Singapore Daily Times, 16 July 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, IGth JULY, 1879. No. 13,830
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    425 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. CeDOWNS— At New Harbour. The m dcipctfd sre tbe dates on which WJrvotrpary’B Mall Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879:OCTWABD. HOMBWABD. ■n>e*dAj 21st Jan. Friday lMh Jan. h 4th Feb. 24 th 18th 7tb
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Abtebob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. RaBPEDON. OBEBTEB. Hictob. Stentob. Mebelaus. Teuceb. 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 modaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    309 1 The followin are the dates on which the PteaD-ers of the Messsgeries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwasd. Homeward. 1879 1*79Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17J»nu«y 26 do ..31 do 12 March 1* February 26 do ..28 do Monday, 7 April
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    180 1 The steamers of this Company will l>e despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, talcng Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, < 'oconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac, during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29«
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    43 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons. Captain Mac tavish, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARNIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist July, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    966 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will now ply between Singapore andBa’ 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 Singipore to Batavia W Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      75 1 Capital S 1.500 n0n. Psid.np 133 332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. Gfnfpal Aofnts. Messrs. Jardinp Mathrson A Co., PonpVong. The underajpnod. Agents for the Office, are anthorjaed to inonre goods by A. I. Pn-’ling Vncaela or Steamers to the extent > 3100.000 on each hottom. and on
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the shove Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamera and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      57 1 Established 1710. Inanrances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current R 'tea of Premium. Total Pnm insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Apents. md paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rccopnised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The nnderaigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on tbe cnatomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, IRth Jnlv, 1872. (u. c.)
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks ow goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.1 Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 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. u c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURSANCE COMPANY
      68 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. o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe ana
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      31 1 Capital pi.goo.ooo. OFFTPFS. London 79. Cornhill F. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agenta for Singapore. ROUSTEAD k CO. ngapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (n. c.) j I i
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      72 1 Capital 10.000.000 Frascs. Thr npAi'inipned, Ap-nts for thp a Hove Company, are prepared to take risks upun 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
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      191 1 Officer. I Queen Insurance Rnildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Graoeohnrch Btreet. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter. Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq v. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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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      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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      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 Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to iasue policies against Fire on the usaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 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. 160,001*. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents I Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      47 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Asaociation, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., t Afsats Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      109 1 OFFICES OR THE COMPANY, j Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool— 2B. Exehaag Street Eaat Birmingham —12. R-nnett’s HilL j TiOVdon— lo. Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, Sontb Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      226 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.IA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West Gbobok l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Btrbkt London f 2 WILLIAM t Street. Liverpool f Orirl Chambrrs,
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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 tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all riaka for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capiat *2,000.000 Psid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund564,202 Ofnfral Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. IMmut*. Weigher*. A On.) J. P Barn** ('Mean r*. HnHM*T.Wis« A On.) A.T. W»ne*r, fWmwra.TVmvliui.LsnraikACo.) W. Nirffiae, (Borneo Onmmnr Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies, (J.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      139 4 Capital V 600 000. Paid-up snd Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. R!oh«rd .T. Ashtnn. E«q. *>#x»d Onneer, Esq. Tbrone* O. Rgrolav. J Wfflfom Wiwthorn, Robert O. T,. Rerun. Qenrg-e fftbbert, Pereirg) Bo««nqne*, Samnel TTrde. .Tsmeg Brand, William T.rgtl. Owrlee Ogre. Charier Marrmt,
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) Paid-up Capital 250,0 O( Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30*2,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      78 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marinr Insurance Compant 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 voyages
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 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 (n. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      42 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a low the usual discount < n all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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      114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On uid after the lit January, Ice will be aold retail, at the rate of 3 CentB perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. n. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lba.
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      115 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanac 11-25-Chart*. de (Double Sheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) 0-80. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just
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      139 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A8SOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents, Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in
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    FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS.
    106 2 Thk N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Japara, leaving for Batavia on the morning after the arrival of the next English mail from Europe, will take passengers and cargo for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, tr nshipmeot at Batavia to the Co.’s steamer Tambora, which leaves
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    FOR PENANG, RANGOON & CALCUTTA.
    71 2 FOR PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Thr B. I. S. N. Co.’a Steamer Purvlia, 987 tons Register, will leave the Roads for above ports, at 1 p. m. on Friday, the 18th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Yizagapatam, Coconada, Madras. Ac., Ac. Fou Freight or
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    64 2 A service of sleeping Cars h»a been organized to run once a week from Brindisi to Calais attached to the Trains conveying the India and China Mails. Fare Brindisi to Bologna frs. 30. Bologna to Calais 70. Tickets can be obtained at the Company’s
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 16TH JULY, 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      2601 2 Singapore, 16th July, 1879. Gambler I 3.70. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper, fair quality 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawa< 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.20. 40a. Mule twist 87J. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do
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      Correspondence.
      4475 3 A STOKi of Rkcovebed Gold. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Well Sib, it is a somewhat extraordinary story, and I have not the slightest reluctance in giving you a sketch of the facts. I must premise that like your eminent Journal, 1 too am connected with the
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      740 2 ftrtn gfobfrtWrmtnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. FoRBRS, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnesell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Krswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeeon A Co.). F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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      670 2 GLASGOW BANK FAILURE. m To the Inhabitants of this City Vicinity. Great Bankrupt 8ale of Drapery. Owing to the great depression in Scotland. caused bv the failure of the Gla«gow Bank, the well known firm of Messrs. Steward Macdonald Steward of Glasgow and Manchester being bankrupts. Messrs. Honndson Royal A
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      893 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJOVQ PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at toe Extraor. General Meeting
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      378 2 NEW SEA. ON’S. Busck’s Danish Butter. Cow Brand. John Littlv n o. havejaat received their annual anpply of the above in 1 lb., 2 lb. and 4 lb. Tina, very highly recommended. Singapore, 12th July, 1879. THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND DHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED. Communication with Malacca. Upon the
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      450 3 ftotftr*. NOTICE. The Sheriff's Sale in the cause of Messrs. Patkrson Simons and Company Plaintiffs, vergu* Syed Ahmet bin Stir Abdullah al Junied and 0. M.l C. Meric an— Defendants. advertised to take place tomorrow, is postponed till fnrther notice. CRANE BROS. Auctioneers. Singapore, 2nd July, 1879. NOTICE. The undersigned
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Twe works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, andcomprise the following eetabliahmenta. Tit Wharf. —Affordiag berthage for twenty vessels at one time with efficient water slorgsid# for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      188 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—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 164 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      258 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which S 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont IJ.
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    EXTENSION OF STEAM COMMUNICATION.
    195 4 The Netherlands India Steam Natigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their 1 steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. 8. N.
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    REDUCTION OF RATES OF PASSAGE.
    74 4 The Bkitish India Ste*m Navioati n Company Limited Straits WVekly Lin*. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 $3 91 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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      442 4 iHfSttnanrottS. 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., Farr i n gs, Silver watches, Lockets. American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rincrs.
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      482 4 NOTTOE. i Ex. 8. 8. Menmiir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous i Veneyards, red and white in quarts and I pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Rnreundy, Dalwood and Hoclc. Also j
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      84 4 NOTICE. Now unpacking ex. S. S. Olengyle. A smalt parcel of fancy Worsted Coatings. White Bedford Cord, White Buckskin, Gentlemen’s all White Canvas Shoes, Do. Morocco Shoes, elastic sides, Children’s Shoes, Flaps, Tape and buckles, in all sizes 4 to 13. A few pairs (only) of Ladies’ Court Shoes, 90
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      605 4 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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      705 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H*!f«n fort- Sont ton- Hebbon T-a r,l f l P T d in i ,nr W B »<>ori*dJ***a •elector nnd wohlwwwtir- al« ort i ryk assort!. W f*wr al- dan* ton* menf ran En•d sfrvVofall !!«r Enron**- l»«
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