Singapore Daily Times, 6 January 1880

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXI. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 6th JANUARY, 1880. No. 13,974
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  • 371 1 Oprice—Collyer Quay. Godowe*— New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which year 1880 Ovtwiid. Hosewaed. ToMfeT *h Jaa. Friday Sth Jan. •a, SS rA 5 ’a l*ah »Ur W April- 13th April. Ay. MSy. tirt ‘•oaday *4th m], Jnn« 7tl June. 18» *>•*
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  • 145 1 Aoambmnoh. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. AntenDb. Diomrd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisrs. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hectob. Stbmtor. Minelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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  • 233 1 The following are the dates on which ♦be steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to arm® here during the current year:— Ofrward. Jew Priday, is»“r7 Si£* 7 4?u ii-E 1 —>— —a —Us—- S September J* A, jg“ t Wed'ieedey, *a October 1” Bert«“
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  • 135 1 Th* steamei vriil t*» despatched from ■'n pore i Mala. Penang. Mc.i taking Paa-r. .i Cargo for Aky. 1 lichery Ac., dnriiir re.-t j r. -*r about the urdero .-ai da’ea ssarr a teas& ThandßT 23rd Thorny Dwembw «h Saturday November let I Saturday
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  • 33 1 Messrs ApcAßand Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, e* route to above port fflS&a^aosss. Agents. Singapore, Ist January, 1880.
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  • 43 1 MESSRS Apcar and Co.’s steamer Sues, 1,394 tons. Captain Sbaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to Darkies a mosfs, Agents. Singapore, Ist January, 1880.
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  • 953 1 viliAllUN i/V«raiii, uiniioii. The Steamers of the above Company will now pi v between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Oppice, 13 Aubtin Friars, London. PASSAGE Monet, First ClaBB. From Singapore to
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink 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 «f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Oamtal #1.900.000. .Re-teve £340,<>00. j Tm undersigned ha* appointed Aginf at Singapore f..r tb- Iwe Com- j> nr»* Cj.su Bt«a CO ana "*inr.r vet. I H. W GEIGER. i Acrnt. j Sing-port, I ith I’eby. *****. fb- c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every detcrintion of property at the current Ritea of Preminm. Total Sum insnred in 1878, £258,779.906 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singaoore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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    • 70 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Th* undersigned. Agents for the above, Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fir* Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.
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    • 70 1 Head Oppice, Batatia. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks up< n cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnstomary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibi department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Ptreft. London, 39 Lothburt F. C Agents for Pine-spore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 181 1 Offices. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam 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, Ba*av..i. 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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    • 79 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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    • 57 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. REME
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome 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, BIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON BIMONB A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. 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 A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (a. c.)
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    • 99 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exohange BtreetLiverpool— 2B. Exohang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. Londow—lo, CornhiH. Glasgow— 4, Bouth Hanover Btreet. Bristol—so, Broad Street. Todd A Cos ton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,
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    • 204 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Oipint ONE MILLION Sti»lii<«. Chairman—Alxia.sutK Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Flaming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrobi Smith, r.ijl CHIEF 0FFICE8: Glasgow, f50 Wrst Gsorgb l Strrkt. Edinburgh 17 Georob Strirt. London f 2 Kino William l Strrbt. Liverpool f °*i« Chamber*, l Water
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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 183.000. >, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authori. ty
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorpobatrd bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,003 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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    • 44 1 uuaran i. London Office, 2 old Broad Stbbbt. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take riaka upon oargo on tha customary terma. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 16th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 l Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gfneral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Ewi. 'Meanra. Wolrhor*. A Co.' J. P Tlsruet IMairi. Holltd»v,Wt*o ACo.l A T Monger, rMe.«r*T>oori»».Lm>r»ikfcCo.) H. Nio*i«e, IRoraM ComDSBT Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedio*.
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    • 139 4 Uapttal £1.600.000 Paid, up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard T. A .Men, E n Thom*. G R»rel*v, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert C, Ti. Reran, Oeorse Hlhhert. PerHral Powinooet, 3™"*’ Tame. Tlmnd. vpn n Lrell. Oh.rle. Cave Charlea Marrvnt. decree H.
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    • 49 4 IfloUlvAlP'E, anWAliaiivo. It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immedi--1 ately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00..^ i Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 46 4 DCOUAU iwouenov/u wwv,.** The undersigned have been authorised r to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 8 33$ o/o on all country business and 1 15 o/o to Europe and Australia, u A. L. JOHNBTON A CO. 8 Singapore, 6th June. 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 126 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Nonci. On and after the lat January, Ice will be aold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 1250 to 6
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    • 130 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs S 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Bailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept, 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The
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  • 116 2 1e the Supreme Court of the 8traits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by See Heaug carrying on business as General Trader under tbe Chop Hup Choon” of No. 12, Hill Street, Singapore. Notice
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  • 118 2 I> the Supreme Court op tbe Straits Settlemehts. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or composition with creditors instituted by Chee Kay, carrying on business as General Trader under the Chop Heap Lee, of No. 10, Hill Street, Singapore. Notice
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  • 52 2 Head Office, Honokono. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 234 o'o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GCJTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 248 2 Singapore, 6th January, 1880. Gambier I 4.60. Black Pepper 1060. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 417*. Coffee, Bontyne 18.50. Tapioca, small Flake 6.55. Tin 27.40. 40s Mule twist 93. 8* lbs. Shirtings U 55. 7 do do
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    • 819 2 (For Straits Times.) Turkey. t London, oik Jan. —Diplomatic re- 1 lations have been resumed. South America. The President of the Republic of < Peru has fled. Pierola is Dictator. We would direct the attention of the Municipal Commissioners to the gross indecencies of natives continually being practised
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    • 634 2 The following items are taken from the Penang Gazette of 30th December:— H. E The Administrator —We are glad to be able to announce that His Excellency the Administrator is deriving great benefit to his health by his stay on the Hill. The Government and the Christian Brothers’
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    • 1540 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on the 10th December, 1879. Commissioners Pretent. Hon'ble W. H. Head—President. Major McNair, r.a., C.M.o. E. J. While, Esq. M. F. de Sousa, Esq. Minutes. —The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Progress Report. —Read the fortnightly Progress
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    • 1399 3 (It ia rsqosstsd of oar oonUmporariss that, in reproducing tbsas traeslsUooa, thair originsl appearance in the Strait* Time* H»J be acknowledged At the Government coffee auctiou at Padang on the ISth December, the 22,400 piculs first quality that were sold averaged 66.24 guilders per picul, and 600
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    • 597 3 From our ok* Correspondent. December 17/A, 1879.—There is little to report in the Territory. We are very quiet and as we are gradually becoming Chinese, Europeans have lost hope and leave the country. The coolie population has not increased much lately, but there are 8,000 on the alluvial
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    • Correspondence.
      • 584 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Apropos of all that has been recently said and written (or and against the use of Dr. Dennys’ patent slip bolts,” in carriages, I feel convinced that if those bolts had been attached to the brougham in which
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 508 2 Art) aSbtrttsnnmts. w. H. D. 0. WILL8’ BIRDS ETE. Tobacco in IDs Tins, a fresh supply just received. 8AYLE Oo. Singapore, 19th December, 1879. 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
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    • 667 2 NOTICE. The Captain of the British ship Carmarthen Castle,” will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew while in this port Singapore, 3rd Jan. 18®0, FURNITURE RALE. Thf. undersigned hive received instructions from A. J. TVRouza Esnleaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence
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    • 848 2 NOTICE. Me. Wilhelm Kbohn ceases to sign our firm by procuration from this day. KUMPEBS Si Co. Singapore, Ist Jan. 1880. (to 31st inst.) NOTICE. Me. Johannes Lutjbns has been admitted a partner in our firm from this date. BERN METER Co. Singapore, Ist Jan.- 1880. (to 31st inst.) EXCISE
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    • 462 2 NOTICE. J. MORRIS bees to inform the public of Master He was the Manaeer of the eminent firm of Meur.. Sons for many year., and maater of tie node of con.trnet.on and .ork.'mt of Pianos. He m wml giro first class testimonials on tl» lead and also as to bis
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  • 36 3 The Coy’s s earner “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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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 55 3 Monday, 5th January. i British 3mstd. schooner May 237 tons, Gibb commander’ Newcastle N. S. W. 29th Nov., consignees Maclaine Fraser A CoBritish barque C. E. Bishop 918 tons, Plasse commander, j Cardiff 1st Sept. Tuesday, 6th January. j P. 0. steamer Peshawar 3,781 tons, White commander, Hongkong 1st
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    • 54 3 Monday, sth January. British steamer Antenor Bragg, for London. British steamer Glengyle Quartly, for HongkongA Shanghai British steamer Chopra” Wood, for Penang. Dutch steamer Patoeah Timmerman, for Muntok, Palembang A Djambie. Dutch steamer Bromo Soeters, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Sindoro Linderman, for Penang A Acheen. German schooner
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    • 737 3 i Date I I i I -mins’ Namks. 1 Captains. Flag iRm I of ar V here From i Where Lying lonsionebs or Agents Distinction. 2 rivals j m-OF P. H. der N’landeu I'romp H. N. M’sstr 2400N0v. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 83 3 flotitfS. A BOURNAZEL, COIFFEUR DE PARIS. For Ladies and Gentlemen Heos to inform the com munity of Sin gapore, that he has opened a Hair Dressing and Sharing Saloon at No. 22, Battery Road, and that he is prepared to execute all kinds of work relating to his profession. He
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    • 350 3 TO BE LET. Entry on Ist January 1880. That large and commodius Louse situated in Peach Hoad. V Down as the Clarendon Hotel. Apply to the undersigned. Singapore, 29th December, 1879. n.' c.) FOR SALE. A Very Strc.ng and well built four wheel Dog-Cart with moveable hood, runs very light,
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  • Docks.
    • 702 4 The worki of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Sinsrapore, and-com prise the following establishments, vis Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gravihg Doce. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gravihg
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    • 259 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 t 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.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 654 4 ißtSctllantouS. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. p always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellerv. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Receipts. Ladies eoldwatche, Rrnoches. Cents ditto.. Farriops. Silver watcher TiocVetn American clocks, Cama*ecl«*k., Sienet rinps. Marble clocks, Weddine rintrs. Chronometers, Keepers Thermometers,
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    • 494 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tina ot excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hoclc. J. M. LYON <4 CO. Albion Engine
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    • 378 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASRO. OTATTON. The Master* of Shins or vessels insured in the aho vs Association. which m” arrive or put, in here having sustained d are reonested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A COs A rent. Singapore. 10th .Tnne. 1878. fn. ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTOV. UNION
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer. Watch, and Cloc* Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Odtfittino Department. Gentlemen’> outfiit* made up on the thorte't notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 620 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. J2SSi3L- «««nrMe rrk taror »I- 1»n« tone men* rui V.. &S2SS l" «W~ I l other rood*. a, r n PrpiMftreel- sonde le Bodiennni fUno* W. NE Re Er Brandt. Ac.. Ac. Khine wines exquisite. Italian and Spani»h
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