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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASBO- The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 144 2 Ik thi Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. Ik the matter of Shi* neappala Meric an residing at No. 48 North Bridge Road, in Singapore, a bankrupt Georoe Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the
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  • 42 2 The Spanish steamer Cadit, Captain J. M. de Echeita, due here on the 25th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1879. (to 25th inst)
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  • 41 2 rwiv naiA/uiiA. The S. S. Venice left Hongkong on the 17th instant, and may be expected on Friday the 23rd current. For freight or passage, apply to W. R. SCOTT A CO. Singapore, 20th May, 1879. (to 23rd inst.)
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  • 42 2 ron nomjavnu. The S. S. Moray, left Calcutta on the 18th instant, and will arrive en or about Monday, the 26th current. For freight or passage, apply to W. R. SCOTT A CO. Singapore, 20th May, 1879. (to 26th inst.)
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  • 74 2 The B. 1.8. N. Co.’s Ltd. steamer Simla will leave the roads for above ports, calling at Malacca should sufficient inducement offer, at 2 p. m on Friday, the 23rd instant. She will also Ukc passengers and cargo for Akyab. Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 21ST MAY, 1879.
    • 307 2 Notici is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at its registered Office, No. 4, Collyer Quay, at noon, on Thursday, the 29th day of May, 1879, for the purpose of considering. and of passing
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    • 202 2 Singapore, 21st Mat, 1879. Gambier S 405. Black Pepper 8.12 J. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak. 3.17 J. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 17.50. Tin 20.25. 80s. Mule twist 87. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7
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    • 38 2 1. 11. a. m. The Post Office Savings Bane opens for the receipt of DEPOSITS. 2. 5.15 p. m. The Band and Pipers of H. M’s. 74th Highlanders play in the Botanical Gardens.
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    • 607 2 (For Straits Times.) Bombay 19M May. —Several very serious fires have occurred at Poonah which are evidently the act of incendiaries—whose motive cannot be discovered owing to the prevalence of Dacoity in the Presidency. This matter is occupying the serious attention of Government. [Dacoity is an organised system
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    • 4673 2 The following important Judgment, was delivered by Mr. Justice Foru in the Supreme Court on Friday last. In the matter of Charmc* Rtkschroiff Extradition Treaty between Great Brihi, n and the Netherlands 19M January, 1R74 Imperial Extradition Act. 33 and 34 Vic. C. 32 (1®70).
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    • Correspondence.
      • 67 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, Your correspondent Jupiter” in Monday’s issue has been trying his hand at forging thunderbolts, but before he commits himself to another attempt, will you please permit me to commend to his careful consideration a book that is much
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 510 2 &rto JObrrtiStmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Rwerre Pnnd 1,300,000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. CAatmoa.—WM. H. Foebis, Eaq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W Kbswici (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 540 2 TO LET. Woodsville Cottage, Serangoon, (3 miles from Town), at present occupied by C. K. E. Woods Esq., from 1st May. Furnished S 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.
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    • 732 2 EX. S. S. GLENFINLAB." Sayle A Co. have just finished unpacking 20 cases of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms. Tarlatans White and Coloured, Grenadines White, do White with Coloured Stripes. Hard Book Muslin White—Black, White Book and Swiss Musliu, Merino Black and Coloured, Towels Friction and
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    • 349 2 NOTICE. Neither Captain Von Schobn nor the agents of the British schooner May, will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of the said Teasel while in port. MACLAINE ERASE 1 A CO, Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1879. (to3lst inst) NOTICE. Th* Undersigned, whilst sincerely thanking all Land
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 51 3 Tuesday, 20th May. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons. Pallisser commander, Batavia 18th May, consignees Messageries Maricimes. Wednesday, 21st May. British steamer Banca, 23) tons, Craig commander, Samarang 16th May, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. H. M's. steamer Fly, 400 tons, McNeile commander, Hongkong 16th May, consignee Senior Naval
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    • 32 3 Tuesday, 20th May. British steamer Kongs'e, Sanders, for Bangkok. British Bteamer Cheang Hock Kian, Webb, for Penang. Spanish steamer Panay, Goyenechea, for Manila. Italian steamer Sumatra, Bepelli, for Marseilles.
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    • 662 3 I I i I Dat I i I Ships’ Names. Captains. IFlag a Rio. |of ar- Where From. WhebeLyino Consignees or Agents.^Destination. -C- RIVALS. .UEN-OF-WA' I Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870,Feb. 13iAcheen Roads H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Juno Poland H. MV. str. 2216 Apr. 24
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 202 3 Notices. NOTICE. Mr. Meter Berr is antborized to sign our firm per procuration. KATZ BROTHERS, Singapore, 8th May, 1879. to 31st inst. NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Lamps.—Hint’s Patent Duplex Table Lamps, fitted with patent extinguishers; Hink's Patent Duplex Punkah Table and Hanging Lamps;
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    • 431 3 FOR SALE. SuperiorTinto wine, “Chateau Girona, regularly imported by direct steamers from Barcelona. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements Singapore, 2nd April, 1879. to 30th June.) TO LET. No 6, and upper floor of No 7 Flint Street, facing the General Post Office. Apply to GUTHRIE A
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    • 402 3 FOR SALE. Ex. 8. 8. Kongtee. (From Messrs. BybryBearls A Go., Sheffield.) Cast Stikl Sites, 3/4” and 7/8” inches,—l6 feetlengths. CAMERON DUNLOP* 00. Singapore, 26th March, 1879. NOW READY. Japan and Thi Lost Teibes or Ibsabl's price 12.00 Illustrations to ditto 2.00 Map and Epitome of History'] of Corea with
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 The works of the Company are situated st Tun jong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,
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    • 194 4 rAfl i Liimii.Ej.LJ. 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 Entrance 42 feet.
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  • 257 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 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. C. Bogaardt Esq. J G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 549 4 iWiSttnatwotw. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Waters, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains. Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and
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    • 403 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. 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 4 pieces, Platen Wars. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 178 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.
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    • 603 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'll outfiitt made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 707 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 on hand* wall ■elected and richlv assort, •d stork of all European and other (roods. tendance. Halten fort Sont ton- HeMien st*H, wnehrend eln ionrs Wen j -oor radiwohlaeeortir- ansortielryk assrrtj. te* Tsurer al- dans tons ment ran
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