Singapore Daily Times, 3 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,367
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  • 416 1 Offich—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbonr. The following are the date* on which the Company's Contract Mail Steamers rosy be expected to arrive here in 1878: Onwu*. I Ho*rw»»c. TmAj *h J«» WednwUy 9th Jm. «*a js M s-: 3 r Si T’ K->
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  • 147 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. .Glaccub. PbLAM. A NCHIBES. SaBPEPON. OREBTEB. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Teuceb. Tbe Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon m odatic n
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  • 63 1 Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates u granted to Officers of the Army and Navj and members of the Civil and Con- ■ular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to
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  • 304 1 The following are the dates on which tbe Bteamers of tbe Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OrrwiED. Hohswaud. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 81 do 1 February M February 18 do 1 March sv »2 Wo.!.*.
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  • 95 1 Thb steamers ©f this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein. Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 11th September 7th 25th
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  • 188 1 M ail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company, will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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  • 737 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Oheribon Samarang Sourabaya
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  • Insurance.
    • 46 1 -Cologne Fibe Insubance Company, Limited, Beblin.) The undersigned, having been appoin t ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. a. c
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    • 391 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at sspren> £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo thji £75.000 premiums on shares being avail■.w.qfrrflfllflttOfiiuOv; oliu c*27tUlliut df the Company’s business. The success of this Company is unprecedented in
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    • 74 1 Capital 1 1,500,000. Paid-up 1 133,332. 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 eitent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 4 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 58 1 The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rei cognised. I Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. i Singapore, 1st January.
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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 cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July. 1872. n c.)
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    • 47 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 one life. Singapore, I9th Sept., 1877. (n. o.) n*mf OTTT’YPV! TVOTtt.
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    • 188 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graceohnrch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. D-poty Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The sAtoovky offered by tbe t© Policy
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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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    • 56 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 aJI risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 91 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life v 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authorij ty
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    • 85 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 Grorgr Strrht. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD 4 00. Bmg«pore, 22nd F«k„ 1878. (n. o.) an a oni 4 u jgfttS. T -W~ ABBURANCE COMPANY LONDON. Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 Sxrrling Extension of Limits. One F rst. class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. I/iFi Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued whieh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT 4 OO.) Singapore. sth April. 1866. (n. 0.)
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    • 43 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 81 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. bt Royal Ghartbr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for the
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    • 53 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition ot eent per annum to the snm asHARRISON 4 CO., Agents Singapore, 2nd Feby.,
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    • 225 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: n. f5O West George <ll i oow I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo,,do Street. r
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    • 101 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exch&ng Street Eaet. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Sou\h Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 293 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. head office in INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due
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    • 103 4 Capital 92,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Meagre. Melcbere, ft Co.) J. P. Bemee (Meaere. Holliday. Wiee ft Co.) A. T Manger, (Meeare.Douglas,LapreikftCo.) H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • 37 2 The S. S. "ABR4-TOON APCAR,” Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or about the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 36 2 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. The S. S. “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, from Hongkong, is expected here on or about the 21st instant. For freight and passage apply to SARKIES MOSES. Agents, Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 21st inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JAN. 3RD, 1878.
    • 179 2 Singapore 3rd Jan., 1878. Oambier 5 4.55. Black Pepper nominal White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.20. Pearl Sago 100 Coffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.80. tOs. Mule twist 08. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1 5747 do do 1.37 J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.31*.
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    • 1977 2 (For Straits Times.) The reported answer of Russia to England’s notification regarding PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. London, 2nd January. —lt is geuerally reported that the Russian Government, replying to the intimation from England that the Porte was prepared to enter into negotiations for peace, declared that if the Porte desired
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    • 886 3 M,ar. > Mimctrs of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Tuesday, the lltfc December, 1877. Connitsionert Pretent. Hon’ble W. H. Read.—President. B. J. Wells, Esq. Tau Seng Pob, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read the Municipal Engineer’s
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    • 530 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 30th Dec., 1877. The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Mecca, from Rangoon Ac., en route to your port, arrived here last Thursday morning, and is expected here on Tuesday next. The British steamer Pt/ah rekket, Captain Joyce, from Penang, (via the Native States,)
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 727 2 #tto atibrrttsrmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reeerre Pond 850,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. H0PPITJ8, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Cxi Deputy Chairman.—* F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Ssssoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Btlilios. Esq. Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. of
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    • 857 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that daring the queuing Chinese New Tear, Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz: Frida; Ist Feb. 1878, New Tear's Ere, from 6 r. u. to 18 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Tear’a Day, from 4*. K. to 6 a. and
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    • 687 2 THEATRE ROYAL, SINGAPORE. Saturday, sth January, 1878. < The Misses Ford beg to announce they I •rill giiSe another performance in the Town Hall, on Saturday next, the entertainment commencing with the popular comedietta in one act. THE HAPPY PAIR. Characters. Mr. Honkyton Miss Marian Ford. Mrs. HoMeyton Miss Ada
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    • 441 2 I NOTICE. Owing to the quantity of flo vers re- J quired for decorating Govern men t House, on the 3rd instant, none can be spared to 1 subscribers on that day. H. J. MURTON. Superintendent. Botanical Gardens. Singapore. 2nd Jan., 1878. (1 ins.) GENERAL HOLIDAY. Saturday, the sth January,
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  • 53 3 Wednesday, 2nd January. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, 366 tons, lLsle commander, Bangkok 30th Dec. consignees Low Sum A Co. M. M. steamer Djemnah, 2,416 tons, Cbampehois commander, Saigon 31st Dec. consignees Messageries Maritime*. Thursday, 3rd January. German steamer Atalanta, 783 tons, Petersen commander, Hongkong 27th Dec. consignees Puttfarckeu
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  • 33 3 Wednesday, 2nd January. German ship Melpomene, Molsen, for Rangoon. British steamer Standard, Whyon, for Saigon. British barque Marquis of Argyle, McKeon, for Hongkong. British steamer Pyah Pekket, Joyce, tor Penang.
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  • 1025 3 .UPS N»>1«» ('AHTAIK8. l.AO A Rio. JjAlAom Pun WjIAl LtIKO |< 01I8I<1AKS 0« AOMK.lDllSTIKATlOK. C- RIVALS MEN-OF-WAP. HNM’Rstr Oct 20Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen SE* rM atn 4 0Nov. Roads Senior Naval Office, Station rr Ri -iffiS- Wk k New Har*Wharf Dock Complies*
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 347 3 RAFFLES’ LIBRARY, General Catalogues, of the Books in the Raffles Library (Pages 216) can be obtained from the Sub-Librarian on and after Saturday next, 14th December. The Synoptical Index will be issued j shortly, and subscribers can thus obtain j it bound separately, or have it stitched in with the
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    • 307 3 CURIOS’ DEPARTMENT. John Little 4 Co, have just opened out for sale, a large shipment of Japanese Curios, consisting of Worked 9rt»nz*\ Brooches, Bracelets, Earrings, Studs amiM Solitaires; handsome Lacquered Cigar BoTes; Lacquered Travs and round Tables beautifully inlaid with ivory; Lacquered nambal Trays, with porcelain dishes, inside Painted wood
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    • 276 3 ELECTRO TREATMENT OF THE UNDERNOTED AND VARIOUS OTHER DISEASES. BY Dr. LALLEMENT, p.h. e.l. From Paris, AND THE FACULTY OF LONDbN, GERMANY, Italy. Turkey. And lately from Calcutta, Bombay and. Madras. Dr. LALLEMENT begs to inform the Public, that after years of experi; mental observations, he is now' able to
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    • 268 3 NOTICE. From the Ist of January next a considerable redaction in the chargee for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Docy Company Limited. C. WisHART. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith. Manager, Tanjong
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  • 702 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnioug 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 protected
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  • 187 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 151 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 71 4 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 71 4 Cae'tal, £250,000, fullt subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Rieka of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms, Copies
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  • 135 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000, Directors. Richard J. Ashton, B«q. Alfred Oouger, Eeq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be»an. George Hibbert, Perdred Boeanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand. William Lymll, Charles Care. Charles Marryat. George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 30 4 #*otirr$. KIiTgLOVES. oatl* t Co., bare just receired a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6 to 7±. Gentlemen’s 7$ to 81. Singapore, 21st Dec., 1877.
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    • 742 4 Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir Williah 0. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Saylk A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. 8. GLENLTON A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White Kerseymere
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    • 608 4 ifii3ttlIantou«. JOHN LITTLE fe 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 658 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commerdlal Square, Beach Street 27. H»T«»lwa T I Hfclten fort-1 Sont too-1 Hebben «teed* on hand a well waehrend ein iours bleu roor radiar een •elected and wokkasorttr- 1 aeeo r t i a ryk aeeorti- tee Lairer al-' dans tone ment ran
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    • 389 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER 00. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an in voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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