Singapore Daily Times, 7 November 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,927
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  • 435 1 (Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urderaoted ar etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expee ted-to arrive at Singapore' TTftWßg ‘TTi e year 1879 r Ovnuxi). Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. A jay. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. 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 accor modaticn for first and
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  • 284 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year„ OiTWi.r. lp-Q *B7®. Wednwday 12Febni,rj j 2fi do •>* A 0 12 March I F^ rnary 26 do >* Monday, 7 Aprfl £4
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  • 151 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, Bimlipstam, Vizagapatam, Cocotada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about tbe undernoted dates Tuesday October
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  • 45 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th mst. en route to above port s. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agent 8. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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  • 36 1 Messes APCAEand Co.’s steamer Armtoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES M OSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879,
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  • 965 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 y 9 46 i Padang 94 I Cheribon t
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital S 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are anth/'rised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and nn tbe Block and
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    • 46 1 EsTAnLIBHBD 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent »4 Singapore-for the-above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, A gent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de-’eription of property at the current R »tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q G 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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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnetomary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks, for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o 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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    • 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 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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    • 30 1 Capital ei .000,000. CHTEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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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 GsNoa, 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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    • 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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    • 52 1 Estarlibhed 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 A CO. Singapore, 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 Dec., 1875. (u. 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. (u. c.)
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East BIEMiKOHiM—I2, Bennett’. Hill. Lohdok—lo, Cornhill, Glasgow—Sooth Hsno.er Street Bmbtolalso, Broad Street CHiIEMiH IS MASCHEBTBB. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. Liverpool fOrul Ohuimm, l Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown
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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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    • 81 1 London and Edinburgh. lBO9. (Incorporated by Roxal Charterl.) 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 the
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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 npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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    • 101 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consnltine Committee. A Andre. Esq. (Messrs. Melrliers, k Co.) ,T P Rarnes (Messrs. HolHdav.Wise A Cn.| A T Manser, (Messrs.TlonrißsjADmkACo.) it Nicnise (Romeo Company Ltd.) ,T. ,T. doe Remedios, (.T.
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    • 106 4 ~J PIT* L £1,800.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.W0. Funds in Hand 1,200, (XX). Directors. IWyJS? I j-srt Rercival Roaanqnet, Wi iam T ya ll, James Brand, Char les Marryat. Charles Cave .Tames G. Murdoch, Geonre H- Chambers, Thomas N. Newman, Henrv Tinvidson. vrederiok Pat.tison,
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    • 45 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 tunned.ately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 fo
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    • 32 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 331 o/o on all country business and 15 0,0 to Europe .ud^h^ Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st January, Ice will he 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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    • 124 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BT7RVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts. de (Double Sheet) Eacu. $1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (p. o.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned havejußt received a
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  • 170 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against themselves by Nina Lebbey. Omar Khatab and Meesah carry on business in copartnership as traders at No. 13 High Street, Singapore. The abovenamed Nina Lebbey, Omar
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  • Domestic Occurrence
    • 18 2 On Friday, 7th instant, at Fern Hill, the wife of Mr. Gbaime A. MacLaverty of a son.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 7TH NOV., 1879.
    • 267 2 Singapore, 7th November, 1879. Gambler 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak... 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontvne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin. ,29. 408. Mule twist 92. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.475. 6 do V.
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    • 242 2 London, 1th Moo. —The Bank rate of discount has been raised to 3 per cent. The despatch of the Mediterranean fleet to Vourilah has been countermanded, the Porte having pledged itself to the immediate execution of the demanded reforms. We hold over the conclusion of
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    • 523 2 Mr. Herbert Roberts, the hand player, gave an entertainment at the Club on Wednesday afternoon before a large assembly. The entertainmeut commenced with a game of 500 up Hand and Cue in which Roberts allowed au amateur 300 start, in this game the Hand player made some extraordinary cannons
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    • 878 2 The following sketch of Mr. Robert* the billiard player is translated from the Oceania of Manila where he has lately been astonishing the native*. We quote it as showing a celebrity at Billiards from a Spanish point of view:— Mr. Roberts.—We have had the pleasure of conversing for
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    • Correspondence.
      • 142 3 To the Editor of the Daily Tiices. Sib,—With due deference to “A Sportsman,” I am just as better acquainted with the style of going of the several horses as he is with the Rules of the Singapore Sporting Club. Are the Rules of the Club strictly
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      • 467 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,— At last some body has taken up the Cudgels against Kawfee, who I must say has made all the running so farascorrespondence goes, although he is a little lame; he is a warm admirer of Notice and the Colonel and
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      • 2374 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—To eyes dazzled by the roseate hues of Mr. Pickering’s reports on Secret Societies, and to ears wearied by listening to his self-laudations on the happy results of his promotion to an important office, the jaundiced tint and depreciatory tone
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 759 2 £tto aubtrtfstmtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital.” 000,000 Mar*. ReaemlW 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Dana Sassoon Sons Co.) B.
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    • 932 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th November, 18/9. First Race. The MiHiEiJlH’s Cup.— Value 8150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that bave never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters" excepted. Entrances 85 each to the second horse, with $20 added Once
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    • 514 2 V. tt&KAMATUER THEATRICALS. Under the Patronage .of His Excellency the Administrator and Mrs. Anson By the kind permission of Colonel J. Jago, Commanding, and Officers 74th Highlanders. THE AMATEURS OP THE BAND Will Give a Farewell Performance in THE BAND ROOM.TANGLIN BARRACKS. ON Wednesday, the 12th November. When will be
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    • 463 2 LOST OR STOLEN. On 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. TO BE LET. That newly constructed house next to Emerald Lodee situat° on the Serangoon Road.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 67 3 Thursday, 6th November. I Colonial steamer Pluto 180 tons, Huddle commander, Hor- burgh Lighthouse 6th Nov, consignee Colonial Government. British steamer Shuaydagone” 311 tons, Bowen commander, Penang 4th Nov., consignees Maclaine Fraser Co. Friday, 7th November. British steamer “Paknam” 359 tons, Stratton commander, Bangkok 3rd Nov., consignees Guthrie A
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    • 30 3 Thursday, 6th November. British steamer Elgin Millar for Saigon. British steamer Eastern Isles Barrow, for Sourabaya, Bally, i A Macassar. i British barque Tanjore France, for Bangkok.
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    • 652 3 j 1 Date i -hips’ Names. Captains. Flag A Rio| z of ab- At here Fbom.| Where Lying Consignees ob Agents Destination 2 rivals EN-OF- 'A' Bor .eo v. Broekeusea g.N. M’sstr.; 7 f>4\ lug. 27 Acbeen Yictoria Dock H. N. M's. Consul Generaljßepairing Kestrel Edwards
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 190 3 flotiees. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the Colo nial Secretary’s Office up to the 17th November, 1879, for the transhipment by Steam-launch o' the Australian Mails to and from the Wharf of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company and of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co.’s, for one
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    • 318 3 fc I OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. 5 Ex Glenfalloch S. S. i Gentlemen’s White and Colored Shirts. Colored Flannel Shirts. Linen Collars (newest styles.) India gauze Merin > Vests. Thick Merino Vests, L. Wool and Shetland Vest 3. Long Shooting Stockings. Half hose in great variety. Automaton Silk Umb ellis. White Cotton
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    • 357 3 LORNE HOTEL: (COLEMAN STBE ET, WITHIN 2 MINUTES DBIV* OP JOHNSTON’S PIEB. The undersigned begs to notify that after making several improvement* 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
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  • Docks.
    • 613 4 Tint works of the Company are “tnated at Trtjon* Pagar, within one mile of the wwn of Singapore, and comprise the fol lowing establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for tweriy vessels atone time with so*hnentiwa«j slongside for vessel. of tb draught, and protected by
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    • 192 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the moot efficient maimer nnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graviro Door. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 ee Width at Entrance 42 feet. jTo. 2. Graving
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    • 258 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
    • 671 4 fHfetdlantmtf. J. MOTION. Ohrohometer, Watoh ahd Clock Maker, akh Opticiah. Flint Street. n A o always on hand a well selected stock „f TewlS; Watches, Clocks, Nasties! Instruments, Ac- comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Barrings, Tickets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rin?s. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains. wpriHJUK Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto.,
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    • 499 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 323 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which or pat in here having sustained damage, are to report themselves to the undersigned DUNLOP 4 OOs Aeent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. n c ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSODT \TTOK. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. The undersigned
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impobtbbs op Eubopean, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometeb, Watch, and Clock Makebs; Jewellebs and Goldsmiths; WINE SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemenoutfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 669 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H.vnntways; HaUnn fort- Sontton-.Hebhenrteariq od handn well wuehrend pin inn rs hien foor rad it? een selected and j wohlaasortir- as sorti El ryk assortia L SBnrt T.aeer al- dans *OllB ment ran Etied BTonk of all l«r
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