Singapore Daily Times, 7 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 7tii OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,900
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    421 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harnour. The urderaoted ar <thedatys on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to at th£_ Outward. I Homeward. Tuesday 2lgt Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 84th 18th >• 7th Feb. 4tb Mar. 2lst 18th 7th Mar.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. M ENELAUB. 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 accon modaticn for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    283 1 ■i he iouowinu the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to a"ive here during the current year 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February 1 Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 d 0 12 March 14 February 26 do 28 d Monday, 7 April 14 March
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    192 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. Bimliputam, Yizagapatam, Cocon ada, Masulipatam. Madrasi Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    48 1 run rjauanu aa v cun. Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Armtoon Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21et instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    34 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about the 26th mst. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    976 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatavia every I fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. Prom Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 GaHital 8 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve iFuud 90,000. Grnfral Agknts. Messrs. Jardine Mathkson Sl Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. bailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on eaph bottom, and on the Block
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Oomuanv. and ir 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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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 171,0. Insurances effected upon almost evovv description of property at the current R *t,ps of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q 0. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      70 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 risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      68 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD 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.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital €1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICE^. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. 0 BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      199 1 Offices Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. o,ueen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graceohurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Wil,i am Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hnnter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. H Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan,
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 1 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.
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      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 Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 00. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      41 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 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston, CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      222 1 5 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Etuelim. Chairman— Alexander Ronald80N,Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq > Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f*>0 West George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street London f King William 1 Street. Liverpool f IEL Chambers, l
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 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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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter^) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 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 for
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and ar« prepared to take risks npon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital 52,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson k Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (W<>Bsrs. Mclchcrs. k CiO ,T. P Barnes (Messrs. TTnllidsv.Wiso A Go.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.Dnuelas.TiauraikftCo.) W. Niesise. (Borneo Comuanv Ltd.) J. .T. dos Remedies,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      138 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Asliton, Esq. Alf-ed Gnneer. Esq. Thoms" G. Barclay, < William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Be van, Gccstc Rihbert, Berpivnl Bosanquet, Samuel Hvde, .Tames Brand, i,li "m Lvall. Charles Care. Charles Msrrvat.
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or dam age, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      39 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a 1 low the usual discount on all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER TALLEY ROAD* Notick. On and after the 1st January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. x. to 10.30 A. m. and from 12.30 to 6 p.
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    • Advertisement
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      74 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) >, 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The
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    FOR PENANG, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA.
    64 2 The B. I. S. N- Co.*B steamer Rajpootana, 1,312 tons register, will leave the roads for above porta at noon, on Thursday, the 9th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for AkyaH, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac. For freight or passage, apply to
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTH.
      16 2 On the 6th instant at "Richmond Lodge” the wife of Robert Liddilow of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES
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      TUESDAY, 7TH OCT., 1879. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      291 2 SiNOAroB*, 7th Octobib, 1879. Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper..,. 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18 4. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 24.4. 408. Mule twist 86. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      2982 2 Burmah. London, 6th Octobe r. —The Standard publishes a paragraph stating that the India Office has requested the Admiralty to station a sufficient protective force at Rangoon. general meeting of the Straits Asiatic Society will be held on Monday, 13th instant, when the following P
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      PENANG NEWS.
      956 3 We take the following items from the Penang Gazette of the Ist instant The Government and the Romm Catholic Schools. —Few things could be more amusing, if not at the same time lamentable, than the treatment of the Roman Catholic Schools by the Government of this Colony, owing
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      WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
      1520 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Perth, W. A. Bth September. —The account which I gave you a few months since of a trial in the Perth Police Court in which Sir Luke Leake, the Speaker of the Legislative Council, appeared against two of his servant maids has unexpectedly become
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    • Correspondence.
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        RAFFLES INSTITUTION.
        158 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times Sir,—As a stranger in your cosmopolitan City and wishing to be better acquainted witn its customs,' I called at the above Institution at the request of a Parent to see one of the scholars. I sent my card to the Principal,
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      Arrivals.
      136 3 Monday, 6th October. Spanish steamer Salvadora 615 tons, Larrinaga commander, I Manila 30th Sept., consignees Syme A Co. Herman ship Schiffswerft” 867 tons, Ahlmann commander, Cardiff 14th July, consignees Rauteuberg Schmidt A Go. British barque “Cyprus ”499 tons, Hendry commander, Gree- i nock Ist July. British steamer Rajpootana 1312
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      18 3 Monday, 6th October. British steamer Cleator Chalk, for Labuan. British brigantine Pet Simpson, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      837 3 i I 1 i ATE I i 1 Ships’Names. Captains.'Flag A Rig z op ae- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. I RIVALB.| MEN-OF-WAr j Borneo v. Broekenseo H.N. M’s str. 784 Aug. 27 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing
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      847 2 Jtfto aihtrtisraitnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Co.) P. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • Advertisement
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      894 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, the 11th inst.at2 p. m. the Household Furniture belonging to James McLean, Esq Sophia Road, and comprising dining room, drawing room, and bedroom suites. Also a small double seated phaeton suitable for a pair of ponies.
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      788 2 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY ON MACKENZIE AND BUKIT TIMAH ROADS. On the Spot. On Wednesday, the 15th October 1879. At 4 p. m. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, in one or more lots to suit purchasers, all that valuable freehold land on the
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      440 2 FURNITURE SALE. I The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Saturday 1 next, 11th October, commencing at Nootr. 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 Croc Very.
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  • Obituary
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    16 2 DEATH. At Batavia, yesterday, the wife of Mr. I T. G. do. Rozajrio formerly of Sinapore.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      124 3 Notices. CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. FOR SALE. 1 Handsome, new Canoe Barouche with Patent Glass sliding shutters, Patent folding steps, vey light and comfortable; Marone lining, Morocco leather Cushions finished in the best style, with Lamps, Pole, shafts, Ac. complete. 1 ditto ditto second —hand. 1 Bengal Phaeton ditto ditto. 1 Horse
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      708 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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, and
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      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 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      625 4 iHt'srenaneous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. i Flint Street. F as always on hand a well selected stock nf Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising !tJulies t Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, I Ladies’ gold
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      713 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Beos. 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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    • Advertisement
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      322 4 montrose underwriting association. The Masters of Shins or vessels insured in the shove Association, which mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP k OOs Agent. Singapore. 10th June. 1878. In. <•.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS.
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      605 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan 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 fine Tweeds,
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      685 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27 i.Vt.d and 155'SIh, iT."n “.T riohlr asxort- tealESErf 5.„. I ryk el stork of all, .meet v an En. European and sohen n wti--485 careful tendance, ."u on ae le Bedienuni? fiance. zMjfesiehert. »t de meest roiwnl. l'iire heidnitge.
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