Singapore Daily Times, 6 November 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 6th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,926
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  • 437 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. Th* ur demoted ar e*be dates OB which 1 this Co®pan/* Mail Bteaaaers tray be expected to irme it Bi»g»pore' during the year 1879: OrrwiiD. Homeward. TaMdAj 21 tt Jm. Friday loth Jan. hv Ftb. 24th I *g
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Avchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. M ENELAUS. 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 acconmodaticn for first and third
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  • 238 1 The following art tbe dates on wbicb tbe steamers „f tbe Messagenes Mant.mes may be eipected to arrive here daring tbe current year:- Honawma. OIJTWiBD. Wednatday February Fnd ‘L M*>. U February s M r h i r Monday, 7 April 1* g A S? H
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  • 141 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, lichery Ac., during the current year on 01 about tbe undernoted dates:— Tuesday October 9th I Thursday November 20th Saturday 18th
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  • 44 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th met. en route to above port s. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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  • 37 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may le expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agentß. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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  • 956 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, 24 hoars after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 1 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang vi 4 Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 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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    • 59 1 AilV CO iuaiuiuujau. The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and
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    • 53 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 I Agents at Singapore and are prepared to I issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist
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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 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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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4,Bonth Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CfIJLIRMAN IN MANCHRSTRR. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Goston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling Chatman—Alexander Ronaldson.Es* Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O W.rr Giobgi l Street Edinbbegh 17 Oioui Stbiw. Lohdon f 2 Kjhg William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chamber., I
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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. i> Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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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 oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 1 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 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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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Com-whry,-Hhd is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailine' vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Tpsii ranees effected upon almost every description of property at the current. Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,980 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE 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 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 Oompany 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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    • 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 to Europe
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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 CO. Finn department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (o. <0
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    • 30 1 Capital €1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICE' 5 London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graceobnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman "“J"? Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Bsq M. p. Depnty Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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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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    • 103 4 Capital $2,000,000 i Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holltdsv.Wise A Co.) A T. Manner, (Messrs.T>ou(rlas,LapraikACo.) H. Nioaise, (Rorneo Company Ltd.) I. J. doe
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    • 117 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-iip and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. piivkinrS T Ashton. Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. £E2a.i£33. i EntorlC.L.li™. O.orre HM-rt, sr t bS"’ 1 £™?ei B £ve Charles Marryat, S«r«H Chambers, -Tames G. Murdoch, Thomas N. Newman, H. R.T, Faranhar, Esq.
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Masters of ah vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned lmmediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 38 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 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
    • 123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER TALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let 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. m. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6 P.
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    • 125 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 Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Bbeet) (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just received a consignment of assorted
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  • 33 2 Th* Rubattino steamer Bengal#, A. Ornciani, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th November. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Not.
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  • 169 2 Tv the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition apainst themselves by Nina Lebbet. Omar Khatab and Meesah carry °n business in copartnership as traders at No. 13 High Street, Singapore. The abovenamed Nina Lebbet, Omar
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 6TH NOV., 1879
    • 131 2 Singapore, 6th November, 1879. Gambier 4.sonosellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontyne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist 92. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.475. 6 do V. Cloth 1.05.
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    • 70 2 Mails close for Malacca and Penang, per S. S. Japan, at p. m. tomorrow. Batavia per 8. S. Emirne, at 6 p. m., tomorrow. Memo For Tomorrow, 7th November. 1. 2 p. in. The Straits steamer Japan leaves for Malacca and Penang. 2. p. ni. The M. M.
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    • 685 2 (For Straits Times.) London s th November. —Great excitement prevails at Stamboul in consequence of the British action. The Turkish Ambassador to the Court of St. James has asked the Secretary ot State for Foreign Affairs for explanations. The Russian Ambassador to the same Court has been recalled.
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    • 815 2 Tuk many residents who througed the Piers, Quay and Godown balconies and those who were fortunate enough to secure places in the several steam launches were amply rewarded yesterday afternoon by the spectacle of a well-rowed race. The competing crews, Stringer’s and Nansou’s, were the
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    • 1606 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in re producing tneae translations, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) Oat.— Last night there was to take place at the veterinary establishment in Santa Cruz Square, a private trial of an apparatus for the production of
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    • 221 3 The Coming Race Meeting. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, Kawfee” says in his Training Notes published in your issue of yesterday’s date Novice will only run in the hurdles, he is the prettiest animal in the course, and it is a pity—not to 'say a shame
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 723 2 #tto aubtrttttmtnw. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up CapiW~5.000.000 Mara, fleaerve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Wumnou-WM. H. Foebes, Esq. (o' Messrs. Russell A Co.l Deputy CTuimon.— 1 The Hon. W. Keswick lot Messrs. Jardine Matbesou A Co.l F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Saesoon Sons A
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    • 906 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Maharajah’s Cur.-Value *l6O. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses thathave never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances *5 each to the j second horse, with *2O added Once round
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    • 518 2 LETTS’ DIARIES, for 1880, JOHN LITTLE A CO Sintra pore, 6tb Nov., 3879. LOST. On Wednesday last, in the Square a brindled Mastiff, fore paws and tail tipped with white, and a white str'pe down his head and nose. A reward will be paid on his recovery. Apply to GEORGE
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    • 461 2 LOST OR STOLEN. Os the 29th ultimo, a Blue haired Skye Terrier, answers to the name of “Tip Any person returning the same to this office will be duly rewarded. Singapore, Ist November, 1879. AMATUER THEATRICALS. Under the Patrona.gr of His Excellency the Administrator and Mrs. Anson. By the kind
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  • 41 3 Th-: Rubattin > 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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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 53 3 Wednesday, sth November. British s hoomr “Stringer” 120 tons, Olseu commander, Bulongan 2nd Oct., consignee Tan Kim Tian. Thursday, 6th November. Sirawak steamer “Rajah Brooke” 254 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak 4th Nov., consignees Borneo Company Limited. ;3rnbals.— (Continued.) Italian steamer “Bengala” 1024 tons, Cruciani commander, j Genoa Ist Oct.,
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    • 19 3 Wednesday, sth November. British barque Hawthorn Ranson, for Bangkok, j British steamer Penang Mclndoe for Samarang.
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    • 725 3 a Date Sh ips’ Names. I Captains. Klaq Rioj z of ab- AhereFbom.| Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. j RIVALS MEN-OF-Wa Borneo v. Broekenseo H.N. M’Batr. 704 iug. 27 icheen «ctori» Dock tf. N. M’s. Coubul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s Btr. 496 Oct.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 78 3 #Ot(KS. LOST OR STRAYED. A Black Newfoundland Dog, answering to the name of Bob. His tail, paws and chests are white and his back is partly shaven. A reward will be paid for his recovery. to CAPTAIN HANSEN, Hill Street Next door to the Old Singapore Hotel. Singapore, 17th October,
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    • 613 3 NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochore River. j Having wharf facilities for Shipping at i all conditions of the tide, the Proprie tors.are prepared to undertake contracts for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on hand. Apply at the
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    • 380 3 BDKIT CHERMIN. TO BE ET. Apply to Opt. A. C. Bing, OR P A. P Adams. Care of Messrs. W. MANSFIELD 00 Singapore, 22nd August, 1879. JAPANESE CURIO 3 -Jewellery. John Little A Co., are now showing Rome very superior Japan Ware just received viz: Copper Euamel Vases 11 in
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    • 347 3 I OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Ex Olenfalloch S. S. Gentlemen’s White and Colored Shirts. Do. Colored Flannel Shirts. Do. Linen Collars (newest styles.) Do. India gauze Merin > Vests. Do. Thick Merino Vests, Do. L. Wool and Shetland Vests. Do. Long Shooting Stockings. Do. Half hose in great variety. Do. Automaton Silk
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    • 375 3 I John Little A Co, have just received Iron Bedsteads.—with mosquito rods. Sizes 6$ ft. x 34 ft. 64 ft. x 44 ft. 6J ft. x 5 ft. 6J ft. x 6 ft. Children’s. Sizes 4 ft. x 2 ft. 44 ft. x 24 ft Scales.—Fairbanks Patent American Plat-form Scales,
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  • Docks.
    • 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 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock
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    • 702 4 TUI works of the Company are situated at Tanione Pager, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol- lowing establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty i reesels atone time with snficient water alongside for Teasels of the heamest 1 draught,
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    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which I 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. 1 G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 672 4 iHtsfallamouss. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. 1 B as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets. Ladies Hold watohe, Gents ditto., (Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers, Sextants, Brooches Barrings,
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    • 509 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 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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    • 325 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 D {jNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCI ATTOK. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. The undersigned
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    • 613 4 JOHN LITTLE fc CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomktkr, Watch, and Clock Makers Jkwbllbrs and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 659 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. I HaU<,n ,ort Sont ton- Hebben steed* elected Ind WS t’? rend pin Mm *oor r*H, richW Lorf r° h a f,ortir "«rti il ryk Mgortie i JJSSSi I i te l' a rer a, Uriß B Tnent
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