Singapore Daily Times, 14 November 1879

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  • 13 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDA V, 14th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,932
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  • 438 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowhs —At New Harbour. The urdernoted at etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the jeajr IfiZfLsr. Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb.
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. 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 accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 311 1 The followin'; are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 2fi do do 12 March 14 February 26 do ~28 do i
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  • 159 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatchtd from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, oepg, Biralipataui, VLagapatam, Coc na >' 'su>i|atan Madras Calient, Tel- j lichery Ac during t e curre I’ear on <v i
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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 inst. 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 Armtoon Apcar, 1,892 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or parsHge, apply to SARKIES A: MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, l&t November, 1879.
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  • 990 1 i vjs j oufliram, Liiuaiißjjj. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every 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
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1.566,060. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund9o,ooo. Gfxfrai, Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, arp anthorised to insure goods by A. I. fading Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent °f 3100,006 on eaeb bottom, and on tbe Pluck aud Machinery of
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,060,000. Reserve £34O,(MM). Thk undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Conin ii. and ia prepared to accept risks by drat Cla: s Steamers and Sailing veseels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14-th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 0 (5 Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE&CO.
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    • 69 1 Capital 10.600,000 Francis. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the oastomary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and IS’o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 68 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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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 CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first clasß risk. Life department Limit £2,000 "n n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)
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    • 28 1 Capital ei.ono.ooo. CHIEF OFETOEY London 79, Oornhill E. DINBURGH, 31 George STREET. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. u c
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    • 193 1 j Offices. 1 "Tyueen Insurance Buildings "Liverpool. Queen ec.uranee Buildings. OOGracechurch Street. London. hrinnan of the f^omnany, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. I Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter McLagan.Esq 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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    • 79 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 nailing 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 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 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 GO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. j 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 lo accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham-12. BennotPs Hill. London— lo, Comhill. GLASGOW—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. i c Ala MAN IN MANCHESTER. ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston in LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. a
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIPE. Capital ONE MILLION Stisuso. CTairmim-AMXAKDtE Rohaldson.Eso Vice Lhairnuin— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq o Secretary—B.. Ambrose Smith. p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow [50 West Georg* w l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William Street. Liverpool RIEI Chambers, I Water Street.
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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
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter^) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) 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.. GEAi A CC. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 103 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. fMesurs. Welohers, A Co.) J. P. Rn.rneB 'Messrs. Hnllidav.Wise A Co.) A T. Monger, fMessrs.TVmelM.TiMiraikACo.) TT. Nicnise, (Romeo Oomnanv Ltd.) .T. ,T. doe Remedies,
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    • 127 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Birh.rd .7. ».Mnn, Tli.™. O. talny, I WiltaH.jtt.ni, Hrfrrt H. L. tan. 0*»» g’™'"' Pnrrfrrl tan,net, g—* tan. tad. Will™ W, Ch.nl.. 1’..-. Gnorne H. Ch.mhen!, J Henvv P.rid.on, Thorn.. W•*«»”“». H. Win.
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insnred 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 en all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 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 RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House U 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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    • 134 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The
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  • 89 2 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company’s first steamer; Polluce” Capt, G. G. Ragusin will leave Trieste on the Ist. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct and Mediterranean Ports about middle of February next. She will
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  • 51 2 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GCJTHRIE CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to lith
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  • 140 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Mina Lebbry, Omar Khatab and Musah carrying on business in copartnership as traders and residing at No. 13 High Street in Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on f he 12th day of November, 1879. The
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 14TH NOV., 1879
    • 296 2 Singapore, 14th November, 1879. Gambier I 4.575. Black Pepper 10.. Do New Crop 9.60. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.65. Pearl Sago 430. Coffee, Bontyne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake „6. Tin 21.50. 40s. Mule twist 92. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.475.
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    • 1012 2 (For Straits Times.) i London, 1 iUh Nor. —Count Schouvaloff has teudered his resignation, which has been accepted. Priuce Lobanoff replaces him. The Mediterranean Squadron proceeds Eastward on 16t November. The M. M. Co.’s steamer Am with i the next homewards French mail is j fixed to leave
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    • 1880 2 Second Dai, Thursday. 13th Xoy. Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of a coudy sky, Singapore, young awl old, resolved, yesterday afternoon, to w ness the fortunes of the favourites, ami a» the afternoon wore on serious busine*' men and grave officials adorned their hats with those mystic
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    • 1474 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, iu re. producing tlieso trauslatious, their original appearance in the Straite Time* may be acknowledged.) Report on the Government Cinchona culture for the 3rd quarter of 1879 —ln this quarter also the weather continued rainy, so that only a few
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    • Correspondence.
      • 169 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times So, So, Ye Youngsters, ye beardless boys who profess to give “Tips.” What think ye now of the antiquated Party Who named the winners of all the races yesterday Age has taught me discretion— I notice young Singapore is
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 713 2 gfrbfrttstmtnts. HONOKWG AND SH4VRTTAT BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.00A.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.l Deputy CAairmon.—The Rob. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co-) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David j Sassoon Sons A
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    • 682 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. THIRD DAT. Saturday, 15th November, 1879. First Race. The Merchants’ Cup —Value $l5O. A Hurdle Race with eight jumps. Distance U mile. Entrances $5 each to the second i Horse. Weight as per scale. Second R ce. The Opium Farmers’ Cup.—Value $3OO. Presented by Koh Seang
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    • 601 2 TO BE LET. That newlv constructed house next to Emerald Lodge” situation the 3eran«oon Road. Will he ready for occupation by the 15th November instant. The h use has been built upon in approved and novel plan and combines all the comforts desirable in a tropical climate. For particulars as
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    • 370 2 AUCTION SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Lieut, Kelham. H. M. 74th Highlanders, to sell by Public Auctim, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday, 18th, November, at 2.30 p. m. Well-bred Burmah pony, in good condition. Miniature dog cart, in excellent order with lamps complete, Ac. Set of plated harness.
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  • Notices.
    • 45 3 The Rubattino steamer Bengala, A. j Cruciani, Commander, will be despatched j from Singapore for the above ports on the I 20th November. For freight and passage apply u> REME BROTHERS. Agents. I Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 132 3 Thursday, 13th November. P. A O. steamer Gwalior” 2,732 tons, Babot commander, Hongkong Bth Nov., consignees P. A O. Company. Dutch steamer Java’ 1,337 tons, de Ridder commander. Penang 11th Nov., consignees Katz Brothers. British steamer Pontianak” 99 tons, Milues commander, 1 P‘ ntianak 11th Nov., consignees Lee Keng
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    • 22 3 Thursday, 13th November. British barque Peruana” Oambrie, for Bankkok. British schooner Rajah Laut” Lingard, for East Coast of Borneo.
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    • 761 3 I x Date -hips Names. Captains. Flag y Rn. z |ok ar |AherkFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents i Destination. RIVALS VFN-GF 7 u,aec v Btuekuuseu H.N. M's str 4 Aug. 2V Aobetu Victoria Dock U. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 328 3 NOTICE. Having returned from China, 1 have resumed charge of my business as General Contractor, the Power of Attorney granted to Tan Chin Wait and Tan Ah Jit in the chop of Yah Liang Seng” is hereby cancelled from this date, and that they have no further authority to use
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    • 308 3 TO BE LET. With Entry prom the Ist December i 879. That large and commodious dwelling Huus on Princeps Hill now occupied by H. Trotter Esq. For particulars, apply to C. E. MITCHELL, Singapore, 16th Oct.. 1879. to 16th Nov NOTICE. On Saturday, the 22nd November next, the contract for
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    • 329 3 LORNE HOTEL: (COI, E M A N 9ltllt,| WITHIN 2 MINUTEB DRIVE OF JOHNSTON’S Pier. The undersigned begs to notify that after making several improvements she has re-opcned the above Establishment, and hopes to merit the patronage of the public It is provided with Two excellent Billiard Tables, Wines and
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  • Docks.
    • 710 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 protected
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    • 190 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 273 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 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
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 668 4 iKistfllanfouss. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. B as always on hand a wall selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Barrings. Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains ’Ladies' gold watchc, 'Gents’ ditto.. Silver
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    • 501 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 Vcneyards, 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 mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. ARRROATU COMMERCIAL ASSOf!T ATTON. UNION ATTON OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. Tfris
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    • 608 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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    • 669 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Halten tort- Sent touon hnn.l n well wsehrend ein inurs Wen »oor rvlie een eiohl a U? w 'olilaasor*ir- mortis ryk assorti. rinhly assort- tea Laser al- -lans tons merit ran Euel s ooVofall ler EnropM- lo'artioles ’oneis'-hearti-Brropearian.ilisohen
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