Singapore Daily Times, 11 September 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, 1879. No. 13,878
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  • 423 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tn*-nrt»iiow«-iw 11T» «l«»WWH8r 1 this Company’s Mail Steamers may be ex- pected to srrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879 Octwaed. Homeward. Tuesday 2i*t Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb 24th ’SS ju, JS 18th 7th Mar.
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  • 143 1 Agambmnon. ULTBBRB. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. AntsnorDiomed. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Strntob. Minelaub. Tbucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third class passengers,
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  • 226 1 The following hlch the steamers of the Me.sagenee Mantimes may he eipected to amve here daring the current year:— «ar WMiwab, B Bbmarj **>«• Sank Hr* 30 d l« J *n I i sr* 8 L 8 Peptsmber Wednesday, October J® September iV** fc Bo SDjc-l-r
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  • 172 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, talcing Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the nndernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Hindontan, 991 tons, Captain McConnell, may be expected here on or abont the 19th instant, en route to above porta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Sept., 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavibh, may be expected here on or about the 26th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Sept., 1879.
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  • 977 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving {fmgapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 1 olllil.j*** Samarang vii Batavia 68 j Samarang direct
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital 9 1,500.000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. -The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £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 Sailine vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772,9«G Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.
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    • 42 1 Londoh 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. In. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks o* goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 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. n. c.
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    • 70 1 Head Oefice, 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 to
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in eeseevb exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Lifr department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 27 1 Capital £1.600,000. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. I 22nd Jek,.1876.. <Q-
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    • 71 1 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 197 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, E.qre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.
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    • 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 enrrent
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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subacibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1.778..000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. it Life 133.000. a Interest upon Invested Funds *****. Tbe undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority
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    • 96 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 T«t al 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, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist
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    • 44 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 00., Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchan* Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHKBTRR. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 222 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—J lb. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O George l Street. Edinboboh 17 George Street London f 2 Kino William Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chrmbere, t Water
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    • 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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    • 104 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. Melohers. A Co.' J. P Rames (Messrs. H'dlMav. Wise A Co.l A T Mnntrer, (Messrs.TVmirlas.LarraikACo.) H. Niraise, (Borneo Companr Ltd.) J. .T. doe
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    • 136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonsrer, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran. Oeorw HihW, Perciral Rosanquet, Samnel Wrde, .Tames Brand, William Trail, Charles Care. Charles Marryat, Oeortre H. Chambers,
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    • 81 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Rotal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves 1,156.690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 79 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 voyages
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    • 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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    • 43 4 DCinuau luutuni'vu The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 120 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER VALLEY ROAD. Nonoi. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m and from 12-30 to 6 P.
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    • 72 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbice of Eacn. Nautical Almanac# Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. 4? (Single Sheet) 0-90-Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (U.C.) FOR SALE. Thl undersigned have joat received ex
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    • 135 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase oflossordimage. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association,
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  • 60 2 The N. I. S. N. Co ’b Bteamer Atjeh will have quick despatch for Batavia, from which port she will leave on the Ist for Sourabaya, thence on the sth Proximo for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide For freight or passage, apply to. HAMILTON
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  • 67 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Purulia, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for above porta at noon on Friday next the 12th instant. She will also take Paseengers and Cargo for Manlmein, Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage, apply
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  • 159 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Ebrahim bin Abdulbahman and Shaik Madarsa residingat No. 28, Omar Road, in Singapore, and carrying on business in copartnership as Cutlery shop keepers, at No. 12, North Bridge Road, in
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  • 140 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Moon A Pena Reena Allagappah Chitty. of No. 93, Market Street, Singapore, tnder. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official ssignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt.
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 11TH SEPT., 1879.
    • 633 2 Singapore, 11th September, 1879 Gambier I 3.824. Black Pepper 8.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50 Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.27* Pearl Sago 4.02*. Coffee, Bontyne 18. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 22.45. 40s. Mule twist 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do
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    • 372 2 (.Before Mr. Justice Ford and a Common /wry.) The following cases were tried up to this day, at the Assizes: The Queen vs. Tan A Kow. —Charged with housebreaking by night and theft, found guilty and sentenced to 7 years’ rigorous imprisonment. The Queen vs. Eng Ahkow. —Charged
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    • 1073 2 Probably Government will voluuteer an explanation, or perhaps some Unofficial Member will put a question in Council, as to the objects and reasons of the Order of Her Majesty in Council, dated 26th June, 1879, regarding Extradition, which is published in last Friday’s Gazette under cover of a despatch
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    • 683 3 A meeting OF Chinese claiming to be be British subjects, was held on Saturday the 30th August at the residence of Mr. Yeow Sew Beow in Penang, to take into consideration His Excellency Sir Thomas Francis Wade’s Circular of 10th May
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    • 2284 3 (From our own Corretpondent,) Paris, 9th August. —By the violence of their conduct in the Senate, the reactionary party are doing their best to cut off all sympathy with their advocacy of liberty to teach for even the Jesuits. They grossly insulted the President, and the coarseness of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 845 2 #tto aSbrrtiSftnrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wu. H. Forbes, E§q. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Ron. W. KeBWICK (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.). F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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    • 449 2 JOHN JACK.S DRAMATIC COMPANY. Manager Mr. John Jack. Business Manager... Mb. Gio. Norville WILL ARRIVE. By B. I. 8. N. Coy’s steamer on or about THE 16th SEPTEMBER, 1879. The beautiful and wonderfully versatile Actress aud Vocalist, Miss ANNIE FIRMIN. And the popular Comedian. MR JOHN JACK Who have been
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    • 437 2 ORCHARD ROAD. VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND, The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday morning, 18th September, at 8 o’clock, on the spot. In one lot, all that piece or parcel of freehold land situate in the vicinity of Orchard Road, between Government Road and Cavanagh Road,
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    • 610 2 TO LET. From the Ist November Next. The Godowns at present occupied by the undersigned and by the StraiU Timet press, No. 32 Raffles Place. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Singapore, 10th September, 1879. (I wk.) NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 83 3 Wednesday, 10th September. British steamer Clan Alpine” 1,354 tons, Rule commander, Nagasaki 24th Aug., consignees McAlister k Co. British steamer Ulysses” 1,660 tons, Guard commander, Hongkong 3rd Sept., consignees W. Mansfield Co. Spanish steamer Reina Mercedes” 1,984 tons, Munetesoommander, Manila sth Sept., consignees E. &H. Hinnekindt. Thursday, 11th September.
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    • 40 3 Wednesday, 10th September. British steamer Clan Alpine” Rule, for London. German steamer Septema” Hassenau, for Saigon. British ship Cape Sable” Wait, for Sourabaya. M. M. steamer Peiho” Pasqualini, for Marseilles. M. M. steamer Emirne” Pellissier, for Batavia.
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    • 758 3 DAT* ■•I I -Hips’ Names. Umm. Fuo a Bio I or u- WhieeFeom. WhieeLtiho Ooesighees ob Agists Destisition. aiVALB. 1 Encounter* Denison H. M’s. str. 1934 M»y 29 Port Natal Hoad, Senior Natal Officer. Station Foxhound Nowell H. MV etr. 420 June 17 Wok Do. Sen.or
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 230 3 "=(|{?'|%&]`:<$>/"~'-~;`,<$`.]} ORCHARD ROAD. Important Sale of Freehold Building Allotments. The urdersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday morning, 18th Sept, at 7 o’clock, on the Spot. 18 Freehold Building Allotments. Situate at the Corner of Oxley Road, with a commanding frontage on Orchard Road, suitable for
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    • 380 3 PIGOU WILKS A LAURENCE LIMITED. Alliahce Gunpowder. Pigou Wilks and Laurence beg to call the atention of Bportsmen to the Gan Trials held at Wimbledon in May 1879, at which trials the winner of the first Prize used. P. W. A L’s Alliance No. 49ran. A glance at the published
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tsojong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.—’Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with snfficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 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-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. Graving Dock
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    • 262 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares of S 100 each of which 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
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 607 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clog* Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand swell selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, 4c„ comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains. uipnsiuK I Ladies’ goldwatche, !Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American
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    • 476 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. 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 Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 195 4 NOTICE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. We have received per Viceroy” a large parcel (in abort lengths) of thin Tweeds made specially for India and Ohina, guaranteed all Wool, which are being made up into suits of $l4 each or. Sac Coat $B. Trowsers $6. This is a superior Tweed for so low
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    • 603 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. 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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    • 693 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Streets. JnH2u?2l f0rt *■»*>..'HSbks.«ta*. ■nlrrtjH* Tml "•ft'"' 1 >™>r* M«o wohWrtir. *.,ortii,ryk Jortif" Wer si- din. m«,t ™En•a stock of all ler Enrop**- lesartirfa* ropaiaob* arti. European and -i*oh« k an- d’Knrope. kaW t other rood*, dnren Arti- Prii mo-
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