Singapore Daily Times, 30 January 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 30th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,389
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  • 441 1 Offici— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Thf following are the dates on which Company’B Contract Mail Steamers be expected to arrive here in 1878 OrrwijU). Honswxaa. 8111 J WedneBd »y' Jaß- Fib. ioth 30th Mh Mmt. I! «th Mxr lMh I ..id,, April.
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. PatroclUS. Achilles. AntenorDiomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pkiam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Strhtor. Menelaub. Trucer. The Coy’s St* amefs are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon4 n every ten days, and have accou ®odati< n for first
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  • 287 1 The following*are the dates on which the steamers of the Mossageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Oftwabd. Ho*«wa*i>. 1878. MW- u Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 dn 28 do 13 March M rch 27
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  • 89 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates: Men ia>. ry Saturday, July Mth “T'Wfcaaf* 25th 24th lUrch 4th September 7th 18th April l*t October stb 15th
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  • 187 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangorc, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Stcamerg of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly 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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  • 799 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home, Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang M
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  • Insurance.
    • 390 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. J] st issue at par £IOO,(MX 2nd do at 58prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,oofl the £75.000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 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 extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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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 21, Exchange Buildings East, j OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 47 1 (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 j at the current rates of premium. I RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. U- c.
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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. MARTI*, DYOB A C**>
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    • 44 1 uvmran I 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 £12,000, on a firstxlass risk. LifF department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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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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    • 55 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 usuu discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to‘.Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,
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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 grant
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Stri«t. 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 Inoome 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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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst, class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 99 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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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, 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, sth April, 1866. (n. 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, 1st June, 1877. (u. o.)
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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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinbueoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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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    • 57 1 Bonus Year. 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 of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON St CO.,
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    • 217 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: 6—w {«> tata. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William t f Oriel Chambers, Livbkpool I Water Street. Manchester,
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    • 106 4 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 Goston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas
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    • 287 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the PrincijjAl 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 $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Eeq. (Messre. Melcher*. k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos
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    • 70 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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    • 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 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Perdval Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William I.yall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 55 1 pacific mail s. s. company. Thbough passage tickets granted tp e erpool by all Transatlantic lines of steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates v to Officers of the Army and and members of the Cifil and ConQ p Sefvices in Commission. S lor further particulars apply to
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    • 49 1 NETHERLANDS INDfX^DISCOUNT COMPANY. 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 on Java, discount acceptances, give money m loan on securities and generally tc repro- Singapore, 24th June, 1869. o.)
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  • 135 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Khoo Gew Ting, residing at South Canal Road, at Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 23rd day of January 1878. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Friday
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  • 59 2 The Ocean Bteam-Ship Company’s steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons, Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above port, via Penang, taking through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Continental ports on or about the 15th Proximo:— For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO.
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  • 47 2 Thk S. S. GLENGYLE,’’ Captain B. Qcartly, 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 A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u c.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 209 2 Singaporb 3i)th Jany., 1878. Qamb.er I 4.32$. Black Pepper 7.35. White Pepper 13. dago Flour. Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontync 21 Tin 1N.H5. tOs. Mule twist 97.50 8$ lbs. Shirtings. 157$. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth
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    • 2121 2 (For Straits Times.) The British Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Peace Conditions. London, 29 th January. —Sir Stafford Northcote has stated that authentic information has been received regarding the conditions of peace offered to Turkey by Russia, and they are to the following effect: Bulgaria to be
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    • 1311 3 The following items are taken from the Siam Weekly Advertiser of the 10th aud I 17th January:— The U. S. S, Monocacy, Commander G. S. Sumner, arrived from China in the Menam river on Monday 7th January, on a visit of several weeks for the purpose of assisting Mr.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 526 2 &tto atibtrttsrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppitjs, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bililiob, Esq. Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of
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    • 782 2 NOTICE, Mr. Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Siegfried. hag, from the lat day of January instant, undertaken the management and conduct of the Hotel De l’Europe ALBERT BECKER, Mr. Becker is leaving for Europe and requests all parties owing him money or to whom money is due, to settle with I him
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    • 679 2 NOTICE. The Partnership hitherto existing between Mr. James Bishop. He* Chib Ann and Hee Chib Hock, under the I style or firm of Chib Hock A Co., of No. I 10. Raffles Place, Singapore, was dissolvi ed, by mutual consent, on the 24th Dej cember, 1877. I All monies due
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    • 270 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The annual General Meeting of member. will be held at the Singapore Exchange Rooms, a 5 P. M. on Tuesday, the 5th February. J. BRUSSEL. Hony. Secretary. Singapore, 29th January, 1878. (4 ins WANTED. Pbikting Paper. Apply to Office of Straits Times. Singapore, 28th Jan. 1878. (2
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 69 3 Tuesday, 29th January. Dutch steamer Banda, 698 tons, Van Loenen commander, Sourabaya 24th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. German barque Gerhardine, 303 tons, Hansen commander, Penang 15th Jan. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. American barque Victor, 694 tons, Pond commander, New York 29th Augt. consignees Martin Dyce A
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    • 46 3 Tuesday, 29th January. German barque A. E. Vidal, Schrieber, for Mauritius. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Palembang. British steamer Penang, Barker, for Samarang. Danish steamer Kjobenhavn, Jericho, for Penang A Rangoon. British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang via Malaoea and Native States.
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    • 1204 3 i i i Data| I -HIP'S NaKJS CaPTAIKS. 1 1.10 A RlO. 5 OF 11' OVHISI F»0» Where LVIHO OH8IGHEIE OH AOEIFT.. DUTIXUIOll. I C I KIVAL8 WAE st»kman H.N.M.’sstr Oct. 20Acheen T. p "'harf H N.M 'i Gonial Genoral. Achocn CharrMi. Hotham H. M. sir.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 303 3 #io tires NEW GOODS. John Little A Co., have just opened out for sale. Rath Caps.— Men’s Tweed travelling Caps, Black Silk Paris Hats, Drab Colonial Hats, Christy’s hard and soft felt bate in the newest shapes, round and square tops. Boots Sl Shoes.—Fine plain Calf walking Boots, Elastic sides,
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    • 197 3 NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of the late Andrew Me Allan, Engineer, Sarawak Steamer "Royalist” are reqnested to Bend them in to the undersigned, within one month from this date. W. MULHOLLAND, Administrator of the Estate and effects of Andrew McAllan,—(deceased.) Singapore, 16th Jany. 1878. (1 m.)
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    • 195 3 TJPPER SHOW ROOM. Satlb A Co., are now showing, Ex. S 8. GLENORCHT.” Costumes, copies of the latest Paris and London Styles in Silk, Mohair Lawn, and Battisk, Japanese Silkt plain and fancy. Cretonne Robes 50 pieces, The New Snowflake and other Mohair Dress materials, in great variety. Ladies’ Dresses
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    • 236 3 RUBATTINO LINE. Th* Company’s steamer ‘‘INDIA.,’ I Captain Dodero, having left Genoa on the lat inat. may be expected here on the 4th’ February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wednesday, the ‘iOth February, for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage
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  • Docks.
    • 702 4 Ths works of the Company are situated at Tardong 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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    • 190 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 20 4 &Q tires. FOR SALE. Caklsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases-of 4 dozen, quarts. Rtme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 429 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, &c., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding nngs, Chronometers,
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    • 606 4 iMiettllantmis. 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 outfiita made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 683 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare*! wav* I HsMen fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben «t«ed* on hand a well waehrend ein ioura blen I voor radie een sfected and wohlaaaortlr- as *or tl *'ryk aeaortineh v assort- to* Laeer al-! dan* tou* ment van
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    • 664 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. g. ,And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore C M. G.. K. 0. 8 T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. Lower
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