Singapore Daily Times, 29 December 1879

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 29th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,969
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    390 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. GoDOWBfr-At New Harbour. The urdernoted at etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Bteamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 1 Outward. Homeward. Tuesday Slat Jan- 1 JaD iih Feb. I 44th r. ft4th Mat.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Ante nob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbum. Anchibes. Sarpedon. Obebtes. Hectob. Stbhtob. Menelaub. 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 acconmodaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    226 1 The following a™ *le dote on which the steamers of the Messagenes Maritimes may be expected to a mve here during the current year:— OfTW.«D. IfiVO 1879. Wednesday 12 February Frida y> J 7 Ja ary g£* Monday, Z g** 1 —JL. JS£ S*£l stf H
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    138 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, Coaeg gflWtabout the undernoted dates Tuesday October 9th I Thursday November 20th Saturday 18th Saturday 23rd I prorsday
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    30 1 Misses Apcae and Cn.’s stsamer Anatom Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Maciatish, may be expeoted here on or about the 20th instant. Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    44 1 XVKV aauasuaawa.'a. Messes Apcab and Co- s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about tbe 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    944 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang vi& Batavia 68 Samarang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up ,i 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothburv E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      193 1 Offices. n Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      54 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at tbe current of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772,9*0. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, 19th
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      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. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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 Insnrance Risks at tbe current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head OrncE, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33* o/o disoount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op 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. o Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      63 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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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      58 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. RE
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      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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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      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, (u. o.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      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. o.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      99 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street chairman in manchrstir. JohnTodd,Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston cmwrT f* iirIRPOCfL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— J ah. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. V.IJI. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow (50 West Georg* l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool f Ori.l Chamber!. I
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. 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 auly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 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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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street, The undersigned have been appointed Agents (or the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund,. 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melctiers, A Co.) .T. P. Bernes (Messrs. HolHdav.Wise A Co.) A T. Manser, fMessrs. TlomrlasjADrairftCo.) TT. NiVnlse, (Borneo Company Ltd.) ,T. J. dos
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      133 4 Clapttal fiI.fiOO.OOO. Paidnn Mid Invested 700.000. Ponds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rmh-rd .T. Asbton, Esq. Alfred doneer. Esq. non... a. RareHy, I William Hewfhom, Rnhert. C. L. Re van, Oeortre ffihhert, Revival Rosunqnet, Sjmnel Hvde .Tames Rmnd, Charles Oove, Chsrles Marmt Oeoree TT. Chambers,
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      47 4 loouaan''a a.an.vi.. It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured it the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 n c
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      37 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 CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      119 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER TALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents perpound. The loe House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 A. K. to 10.30 A. m. and from 1230 to 6 P.M.
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    • Advertisement
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      127 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS admiralty" charts, OF THI LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Price ot Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11.85. Charts, de (Double Sheet) I*Bo. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 XU.JS-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    122 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation i 1 by arrangement or Com- j j position with Creditors, instituted by See Heaug 1 carrying on business as General Trader under the Chop Hup Choon” of
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    127 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by ar- i rangement or composition i with creditors instituted by Chee Kay, carrying on i business as General Trader I under the shop Heap Lee, of No.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 29TH DEC., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      132 2 Singapore, 29th December, 1879. Gambier 9 4.50. Black Pepper 10.40. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.41. Pearl Sago 4.174. Coffee, Bontvne 19. Tapioca, small Flake 6.70. Tin 27.40. 4Us. Mule twist 93. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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      Passengers.
      1083 2 Per Straits steamer Japan, on the 29th instant. For Singapore.— From Malacca: Mr, Alexander Armstrong and the two sons of ex Sultan Abdullah of Perak, Mr. A. R' Hermann, Mr. J. M. L. Cornelius, Mr. A. N. Cornelius, and Mr. B. M. A. Cornelius. M ail Notices. Mails close
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      THE SITUATION IN CABUL.
      2679 2 We publish below the latest telegrams iu our Indiau Exchanges respecting the recent fighting about Cabul—of which we gave a summary on Saturday. The last one refers to the fighting on Sunday the 14th December, after which date the telegraph line appears to have been cut
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      TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
      1838 3 [From Indian Papers.) Capetown, 25 th Nov.— Moirosi was killed and his stronghold taken on 20th Nov The attack on Secocoeni has been postponed till 27th Nov. London, 12 th Dec.— The Argentine Government has inv.ted tenders for a coinage of silver to the extent of from two
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      765 2 #rtn astifrtfefnntnts, 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 A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.). F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • Advertisement
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      512 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carts for the year 1880 will be made at the Town Hall on the following days viz:— Cattle Carts will be Registered on Monday the sth January, Hand Carts on Saturday the 10th January. All Carts found
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      833 2 m EXCISE ORD: IY. 1870. Notice of Cessation of Farm under Section 64. 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 piesent Farmer
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      433 2 NOTICE. With reference to the notification of date the 21st November signed by Mr. Thomas Neubronner, one of the partners of the firm of Louis Neubronner and Company, I hereby give notice that the business of said firm will from the 1st of January next be conducted under the same
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  • Notices.
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      198 3 Saturday. 27th December. British steamer Petrel” 171 tons, Grenfell commander, Banjarmassin 19th Dec., consignees Bun Hin Co. British steamer Carrisbrooko 960 tons, Wharton commander, Penang 25th Dec., consignees Bun Hin A Co. Sunday. 28th December. British steamer Pyah Fekhet”l96 tons, Joyce commander, Penang 23rd Dec., consignees Maclaine Fraser A
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      Departures.
      111 3 Saturday, 27th December. British steamer Bengloe Buchauau for New York. British steamer Venice” Rhode, for Hongkong Si Shanghai. British steamer Penang” Davies, for Sainarang Si Sourabaya. British steamer Patroclus White, for London. British steamer Hector Jones, for Hongkong Shanghai. British steamer Banci” Craig, for Cherihon. British steamer Kongsee Uldall,
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      728 3 I I Date -hips’ Names, j daptains. Kla« Rn j z of ae a herb From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination 1 2 I RIVALB Y! IN-OP P. H. der N’landeu l’romp H. N. M’flstr.l-2400: Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      349 3 LIBERIAN COFFE SEEDS. Foe sale a small parcel just received from Ceylon S7J per hundred. GUTHRIE A Co. Singapore, Ist December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notick is hereby given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds on
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Tub works of the Company are situated st Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the .own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      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 Grating Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f eel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
    258 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X ok 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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      666 4 iHistrilantottf. J. MOTION. (iHRONOMRTRR, WATCH AND CLOCK Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. ■R as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets. "Brooches. Barrings, TioeVets, Ladies’ rings, Sijrnet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert, chains, Guard chains. ~|AIIOIIAK Ladies’ gold watche, !Gents’ ditto.,
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    • Advertisement
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      499 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, havq 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 Hoot. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • Advertisement
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      324 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Shina or veasels insure in the above Association. which m«v arrm or put in here having sustained damage, are reauested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th .Tune. 1878. fn. 0 1 ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASPORTATION OE UNDERWRITERS.
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    • Advertisement
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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 outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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      656 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hal ton tort. fiS I** 1 ft d wohlassortir- h l y t BB te alEuropean and other (?oodg. M oderate toms and oarefnl attondanoe. Bont ton-! Hehben steeds jours blen 1 »oor radig een assorti« ryk assorti.
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