Singapore Daily Times, 19 December 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 1-3,962
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  • 422 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The nr demoted ar etbc dates on which tbia Company’* Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the j year 1879 OUTWABD. HOMEWARD. Tuesday 21gt Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb.
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  • 144 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbibeb. Sabpbdon. 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 accoirmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 273 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to a rnve bere during the current year:— Outward. Ho™.., 1870 t ‘879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 Januai®, 2fi do 31 do L 12 March 14 February r 26
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  • 151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, l. toting- P-i Mm-w »nd Cargo lor Uyni. BimripWamT“izagspafhfli, conada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about tbe undernoted dates Tuesday October
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  • 38 1 Messrs ApcAßand Co.’s steamer Arratoon Ancar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above por's. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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  • 966 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 Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to I Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Gfnfrai, Aoents. Messrs. Jardtnr Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. T. Sailing Vepsels or Steamers to tbe extent ..f 8100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block and Machinery
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. ’’’he undersigned has been appointed At- ,t Singapore for tbe above C<»m‘fftw; am*, ir pri'pfired to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Aeent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u.c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every decryption of property at tbe current R it.es of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.986 Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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 tbe 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 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. 0.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury F. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUvSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman «f the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. 1 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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. Tbe 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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    • 51 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 CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 41 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. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 101 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool-28. Exchang Street Bait Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London-10, Cornhill. Glasgow-4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. .ToHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stiblino. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldbon.Esr Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, (50 West Georgb l Street. Edinburgh 17 Qjorgr Street. London f 2 Kino William t Street. Tiivirßpnni f Oriel Chambers, I
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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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charterl) 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 npon oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 101 4 Capital 22,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melehers, k Co.) .T. P. Pomes (Messrs. Hnllidnv.Wise k Co.' A T. Msneer, (Messrs.Donirlftß.LftOTftikfcCo.) TT. Niraise, (Romeo CompaDv Ltd.) T. .T. dos Remedios.
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    • 139 4 capttat, fii.fion.ono. Pa.ifi.nT> and Invested 700.000. "Pnnds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Rinh«rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert, C. L. Reran, Georire Hihhert,, Pereiral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. .Tames Brand, William Trail, Charles Carp. Charles Marrvat Oeoree H.
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Masters, of all vessels insured 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 allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ 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
    • 124 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I 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 i. x. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6
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    • 132 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) »0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 ft. c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned
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  • 48 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin and other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD 00. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to31stinst.)
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  • 121 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of pioceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Lenq, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50 Market Street, in Singapore.
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 19TH DEC., 1879.
    • 134 2 Singapore, 19th December, 1879. Gambier 4.35. Black Pepper.... 10.625. White Pepper, fair quality 17.375. Sago Flour, Sarawas 3.525. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne 18,80. Tapioca, small Flake 6.875. Tin. 27.55. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do V. Cloth 1.075.
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    • 233 2 Per S. S. Gleniffer on the 17th inst. For Singapore.— From London: Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, Miss Louisa Hudson and Master Charles Hudson. For Hongkong —From London: Mrs. Helen Driscolle, Miss Annie Driscolle and Master Walter Driscolle. For Shanghai. —From London Miss Charlotte Colman, Mrs. Mathilda Courtenay, Miss Edith Courtenay,
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    • 1022 2 (For Straits Times.) Afghanistan. Peskawur, 18 tl Dec. —Telegraphic communication with Cabul is cut off. The advance of British reinforcements is obstructed by the hill tribes. His Excellency the Administrator, Mrs. Anson and Miss Anson will, we believe, to-morrow bid adieux to Singapore for a month, which time
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    • 1669 2 The Bombay Gazette quotes the following from the letter of a London correspondent:— I had a conversation a few days ago with one of the new Directors of the Oriental Bank about the line of pol: they are pursuing with a view to tinreconstruction of the institution on
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    • 1635 3 (It is requested Df our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearauce iu the Straits Tium may be acknowledged Fanatics. —A fresh outburst of that ferocious class of fanatics bound by oith who, like the hydra, appear to reuew their heads after each attack, took place
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    • 873 3 1 The Moar Insurrection. To the Editor of the Daily Ti ines. Sir, —May I take the liberty of inviting the Honorable W. H. Read’s views on the I Acheen war as that question affects the right of imposing an unwelcome ruler upon an unoffending people Yours obediently, Enquiry.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 491 2 #rto aSbfrtisrmmts. 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 Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E.
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    • 722 2 EXCISE ORD: IV 1870. Notice op Cessation of Farm under Section 61 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December. 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer can
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    • 694 2 ROYAL ARTILLERY THEATRE FORT CANNING. By kind permission and under the patronage of MAJOR G. G. HANNEN. Commanding Royal Artillery S. S. and Officers. A Vocal A Negro Entertainment Will be given by the ROYAL ARTILLERY DRAMATIC CLUB, Assisted by The Buffs stationed at Fort Canning on Friday next, the
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    • 358 2 John Little A Co. have just received Scales. Fairbanks Patent American Platform, to weigh catties and piculs, also lbs. and cwts, from 6 piculs and 6 cwts. to 10 picnls and 10 cwts. Domestic Scales to weigh from i oz. to 7 lbs. Spring Balances, Ac. Glass Ware. Champagne Glasses,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 34 3 Thursday, 18th December. British steamer Breconshire” 1,240 tons, Sturroek commander, Loudon sth Nov., consignees Boustead A Co. Friday. 19th December. Colonial steamer Pluto” 180 tons, Huddle commauder, Malacca 18th Dec., consignee Colonial Government.
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    • 48 3 Thursday, 18th December. Biitisb steamer Rosa” Vincent, for Sourabaya, Bally and j Macassar. 1 British steamer Pearl” Munk, for Saigon. British steamer Patterdale” Benthay, for Manila. Spanish steamer Panay” Goyenechea, for Manila. I German barque Germania” Romberg, for Bassein. French schooner Nelusko” Henry, for Mauritius.
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    • 747 3 I 1 X DATE i :ps’ Names. captains. Ki,ao Rig z op ar a here From Where Lying 'onsignkes or Agents Destination rivals N-0F- v P. H. der NTandeu I’romp H. N. M’sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 126 3 flotiers, SINGOR ARTURO VITA. Beg s to inform the publicj of .Singapore, that he has established himself in this town, as a Professor of Music, and proposes to give lessons in Italian singing, and ou the art of Pianoforte playing. He also intends to undertake the entire restoration of any
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    • 385 3 THE SINGAPORE A STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1830. URGENT NOTICE. Residents who have not yet returned the forms, tent them to fill in. are urgent ly requested to forward them to the undersigned, without delay. Punctuality in issue is impossible wi hout the cordial co-operation of the Public, which, it is
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  • Docks.
    • 709 4 Thb works of the Company are situated at Tan.iong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol- f lowing establishments, viz Wharf. —A fording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the
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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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 256 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
    • 666 4 iWisrfllanrous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock nf Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Tnstrmuents. Ac., comprising Bracelets. Brooches. Barrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert, chains. Onard chains Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 508 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 Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 322 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOOTATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fa. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOOT ATTOV. UNION ASSOCT ATTOV OE UNDERWRITERS.
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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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    • 636 4 other (rood*. Mod erate terms and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 ■elected nd ZXw.l, IT" W richly uaort-. tSrSSJ^f 1 S" l*’ “»>'“• el etoctol.ll i on E„. ip'™: fssjr arsa tap™ mm**' T rtx 2°; W'We ptLoV pryren. AH gS"*
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