Singapore Daily Times, 4 August 1879
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Title Section12 1879-08-04 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 4th AUGUST, 1879. No. 13,84012 words
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Article, Illustration411 1879-08-04 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowbs— At New Harbour. The urderaoted are tbe dates on which this Company's Mail Btsamen msv be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Ornriu). Hovfwazd. To*M«y 21 «t Jm. Friday loth Jan. 4th Fab *4th 18th 7th411 words
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Article145 1879-08-04 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Ahtehob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nistoe. Glaucus. Pbiam. Ahchisis. Fabpedon. Oeistes. Bectob. Btbhtob. Mihilaus. Tiuceb. 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 third145 words
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233 1879-08-04 1 Tfb followin'- ,re He dates on which tho ptenirprs of the Meroifrene. M.ntunc. way he expected to arrive here during the current ye. OUTWAtD. i Friday, 5i£* H? r;r‘ 'l fi. IS *J»* X TJ. >" Jo j 1 io 13 Anmist 27 do Wednesday, ROftober233 words
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168 1879-08-04 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Sings pore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 28th168 words
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Article44 1879-08-04 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arrotoon Apcar, 1.392 tons. Captain MacTAVIBH, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist August, 1879.44 words
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Article40 1879-08-04 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons. C.pmin GaRDRKR. m»y be expected here on or about the instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIE3 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Angnat, 1879.40 words
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967 1879-08-04 1 Thb Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiaks, London. Passage Money, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang I Cheribon Samarang967 words
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Insurance.
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Article74 1879-08-04 1 Capital 1 1,500 000. Paid-np 133 332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson St Co., Hongkong. 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 on74 words
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47 1879-08-04 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and i« prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article54 1879-08-04 1 Established 1710. Tnanrances effected upon almost everv description of property at tbe current Rites of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1878, £258,772,9°C. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCEACO. Singapore, 19th54 words
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Article42 1879-08-04 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY St CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-08-04 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.^49 words
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44 1879-08-04 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) Thr 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, 27tb Jany.,-1877. u.c.44 words
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70 1879-08-04 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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43 1879-08-04 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)43 words
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Article28 1879-08-04 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHTFF OFFTCFS. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singauore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l28 words
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71 1879-08-04 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. A rents for tbe above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terras. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all71 words
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194 1879-08-04 1 OFFTCBB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. ISST Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders194 words
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64 1879-08-04 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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88 1879-08-04 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. h 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 to88 words
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52 1879-08-04 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 issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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45 1879-08-04 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. I Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. I Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875, (u. c.)45 words
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46 1879-08-04 1 It ia reqaestel that the Maaters of ah vessels insured in the above Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to tbe undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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103 1879-08-04 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham— l 2. R«nnett’s Hill. London— lo. OornhiU. Glasgow—4, Ronth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad 9treet, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston./ CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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230 1879-08-04 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrosb Smith, f.LA. CHIEF OFFICE8: Glasgow f 50 West Gl0B0 l Strut. Edinburgh, 17 Grorgi Street Loudoh f 2 Kj.vo William l Street. t f Oriel Chambers,230 words
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57 1879-08-04 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usu J discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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101 1879-08-04 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 GENERAL MANAGERS. Messrs Jardine Matbeson 4 Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. Melrben, A Co.) J, P. Bftrne* (Meear*. HnlllilaT.Wiaa A Oo.) A. T Mumper, fMeenrii T)oiielM,li*T'ralk4Co.) W. Niceine. (Romeo CnwnwT Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedio*.101 words
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138 1879-08-04 4 Capital £1,600 000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rlob«rfl .T. Ashton. Esq. Atfmd Omrer. Eeq. Thnmfta O. Rarclor, William Hawtbira, Robert C. T,. Reran, Oenme HlbW*. Rereiral Rmanqnet, Ramnel Mrd®. .Tame* Rrand, William Lrall. Charles Cere. CW«. Warm*. Oeoree H.138 words
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84 1879-08-04 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £B5l 625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156.690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 i The undersigned,84 words
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79 1879-08-04 4 The undirpigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marins 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 usnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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31 1879-08-04 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON BIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878. (n. c.)31 words
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Article42 1879-08-04 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 3 4 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNBTOM A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879. (to 6th Sept.)42 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement101 1879-08-04 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BIVEB VALLEY ROAD. Morion. On and after the let January, Ice will be gold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents per--5 House is opened for the sale of from 6 k. M. to 6 p. m. for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be procured, at101 words
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Advertisement73 1879-08-04 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS admiralty charts, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and nautical books, At Moderate Pwcas, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Price op Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. FOR SALE. The undersigned have73 words
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Advertisement144 1879-08-04 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDER. WRITERS, DUNDEE. Thk undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP Sl CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or144 words
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Article45 1879-08-04 2 Thk I tali in mail steamer India. A. Brizzolkhi. Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th Angus; for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has splendid accommodation for p MngCT Appl? to reme brothers, Agents. Singapore, 25th July, 1879. (to 20th Aug.)45 words
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63 1879-08-04 2 A service of sleeping Cars has been organised 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. Bologia to Calais 70. Tickets can be obtained at the Company’s63 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 4TH AUG., 1879.
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188 1879-08-04 2 Gambier I 3.87*. Black Pepper 7.95. White Pepper, fair quality 18. Sago Flour, Sarawat 3.15. Pearl Sago 4.07*. Coffee, Bontyne 15.65. Tin 20. 40s. Mule twist 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.05. 7 do do188 words
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Article4930 1879-08-04 2 (For Straits Times.) London 2 ud August. —Advices from the Cape, dated 15th July, state that Lord Chelmsford has resigned the command of the forces and is returning to Durban. The Zulu Campaign. London 3rd August. —Dabul-Manzi has been captured and burnt, and several impoitant chiefs have surrendered.4,930 words
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Article1222 1879-08-04 3 The foil wing is a liter tl translation of the late Princes Will, which was opened I and read at Camden House a few days I a K° Done at < auideu Place, Chislehurst, the 2t»th of February, 1879. This is my will. 1. I die1,222 words
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Article139 1879-08-04 3 The New Appeals Ordinance. To th* Editor of the Straits Times. Sn,—Now that the Acting AttorneyGeneral is bringing in a New Appeals Ordinance it is to be hoped that tne following error in the last Appeals Ordinance (IX of 1871) will not be overlooked. In Schedule B there is139 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement872 1879-08-04 2 fitto Sfobrrtfcrmfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,900,000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ckmmoa.—Wm. H. Forbes, E*q. (of Messrs. Rossell k Co.) Deputy Okatnaan.-The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheeon k Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons k Co.)872 words
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Advertisement876 1879-08-04 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” j Notice is hereby given, by order of the j 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 the Extraor-876 words
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Advertisement737 1879-08-04 2 GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Mbs Anson will, until further notice, I hold her weekly receptions at Government I House on Fridays, from 12 to 2 o’clock, instead of Tuesdays, as heretofore. Singapore, 1st August, 1879. (to 9th inst) FOR SALE, The Goodwill, Lease, Fdbnituee I and Fixtures, of “THE CENTRAL HOTEL.” Shanghai,737 words
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Advertisement396 1879-08-04 2 DENTISTRY. I have this day entered into partnership with Dr. Ostermann in the practice of Dentistry in the Straits Settlements and Bangkok. I have for some time been associated with Dr. Ostermann, and I, therefore, know him to be a qualified, careful and thorough Dentist. M. STOUT, Singapore, 1st August,396 words
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shipping INTELLIGENCE
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Article169 1879-08-04 3 Saturday, 2nd August. Spanish steamer Aurrera, 1,614 tons, Urata commander, Manila 27th July, consignee E. A H. flinnekindt. British steamer Normanby, 664 tons, EUis commander, Australia 12th July, consignees Guthrie A Co. British steamer Louisa 111, 112 tons, farmer commander, Malacca 30th July, consignees Leack; Chin Seng A Co.169 words
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Article45 1879-08-04 3 Saturday, 2nd August, i British steamer Celestial, White, for Jeddah. British steamer Monarch, Hockdale, for London. Spinish steamer Aurrera, Urata, for Liverpool. British barque Sea Bell, Ross, for Mauritius. Siamese brig China, Reder, for Bangkok. P. O. steamer Cathay, Dundas, for Hongkong.45 words
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Article489 1879-08-04 3 capiai«. FiaaißM! S o.*”- a-keuiF.ok. WhxuxLiwo Co»stG,t«xs« Ao.nts Dmtwxtioi.. &IVALB. I!FN-OF-W*r |,tu Mav -'9 Fort Natal Road. Senior Naval Officer. Isution Encounter Bemaon 5.“, tagkok Do. Senior Naval Officer. Station p-f. ‘“2£w x D p°-w hirt ££KB2rE!r «c.M-a<w s.,^ STEAMERS Bangkok t. P. Wliarf Dock Companies.489 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement76 1879-08-04 3 #otires« G. R. LAMBERT’S. Photographic Rooms. The photographic rooms will be opened till Saturday 2nd of August and be closed after that date untill farther notice. Messrs. Johm Little A Co. hare always on hand the large panoramic new of Singapore, eight feet long. Also a large collection of news76 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-08-04 4 T»« mth of the Company ire aitnated at Tanione Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eetahliahmenta, viz s Whai?. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with anfficient water alorneide for reeeele of tke beaeieet dianfbt,705 words
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190 1879-08-04 4 This Company execute* ships’ repairs of all description* in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineer*. No. 1 Gkatiko Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Geavihg Dock190 words
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259 1879-08-04 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1966. CAPITAL 8 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement617 1879-08-04 4 fßtsrt(lantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Olooh Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings. Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains ■uprißiu); I Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto..617 words
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Advertisement478 1879-08-04 4 iftfertllanroiitf. NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins o! excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dal wood and Hock. Also Australian Beef478 words
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Advertisement224 1879-08-04 4 iB(otrllantouB. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS Messrs. John Little Co. haring been appointed Agents in Singapore, for the sale of the above by: M t ssßs. Sutton and Sons, Reading. Are prepared to receive orders for large or small assortments of Seeds, Bulbs Ac., By a new and improved mode of224 words
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Advertisement606 1879-08-04 4 jfltsrfllanfottf. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impoitirs op 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 fine606 words
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Advertisement710 1879-08-04 4 ißfSttllanfmiß. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beack Street 27. Htttilnjf Hatton fort- Bont ton- Hehbnn -toad, on hand a wwl waohrend oin (our* Won roor radie een isloctM and aaaorttalrrk aaaortinohiT aaaort- tea Latrer al- dan a ton* ment ran Enat stock of all ilar Enropae-710 words
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