Singapore Daily Times, 9 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. 9tii JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,371
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  • 473 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878: Ovtwabd. I Homeward. Tuesday 8«h Jrb. Wednesday 9th Jan. 7T and I 2Srd sth Feb. 6th Feb.
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalio}. Nestor. Glaucus. j Priam. AnchisesJ SaBPEDON. OBESTE8. j Hector. Stentob. j Menelaus. Teucer. I The Coy’s St* amere are despat* from Liverpool outwards for Straits anq China, and from Shanghai homewards far London every ten days, and have j
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  • 324 1 The fullowin? are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877. 1877. Wednesday, 17 January Thursday, 18 January 31 do 1 February ■> 14 February 15 do i, 28 do 1
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  • 93 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, .Rangoon and Calcutta du. ug too c- l dates:— Monday, January 14'h Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February Uth August 10th 25th 24th March 11th September 7th 25th 21st April
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  • 189 1 Mail 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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  • 37 1 The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR, Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or about the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES Sl MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 42 1 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. s The S. S. “HINDOSTAN,” Captain 1 Gardner, from Hongkong, is expected here on or about the 21st instant. Fur freight and passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES. B 1 Agents, b Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 2lBt inst.)
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  • 730 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore and Bat:-via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First (’i.ass. From Singapore to Batavia V" Tadang
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  • Insurance.
    • 401 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. C 1 st issue at par £100,00( Subscribed 2nd do at 5* prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiujns on shares being availabb for the maintenance and exte~» on of Tli< '.mp»-*y <
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    • 70 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genebal Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by* A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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    • 96 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. i I Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367. Claims arranged bythe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. T4o V ,di»< ;*>n T-wY Tribunes recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE
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    • 42 1 oumrAnI. 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 CO. Singapore. 15th July. 1872. (u. c.)
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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 CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c.)
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    • 185 1 0FFICE8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Dep„t,Ch,™ Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders
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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 steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The ususd discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 93 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 j they are the duly appointed Agents for I i this Company in Singapore; with
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    • 29 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 Georgk Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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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 usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.900.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Pineapore. 17th Deo., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 99 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliaroent.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra
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    • 50 1 The nndersigned, 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April. 1866. (u. 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 68 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 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. (Incorporated bt-Royal Charter.) 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 fur the
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    • 56 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 oi £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. \-o HARRISON A Agents
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    • 223 4 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: C50 West George GLi oow 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William L 0 8 1 Street. t Oriel
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    • 102 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cqrnhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 298 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 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. I The Directors of the London and Lancashire have the pleasure to announce that, after
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    • 103 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Rurnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 73 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully 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 Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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    • 138 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»r<l .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. Janies Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marry at. George
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    • 45 4 The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of S teamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on Ordinary rates ia granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to
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    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* 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 on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 144 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Shaik Obed, residing at No. 45, Amoy Street, and carrying on business at No. 254 Malacca Street, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 2nd day of January 1878. The first meeting of creditors will be
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  • 54 2 FOR, MALACCA, PENANG, MAULMEIN, RANGOON, CALCUTTA &c. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer BAGHDAD,” will sail for above ports on Monday, 14th instant, leaving the roads at 3 1 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ltd. Singapore, 8th
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9TH, 1878.
    • 187 2 Singapore th9 Jan., 1878. Gambier *4.57$. Black Pepper 7.45. White Pepper 14. 3ago Flour, Sarawak 3.17$. Pearl -Sago 4.10. Coffee, Bontyne. 21.25. Tin 18.60. 40s. Mule twist 98. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.57$. 7 do do 1.37$. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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    • 1667 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. 1 Abandonment of the Schipka Pass by the Turks, and Russian advance upon Kezanlik. London, B th January. —Despatches from newspaper special correspondents announce that the Turkish forces have abandoned their positions in the Schipka Pass, and that General Radetsky I
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    • 1483 3 It is renuestsd ot our conUmporeris. that in repro Aunve these translations their onjonnl appearance in the Straits Tima maj be acknowledged.) Shipwreck.—The British boat which we made mention of in our number of Saturdsy last did not arrive until yesterday morning, when she reached the Harbourmaster'* pier
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    • 841 3 [Bt Nemo.] The annual sports at the late festive season deserved, I think, more notice than i was given to them. In the first place, the lark on New Year’s Day on the Esplanade should be chronicled. There were foot races galore between the syces and boys who generally
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    • 406 3 The Gambier and Pepper Delivert Dispute. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Your correspondent One of the Combiners has doubtless explained in a very able and lucid manner his version of the Gambier and Pepper delivery Dispute, but he fails to convince us that the remedy suggested
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 731 2 #tto aMwrtttniwnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chmirman.— H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—F. D. Samoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wl. H. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 873 2 #eto 2*bfrttefnvnte« NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear, Crackers may be fired an the following days and hours specified, viz Friday lit Feb. 1878, New Year'* Eve, from 6 r. a. to 12 Midnight. Beturday 2nd New Year’s Day, from 4a. a. to 6
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    • 494 2 #fto SHJberttefaunts. NOTICE. v kith*b i be Captain nor tbe Owners, of the German barque “0. F. HAENDEL" will be responsible for anj debts contracted by the crew during the vessel’s stay in this port. H. 8ANDERS Master. Singapore, 8th Jan. 1878. (1 wk. FOR SALE. A Bay mare, 14.3.
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    • 562 2 flfto #&bfrtis»ment& TO BE LET FURNISHED. The Cottage at Woodsville. Forpar‘iculars, apply to C. K. E. WOODS, Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. (2 wits.) NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Mr. Hugo Asmus, in oar firm ceased on the 31st December 1876, by effluxion of time. LIND ASMUS CO. Singapore, Bth
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  • 252 3 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the deCrtures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 51 3 Tuesday. 8th January. Colonial schooner Horsburgh, 80 tons, Todd commander, Lighthouse 8th Jan. consignee Colonial Government. British steamer Penang, 581 tons, Barker commander, Cheribon 4th Jan. consignee Tan Kim Tian. Wednesday, 9th January. P. A O. steamer Teheran, 1,676 tons, Johnson commander, Hongkong 3rd Jan. consignees P. A O.
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    • 52 3 Tuesday, 8th January. Italian barque Francisco Padre, Valle, for Elephant point f. o. Italian barque Marino Dodero, Villa, for Akyab. German barque Friedericb, Wulff, for Hongkong. British str. Batara Bayon Sree, Webb, for Malacca A Klang. French barque Louis Eugene, Menard, for Amoy. British steamer Paknam, Stratton,
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    • 1158 3 j r I Data I <H,P'S Names gaitauie. j iao4Rio. < »p ai- *mi F>o« Wh ebe Ltmu omsiosies oh Aoekts. Destination. I E 1 AIVALS HEN OF WAI> P.l.mb.ne Staknmn H.N.M.Wr. Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consol General. Aoheen M™”ito Paul H. M.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 62 3 Notices. NOTICE. From the 1st of January next a considerable reduction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock Company Limited, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. C. Wishart. Manager, New Harbour Dock Coy., Ltd. E. M. Smith. j
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    • 229 3 ftotife*. 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 wll be issued shortly, and subscribers can thus obtain it bound separately, or have it stitched in i with the
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    • 250 3 fiOtlCfS. TO BE LET. The three new brick-built Godowns in Havelock Road, fronting Singapore River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded Sic., at any tide, and also admittance Cartage. For further particulars, apply to, Tan Kim Tian. Singapore, 24th Dec., 1877. to 24th Jan. LEFEYRE Sc CO. ENGINEERS, Agricultural Implement
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    • 25 3 fiotitts. FOR SALE. And iust arrived, several seta of single and double Horse and Pony Harness. Cbane Bros., Auctioneers Singapore, 14th Dec., 1&77 (1 m
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  • Docks.
    • 710 4 Thk works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. Ho. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 30 4 Notices. KID GLOVES. Satlk Co., hbve just received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6 to 7i| Gentlemen’s 7£ to b&. bingapore, iUst Dec., 1877.
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    • 386 4 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, Ladies’gold watche. Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,
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    • 606 4 iHtsrellanfous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of 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 fine
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    • 688 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have*lw*y*| Halten fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours Wen voor radie een selected and wohtassortir- asso r t i s ryk assort irichly assort- tos T,atrer al- dans tous intuit ran EuM
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    • 670 4 SAYLE CO. Tailors ft Special by L Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William G. F. Rob'nson, k. c. m. g. And To'H. H. The Maharajah of Johore K C. M. G.. K. 0. S. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers, AND GENERAL DRY
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