Singapore Daily Times, 8 March 1878

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, Bth MARCH, 1878. No. 13,420
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    441 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. THE following are the da tea un which «h- C.-wpany’a Centra* t Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1878 Ottwabd. Homiwabb. Tnw4»y Bth Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22nd v» 23rd it s*h Fab. a*h
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBESTEB. Hector. Stentob. Mxnelaub. Teuceb. The Coy’s St amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    314 1 The following are tbe dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OVTWabd, Homewakd--1878. IP7B. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January ’> IS February 19 February 27 do ..28 do 13 March 19 March i
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    281 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:— Monday, January IMh Saturday, July 13th 98th 27th February 11th August 10th 95th 24th March 4th September 7th 16tk
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    50 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s Steamer "JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain De Smidt, from Hongkong, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 20th inst., en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agentß. Singapore. Ist March, 1878. (to 20th inst.)
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    49 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain MacTaviBH, from Calcutta and Penang, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst., e» route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1878. (to 28th mat.)
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    807 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( Subscribed < 2nd do at 5s prern £125,000 (3rd do at 10# prem.£lso,ooo the £75.000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of i '-'qipany’s business. Tbe success
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. 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
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      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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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resebvk £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE. LONDON.
      59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,080.867. Claims arranged by the Local A rents’ aD “,P aI Wl, h Promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction nf Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      43 1 Lohdon Office. 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore. 15th Jnlp, 1872. f n 0
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      45 1 Capital e 2.000.000. FUNDB IN REBERVE 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, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      193 1 OFFICE8. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Eeqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      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 usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to. Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      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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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital 61.000.000. CTTTEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., *976. (n. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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, BIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxirling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      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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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on good s to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELL.
      46 1 SCHAFT, BERLIN. (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. RAUTENRERG. SCHMIDT A CO Singapore. 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      81 1 London and Edinburgh. 'Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartrr.) 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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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 o £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Singapore,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 OFFICEB: f5O w est George olisoow I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William j Lo DOK i Street. j
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      105 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—l, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J oh n Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ch as Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      283 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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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 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. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo CompaDv Ltd.) 3. J. doe Bemedios, (J.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on aU risks
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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      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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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      136 4 Capital fi1,600 000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«r<l J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Oraunr, Esq. Thnnißi G. Barclev, William Hawthorn, Roller* C. L. Reran, George Hlbbert, PerMral Bomnquet, Samnel Hyde. .Tame* Rrand, William Trail, Charts* Care. Charier Marryat. Georee H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      110 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the 1st February, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    212 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or Singaj>obe. In the matter of Chea Poh Poan, a Bankrupt. Upon the motion of Mr. Dunlop, Counael for the Trustee, Alexander Gentle, Esquire, and upon reading the report of the said trustee and bis accounts tiled
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    129 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Abdul Kader and Jellall. residing in TaDglin at Singapore, were adjudged Bankrupts on the 27th day of February, 1878. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Court House, on Wednesday, the 13tb
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  • THE CRITERION. STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH, 1878..
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
      159 2 Sinuapobk. Bth March, 1878. Gicub'cr.... 3 4.15. Bark Pepper... 7 10. White Pepper 12.50. Aago Flour. Saraw.-k 3 06. Pearl Sago 3.35. Coffee, Bontyne 20 50. Tin 18.57}. M)s. Mule twisi 36.50. lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7do do 1.35. 6 d- T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.274.
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      983 2 England. Debate in the House of Peers on the European Question. London, 7/A March, (midnight). There has beeu a long debate in the House of Lords respecting the questions to be settled at the approaching Conference. Earl Derby in a speech on the subject said
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      JUDGMENT.
      1767 2 In Equity. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. Between. John Cameron and Charles Dunlop, Proprietors of the Singapore Straits Times newspaper—Plaintiffs, and John Francis Hansen, Proprietor of the Dailg Sheet newspaper —Defendant. The Attorney-General appeared for the plaintiffs. Mr. Vaughan appeared tor the defendant.
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      THE SUPREME COURT.
      4855 3 (Before Sir Thomas Sidgreaves, Chief Justice). Wednesday tith March 1878. Cameron and Dunlop, vs. J. F. Hausen. This was an application for an injunction on behalf of the plaintiffs, who are the proprietors of the Straits Times, to restrain the defendant, who is proprietor of a publication
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      572 2 #fto aflbrrttstmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon,Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs.
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    • Advertisement
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      564 2 FOR SALE. Best Calcutta Oats. W. R SCOTT A CO. Singapore, Ist March, 1878. (1 mth.) NOTICE. M*\ D. Brandt, leaving our firm, is no more authorized to sign same per procuration. STAEHELIN A STAHLKNECHT. Singapore, 2nd March, 1878. (to 7th March.) NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions to sell
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      704 2 WANTED. A Book-keeper—Eurasian preferred. Apply, by letter only, to L. S. Office of Straits Times. Singapore, 6th March, 1878. (1 w.) FOR SALE. The Stea' ee FLORA MACDONALD,” (To leave Hongkong foe Singapore, on the 3rd March.) Length 95 feet, beam 17, depth of hold 8 feet 9 inches iron
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      536 2 CIGARS. Katz Bros have just unpacked a fresh supply of splendid Manilas, Ex: S. S. PABAOUA," comprising:—Neuvo Habano, Arroceros and Neuvo Cortado OaThey have further now on hand the fancy Manila Cigars, such as the Imperiales, Caballeros, Yigueros and Londres. Claret and Burgundy.—A well selected quantity of breakfast, dinner and
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      702 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taxnong 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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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fe<?' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying
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      19 4 FOR SALE. C&blsbkbg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Bbothebs. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. e.)
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      420 4 NETHERLANDS TNDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th .Tore. 186°,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said PanV at this nlaae.
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    • Advertisement
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      605 4 JOHN LITTLE 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. Oentlemen.'s outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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      734 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANO. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H&TealwayB I Hal ten fort Sont tou-1 Hebban steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours Wen poor radi* een selected and wohlaaaortir- agsorti* ryk assort irtehly assort- tea Lairer al-1 dans tons ment van Euea stock of
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      676 4 SAYLE CO. T lorB ft IT ft Special y Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m n And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorf G. C. M. G. K. G. S. T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers
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