Singapore Daily Times, 29 November 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,945
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  • 422 1 Office—!, Collyer Quay. Godcwns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted ar etbe dates on which t his Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: OvTWiBD. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th >. JtJ> Feb.
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  • 143 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NeBtob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaRPEDON. ORBBTEB. 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 accommodation for first and third class
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  • 263 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Message™, Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OwrWARD. Ho ®r“1870 1879 Wednesday 12 February Friday, uiwd. u F, Jr r 26 do 28 Monday, 7 April J 4 March 21
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  • 146 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, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October
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  • 42 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 ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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  • 36 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.
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  • 969 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia 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 to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 8 1,500.060. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fdnd 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson Co.. Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Bailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000.; Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Companv, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fcby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'teR of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9®G. 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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    • 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 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 tlie above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 1 Capital 4 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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    • 24 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, ‘2sth November. 1879.
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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    • 142 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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    • 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 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at curreut rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 100 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. eHATswxirrw MTONWfW. John Todd, Esq. Messrs. Todd ACoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 226 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. I.IX CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West GfiOKOa j Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. LrvvßPnnT f ORIEL CHAMBERS,
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subsoibed 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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,009 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, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 101 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. jHongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Audre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchere, A Co.) J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A T. Mauser, (Messrs.T)ouelfts,T.aurailtACo.) H. Nienise, I (Romeo Compaov Ltd.) .1. J. dos Remediof,
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    • 128 4 Capital €1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rirh-rd .T. Ashton, Esq. AHmd V)ar Thomas O. Rarrilar, I WdhamHawthom, Rohert r. T„ Reran, Oeoree UihW. P-r-ival Posnnrmet; TTvdo. .Tames Brand, j William WII, Charles Cave. Oharl-a Mnm-nt Oeoree H. Ohamhers. >m»«
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    • 45 4 It is rennested that the Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, bavin? sustained loss or damage,, report themselves jto the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO., Agents Singapore;, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 37 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YALLEI ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist 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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    • 126 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST 8DEVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-c-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received a
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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 GRAY CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.
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  • 90 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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  • 35 2 A fresh shipment of the Apollinaris Natural Mineral Water in pint glass bottles (Champagne bottle shape) just arrived. KATZ BROTHERS. Soleagents for the Straits Settlements. Singapore, 24th November, 1879. u. c.
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  • 209 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settiaments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Nina Lebbey, Omar Khatab and Meesah, carrying on business in co-partnership, as traders and residing at No. 13 High Street, in Singapore, Bankrupts. George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee, has
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  • 146 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlfment of Singapore. Thomas James Keaughran residing at No. 151 Killiney Road, Singapore, and lately carrying on ousiness as a Printer and Publisher at No. 22 Battery Road in Singapore aforesaid was adjudged a Bankrupt on the
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 29TH NOV., 1879.
    • 2602 2 Singapore, 29th November, 1879. Gambier j I 4.27 J. Black Pepper 9.50. White Popper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.75. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 1 26.95 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6
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    • 1086 3 The following new notifications are published At a Meeting of the Executive Council held at Singapore on the 19th day of November, 1879, —The following Regulations and Orders, framed under the provisions of Section 1 of the Quarantine Ordinance (No. VII. of 1868), were passed,
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    • 1564 3 (It is requested to our contemporaries that, in reproducing these tramsiations, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) Batavia journals to the 15th November contain the following report of a cruise by H. N. M.’s steamer Salak ou the East coast of Borneo H.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 684 2 flftbfrtt'Sfnmtts. 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 Matbeson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Belilios,
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    • 328 2 TOTS &c. Received Ex s. s. Glenfalloch” We shall unpack on the first of December two large cases of Children s Toys. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 21st November, 1879. NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to undertake the balancing of books, auditing accounts,—Trusteeships
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    • 584 2 Ex"GLENORCHY” WE HAVE JUST FINISHED UNPACKING COSTUMES. Ladies’ Costumes in the new materials and styles, including Pinafore Costumes, these will be found stylish and inexpensive. The New Pompadour Silks, Black Ger. grain Silk 81.15 per yd. exceptional value. Old Gold piece Satin, Satin Ribbon to match, Old Gold piece Velvet,
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    • 515 2 XMAS’ ANn NEW TEAR’S CARDS. Ex Glenorchy. We have just unpacked. R\YLE CO. Singapore, 25th Nov. 1879. FURNITURE SALE At the residence of .f.jf. L Wheatley Efq. THE HOSPITAL. Near the Race Course. The undersigned have received instructions from J. J. L. Wheatley. Esq., leaving Singapore, to sell by Public
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  • Correspondence.
    • 48 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sin, —We would suggest t(j dissatisfied rate payers who are aggrieved I at the Mu-nicipal-squeezed-burial-fecs-tix to choose their own Commissioner at the approaching election next week. tijv Home Ruler” here just now? Yours, truly, Quidnunc. Singapore, 29th Nov. 1879.
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    • 290 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sih, —Can a Government! Official who is Sheriff, and Acting Magistrate of Police act as a Broker in selling private Landed Property and get his Commission thereby 1 understand it can be done in Malacca. Yours faithfully, Peregrine Pickle. Singapore, 29th
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    • 187 3 I To lhe Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —It strikes me that your correspondents are getting considerably mixed 1 up with Roads. I believe the case to j stand thus. The first public Road made on what i was called Priusep Estate, was Cavenagh i Road, and this
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  • Notices.
    • 53 3 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual terms. Last return to contributors 23j o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Bingap. re. 11th Nov. 1879.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 143 3 Friday! 28th November. Dutch steamer “Ophir’ 435 tons, van Marion e.uimauder, Rhio 28th Nov., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. H. N. M s steamer Print Hendrik der Nederlanden" -.400 tons, Trornp commander, Batavia 25th Nov., consignee H. N. M’s Consul General. H. M's steamer Oronttw” 5,600 tons, Kinahau commander, Madras
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    • 54 3 Friday, 28th November. Dutch steamer Banda” Cramer, for Penang, Acheen, and Padang. Dutch steamer Ophir" van Marion, for Deli. Du'.ch steamer Barou Mackay” Besseling, for Rhio, Muntok, Batavia and Macassar. British steamer Edinburgh” Bowen, for Banjoewangie. P. O. steamer Kashgar” Baker, for Bombay. P. A O. steamer
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    • 795 3 lii Date hips’ Names. Captains. Klai Rig i of ar A'hkre From. Where Lying > 'onsignees or Agents ,Destination. 3 RIVALS SF.N-OF I Encounter DenisW H. M's str. la&Nov. Roads Senior Nasal Offlcer. Station P. H. der N’landen Tromp H. N. M’sstr..ipflo Nov. 28, Batavia T.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 264 3 JAPANESE CURIO 3 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
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  • Docks.
    • 703 4 Ths works ol the Company are.situated »t Tsnione Pagar, within one mile of the Town of Sineapore, and comprise the following establishments, xia Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with snfficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by breakwater
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 255 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 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I 6. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 668 4 iMiStellantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets, Ladies* gold watche, Brooches. Cents ditto., Earrings, SUver watohea. LocVeta, Amenoan otais, Ladies’ rings, flarmge cl <ch l, Signet rings, Marble
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    • 497 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Menmuir. Katz Beos. 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 Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 338 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arnvr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested; to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fn. o) ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSO- CTATTOV. UNION \RROOT ATTON OF
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    • 601 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of 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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    • 608 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street s, fnrt SonUou-iHebtenOw. '“cr Kilhke ■aWo* i """"renaem mnr s.ected and wohloasortir- a«<.ortia<rrk Jd If*” al Uns 2* ‘an o^ra. d as \3j-j rz sj£*'«SWsKSSl2t^,»*. »<wrd. Wtne, Peer. Rranpy. Ac., Ac. i WI a ejquieite. Italian and Span.ah w,ne«.
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