Singapore Daily Times, 8 October 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, Bth OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,901
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  • 426 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted ar 'the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be ex-. pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OrrwißD. Homeward. Tue*d»y 2lgt Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th i. 7th Feb. 4tb
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ultsseb. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtoe. GLAUCUB. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Strntor. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe 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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  • 268 1 The following are the dates oh which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may he expected to a mTe h ere during the current year:— OUTWARD. 1870 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 aO 12 March 14 February 26 do I 28
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  • 182 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, Yizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I
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  • 43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Amttoon Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may te 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 freigiit or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 962 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. 1 Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 I Padang 94 I Cheribon B0 aum.iftifrWi
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Thru ranees effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insnred in 1878, £258,772.9»G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A
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    • 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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    • 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 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o 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 GO. 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 £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman f William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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 beduced bates. 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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    • 57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annnal Income upwards of 400,000 The nndersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Fingapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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 Deo., 1875. (n. o.)
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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. (n. o.)
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    • 96 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchestbb—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50. BtMd CHAIBMAN IN MANCHB8TBB. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs.Todd ACoston, CHAIBMAN IN LIVEBPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus, and
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    • 223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexandee Rokald80N,Ebq Fice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming', Eaq Secretary— H. Ambeose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 We8t Gnoege 1 Stbeht. Edinbuegh 17 Geoege Steeet. London f 2 King William t Street. LitebPOOL fOEIELCHAMBEES, t Water
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    • 87 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 grant
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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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    • 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 cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th Joly, 1872. (u. c.^
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mmmm. Mulnbew, A Co.) .T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.) A T. Manger, (Messrs.T)owrla*,LanraiktCo.) H. Niraise, (Borneo Comwujy Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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    • 132 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-tin and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Bich-rd .T. Ashton. Esq. Alf-ed Oliver. Esq. tw»« G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Bohert C. L. Bevan. Georse HiM-rt, Peroival Bosanquet, Sa"’"*' Hvde .Tames Brand. Will.am Lnll. Charles Care. Charles Marryat George H. Chambers.
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ 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
    • 120 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nones. On and after the let January, Ice will *old retail, at the rate of 8 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 p. M.
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    • 72 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Pbicss, KEPT FOB SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just
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  • 65 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Bajpoo tana, 1,312 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at noon, on Thursday, the 9th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyah, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras, &c. For freight or passage, apply
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  • WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCT., 1879. STRAITS TIMES
    • 138 2 Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fairqnality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawau 3.30. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18.1. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 24.1. 40s. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.571. 7 do do 1.471. 6 do i'.
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    • 185 2 Mails close for Samarang, per S S. Fern Tower, at 5 p. m. today. Batavia per S. S Emime, at 6 p. in. today. Penang, Rangoon, and Ca'cutta, per F. S. Rajpootana, at 10 a. m tomorrow. Penang and London, per P. S. Nestor, at 11 a. m.
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    • 3605 2 (For Straits Times.) London, Ith October.'— It is understood that at a Cabinet Council held yesterday, the immediate re-assembling of Parliament was discussed. The Times deprecates this action as uncalled for. We regret to notice very bad Ice again being served out from the Ice House; it more
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 733 2 fitto SRJbfrttermmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.’- The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 851 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. 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” escepted. Entrances $5 each to the second horse, with $2O added Once round
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    • 794 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction at the New Habor Dock Company’s Premises, towards the end of 1 next week, a quantity of valuable masts, spars, yards, sails, rigging, ropes, and sundry ship’s stores and gear, ex “Southern Ocean. Date of sale and full particulars
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    • 457 2 FURNITURE SALE. Thk undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, the 11th in8t.at2 p. m. the Household Furniture belonging to Jambs 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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  • 48 3 Tuesday, 7th October. German steamer “Bellona,” 789 tons, Ahrens commander, HoDgkong 30th Sept., consignees Puttfarcken, Rheiner Co. M. M. steamer Emirne,” 727 tons, Pellissier commander, Batavia 5th Oct., consignees Messageries Maritimes. Wednesday, 8th October. British steamer Nestor,” 1,435 tons, Freeman commander, 30th Sept., consignees W. Mansfield Co.
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  • 20 3 Tuesday, 7th October. British steamer Ban Yong Seng,” Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Petrel,” Grenfell, for Cheribon.
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  • 761 3 I od i Date I I I Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag v Rio a |of ae- j A'hebe Feom.l WhebeLying oe Agents Destination. I eivals. I Y.EN-OF- W Borueo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str. 7P4 Aug. 27 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Genl.
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  • Notices.
    • 137 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Yeap Cheang, residing at No. 134 Tanjong Pagar Road, in Sin gapore. George Edward Evans, of Singapore. Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The
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    • 144 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Moona Pena Reena Allagappah Chittt, of No. 93, Market Street, Singapore, trader, j George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official a ssignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the
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    • 159 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Ebrahim bin Abdulrahman and Shaik Madarsa", residing at No. 28, Omar Road, in Singapore, and carrying on business in copartnership as Cutlery shop keepers, at No. 12, North Bridge Road,
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    • 140 3 In The Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Peer Mahomed residing, at No. 90 Rochore Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 821 3 NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the under* j mentioned:— 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms. —At Kwala Lumpur, Kanching and the mining districts of those places. A. A Farm of the right to prepare and sell Chandoo and all other preparations of
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    • 256 3 Notices. NOTICE. Monday the 27th October 1879 at 9 I a. m., the Commissary General of A'heen and Dependencies will publicly sell at his office at Kotta Eadja, the right to buy up the hides of bullocks slaughtered for the War-Department in Acbeen Proper, during the year 1880. The conditions
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    • 247 3 sotiees. NOTICE. 1 A Civil Engineer with Scientific qualifications, who has had varied experience, is open to an engagement professionally, or to Report and Prospect in Minerals. Unexceptionable references. Address Delta, care of Straits Times.” Singapore, 26th September. 1879. FOR SALE. A Portable Albion Printing Press by Messrs. Harrild and
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    • 107 3 SPRATT’S FI BRINE DOG BISCUITS John Little Co. have just received a supply of the above well known Dog Biscuits. Singapore, 3rd October, 1876. NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Choa Kong in the chop of Kue Tye, as proprietors of the Saw Mill at Tanjong Rhoo, ceased since the
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  • Docks.
    • 702 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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    • 187 4 This Company exeoutes ships’repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Door. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet.No. 2. Graving Dock (Granite.)
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    • 259 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. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 668 4 Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings. Signet rines, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, iHfsttllantmß. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, "Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies goldwatche, Gents ditto., 'Silver watches, American
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    • 482 4 NOTIOE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter 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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    • 382 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Shins or vessels insured in the shove Association, which mav arrive or put in here havine sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A OOs A pent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (n. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF
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    • 602 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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    • 707 4 Hnve always on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stack of all European and other (foods. Mod erate careful tendance KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Streets. i Hal ten fort Sont ton- j Hehben steed* waehrend em jours biet, »oor radie een h* ««orti.
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