Singapore Daily Times, 6 October 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 6th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,899
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  • 425 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar «tbe dstes on which Mai! Steam*:* ®ay be expected to anive at Singapore dnring the year 1879: Ovtwabd. Homzwied. Tueiday aat Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th rak Pab 4th Mar. Hat 18th 7th
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stbntor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 234 1 The following tbe date OR which the steamers of the MeasageneB Maritime. may he expectfd to amre here daring the current year:— «™r i sr Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 00 w QO unU i F, jr“' 7 Moa'i*. 7A& 1 »r ,*j«” 14 July
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  • 186 1 The steamers of this Company will b despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Ma6ulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the urderooted dates Saturday, March 29th I
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 34 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about the 26th inst. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 969 1 The Steamers of the above Company wi !1 j fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars after i the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. 1 Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang r 94 Cheribon
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,560.000, 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 and
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    • 47 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 Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.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 1878, £258,772,9®G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks, for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 46 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, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 70 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to
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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. (u. 0.)
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    • 29 1 Capital fil.ftoo.ooft. CHTEF OFFTOE'v London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. __Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hiud, E.qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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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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    • 78 1 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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    • 56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe aud America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 51 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 Agentß at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling 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. (u. c.)
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    • 31 1 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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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bannett’s Hill. London—lo. OornhiU. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Btreet, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston, CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 226 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.1.1. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow P W.ST Georg* l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street LoTOGR f 2 K,EG WILLIAM l Street. Livprpodt f 0kibl Chambers,
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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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital 2 »900.900 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents
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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 oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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    • 105 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Me ß gn. Members. k Co.' .T. P. Rsnus (Mosers. HollMay.Wise k Co.' A. T. Mincer, (Messrs.PonarlM.LawaiMcCo.) W. Nionise, (Romeo Comoenv Ltd.) J.
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    • 132 4 Capital £1,660.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibectors. R!nh«rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goiiirsr. Esq. Thorn** G. RarcUy, i William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran, i Geonre Hihhert, Peroiml Possnquet, .Times Brand, Charles five, Pharlw Marrmt Gsorw H. Chambers, James G
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    • 41 4 The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrm or put in here having sustained damageare reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fu.
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    • 41 4 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, 11th June, 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 46 4 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.)
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    • 38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to aUow the usual discount on all risks. 33i o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Gents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.80 to 6 P.
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    • 72 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT EOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) I*Bo. (Single Sheet) «-W. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just received
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 6TH OCT., 1879.
    • 140 2 Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sara wan 3.30. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18. J. Tapioca,small Flake 5.66t0 5.75. Tin 24.1. 408. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.47 J.
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    • 1399 2 Per Agamemnon on the 6th Sept. For Hongkong.— Ms. Prosell. For China.—los Chinese. Mail Notices. b Mails close fort Lsbuan, per 8. S. Cleator, at 6 p. m. tobay. c Bangkok, per S. S. Kongsee, at 6 p. m. I today. 2 Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. 8.
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    • 27 2 (For Straits Times.) Afghanistan. Simla, 4 tk Oct.—An unsuccessful attack has been made on the British position at Shutargarten by independent tribes from the South.
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    • 3538 2 From Indian Papers.) London, \3th September.—Latest advices from Capetown state that Sir Garnet Wolseley, in an interview with the chiefs, declared that Zulnland would be henceforward under independent chiefs, and that j tho non-cipture of Cetewayo was the only obstacle to the conclusion #f peace. Bri gadier Clark,
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    • 715 3 H. B. M’s. Consul General for Siam. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —What queer things happen, and how inconsistent people can be! lam led to make this remark after reading your issue of Sept. 20th. In it you remember there is the copy of an Address
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 841 2 #tto gfobertfsfrmfnt*. HONGKONG AND BANKING OORPOI [ANGHAI ATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.—W X. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.-The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheeon A Oo.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 857 2 #ltto auhtrtistintnte. SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tutsuat, 11th November, 18.9. First Race. The Maharajah’s Cup.—Value $l5O. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course," Roadsters” excepted. Entrances $5 each to the second horse, with $2O added
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    • 773 2 #eto snfotrtteement*. FURNITURE SALE. Thk undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Saturday next, 11th October, commencing at Noon. Useful household furniture consisting of miraboo arm chairs, couches, miraboo round tables, sideboards, screens, lounging chairs, almeirahs, Ac. Also a quantity of Glassware. Platedware, and Crockery. Reu
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    • 488 2 #rt» JSbtrtfStment. NOTICE. N«ITH«* the Captain, Aprenta nor Ownew of the British barque Oldbridge will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of the above ship during her stay in port. Singapore, 6th Oct. 1879. (to 14th inst.) AUCTION SALE OT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY ON MACKENZIE AND BUKITTIMAH
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  • 47 2 DEATH. Drownid, 7th August, when landing at Port Elizabeth, from the ospsized ■hip Mabel Yonng” in whioh he wae a passenger, Chablib Edwabd Shaw, late of Singapore, aged 26—eldest eon of W. W. 8haw. Esq. The Hall, Blaokheath Park. Friends will please accept this intimation.
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  • Notices.
    • 143 3 In Thb Supbemi Court op thb STBAIT8 SETTLBM I NTS. Settlement op Sinoafobs. Ib the matter of Pbbb Mahombd residing, at No. 90 Rochore Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. Geobob Edward Evans o I Singapore, Official Aaaignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 160 3 Saturday, 4th October. British steamer Rainbow 125 tons, Kozells commander, Malacca 3rd Oct., consignees Lim Kong Wan Son. Dutch steamer "Vice President Prins”317 tons, Schipper commander, Sourabaya 29th Sent., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Sunday, 5th October. British barque “Indian” 369 tons, Millington commander, Cotie 18th Sept., consignees Bon Seng
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    • 70 3 Saturday, 4th October. British barque Albyn’s Isles Burgees, for Mauritius. British steamer Braemar Castle Thompson, for Hongkong. British steamer Rainbow Rozells, for Malacca and Klang British steamer “Simla” Franks, for Rangoon via Malacca and Penang. Dutch steamer Patoeah de Neef, for Palembang and Djambic. Britiish steamer “Louisa
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    • 739 3 I Dat I Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag A Rio* z op ar- j ArereFrom.; Where Lying (Consignees or Agents Destination. ttIVALS. vi EN-OF- ft Bor ieo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s itr.i 7?4 Aug. 27 Acheen ;T. P. Wharf jH. N. M’s. Consul Genl. .Repairing D raa
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 79 3 SPRATT’S FI BRINE DOG BISCUITS John Littli A Co. have just received a supply of the above well known Dog Biscuits. Singapore, 3rd October, 1876. NOTICE. The steam ship Oceanic, Captain J. Metcalfe, will be despatched heoce for Loudon via Suez Canal on or about the 27th October. First class
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    • 195 3 #1®tta. NOTICE. The undersigned has the honor to inform the public of Singapore, that he he* established himself as Veterinary Surge-n and Shoeing Smith, in Orchard Road, No. 550, and treats that by bis strict attention to business to merit a share of Public Patronage. V. DUMAS. Veterinary Surgeon and
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  • Docks.
    • 701 4 Tn« work* of the Oompeoj ere eitoeted >t Tanjowr Paeer. within one mile of the town of Singapore, andcompnse the following establishments, viz Wh ARE.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15fi feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. t. Graving
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  • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL t 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. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont IJ. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 629 4 ifiisctllantousi. J. MOTION. Crrovometee, Witch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. fl as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets.. Brooches. Farrines, Lockets, Ladies’ nntrs, Sijrnet rinsrs. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, (Gents’ ditto., Silver
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    • 457 4 iHttrellariMti*NOTIOE. Ex. S. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 243 4 iJftotellanemis. “literature. We have just unpacked ex: S. S. “Gleneam a parcel of the following Authors’ Workß. Dickens.—The Charles Dickens edition complete. Sketches by Boz. Pickwick and Nicholas Nickleby in a cheap paper cover edition Sir W. Scott. A. A C. Black’s pocket edition,” cloth, gilt complete, and Author’s edition”
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    • 610 4 ißWttUantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPOITIM OF EtJEOPSAF, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and CLOck Masses JEWELLSES AND OOLDBMITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROYISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Dspaetment. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 754 4 ißfertllaiifous. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Ha»eatw»y* on hand a wall selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other (roods. M o d erate terms i careful fcendanoe. Halten fori,-1 Sent ton-1 Hehben rieed. wwhrend em| lours Men »oor radia een
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