Singapore Daily Times, 24 November 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 24th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,940
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  • 407 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted a t etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. -Wh Feb. 24h 18th 7th Feb. 4th
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  • 145 1 AGAMEMNON. ULYSBEB. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchiseb. SaBPBDON. OBEBTEB. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 226 1 The fnllowimr e« 'lbe OB which the steamers of the may be ejected to arrive here daring the current year:Outward. jg-,g OM.'IEW Md SiS* f 'Lr w f“% 7M s ™2° 4 Jnne 2 July :A— gnr 1 ITT”" IA-w Ena;,, 24 s 0 f„ 01
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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, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tel- *J*ery ib* 1 y°*' T or about the undernoted dates:— Tuesday October 9th
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  • 35 1 Messrs Apcab and Co. s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above ports. Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.
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  • 37 1 Messrs Apcab and Co.’a steamer Armlorn Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879. t
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  • 964 1 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 1 Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to i Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of sloo,ooo] on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accent risks by fir-.:. Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: -V H. W. GTHGEP, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost, every description °f property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, €258,772,9°0. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A 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 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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    • 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 A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n-
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    • 29 1 Capital 61,000.000. CHTEF OFFICES. 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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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willi™ 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. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 58 1 XiO iuauiimßu. 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.
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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 CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sj-erling 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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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, BenneH’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanever Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. chairman in Manchester. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. At,ex.
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    • 213 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**® E8T George i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The
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    • 86 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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    • 86 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2 00 2’ !i!] 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
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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 oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) .T. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise 4: Co.) A.T.Maoeer, (Messrs. T>ouulas,LapraikftCo.) TT. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. dos Remedios, (J.
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    • 129 4 Capital J £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard 1. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthoni, Robert-C. L. Bevan. Georee Percival Bosanquet, Senntel Hvrte .Tames Brand, 'lmmLyall. Charles Cave. Charlea Marrymt. Oeoree H. Chambers, O. Murdoch
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Maatera of all 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 u c
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    • 42 4 K.UJNUAU lßOUiwuiuu .V 3 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 »ud Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON 4 CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 124 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER YALLEI ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House i 6 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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    • 125 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 Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) Eacn. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received a
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  • 52 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23£ 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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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 1st. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct and Mediterranean Ports about middle of February next. She will
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  • 40 2 The French schooner Nelusko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRATA CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.
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  • NOTICE.
    • 169 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Thomas James Keaughran, residing at No. 151 Killiney Road. Singapore. and lately carrying on business as a Printer Publisher at No. 22, Battery Road, in
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 24TH NOV., 1879.
    • 129 2 Singapore, 24th November, 1879. Gambier I 4.375. Black Pepper 9.25. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.75. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontvne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin. ~26.95 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 doT. Cloth 1.075.
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    • 131 2 Per 8. S. Olenorchy, on the 23rd instant. For Hongkong.— From London: Mr. John Fairless, Mr. Edmund Lesch and Mr. Arthur Stakes. For Shanghai. —From London Mr. Charles A. Arnold and Mr. John K. Stoanes. Mail Notices. Mails close for Manila, per S. S. Aurrera, at 4p. m. today.
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    • 1486 2 (For Straits Times.) Ireland. London, 23 rd Nov. —A crowded meeting has been held at Dublin, at which resolutions were adopted to protest against the late arrests. Mr. Parnell M.P. and other Home Rulers were present. The latest reports from Moar are that 13 Javanese from Johore were
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    • 654 3 The Life of Sir James Brooke by Mr. Spencer St. John is well written and full of interest to those who wish to learn the particulars of the adventurous career of that remarkable man, who, forty years ago, established his authority on the Coast
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    • 2267 3 The Daily Press says The Hongkong address to the distinguished discoverer of the North-east Passage was presented at the City Hall on Saturday afternoon, the ceremony taking place in St. Andrew’s Hall. The staircase was laid with crimson cloth and was decorated with choice
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    • Correspondence.
      • 133 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Do I understand that the well paid Official’s and the prosperous Merchant's last abode is ajssessed at the same value as that of the poorest IndoPortuguese Christian? Surely this proves the philosophy of the Poet and would delight the shade of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 638 2 #rto gmbrrttetmfnts. 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 Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheeon A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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    • 589 2 THE GALENA MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. IN LIQUIDATION. The undersigned have received instructions from the official Liquidator of the Galena Minin? Company, Limited, to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Thursday, 27th November, at 2.30 p. m. In One Lot.—All the mining rights and other rights and privileges
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    • 669 2 TO BE LET. That newly constructed house next to Emerald Lodge situate on the Serangoon Road. Will be ready for occupation by the 15th November instant. The he use has been built upon an approved and novel plan and combines all the comforts desirable in a tropical climate. For particulars
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    • 238 2 AUCTION SALE OF A FIRST CLASS STEAM LAUNCH. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, Commercial Square, on Tuesday the 25th instant, at 1 p. m. A first class Steam Launch in excellent order, with Colonial Engineer’s certificate. Built of wood and copper fastened, Engines and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 165 3 Saturday, 22nd November. German barque Commerzienrath Rodbertus” 566 tons, Barth commander, New York 20th July. H N. M's steamer Merapi” 870 tons, Greve commander, Acbeen 19th Nov., consignee H. N. M’s Consul General. French war steamer La Correze” 2,000 tons, Pellissier commander, Saigon 19th Nov., consignee French Consul. Sunday,
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    • 40 3 I Saturday, 22nd November. I M. M. steamer Ava Rolland, for Marseilles. British steamer Ruby Fox, for Palembang. British steamer Louisa 111 Harmer, for Malacca. British steamer Paknam Stratton, for Bangkok. British steamer Rainbow Rozells for Malacca.
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    • 684 3 I x ATE I chips’Names. Captains. I Fla* v Rio z of ar- AhkreFrom. WhereLyino Jonsignees or Agents [Destination. rivals I > r FN-OF-'ffi i j Encounter Denison H. M’sstr. 934 Nov. 10, Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Merapi Greve IH.N. M’sstr. 870 Nov. 22
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 135 3 flotlcra. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Ex Glenfalloch S. S. Gentlemen’s White and Colored Shirts. Do. Colored Flannel Shirts. D). 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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    • 320 3 Ex S. S. “GLENFALLOOH” John Little Co. have received by this steamer a selection cf new goods and are now showing Pompadour Prints, all fast colours, pretty patterns, Lace Gloves and Mits, White Berlin Gauntlets, White Taffeta Silk Gloves, Silk Mits, long and short, Turkish Towels in variety, Victoria Lawn,
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    • 300 3 JAPANESE CURIO?. Jewellery. John Little A Co., are now showing some very superior Japan Ware just received viz: Copper Euamel Vases 11 in to 19 in high. Copper Enamel Jars. Copper Enamel Card trays. Enamel Bracelets set in gold. Bronze Bracelets M. 0. Pearl Bracelets set in silver. Bronze Solitares,
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  • Docks.
    • 676 4 Tm works of tie Company are ait sated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore. and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty veasela atone time with auffieie:nt water alongside for reaeela of the heaviest draught. Bnd
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    • 193 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 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 263 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 f 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
    • 669 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Was always on hand a well selected stock „f Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical OT .IfwrMv.j. Instruments. Ac., comprising r> Ladies’ gc Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings. Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Binocular glasses, Telescopes,
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    • 496 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. 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 Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hoclr. 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 mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DIJNIi0 p COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. u< c ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOOIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The
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    • 604 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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    • 661 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Sent ton- Hebben steede we ‘l waebrendein lours blen voor radie ee» d wobl&ngortir- assortieiryk asworti. richly assort- tes Laser al- dans tons ment van Eu--61 stock of all |«r Enropae- lee articles '■opeis-he arti. European and i
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