Singapore Daily Times, 27 October 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 27th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,917
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  • 414 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar -thedstes on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be^ expected to arrive at Singapore during"the year 1879:Outwabd. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. *4th 18th j 7th Feb. 4th Mar.
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glauctjs. Friam. Anchises. Farpedon. Orebtes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Ste amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third
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  • 289 1 The following are the dates oh which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Otjtwahd. I Homeward. 1879. ‘879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do I >* 28 <*° Monday, 7 April M March
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  • 149 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam;_Coconada/Mitffnlipat'ant:MadraS, v!laiicflt, Tellicbery 4c, during the current year on or about tbe undernoted dates Tuesday October »th I Thursday
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  • 44 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons', Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES A 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 tbe 26th inßt. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 949 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang viA Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 8 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Rpserve Fupd 90,000. Cfneral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Fongkope. The updersigned, Agents for the, Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block and Machinery
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com- f papyri—"prepared fri accept risks by* first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Aeent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at tbe current R'tes of Premium. ’Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,99C. Olaim8 arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,
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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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 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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    • 71 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abov e Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 disoount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)
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    • 29 1 Capital 61,000.909. CHTEF OFFICE'?. London 79, Cornhilt, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (u. c.)
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    • 190 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wiffiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Oompany 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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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upward* 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 A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 34 1 j The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine j risks at curreut rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. 1 Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Corahill. 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
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    • 209 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, (50 West Gkorga Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London 2 King William t Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, C Water
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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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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Kre 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 ouBtomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A GO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.j
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    • 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. (Megers. Melrters, k Co.) ,T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Helljdav.Wlse k Go.) A T Wander, (Messrs.T>onirlas,Lapraik*Co.) H. Nioaise. (Boraeo CornpaDv Ltd.) J. .T. do* Remedios,
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    • 86 4 Capital Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand •> 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. E q Thomas G. Barclay, i Wdlw™ Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, Geo™e «ib^rt, STefS™; KTo’SSteb i3l,!s£rwjCp- H.B.T FTonhsi. EM- JoSa’SK I; Kicb.rfWm»s, General Manager, E. Cozens Smith, Esq.,
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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 allow 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 00. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITES VALLEI ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will be Bold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. 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
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    • 128 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SUREST, and j, NAUTICAL BOOK?, At MODERATE PRld^S,^' KEPTTOR BALE attbe SAILORS’ HOME*. Prjce op Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sleet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th, Sept., 1878 <u. c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just
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  • 33 2 Th* Rabattino steamer Bengali, A. Cruciani. Commander, is due bere on the 1st proximo, and will have quick despatch for the above port. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 31st inst
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  • 159 2 In The Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of procedings for’ liquidation by arrangement instituted by Carl 8chomburgk 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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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 36 2 In River Yallej Road, on the 27th inst. the wife of Mr. S. Manuks of a eon. On the 26th October, 1879, at Sophia Road, the wife of Mr. Hinry William Mitchell, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 27TH OCT., 1879.
    • 1199 2 SuroANORi, 27th October, 1879. Ghunbier f 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Hour, Sarawak. 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.174. Coffee, Bontyne 194Tapioca, small flake 6. Tin 29. 40s. Male twist 92. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.474. 6 do T.
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    • 1692 2 In January last Sir William Robinson issued a Commission to inquire into the constitution and general organization of the Police Force of these Settlements. The Commission was appointed in consequence of a widespread feeling that the present force is incompetent and untrustworthy. The Report of
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    • 802 3 Bombay, 9 th Oct. —Sir Richard Temple and Staff embarked this evening on board the Ethiopia for Kurrachee en route to the frontier. The Commander-in-Chief, with a large crowd of the leading European and native inhabitants of Bombay, witnessed his departure. A guard of honor
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    • 689 3 From the Penang Gazette of the 21st instant, the following items of news are taken Robbei'u. —A robbery took place at Messrs. Katz Brothers’ store some time between Saturday evening and Monday morning. It appears that the thief or thieves effected an entrance through a window at the
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    • 830 3 The Calcutta Evening Mail publishes the following letter from its Rangoon correspondent: October 5th, 1879.—There is no news of atfexci'ini? nature from Upper Burma, al. though there are plenty of rumours. One is that the Assistant Resident, Mr. St. Barbe, will shortly return to Rangoon TheMadrassee troops forming the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 639 2 #rto aSbtrttaemtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollar.. Reserve Fund.... 300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co. Btmly Chairman. —The Hon. W Kmvicx (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.)
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    • 894 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th Novembeb, 18(9. Fiest Race. The Mahaeajah’s Cup.—Value. *l5O- by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Coarse, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances S 5 each to the second horse, with $2O added. Once round
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    • 585 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr. John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneer and Estate Agents. Singapore,jst Oct. 1879. (to 31st inst.) notice! Neither the Captain, Accents nor Owners of the German barque Vitnirgis," will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of
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    • 479 2 CARD. Dr. Burlingham, Surgeon Dentist, can be consulted daily, between the boars of 10 a. m. and 2 p. m., at Emmerson’s Hotel, Beach Road. Singapore, 24th October. 1879. (u. c.) AUCTION SALTS, At Tanjong Pagar Docks. The undersigned bare received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the Tanjong
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  • 14 2 DEATH. On the 26tb instant at Singapore, Mr. Almiro Da Cruz, aged 41 jeers.
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  • Notices.
    • 84 3 In the Supreme Court op thr Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sail Esmail Mansoor, an order of adjudication was made on the 26th day of February, 1879.
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    • 40 3 The Rubattino steamer Bengala, A. Cruciani, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th November. For freight and passage applyto REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 134 3 Saturday, 25th October. British barque Edward Percy” 879 tons, Gabhaith commander, Ceylon 18th Oct. M. M. steamer Tigre” 2,540 tons, Champenois commander, Saigon 23rd Oct., consignees Messageiies Maritimes. Sunday, 26th October. Dutch steamer Opbir” 286 tons, van Marion commander, Deli 23rd Oct., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. P. &O. steamer
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    • 80 3 Saturday, 25th October. British steamer Rainbow Rozells, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Louisa III” Harmer, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Ferntower Petersen, for Saigon. British steamer Paknarn Stratton, for Bangkok British steamer Venice Rhode, for Hongkong. British steamer Suez Eaton, for Hongkong. Italian barque Augostino
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    • 649 3 I a; l 1 chips’ Names Captains. Flag Rio z of ar <VhkreFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. I mtais JIEN-OF-W i i g orieo v. Broekensen H.N. M’s str.' 7P4 Aug. 27 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Generaljßepairing j£ ea t
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 64 3 LORNE HOTEL: (Coleman Street,) WITHIN 2 MINUTES DRIVE OF JOHN8TON’S Pier. The undersigned begs to notify that after making several improvements she has re-opened the above Establishment, and hopes to merit the patronage of the public It is provided with Two excellent Billiard Tables, Wines and Spirits are of the
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    • 192 3 WANTED Immediately, two Draughtsmen. Salary, forty dollars a month and free quarters. Apply by letter to Messrs MAYES <fe GARLAND, Johore Bahru. Singapore Bth October, 1879. HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Br 488 Bass a Road, H. Abrams has just received several very useful and well matched pairs of young horses,
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  • Docks.
    • 685 4 Tm work, of the Company ani sitnated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and oompnoe the following establishments, vis WHARF.— Affording berthage for twenty reeeelB atone time with sufficm:nt water alongside for f tk draught, and protected by a
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner wndwr the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Giaving
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    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont I J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 680 4 JHfettllmousi. J. MOTION. OHBoifOMiTiB, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains. lupriBiu* I Ladies’ goldwatohe, Gents’ ditto.. Silver
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    • 504 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuvr. Katz Bros, have received by tbe above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from tbe 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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    • 329 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrm or put in here having sustained damage are requested to report themselves to the U derBlg gAMERON, DUNLOP t CO. Aeent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u- ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDE
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    • 608 4 JOHN LITTLE fc CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impost® bb op Etthoppan, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makebs 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
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    • 681 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. v«alway«| HrOfon fort- Sent ton- 'TohHen •CpH* oin iAnfg VjflTl I ’-aai- n.lin ’ll'.mi Torr*i rntitia wnl! waclirnnil pin i Bfllpptpfl and 1 wohlnanortfr- as 10 r'l«: t* assor*!.' tos T.appr al- j dang tons ment van E>i-
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