Singapore Daily Times, 31 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-31 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX No. 13,742 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 31st MARCH, 1870.12 words
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Article, Illustration423 1879-03-31 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Thk nrr />" wKw^K this lompM»y'e Mail Steamers may hr exacted to arrive st Singapore during the yfar 1879:OtTWASD. HOIIEWASD. Tuesday 21« t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. *fb Feb. 24* b lWh 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 21 at 18th423 words
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Article147 1879-03-31 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLIS. ANTENOR. Piomfd. Deucalion. Nfstob. Glaucus. Fbiam. ANCHIBEB. Sabffdon. Obestes. Hfctob. Stentob. Mfnelaus. Teuceb. Tbe Coy’s Steamers arc despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoi modaticn for first and147 words
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285 1879-03-31 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagerieß Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year:— Orrn-ARe. HoxrwAßn. IST!*. ,w 79Wednesday 12 February Fndsy, IT .Tannary do do M 12 March 14 February 2« do 2« do Monday, T285 words
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165 1879-03-31 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang» Morlmein. Rangoon and G*leu«*y mfsgnng. Runnpnlam. Viragapattun. Coconada, Masulipatani. Madras. Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I Saturday, August, Kith April Mh I165 words
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Article42 1879-03-31 1 Messrs. Apcar A 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, 1879.42 words
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Article44 1879-03-31 1 Messrs Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ‘‘ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Maetavisb. may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSRS, Agents. t Singapore, Ist Mar h, 1879.44 words
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903 1879-03-31 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Bat.-via every fortnight, leaving Sinpapore21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money. First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 16 Padanp Cherihon r*»903 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-03-31 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardive Matheson Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vorbols or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on oaeh bottom, and on tbe Block and Machinery71 words
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45 1879-03-31 1 Established 1836. Cahtal C 1,000 ,000. Reserve £.310,000. The undersigned has been appointed A vnf at Singapore for the above ComPany» and is prepared to accept risks by first CT?hb Steamers and Sailing vessels: S. H W. GEIGER, 7L)$45 words
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Article59 1879-03-31 1 Established 171". Insurances effected upon almost every de-eription of property at the current R ites of Premi ii m. Total Sum insured in 1®77. £251,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and lilierality Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN.59 words
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Article42 1879-03-31 1 London Offtoe. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take riskß upon cargo on tbe enstomary terms. HAMILTON, CRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. e.)42 words
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51 1879-03-31 1 Tbe undersigned. Agents for the abovi Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notjee and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO. 1 Singapore, sth April, 1866.51 words
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44 1879-03-31 1 (Beri.in-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 tbe current rates of premium, RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.44 words
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69 1879-03-31 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, arc prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-03-31 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,<M»O, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nc life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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Article30 1879-03-31 1 J Capital Pl.ono.twi. CHTEF OFFTf E« London 79. Corntttt.t. f. O. 3l Oeorof Strfft. r Agents for Singsrvnro. V BOUSTEAD A CO. 1 &«<» JS-V- Ha- vn30 words
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71 1879-03-31 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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197 1879-03-31 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity197 words
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64 1879-03-31 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 current64 words
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87 1879-03-31 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 1879-03-31 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 usnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-03-31 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Kxten8ion of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. 1 Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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96 1879-03-31 1 Established I«4D, and Empowered by Rpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for96 words
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46 1879-03-31 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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Article107 1879-03-31 1 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— 4, South Hanover 8treet. Bristol— 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNTonn.Esq. (Messrs. ToddACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.107 words
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228 1879-03-31 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— ALEXANDER RoNALDSON.EbQ Vice Chairman Jar. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 Kino William i f Oriel Chambers, r p<>0L Water228 words
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103 1879-03-31 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mew™. Melohers, ft Co.) J. r Rumen (Messrs. HollldiT.Wige ft Co.) A TWinter, (Messrs.Donirliu.LipniikACo TT. Nirsise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios.103 words
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137 1879-03-31 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid nn and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riel»-rd .T. Ashton. Esq. Alf-ed Goneer. Esq. Thnmss O. RerclsT, William Hiwthoni. Robert O. T,. Rersn. Oeorse HiMiert, Pemirsl Rossnqnet, Ssmnel Hyde. .Tsmes Brand, Willism T.rall. fherles Csye. Charles Msm-st Genre* H.137 words
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57 1879-03-31 4 The undersigned have been appointed acrents 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. REME57 words
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62 1879-03-31 4 The nndersigned 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, Menageries Maritimes62 words
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86 1879-03-31 4 London and Edinburgh. lBO9. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2 ’2fl)(l Paid-up Capital 5 50 000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30-2,671 Total Fire Reserves 1 SiJM Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- AQAI miums and Interest...86 words
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78 1879-03-31 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 risks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-03-31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" 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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Advertisement116 1879-03-31 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On aDd after the let January, Ice will he sola retail, at the rate of 3 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 5116 words
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Advertisement112 1879-03-31 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS A D M I RAL T Y CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almana a Charts, do (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. From the112 words
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Advertisement85 1879-03-31 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Mutin of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case of loss or d i mage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships85 words
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Article46 1879-03-31 2 The Italian Mail steamer Bumatra Caboara. Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 31ST MARCH, 1879.
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Article1112 1879-03-31 2 SiNflAPoRv, 31st March, 1879. Gambier 4 30. Black Pepper 7.75. White Pepper, fair quality 13.30. Sigo Flour, Sarawak 3.50. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 18. nominal. Tin 21.40. j ids. Muk twis 88. i 8} lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.47}. 6 do T. Cloth... 991,112 words
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841 1879-03-31 2 The Zulu Campaign. Capetown, 10/A March. —-The first reinforcements disembarked at Natal on the 5th instant. The relief of Ekowe will soon be attempted. There is no truth in the report that the Zulus have made overtures of Peace. A raid by the Basutos has841 words
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Article1880 1879-03-31 3 No explanation had been received in London when the last mail left of the disaster to H. VI. 2tth Regiment at Isandula camp on the 21st January, although telegraphic advices via Madeira up to 20th February reported all well in Natal. Further details, however, had been received1,880 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement617 1879-03-31 2 £rto Sttbtrtttrmtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,900,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. CUirm**.-Wu. H. Forbes, Eaq. (Of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Kbswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstbeeon A Co.) F. D. SA BBOO If, Eaq. (of Messrs. David Saaaoon617 words
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Advertisement827 1879-03-31 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Race The Administrator’s Cup.—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 $5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.827 words
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Advertisement967 1879-03-31 2 FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just unpacked Ex: S. 8. Ajax, a very choice selection of French Flowers. SAYLE A 00. Singapore, 31st March. 1879. CALCUTTA CO RNED BEEF. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Calcutta Cirned Briskets of Beef, in tins, from 5 lbs. to 8967 words
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Advertisement524 1879-03-31 2 OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. John Little A Co. have ju«t received ex S. S. Ajax, their usual large and well assorted stock of Woollens suitable for the present Season, comprising, extra fine Angola, Scotch, Westof England, Cheviots Homespun’s and Hairlines Ac., Ac. All orders placed in their hands will receive their best524 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article162 1879-03-31 3 Saturday, 29th March. Italian barque Emilio Rondanina, 612 tons, Fazio com mander, Cardiff Nov. British Hteamer Afgh 'h, 1,434 tons, Hunt commander, Rangom 26th March, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Dutch steamer Java, 1,137 tons, Webers commander, Maulmain 18th March, consignees Katz Brothers. Sunday, 30th March. German steamer Octava,162 words
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Article104 1879-03-31 3 Saturday. 29th March. British steamer Ferntower, Peterson, for Saigon. British steamer Umballa, Smith, for Calcutta v a the intermediate ports. 1 British steaurr Galley of Lome, Drayden, for Hongkong. 1 British steamer Ajax, Kidd, for Hongkong and Shanghai. I British steamer Menmnir, Darke, for Australia. Spanish steamer104 words
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Article791 1879-03-31 3 Date Ships’Names. Captains. [Flag v Rig. z op ah- Where From. Where Lying [Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. VIEN-0F- W A M era pi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Modest* Mead H. M’s. str. 1924 Mar.791 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement774 1879-03-31 3 Notice#. MADAME B. BOURGOIN. French Milliner and Dressmaker, 31, Orchard Road. Has the honor to inform the ladies of Singapore that she has just opened a Millinery and Dressmaking shop at the above address, and that it will be her special desire to satisfy the wishes of the ladies who774 words
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Advertisement361 1879-03-31 3 ftottcr& PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by priyate contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is of361 words
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Advertisement348 1879-03-31 3 #otirrs. FOR SALE. Sib Robbrt Burnett A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (I wk.) NOTICE. E. Rarthel has just received a large stock of well finished Enolish Liybr Watchbs in gold and silver. Also, a348 words
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Advertisement337 1879-03-31 3 ftotftflf' NOTICE, Is hereby given to those interested in the Schooner Fathool Morbarak,” now lying sunk in the harbour of Rkio, that if the wreck is not removed before the end of this month, it will be sold, at their expense, by the Master-Attendant’s Department W. H. READ, H. N.337 words
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Docks.
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709 1879-03-31 4 Tm works of the Compnny ere ntunted st Teniong Pagnr, within one mile of the town of ffinnspore, und compriee tbe following establishments, vie Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessel* at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of tbe heaviest draught, and709 words
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191 1879-03-31 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fe«» Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement578 1879-03-31 4 itttsctHantoug. I I J. MOTION. Chronometer, Witch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watole., Clock,, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies gold watche, Gents’ ditto.,578 words
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Advertisement665 1879-03-31 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving 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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Advertisement143 1879-03-31 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned haring been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869.) 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 Bank at this place.143 words
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Advertisement609 1879-03-31 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chkonomkter, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’t outfiiie made up on the thorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine609 words
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Advertisement707 1879-03-31 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beack Street 27. Hare always on hand a well •elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other roods. Moderate terms and careful attendance. hire heidnitreToerd. Halten fort-, Sont ton- Hehben steeds wsehrend ein ionrt hien »oor radir een wohlaeeortir-707 words
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