Singapore Daily Times, 27 December 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,968
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  • 429 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tub nr demoted ai etbe dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. Tn«*d*y Sl*t Jin. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb.
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. TJltsbbb. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antinob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Pblam. Ancbibbb. Sabpbdon. Obbstbb. Hbctob. Stbntob. Minelaus. Tbucbb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liveraool 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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  • 268 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to a rr i ve here during the current year OlTTWABD. HGMrWAKU. 1879. I 1879. Wednesday 12 February Prid *y> 17 January 2fi do 31 do 12 March Monday, April
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  • 148 1 Thi steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, -Pm-ng.-Moulmeia.BMIljyn taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., daring the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October 9th I Thursday November
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  • 41 1 Mesbbb Apcab and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Av car, 1,392 tons, Captain M actavish, may do expected here on or about the 20tn instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES ft 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 ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.
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  • 969 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after j the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 16 Mm> m mi*** Unenbon t 60
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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 SI00,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 48 1 E8TABLI8HED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Aeent at 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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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,990. 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 ft CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 70 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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    • 44 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. (u. c.)
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    • 24 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. O Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD <M3O, Singapore, 25th November, 1879,
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,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. 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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    • 49 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 TotallnvestedFunds,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 ft 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (u.c)
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS ft CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS ft CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 106 1 OFFICE8 OF THE COMP A NT. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, BeirneW. Hill. Laannn—lo, OamWirr—- Glasgow —4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 West George l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f King William t Street. Liverpool, f Chambers, l Water Street.
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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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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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 oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY ft CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (a. 0.)
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    • 104 4 Capital *2,000.000 1 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Ennd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. HongVong. Consnlting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. fMessrs. Melchers, k Co.l J. P. Barnes fMessTS. Holliday.Wise k Co.l A. T. Manger, fMessrs. Ponglas.LanraikACo.) H. Ninaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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    • 137 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rioh»rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gon«r. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert P. L. Be van, Georee ffihhert, Pereival Bosanqnet, Samnel Hyde. .Tames Brand, William T.yall. Chari os Payfi. Charles Mamat. Oeoree
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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., Agenta Singapore, 11th July, 1878 n o.)
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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 00. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 125 1 SINGAFOBE ICE WOBKB BIVEB VALLEY BOAD. Hone*. Ob and after tie lit Jannanr, lee will be gold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents per. pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. x. to 10.30 a. x. and from 12iJ0 to 6
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MAEINEBS ADMIEALTY CHABTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOE SALE at the SAILOBS' HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Bheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.f.) MILNEE’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received
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  • 113 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by See Heang carrying on business as General Trader under the Chop Hup Choon” of No. 12, Hill Street, Singapore. Notice
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  • 124 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceed- j ings for liquidation by ar- rangement or composition 1 with creditors instituted I by Chee Kay, carrying on 1 business as General Trader j under the shop Heap Lee,
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 247 2 Singapore, 27th Decembeb, 1879. Gambier I 5.45. Black Pepper 10.40. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4.20. Coffee, Bontvne 19. Tapioca, small Flake 6.70. Tin 27.40. 408. Mule twist 93. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45.
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    • 65 2 Russia. London 26M Dec.—The Ambassadors to Foreign Courts are to assemble at St. Petersburg. Entries for the forthcoming Flower Show at the gardens will, we believe, be received up to-day. A Synod of French Roman Catholic Bishops will be held here early next year. The
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    • 961 2 Heavy reinforcements are being sent to the Khyber. The Archbishop of Canterbury has ordered a prayer for the troops in Afghanistan to be read.” So says Reuter’s telegram of yesterday, and to appreciate its full significance it is necessary to understand the situation in Cabul up to
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    • 3112 2 Present. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary. >• Attorney-General. >i >. Treasurer. ii Acting Auditor-General. Colonial Engineer. ii H. A. K. Whampoa, c m.g. ii H W. H. Read. ii ii T. Shelford. ii i. R. Campbell. In the absence of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 755 2 #rto ashtrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. fieaerre Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Csain.wn.-WM. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A 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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    • 504 2 AUCTION SALE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE LATE P. E. PISTORIUS, ESQ. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the residence of the late P. E. Pistokius, Esq. Bukit Pasoh, near the Tanjong Pagar road, on Saturday, 3rd January commencing at one o’clock. The valuable household
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    • 838 2 EXCISE OED: IY. 1870. Notice op Cessation of Farm under Section 64. Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium, Spirit and Today Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December, 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the piesent Farmer can
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    • 478 2 TO BE LET. Entry Ist January, That commodious family residence situate in Hill Street, at present occupied by W. Ribeiro Esq., apply to POWELL Co. Auctioneers. Singapore, 15th December, 1879. FOR SALE. A few copies of Rev. Pere Favre’s Malay Grammar. do do Dictionary. Apply to E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents.
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  • Notices.
    • 34 3 The Coy’s s'eamer “Ganymede” will start for Deli direct at noon on Wednesday, the 17th instant, and will be despatched for same port every following Wednesday. Singapore, 16th December, 1879.
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    • 51 3 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 AGO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to 11th
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 138 3 Friday, 26th December. Siamese steamer Bangkok 336 tons, Rademakercommander, Bangkok 22nd Dec., consignee Kim Ah Mah. British steamer “Glenfinlas” 1,370 tons, McGregor commander, London 19th Nov., consignees Martin Dyce A Co. British steamer Bengloe i,198 tons, Buchanan commander, Hongkong 21st Dec., consignees Boustead A Co. British steamer Suez 1,390
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    • 21 3 Thursday, 25th December. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian” Webb, for Penang. Dutch steamer Bauda” Cramer, fo <*• Penang Acheen
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    • 819 3 I x I DATE I Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag a Ri< z |of ar- J.VherbFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination i RIVALS MEN-OF-P. H. der N’landeu i’romp H. N. M’sstr.24oo Nov. 28, Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General, Cruise Midge Salmond H. M’s
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 393 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Colo i nial .Secretary’s Office on or before the 18th instant, for the following Government Works, in' Singapore, for the year 1880, viz 1.—Raising the ground round the In- i spector’s Quarters and Pound at Kampong Kerbau Police Station. 2—Erecting Pounds at Kani
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    • 244 3 NOTICE. The undersigned have on hind for sale a few chests of very choice high flavored Tea—each chest weighing '5 to 30 lbs.—-quality guaranteed. CRANE BROTHERS. Singapore, 19th Dec., 1879. (to 31st inst.) NOTICE. Until further Notice the undermentioned Banks will close on Saturdays at noon, instead of Wed esdays,
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    • 340 3 THEATRE ROYAL TANGLIN. 2nd Batn. By kind permission of Major Halahan Commanding and the officers The Buffs the members of the Amateur Dramatic Club beg to announce that their first ferformance will be given at Tanglin Barracks on Friday and Saturday the 2nd and 3rd of January, 1880. When will
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    • 371 3 LIBERIAN COFFE SEEDS. Fob sale a small parcel jast received from Ceylon |7i per hundred. GUTHRIE Co. Singapore, Ist December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is hereby given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of sir per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds on the
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  • Docks.
    • 704 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 s Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 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 Entranoe 42 feet. No. 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 193,900 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
    • 665 4 iHfetenaiwousi. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rraeelets, Ladies’ gold watohe, Broodies. Cents’ ditto., Earrinss, Silver watonei, Lockets American clocks, Ma rines, Carnage clock., Signet rings, Marble clocks, Weddin
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    • 501 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian bntter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins o! 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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    • 324 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the shove Association, which tnav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fn. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OE UNDErtWRITERS.
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    • 604 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 ouffiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 663 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Haveilwaya on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and Other (foods. Mod erate terms careful tendance, Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlassortirtes T*(fer alter Enropaeischen k anderen Arti' Bont ton- Hebben steeds iours bien|»oor radieeen
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