Singapore Daily Times, 24 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,915
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    429 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. Tub urdemoted ar -the dates os .winA tbia Company's Mail Steamers tray be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Outward. Homeward. Tnesd*y 21ft Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4 th Feb. 24th 19th 7th Feb. 4th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLIS. ANTENOR. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. M enelaus. 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 accotrmodaticn for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    310 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. HO t^£JT ARI> 1879. i 1879 Wednesday 12 February I Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 12 March 14 February 26 do
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    152 1 liVAiv wmrau a, liiiunuj/. The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking PaeseiMjers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    43 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may ne expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIErf 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 inst. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    965 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply 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 Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 1 Capital 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkorg. Tbe undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of *lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,1*00. The undersigned has 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.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q O. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      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 voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      48 1 oiinaci, ujiivjuii'i. (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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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks t< Europe
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fiee department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite 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 OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chiirman 1 William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hnnter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. p. 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.
      64 1 The undersigned have been appointed t agents for the above Company and are pre- t pared to accept risks upon cargo by steam- 1 er or sailing vessel on the customary terms, r The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      55 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Oapital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep j Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual j terms. 1 PATERSON, SIMONS 00. Singapore,
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATEESON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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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 Deo., 1878. (u. o.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      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 Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      226 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon.Es* Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O w ®st G*orgr l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William t Street. Liverpool (Oriil Ohambirs,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mesere. M«lch«ra, ftCo.) ,T. P. Barnes (Messrs. HolHdav.Wise ft Co.) A T Manirer, (Messrs.DontrlM.LamikACo.) TT. Niraise, (Borneo Comnany Ltd.) .T. J. dos Remedios. (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      120 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich.rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ofljiwr, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. WiUxAtn Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Be van. G«or» Hihbert, Percival Bosanquet, “yde, .Tames Brand, Charles Cave, CharlesManra SKT’:: as&ffiSt. H. Win. Eaton, Esq.
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      48 4 IJNOUn.O.H'-'EJ aoouuia**''-' 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 fa. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow 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
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      123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpormd. 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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      129 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) »0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned havejußt
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    FOR BATAVIA.
    41 2 The Rubattino steamer Bengala, A. Cruciani. Commander, is due here on the 1st proximo, and will have quick despatch for the above port. For freight and passage, apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 31st inst.
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    FOR NAPLES, GENOA AND MARSEILLES.
    41 2 The Rubattino steamer Benyalv, A. Cruciani, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the ‘20th November. For freight and passage apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    86 2 In the Supr mb Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansooe, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sai 1 Esmail Mansooe, an order of adjudication was made on the 26th day of
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    158 2 In The Supreme Court of the Steaits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of procedings for liquidation by arrangement instituted by Carl Schomburgk of Number 24, Battery Road, Singapore, lately carrying on business as Merchant, at Numbers 4, 5 and 6 Bonham Street, Singapore, under
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 24TH OCT., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      1305 2 Singapore 24th October, 1879. Qambier I 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawaa 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontyne 19J. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist 92. Si lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.47 J.
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
      23 2 (For Straits Times.) London 28rr/ Oct. —A Treaty of Alliance between Germany and Austria was formally signed on the 15th instant.
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      TELEGRAMS.
      4654 2 From Indian Exchanges. The following telegrams from Indian papers to hand by the S. S. Venice give further particulars in regard to the Cabul disaster and the moveraeuts of our troops. They anticipate tha news by the coming mail from Ceylon:— Madras 9th October. —Colonel Macquoid, of the Haidarabad
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      568 2 Sftbfrtfcemtnts. 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 Mathesou A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • Advertisement
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      912 2 I I l E Q a o e a e L. d it* 8. r. r. >r h y t. D 16 0 O y it h SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Mihaeajah’s Cdf.—Value *l5O Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of
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      431 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mb. John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioned s and Estate Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1879. (to 31st inst.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the German barque Visurgit will be responsible for any debts contracted by the
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      390 2 NOTICE. Until further notice the undermention* ed Banks will close on Wednesdays, instead of on Saturdays, at noon. For the Oriental Bank Corporation. G. Lethbridge, Acting Manager. For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China. F. 0. Bishop, Manager, Singapore. For the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      95 3 Thursday, 23rd October. Sarawak Bteamer Rajah Brooke” 254 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak 22nd Oct., consignees Borneo Company Limited. British steamer Ferntower” 700 tons, Petersen commander, Samarang 20th Oct., consignees Bun Hin A Co. German steamer Octava” 936 tons, Hansen commander, Penang 21st Oct., consignees Katz Brothers. British barque Peruana”
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      59 3 Thursday, 23rd October. British steamer Ajax” Scale, for London. British steamer Pontianak Milnes, for Billiton and Pontianak. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian” Webb, for Hongkong. British barque Stanley Littlehail, for Bangkok. German schooner Annie Moller, for Bangkok. British steamer Moray Butcher, for Calcutta. British steamer Cleater Chalk,
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      692 3 I x I DatE I I Chips’Names. 1 Captains. Flag i Rio z (of ar- A'hkreFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS iIEN-OF- 'V Borueo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str. 7P4;Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H.
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      704 4 Twk works of the Company are situated at Tanjontr Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whauf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      196 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      636 4 JSisftenantouS. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker and Opticiah. Flint Street. R as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nantical Instruments, Sc„ comprising Rracelets, Ladies eoldwatche, Rrooches, (Cents ditto.. Farrines. :Silver watches. Lockets, American clooks, Ladies' rings, Carnage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding
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      761 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. 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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      362 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arnvf or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. <••) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The
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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. Gentleman's outfits made up on the shorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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      610 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. 1 H «tao for* Sent tou-! HeM™, 1 "”*,r ,S: Ssrsaite *,a- st. itai i!L‘. flem.HUI. lite’”* hfire heidnitg*. Wine, Beer. Brmiiy. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite. Italian and Spa. nisli wines. Sherry and Portwine, Bitten "install. German, French,
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