Singapore Daily Times, 25 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-25 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,737 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 25th MARCH, 1879.12 words
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Article, Illustration424 1879-03-25 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The nrdernnted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expee ted to amse-et Singapore during tW year 1879:Octwjlsd. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feh. 4th Mar. 2lst424 words
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Article145 1879-03-25 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antenor. PIOMED. DbUCALION. NFBTOR. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OBIBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Mknelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modatirn for first and third145 words
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291 1879-03-25 1 The followin'- are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year„ OfTWABD. Hof"»*RP--1879 I 1879. Wednesday 12 February (Friday, 17 January OC An II 31 do 12 March 14 February I 26 do ii291 words
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151 1879-03-25 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coeonada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th Saturday,151 words
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Article41 1879-03-25 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN”99I tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.41 words
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Article43 1879-03-25 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Mar, h, 1879.43 words
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921 1879-03-25 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Si ngapore and Bat;, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia921 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-03-25 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. Sailine Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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47 1879-03-25 1 Established 1836. Capital £l.ooo,ftOO. Resf.rve £340.000. Tiik 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. (n. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-03-25 1 Established 1710. ’nsurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-03-25 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. (n. c.)42 words
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50 1879-03-25 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt 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. (u. c50 words
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46 1879-03-25 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 at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.46 words
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69 1879-03-25 1 Head Office, Batayia. 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 Europe69 words
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44 1879-03-25 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 first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nc life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article27 1879-03-25 1 Capital CWTEF OFFICE'!. London 79. Corvhilt, p. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. 'u.27 words
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71 1879-03-25 1 Capital 10.900.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks up<*n 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 risks71 words
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195 1879-03-25 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman J iUi a S ind I?"qPe- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me,Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The195 words
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64 1879-03-25 1 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 current64 words
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87 1879-03-25 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 grant87 words
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52 1879-03-25 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,52 words
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42 1879-03-25 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 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.)42 words
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99 1879-03-25 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe 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 extra99 words
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46 1879-03-25 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)46 words
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105 1879-03-25 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. M a NC HESTER— Exchange Btreet. 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. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Char. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN105 words
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41 1879-03-25 1 The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.)41 words
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217 1879-03-25 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Caiman—Alexander Ronildson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 Kino William L0K,>01 i Strut. t f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street.217 words
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103 1879-03-25 4 Capital $2,000,000 1 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mews. Melohere, ft Co.' .T. P. Rurnas fMesere. Holliday.Wine ft Co.l A T M*n«rer, fMes«ra,T>onirlM.L)ipr*ik*Co.) H. Nioaiaa, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. .T doe103 words
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138 1879-03-25 4 Capital fil.fioo.ooo. Paid-up an<1 Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Aaht/rn. Eaq. Alfrad Gnnsrer, Eaq. Thomai O. Rurclav, WilHam Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. i Heorw Hihhert, Pereiral Rnaanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tame* Rrand. William Lrall. Charle* Care. Oharle* Marryat Oeoree H.138 words
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56 1879-03-25 4 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 RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-03-25 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Meseageries Maritimes62 words
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82 1879-03-25 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Deb., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- miums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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78 1879-03-25 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all nsks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-03-25 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-03-25 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. Od and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice diuly from 6 a. u. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5115 words
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Advertisement130 1879-03-25 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 1 Chart*, de (Double Sheet) LtHh (Single Sheet) ~0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to130 words
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Advertisement43 1879-03-25 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which maj arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to tne undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. c.)43 words
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Article40 1879-03-25 2 The two new Spanish steamers Churruca, and Qravina, both dne here on the 1st proximo, will have room for cargo for the above port. Apply to. E. Sl H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore. 24th March, 1879. ot 31st inst.40 words
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76 1879-03-25 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamer UmbaUa, will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca, should sufficient induce* ment offer), at 3 p. m. on Saturday next, the 29th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipa tarn,76 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 25TH MARCH, 1879.
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Article137 1879-03-25 2 Singapore, 25th March, 1879. Gauibier.... 4.324Black Pepper 850. W into Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sigo Flour. Saraw ik 3.50. Pearl Sago 4.424Joflee, Boutyue 18. i Tin 21.40. 40s. Aluic twis 86. 34 .1 s Shirtings 1.6247 do do H 1-46. 6 do T. Uloth 974I 7 do137 words
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Article872 1879-03-25 2 Per Umballa, 24th March. For Singapore. —From Calcutta Mr. Mrs. Stewart Mr. A. Liebert, and Mr. W. R. Riddle. From Rangoon: Mr. and Mrs. Hirlemann, A Mr. Clerk. From Penang: Mr. McDonald, and 34 adults. Per Hindostan, 25th March. For Singapore. —From Hongkong: Mr. R. S. O’Connor. For Penang.—872 words
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Article2855 1879-03-25 2 From our Indiah files of exchanges received by the steamer Umballa, yesr terday, we are enabled to present onreaders with the following telegraphic summary in anticipation of the French mail:— London. Ist March.— l Consols for account 96f Rentes, 5 per silver. 494Bank Shares Oriental Bank £3O Chartered2,855 words
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Article3804 1879-03-25 3 The following sketch of the life of General Grant, is published by the Bombay Gazelle as having been written for the Encyclopaedia Brittanuiea, by one of the Secretaries of Legation at Paris, and not yet published Ultsses S. Grant was born on the 27th of April, 1822, at3,804 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement866 1879-03-25 2 #fto gfobrrtttnnent*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wm. H. FORBES, Eaq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Dtvuty Chairman. —The Hon. W. Kk8wick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Eaq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A866 words
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Advertisement846 1879-03-25 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 22nd APRIL 1879. Fib8t Race The Administrator's Cop.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance 15. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.846 words
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Advertisement742 1879-03-25 2 WOODSVILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. Th e undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Monday, 31st March, commencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSVILLE. situate on the Sirangoon Road about three miles from Town; it has a commanding position and an742 words
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Advertisement275 1879-03-25 2 NOTICE Tenders are invited (or the conveyance of the sound portion of the cargo per Zemindar" consisting of about 565 tons sugar in baskets from Sourabaya to the Channel for order* to discharge at a port in the United Kingdom or Continent between Bordeaux and Hamburg. Tenders will be opened275 words
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Article238 1879-03-25 3 Questionable Criticism. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—l have an idea that Ratepayer is not so much dragging his coat tails along the ground as trying to pull somebody’s leg. As on the one hypothesis he shows an accommodating, and on the other a genial temper, I238 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement319 1879-03-25 3 #ottrr«. PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold bj Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by private contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete i Working Order, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is319 words
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Docks.
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700 1879-03-25 4 rani Twr works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the Mwn rtf Rinnpore, And comprue the follrtwiBff eetabliehmeote, vii Wha*n.—Affording bertha^ for twenty TraMh ,t one time with mIScient *»tor nloTurmde for eewels the bweieet drannbt, and protected700 words
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Article193 1879-03-25 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. I Gbaviho Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feei Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock193 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement584 1879-03-25 4 ißttallantma. 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 T Allies’ Bracelets, Brooches, Barrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, pi lOllig Ladies’ gold watche,584 words
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Advertisement665 1879-03-25 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ hest make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carvintf Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior, Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated Ware. An assortment of electro plated665 words
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Advertisement118 1879-03-25 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (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 the said Bank at this place.118 words
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Advertisement606 1879-03-25 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, Ja» pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made op on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine606 words
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Advertisement714 1879-03-25 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»t« »Iw»th on hand a well •elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other foods. M o d erate terms and Halten fortwaehrend ein wohlaseortlrtea Tejrer slier Europaeisfthen ft anderen Artikel. Rilliee Praise ft reelle Bediennnf714 words
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