Singapore Daily Times, 4 February 1880

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XXI. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1880. No. 13,999
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  • 234 1 Tr* followin'.' are the dates on which the steamers of the Measageriea Maritime* may he expected to arrive here during the current vesr:— Ottwabk. Hoodsj. 73 do 27 do ixjmh Sunday, April h BXsK* M do M *3 do. 16 do *®*> do Saturday, 1 May
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  • 225 1 The steamer* of tbi* Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyah, Chittagong, BimUpatam. Vitagapatam, < ’o■rrimrniirr about the undernoted date*; 1880. 1»<0 Saturday M January Thursday 1 July Thursday Friday 0 Saturday
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  • 42 1 MEBBBB Apcae and Co ’a steamer Sue*. 1.394 tons. Captain Sbatoh, may be expected here on or about the 26th inst eu route to above por'*. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIEB A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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  • 35 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apear, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 29th instant. route to above port '"‘“"•"Sig'&K Agents Singapore, Ist February, 1880.
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  • 381 1 Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The nr demoted are the dates on which this Company's Mail Steam era may be exdected to arrire at Singapore during the year I860: Ottwasd. Ho»iwu». Tuesdaj «>h Ju. Tusedey «h Jae. W ift. gs S 12th Xu.
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  • 152 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antbmoe. Diombd. Deccaliox. Nestor. Gla trees. PEIAX. A NCR 18X8. Saefedon. Oeestxs. Hector. Stentob. Ninilaus. Tetjcee. The Coy’s Bt<amers are despatched from I. verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acoor medatien
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  • 1313 1 r ii* a J tun uuurnii i, utiaii I'. I*. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatu via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from bom e Head Office, 13 Adstir Feiars,
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Fbancs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing veasel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 48 1 oi/nari, Djcrvjuin. (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Lixited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of tbe above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore. 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 71 1 Head Onfice, Batatia. The undersigned, Agents for the abo> e Company, are prepared to take risks up< n cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks fo. coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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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 A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th 1877. (n. a.)
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    • 22 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George StreetLondon, 39 Lothburv E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD AOO. Singapore, MNsremW, 4979.
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    • 189 1 j Offices. Oneen Insurance Ruildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 6ft Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depotr Chairman > Hind Bsqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lawn,Ego m. p. Depnty Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.
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    • 79 1 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marins Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been anthorized 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 tne 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 usaal 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 Bjeelino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 9 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 current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 53 1 Head Office, Honoko mo. The undersigned bare been appointed Agents for th e above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23| o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov.
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THB COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool-28. Exchang Street Beet Birmingham—l 2, Bennett*. HiU. Londor— 10, OornhiU. Glasqow— j, Bo n th Hanover Street T ®J*AIMtAR IN MANCHEBTEE. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IR LIVERPOOL. Char. Hollard, Esq. CHAIRMAR
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    • 205 1 FIRB AND LIFE. OHS MILLION Stikuha. Chairman— Khtiknon Ronaldsoh.Esq Vice Chairman—Jam. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—h. Ambrose Smith, f.ia. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow (50 Wist Gsobqb l Stbbbt. Edimimh, 17 Oio«G. Strut. London, 2 Kins William l Stbbbt. Liverpool Obibl Ohambbbs, l Watbb Btbbbt. Manchester, 47 Beown
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    • 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 duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Ihcorporated bt Rotrl ChRRTEBi.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... Slat Dec., 1878 £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 306,065 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 Lomdom Office, 2 old Bbord Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo or the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 16th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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    • 102 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grhbral Mawaoers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Weemv. Melrbere, A Co.l J. P. Rernee (Mmere. HolHder.Wiiw. 0.1 A. T. Manser, fMesere.DonrlaeJanraikACo.) H Wloalse, (Romeo Comnanr Ltd.l •T. J. doe Remedioa, (3.
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    • 177 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dtrkctorr. Rloh«rd .1. A«hf«m, Esq. Alfred floneer. E«q. n Rarol.r, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Oeorrn Rlbbert. Perriral Roaanrjuet. Semnel Hvde, lamra Rrand. William T.rall, Charter Care. Charlee Marrrat. Ceoree W. Ohamhera,
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    • 56 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rstes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. «2K8.77?.9«6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Bingaonre A<*ent«. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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    • 73 4 Capital IJHM.fIOn. Paid-np 133 332. Reserve Fund 90.000. Gehrral Aoewts. Messrs. .Tardthe Mathesok A Co., Honekonp. The underpinned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, ana on the Block
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    • 47 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to aocept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.l
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    • 46 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained lost or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. o.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 122 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On mod after the Ist January, Ice will he mold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.90 a. M. and from 1230 to 6 P.
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    • 69 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEBT BUETBT, NAUTICAL BOOKS. At Modbbate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eaca. Nautical Almanacs 9 1-25. Chart*, de (Double Bheet) 1.80. it (Siegle Sheet) „0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, lltb Sept., 1878 (u.c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The undersigned have just
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  • 55 2 The O. S. S. Co’s Steamer "Hector” Captain H. Jones, haring left Hongkong on the 2nd, may be erode ted here on the 7th inst. en route for London, afterwards calling at Amsterdam on her way to Liverpool. 5^ For freight or passage Apply to W. MANSFIELD A Co.
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  • 69 2 Thu N. I. S. N. Uo’g steamer At- i jeh,’ 1,509 tons, will leave this on or aboat the 10th for Batavia whence she will proceed on the 24th instant, to the following Australian ports, via Sourab.iya, viz Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and
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  • 70 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Thb B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Mecca,” 936 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m., on Saturday the 7th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimiipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage,
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 4TH FEB., 1880.
    • 174 2 Singapore, 4th February, 1880. Gambler f 4.55. Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Floor, Sarawak. 3.25. Pearl Sago. 4. Coffee, BootToa *****Tapioca, small Flake 6.40. Tin 30.10. 40a. Mule twist 95. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.07*. 7
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 2077 2 London, 'ini Feby.. —A serious collision. has taken place at St. Petersburg between the Police and the Nihilists. The latter have opeuly proclaimed a struggle to the death agaiust the Government. 74th Regiment. The Orontes" arrived home to-day. j The Messageries Mari times Company’s steamship Ara having left Galle
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    • 377 3 The annual General Meeting of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held at the Riffles Library at 8.30 p- m on Friday the 30th January 1880. Present (of the Council.) Tb.* Yen Arch. G. F. Hose M.A. (P’sident) A. M. Skinner, Esq. (Honry.
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    • 1731 3 The Strait* Asiatic Society has now completed the second rear of its existence and notwithstanding some difficul- ties inseparable from its position, its work has been carried on during the year 1879 in accordance with the original pro- gramme. There were last year 8
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    • 673 3 At the last Annual General Meeting of the Society held on the 13th of January 1879. there was a balance in the hands of the Treasurer to the amount of $309.52 and the amount of Subscriptions for 1878 then outstanding was $72 and the liabilities of the Society
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 764 2 #rto snjbfrttefmmts. OUE BOTB COMEDY COMPANY, compising the following ABTI8TBB: Mia* Emily Blain, Miss Minnie Nordt, Mrs. Norrille, Mr. G. Crofton. Mr. H. T. Brookee, Mr. Geo. Norrille, and Mr. Frank Btuart. Will arrive in Singapore, per 8. 8. Hector ”on or about the Bth February, 1880, and will give
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    • 774 2 m ARMY CONTRACTS. The Straits Settlements. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office nntil noon on Monday, 16th February, 1880, from persons willing to contract (or snch Supplies and Services. as may be required from time to time for the use of Her Majesty’s Troops stationed in Singapore, Penang,
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    • 654 2 CRANE BROTHERS. Bbo to intimate that they will open on the 15th inst. their NEW FURNITURE SALE ROOM*, No. 32 Rabbles Place, in the premises lately occupied by Messrs. Cameron Dunlop A Co. and the Straits Times Press. These rooms having: large and spacious accommodation and lysing well lighted are
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    • 315 2 LITERATURE. We have j ant unpacked the following. Charles Dickens, works complete; Thomas Carlyle’s including "The French Revolution, Life of Schiller.” and the History of Frederick the Great.” The Chandos Poets including Shakspeare, Milton, Moore, Scott, The Arabian Nights, and Robinson Crusoe. Novels by Mrs. Riddell, Florence Mar ryatt, Capt.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 135 3 Tuesday, 3rd February. British ship Persian Empire 1.532 tuna, Watson commander, Penai th 28th Sept., c nsignees Gilfillan Wood Co. Dutch steamer Ophir 465 tons, Vah Marion commander, Rhio 3rd Feb., consignees Hamilton Gray A Co Siamese steamer Kromahtah 694 tons. Tulloch commander, Bangkok 31st Jan., consignees lye Joo
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    • 13 3 Tueaday, 3rd February. British schooner May Gibb, for New Zealand,
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    • 769 3 i I a Date i Ship’s Namrs. Daptains. ruse ttw. a of a* -VherbFrom 1 Consigners or Aoents. Destination j z RIVALS I 1 P. H. der N’landen f’romp H. N. M’astr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Foxhound Nowell |H. M’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 67 3 #oturs. TO BE LET. ENTKY OH ISTH IHBTAHT. That large and commodious family residence No. 99 Princep Street, at present occupied by Mr. A. J. D’Seoza. The house has large bedrooms upstairs, godowns outhouses, stabling, has gus laid through, out, and the garden is planted with choice flower and fruit
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    • 382 3 notices. TO BE LET. Entry on Ist F*'?ua*t, 1880. That convenient Residence at present occupied by Dr. Bentlet, situated nearly at the junction of Sophia and Edinburgh Roads, and commanding a fine view of Government House grounds and the wellkept Domain. Good stabling and out offices. Apply to, J. C.
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  • Docks.
    • 749 4 Tww works of the Company are situated at Pagar. within one mile of the i,vn nf Singapore, and comprise the followinp establishments, vis Whabp.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs at all desorptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graviho Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graviho
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    • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorpobatrd under thr Indian Act X CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 1100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. Dayid Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Rogaardt Esq. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont ,T. Lamb OhYeanHbng
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  • 46 4 The Rubattino mail steamer India” A. Brizzolesi, commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th February. Bhe has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight and passage' Applp to REME BOOTHE RS, Singapore, Bth January, 1880. to
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 626 4 ißttnllanfou*. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. fl kb always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks. Nautical Tnstmmenta, Ac., comprising j Ladies’ sold Cents’ ditto.. Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, .tche, Bracelets, Brooches. Barring'S, Lockets. Ladies’ rings,
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    • 394 4 ?).@&!>-!'$@=')=,{?**}?-&^`&{|; NOTICE. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. The Coy’s steamer “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. LADIE’S MORNING DRESBES. John Litti.r A Co. will be showing in a few days,
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    • 137 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivor put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOOIATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. Th*
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    • 608 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'* outfiit* made up on the ehorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 646 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Streel'o3SSal§^S*S£^ SS-flarS-S**:?: Sii i-ISi.Hr St*'-™ 23t> iVßMiwmi E£ 2S2 w rt tonW pz-z*, hiwb.iAn,,^, R^I NE REER RANDT *T*c. ex niBit IW«« and SpaFnll.Th a Shen 7 »nd Port wine, Rittm Knglish, German, French, Danish orw ru’d .7if W Breakfast.
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