Singapore Daily Times, 21 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XTX SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 21st JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,381
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  • 465 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are tbe dates <>n which Company's Contract Mail Steamers ,iay be fipeeted to arrive here in 1878 Otrw»«i). Hohcwakd. ,la, -th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 2ind 23rd Mh Feb. 6th Feb. 19th 90th Mh Mar
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax Pateoclds. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. AnchiBes. Sabpidon. Orestes. Hector. Stentoe. **kelacs. Tecceb. The Coy s St< amers are despatc hed from on wardB for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accou mcdatu n for
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  • 318 1 The following are the dates on vriiich tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homrwari, 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 Fahraary 14 February 97 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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  • 96 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Feuatig, huiUliuein, Rangoon and Calcutta during tbe current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January uth Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February 11th August 10th 95th 24th March 4th September 7th 19th
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  • 189 1 Vail 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. The
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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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 37 1 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA Tbe S. S. “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, from Hongkong, is expected here on or about tbe 21st instant. For freight and passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents, Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 21st inst.)
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  • 736 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monrt, ('lass. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 396 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. q f at p» r eioo.ooc Subscribed j 2nd do at 5« prem £125,00f do 10 pr-m.£]so,<XXl •'77 Premiums on shares being avail- 7l m:iitit«n>»nee and < vtension ot -.j.- oiup my's business. The success of
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    • 70 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General 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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    • 95 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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 60 1 The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jane, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills on J ava, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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    • 50 1 Established 1710. Insurance, effected upon almoat every Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367 a 7£ n red b the Local Auent-; md paiJ with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reI cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. n c
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    • 40 1 Alj B n der «l eT e have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and arp prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. lRth July t _1872. c.)
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    • 42 1 Capital 2.000.000. FUNDS IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Firk department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department.- Limit £2.000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. c
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    • 193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The =©carit7 eSeeed by tW Quee
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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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    • 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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    • 89 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
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    • 29 1 Capital Cl.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhili, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. boustead a CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. jn. c.)
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    • 54 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital C2.ft00.000 iotal Invested Funds, upwards of 8.000.000 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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    • 40 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. CiPITAT. £1.100.00(1 SARRLIIfO of Limits. One F rat class risk Rrt.OOrt. Two adjoining do 120.00 o! Three or more do. do 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875.
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe ctal Act of Parliament,Capital One Million. Tjifk Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* nunnis. No extra charge
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    • 49 1 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 no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT 00.) Singapore, 5th April. 1886. (u.c.)
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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. 33J 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 oh 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 for
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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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents
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    • 217 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldsox.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICEB: Guhoow f 5O Glo *o* Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f S Kino William Street. L {‘SEiSi® Manchester, 47 Brown Street.
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    • 101 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cotton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 289 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—--136 CANNING BTREET, 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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    • 104 4 Capital f 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. Melchers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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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$ 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 45 4 (Berlin-Cologne Fire 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. c.
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    • 72 4 Capital, £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, 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, E«q. Alfred Gouger, E«q. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Perciral Bomnquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charlea Marryat. George H. Chambers,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to t*irerpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 0/0 on ordinary rates granted to Officers of the Army and *avy and members of the Civil and Con°~r Services in Commission. -tor further particulars apply to gilfillan, WOOD
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  • 21 2 DEATH. At Netting Hill, London, December 16th, Georoe Williamson, M.D Surgeon Major, M N. I. Madras Paper* please copy.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, JAN. 21ST, 1878.
    • 101 2 Singapore 21st Jan 1878. Gambier $4.27*. Black Pepper 7.30. White Pepper 14. 3ago Flour. Sarawak 3.20 Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 21 25. Tin 18.62*. 40s. Mule twist 96.50. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30. Benares
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    • 1042 2 Mails close for Manila, per steamer Salvadora, at 3 p. m. to-day. Penang Calcutta, per steamer Venice, at 2 p. m. to-morrow. Sarawak, per steamer RoycUUt, at 3 p. m. to-morrow. Saiggn, per steamer Paknam, at 9 a. m. on Wednesday, 23rd inst. The P. 0. Co's steamer
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    • 114 2 Advance of the Russians in Rumema. Retreat of the Garrison from Adrianople. London, 20 th January. —The Russian troops have arrived before Adrianople, and the Turkish garrison is retreating towards Constantinople. The Sultan has called out for military service all men capable of bearing arms.
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    • 696 2 (From our Exchanges.) Calcutta, la/ Jan. —Today’s Gazette of India Extraordinary contains correspondence regarding the proceedings last year connected with the assumption of the Imperial title. It concludes with a letter from the Secretary of State notifying Her Majesty’s high appreciation of the feelings of personal devotion to
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    • 1145 3 (From the London and China Express, December 21 st.J This War. —The fall of Plevna has established the Russian ascendency, and Turkey has moved to obtain the mediation of the Powers. The Emperor of Russia reviewed the troops on the Field of Plevna on the 16th inst., and left
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    • Extract.
      • 1014 3 December 13. —Rain; at 11 a. am. traversed 720 li arrived at Singapoie, situate in Lat 1.20 N. Early this morning passed an Island called Horsburgh, where there was a light-house. Horsburg was the name of the first foreigner who
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 698 2 #Uto afobertternunM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollar#. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. SASSOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Foebes. Esq. (of
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    • 799 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz:— Friday Ist Feb. 1878, New Year's Ere, from 6 p. m. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Year's Day, from 4*. m. to 6 a. m.,
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    • 753 2 FOR SALE. The following very fine proDerty called Mount Alma, situated on tbe Dalvey Road, within three miles of town, say. 1 Grant containing an area of 45. 3. 12. I Acres for ever, and no Quit rent. 1 This Hill is >ne of the finest in the Set- tlement,
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    • 304 2 NOTICE. German officers, teachers, clerks etc., are to be engaged bv Roltsch and Bchillenbkbqer, Frankfurt. Germany. All commissions executed. Singapore. 19th January, 1878. (3 ms.) HORSES CONVEYANCES. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction in Commercial square, on Tuesday, 22nd January, at 2.30 p. m. A light
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 210 3 Saturday, 19th January. British steamer Glenor.-hy, 1,788 tons, Hogg commander, London 6th Dec. consignees Martin, Dyce A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Cramer command ir, Deli -6th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Dutch steamer Japara, 1.209 tons, Van Eck commander, Acheen 16th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A
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    • 39 3 Saturday, 19th January. British steamer Cairnsmuir, Spowart, for Hongkong. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. British steamer Nestor, Freeman, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British steamer Glenorchy, Hogg, for Hongkong. French barque Marie Alfred, Leclere, for Bangkok.
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    • 1190 3 t £>ATA I hip's Nam k* a i tains, iao A Rio. 5 >f a*- V here From WhkrkLying onsignkks or Agents. Destination. E kivals MEN-OF- V A Palcnibang Stakman H.N.M.’sstr Jet. 20' Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Mosouito Paul H. M. str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 157 3 ACME COOKING STOVES. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of the above, fitted with Oven, Frjing pan, Stewpan, Kettle, and Potato Steamer, to burn with Kerosine Oil. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. The Shops recently erected in Battery Road, at the
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    • 225 3 ARMY CONTRACTS. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Wdnesday the 30tb Janary 1878 from persons willing to contract for such 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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    • 201 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co., have just received. Harness —Double Horse and double Pony, single Horse and single Pony, black and brown, silver plated, Padcloths, Saving Collars, Spare Traces. Saddlery.—Horse and Pony Jaddleebest Hogskin, single and double Bridles* Horse and Pony Whips, driving and rid* ing. Cricket Materials.—Lillywhite’s best Cane
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    • 205 3 LIME JUICE CORDIAL. John Little A Co., have just received a supply of the above, of superior quality, prepared by L. Ros* A Coi Singapore, 18th January, 1878. NOTICE. From the Ist of January next a considerable reduction in the charges for Dock hire and for materials supplied will be
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Thx works of the Company are situated at Tamong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whabf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 21 4 &a tttr*. FOR SALE. Caklsbebo (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Bkothees. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 386 4 Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and steel frames, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makeb, 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’
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    • 606 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, I GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I 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
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    • 679 4 KATZ BROTHERS GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Oommereial Square. Beach Street 27. aahl'j Haltenfort-1 Bont ton-1 Hehben stAode We J waehr *nd ein jour* bleu »oor radie een "Alerted and wohUasortlr- a*aor t i ryk aaaortl--1 T4urer I d T,B tou ment T »n Eupl.±2o,ali ,er Enropae- le* article* ropeiacheartiE
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    • 650 4 SAYLE CO. Tailor* Special *>7 Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Rob'nson, k. c. m c And To R. H. The Maharajah of Johorb GO. M. G.. K. 0. 8. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN.
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