Singapore Daily Times, 6 September 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 1879. No. 13,874
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  • 424 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. T-m»-wTfVn?ntfd FTTrUn* m wWelr-4 Ibis Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OCTWARP. Homewarp. Tue«d»y 21st J*n. Friday 10th J»b. 4th Feb. 24th ]Rth 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2l*t 18th 7th Mar.
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLBB. AnTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpsdon. 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 accorrmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 283 1 The following are tie data on which the steamers of the Mesaageries Maritmiea may he expected to afire here during the current year:— Orrw.aD--1879 i 1879. Wednesday 12'February j Friday, 17 January 2fi do 31 do I, 12 March 14 February 26 do 28 do Monday,
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  • 181 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcntta, taking Passengers ,md Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras. Calicut, Tellichcry Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 44 1 Messrs. A pcak A Co.’s steamer Rindontan, 991 tons, Captain McConnell, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Sept., 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Armtoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain MacTAVI8H, may be expected here on or about the *26th instant, e» route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 1st Sept., 1879.
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  • 986 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 Batavia I 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson ft 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 Block
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    • 48 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comp- ny, 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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    • 59 1 Established 1710. 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current 1 R' tes of Premium. Total Sum insnred in 1878, £258,772,9°0. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN,
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    • 42 1 TjOndon Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are orepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 nanvii \iuau ai' The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April,
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    • 45 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fiee 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 A CO. •Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. U.JJ.
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    • 72 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon I cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi 1 r oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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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. o.)
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    • 32 1 e e Capital C 1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICE'S. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD ft CO. 1 g, ?g?P?re, 22niFeb., 1876. (n.«.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above I Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Graoechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Tlcputj Chairman 1 William Hind, E.qre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.
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    • 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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    • 87 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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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 r.l Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Ai.:.aal 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, 8IMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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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. (u. o.)
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insnred in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A GO., i <■ Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a. c.)
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    • 102 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Etch an? Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. iLKX. Ewing,
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    • 225 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O WkB t G*orge l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London f 2 Kino William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel
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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 enstomary terms. The nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 102 4 Uapttal $2,000,000 Paid-op 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. MeVWs, A Co.) .T. P. Rrrues (Messrs. HollMav.Wise A Co.) A TMnua-er, rMessrs.TVxi elas.T.aurniVACo.) IT. Viraise. (Romeo Commov Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedies,
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid nn and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rioh»rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gemrer, Esq. Themes O. Barolnv, Williftm Hswthern, Robert O. L. Reran. Oeorre WiMv*rt, Pereiral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvde. James Brand, William Lra)). Charles Care. Ohar'<»° Warryat, Oeoree H.
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Rofal Charter^ 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 undersitned, Agents
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    • 79 4 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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    • 31 4 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. c.)
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    • 41 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON’ A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 a. m and from 12.30 to 6
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    • 72 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price o» Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Chart*, de (Double Sheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) „0,90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just
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    • 139 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or damage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured
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  • 72 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Asia, 1,139 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday the 6th inst. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab Bimlipatam, Coconada Vizagapatam, Madras Ac., Ac. For
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  • 142 2 In the Bupreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. HOOBENBAH and Kamsah residing at No. 80 Teluk Ayer Street in the town of Singapore, and carrying on busiessu in copartnership as stevedores in Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on the 4th day of September,
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 6TH SEPT., 1879.
    • 132 2 Singapore, 6th September, 1879. G&mbier f 3.724. Black Pepper 84. White Pepper, fair quality 13.30 Sago Flour, Sara wax 3.274 i Pearl Sago 4.024Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 21|. 40s. Mule twist 86. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.5747 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.05. 7 do do 1.20.
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    • 141 2 1. Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity. 2. 30 a. m. and 9 a. m. Morning Masses in the French and Portuguese Roman Catholic Churches. 3. 7 a. m. and 11 a. m. Mohning Services in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. 4. —8 a. m. The B. 8. 8.
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    • 578 2 1. Dog Killing Day. See Advt. 2. Daylight. The Straits steamer Japan, from Penang and Malacca due. 3. p. m. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Purulia, from Calcutta, Rangoon, Moulmein and Penang due. 4. —5 p. m. The M. M. Co.'s steamer T
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    • 635 2 We can hardly follow Mr. Shelford’s logic in the remarkable speech which he made in Council on the 28th August, but our readers, we think, will agree that the Hon’ble Member did good service to the public aud to the Executive in bringing his sharp criticism to
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    • 2653 2 We have received a copy of the Annual Medical Report of the Hospitals of the Colony for 1878, by Dr. Rowell, the Principal Civil Medical Officer. It is rather long, very official, and in consequence very dry reading. It has, however, evidently been conscientiously written
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 846 2 #rto arahfrtistmtnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Pond 1,900,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Fobbes, E*q. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Me**rs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Bons A
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    • 902 2 FOR SALE. The British steamer "Patty,” 301 tons, register, 91 horse power, now lying in Penang harbor. For particulars, apply to. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 18th Aug. 1879. NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co’s steamer Ajax, Captain Scales, leaving Penang tomorrow afternoon. may be expected here on Sunday morning en
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    • 456 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co’s steamer Ulysses Captain J. Guard, having left Hongkong on the 3rd instant, may be expected here on the 10th en route for London via Penang. She has room for First Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W.
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    • 451 2 LOST. Yesterday morning, in Bencoolsn Street, a Black Newfoundland Doo which answers to the name of Bob.” His tail, paws and chest are white and his back is partly shaven. A reward will be paid on his recovery. Apply to CAPTAIN HANSEN, Bkncoolen Steebt, No. 284. Singapore, sth Sept., 1879.
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  • Notices.
    • 68 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Penano. In the matter of the Bankruptcy of Oldham Mackie A Co. It is proposed to declare a dividend in the above matter on the 22nd of November next. j Creditors who have not proved
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 113 3 Friday, 5th September. German steamer Septema” 783 tons, Hooper.iw commander, l’enau? 3rd Sept., consignees Ruutenberg Schmidt k Co. British steamer Scindia” 1,423 tons, Windham commander, London 21st July, consignees Paterson Simons k Co. Saturday, 6th September British steamer Ruby” 148 tons, Fox commander, Palembang 4th S-'pt, consignees Wee Bin
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    • 32 3 Friday, 5th September. British steamer Benmore” Augustin, for Malacca Penang British steamer Pearl” Munk, for Saigon. Siamese steamer Bangkok” Rademaker, for Bangkok. Siamese barque Ban Lee” Chumacher, for Bangkok.
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    • 836 3 I Date Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag V Rig z of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. 2, RIVALS. men-of- X Encounter Denison 3. M’s. str. 1931 May 29 Port Natal Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420 June 17
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 189 3 TO BE LET. A large and commodious family resi- dance with excellent stabling and outhouse, known as Ayer Jarnie, situate in Serangoon Road, lately occupied by F. T. Cobk Esq. Apply to LIM LAN A CO. No. 63 Boat Quay. S’pore, 19th August, 1879. (to 19th Sep.) TO BE LET.
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    • 331 3 I I I, D IS if 0 >f a l n •r NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS THK GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL. Colombo. On a site particularly suitable to visitors to Colombo, OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR, and in the immediate vicinity of THE LANDING STAGE CUSTOMHOUSE Post and Telegraph Offices, QUEEN’S HOUSE, Government
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    • 383 3 MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS. Tenders are invited for the construction of the piling, foundations, and masonry of the New Crawford Bridge at Rochore. Plans and Specifications can be seen, and copies taken, at the Office of the Municipal Engineer on or after Monday the 1st Sept. 1879. Tenders addressed to the undersigned,
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    • 387 3 0 LET. The commodious dwelling House in Lloyd Road (Oxley Hill) lately occupied by Mrs. Cox, with Gas laid on. Apply to C. MOSES, Singapore, 25th Agust, 1879. (to 25th Sept.) IMPORTANT TO CARRIAGE OWNERS. Patent Safety Levee Slip-Bolts The undersigned are now prepared to fit EITHER SINGLE OR DOUBLE
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 190 4 Th'ib 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 151 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 255 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 8 98,900 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
    • 610 4 fHWttnanroua. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches. Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains. pi iniua^ (Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver
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    • 478 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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    • 193 4 NOTICE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. We have received per Viceroy” a large parcel (in short lengths) of thin Tweeds made specially for India and China, guaranteed all Wool, which are being made up into suits of $l4 each or. Sac Coat $B. Trowsers $6. This is a superior Tweed for so lowa
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    • 609 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, JaI pan 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
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    • 663 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street s. ,ort Sent ton- H<sbb*n ,to.a. .a-"!! 3ta£ atsssasrsaut irjsz Ssrstf-sa? ‘T? ffSS* «r w a: billrlr* All* Other 'mJp,,, SiJ* r us Kwest se- s=5S hiw heidnit**. »oerd. Wise. Beeb, Braudt. to., to. Hh.w win-, exqnirite. Italian anff
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