Singapore Daily Times, 22 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,382
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  • 402 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. ft, Comp»Bj', Contact Kail Bhjjer, )w expected to arroe here in IrvH: (mi. Hoawr. t—« J J f A. 'S K- n «J .«0! g rmrV, ‘Saturday 27th Si I<W wit IS j~ *5 jiir r Si
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  • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. j Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Dion ed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchisks. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. 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 modatkn for
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  • 313 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes I may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Hohfwakd. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 30 .January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do .,28 do 13 March 14 March
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  • 74 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched fr. m Singapore for Malacca, Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th ?7th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September <th 18th April let October sth 15th l®th 29th Monday, November 4th gs S
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  • 185 1 Vail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortmghtj» 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 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)
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  • 59 1 The undersigned, having been appomtde 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 to represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 813 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Be *v via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friaks, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 391 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. pst issue at par £100,00( Subscribed < 2nd do at 5s pren> £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prcm.£lso,oo<l the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success
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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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    • 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, 4,
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    • 56 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, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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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. (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 A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 192 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. sassyr Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The necuriir offered by the Queen,, to 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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    • 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 BROTHERS.
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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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHTEF OFFICES. LONDON 79. CoRNHILL E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gboroi Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.l
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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. 8IMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension or Limits. One F rst, class risk t 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. e.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. 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 premiums. No extra
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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 notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore. sth April, 1866. (o-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 Jnne,. 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartbr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 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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    • 58 1 Bonus Tear. N ext 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum as* sured. HARRISON A
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    • 217 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Free Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo, do 1 Sthert. T.ttrrboot BIBL CHAMBERS, i.iveepool j Water Street. Manchester 47
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    • 102 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow— i. South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh n Todd, Esq. Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 295 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 Tpwns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lan- cashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after
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    • 102 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, Eeq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meesra.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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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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    • 45 4 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to lake Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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    • 72 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, Copies
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    • 139 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Qouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Perdval Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Ljrall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic. lines of Steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates >8 granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Oivil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to GILF1LLAN,
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  • 160 2 The Company’s steamer INDIA,” Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the lat inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the 20tn February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Porta. Rates of Passage money
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  • 46 2 Thu S. 8. OLENOYLE," Captain B. Quabtly, due here about the end of the month, has room for cargo, and has also accommodation for a few first class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN, DYCE CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u o.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, JAN. 22ND, 1878.
    • 99 2 Singapore. 22nd Jan., 1878. Gambier 14.274. Black Pepper 7.324. White Pepper.....— 13. Sago flour, Sarawak. 3.20 Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne. 21 25. Tin. 18.624 AOs. Mule twist 97.50. 84 lba. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.0747 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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    • 46 2 Mails close for Penang and Calcutta, per steamer Hindostan, at 3 p. m. to-day. Penang St Calcutta, per steamer Venice, at 2 p. m. to-day. Sarawak, per steamer Royalist, at 3 p. m. to-day. Saigon, per steamer Paknam, at 9 a. m. to- morrow.
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    • 2522 2 The War in Turkey in Europe. Hostilities continued, insurrection in Macedonia. Retreat of Suleiman Pacha. London, 21st January. —The an- nouncement that hostilities had been suspended in Bulgaria has proved to have been premature. An insurrection has broken out in Macedonia. Suleiman Pacha has retreated
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    • 1085 3 (It is requested ot oar eontsmporsriss that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Straits Tints may be acknowledged.) Meritorious conduct.— With reference to the last lottery drawing a person who deserves our full credit has informed us of the following by letter :-Shortly before the
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    • 936 3 A correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press gives the following account of the rice trade of Saigon:— Ist January. I have delayed writing up to this date so as to be able to gather some important information regarding our new rice transactions. There is nothing more to say about
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 533 2 #rto aubertttfmnrtfli. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— H. Hoppius, Eeq. (if Messrs. SieiDssen A Co.') Deputy Chairman.— F. D. SASSOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Bililios, Esq. Wm. H. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • 774 2 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that daring the ensuing Chinese New Tear. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz:— Friday Ist Feb. 1878, New Year's Eve. from 6 r. x. to 12 Midnight. Saturday 2nd New Year's Day, from 4a. x. to 6 a. x.,
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    • 782 2 FOR SALE. Th* following very fine property called Mount Alma, situated on tbe Dalvey Road, 1 within three miles of town, say. 1 Grant containing an area of 45. 3. 12. Acres for ever, and no Quit rent. This Hill is me of the finest in the Settlement, height above
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    • 233 2 NOTICE. German officers, teachers, clerVs etc., are to be engaged by Roltsch and Schellenbbboer, Frankfurt, Germany. All commissions executed. Singapore, 19th January, 1878. (3 ms.) NOTICE. We have this day opened a branch at Calcutta under the style of. GUBBAT BROS. Singapore, 21st January 1878. (1 m.) WANTED. Two Billiard
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 44 3 Monday, 21st January. British steamer Caldera, 1.303 tons, Williams commander, London 9th Dec. consignees Guthrie Co. Tuesday, 22nd January. British schooner Fathool Mazna, 110 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak British I, steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak 20th Jan. consignees Lee Keng Yong Bros.
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    • 48 3 Monday, 21st January. British steamer Nelson, Staples, for Penang. Dutch steamer Geueral Pel, de Hart, for Acheen. Spanish steamer Salvador*, Hormachea, for Manila. British steamer Batara Bayon Sree, Webb, for Malacca. German barque Occident, Reuter, for Hongkong. P. A O. steamer Indus, Shallard, for Hongkong.
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    • 1119 3 1 1 L'ATI HIP'S NAMKS AITAINB. lAGARiG. of AB-i HERB FROM WHERE LYING j ONBIGNEEB OR AGENTS. DESTINATION. RIVALS raSL‘nJ' W Stakman H.N.M.’s str. Oct. 2o|ichee n T. P. Wharf K-N.MTs Consul General. Ached i aiemoang 24 Penang Roads senior Naval Officer. Station Mosquito Psul H.M.str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 260 3 Notices. ARMY CONTRACTS. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on Wdnesday the 30th 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,
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    • 242 3 ftottres. NOTICE. John Little A Co., have just received. Harness —Double Horse and double Pony, single Horse and single Pony, black and brown, silver plated, Padclotbs, Saving Collars, Spare Traces. Saddlery.—Horse and Pony -'addles* best Hogskin, single and double Bridles* Horse and Pony Whips, driving and rid* ing. Cricket Materials.—Lillywhite’s
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    • 250 3 MILLINERY Ac. John Little A Co., have just received a new and choice assortment of Ladies’ Straw Hats.—Untrimmed, latest fashions, in Black, Grey and White Straw. Silk Scarves. —In all the new colours. Ladies’ Collars.—A new assortment. Brussels Net.—Black and White, plain and spotted Tulle.—Superior make in white. Embroidery.—ln Muslin
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  • Docks.
    • 700 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong 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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    • 186 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 21 4 #otirrg. FOR SALE. Cablsbebo (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rt me Bbothebs. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 384 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,
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    • 607 4 tflisrtUanfMiss. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japah 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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    • 673 4 KATZ BROTHERS, general STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have al wavs I Hal ten fort- I Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours blen voor radie een selected and wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assorti"fWy assort- tes Taurer al- dans tons ment van Ened
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    • 677 4 8AYLE CO. Tailors Special by a Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Rob'nson, k. c. m. n And To H. H. The Maharajah op Johore It. C. M. G.. K. G. S. I. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GEVERAL DRY
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