Singapore Daily Times, 17 December 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,960
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  • 431 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowhg— At New Harbour. Th* an denoted ar etbe dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to attire at Singapore during the year 1879. OrtWAKD. HOKEWiKD. Tneadu n*t J*®. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Fab. *4th if 18th
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pathoclub. Achilles. Ahtenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. N is tor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Ancbibsb. Sabpkdon. Oeesteb. Hectoe. 8tentor. Mknelaus. Teucee. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodaticn for first and
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  • 281 1 The following a™ the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a ITlve here during the current year Otjtwasb. Howwam>. 1879 1879. Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March M February 26 do 28
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  • 149 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passenger* and Cargo for Akyab, C)ii‘7tsg''nfv > >^- lipatftm,'Vi2agapatain, Coconada, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October
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  • 39 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavibh, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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  • 41 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.
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  • 973 1 The Steamers of the above Oompany will now ply bet ween Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 47 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Airent at Singapore for the above Company, iind- is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. <u. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R'-ttes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,980. 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 70 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 to
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. 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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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 200 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > y iu > a Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman,
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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 current
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    • 78 1 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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    • 55 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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    • 51 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 issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 41 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol-50, Broad Street Gl j Ar ftil^ l T nr run—■ John Todd A Oo.ton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 223 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Cfcatrman-ALEXANDER Ronaldson,Eb<j Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, West Georgi w l Strut. Edinburgh, 17 q lO rgi Strut. London, f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool, f Oriel Chambers,
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    • 86 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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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal 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 „l, 156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Strut. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risk* upon oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)
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    • 102 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Meagre. Melehere, k Co.l J. P. Rarnes (Meaara. Hollidav.Wiae k Oo.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.BonirlM,LaT>r*ikACo.) W. Nioaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .T. dog Remedios,
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    • 134 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd 1. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goueer. Esq. Thomas G. Rarolav, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Georire Hihhert, Peroival Rosanqnet, Samnel Hyde, .Tames Rrand, i J'Vall, Charles Cave. Charles Marry**. Oeoree H.
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    • 46 4 It is requested that tbe Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to tbe undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00„ Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 38 4 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.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 121 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Noticx. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Gents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 M. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to 6 P.
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    • 131 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modulate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (U.J5-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just
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  • 40 2 The French schooner Ndusko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.
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  • 50 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin ana other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOU3TEAD A CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to31st inst.)
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  • 52 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23$ o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th NoV. 1879. to
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  • 130 2 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. fiVTTT VIIWK Al 1 DAQIt Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of pioceedings for composition with instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Leng, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50
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  • 36 2 The Coy’s steamer “Ganymede” will start for Deli direct at noon on Wednesday, the 17th instant, and will be despatch, ed for same port every following Wednesday. Singapore, 16th December, 1879.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 17TH DEC., 1879.
    • 500 2 Singapore, 17th December, 1879. Gambier I 4.35. Black Pepper 10.80, White Pepper, fair quality 15.2 Sago Flour, Sara&an 3.52$. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontvne 18.80. Tapioca, small Flake 6.50. Tin 27.55. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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    • 1503 2 The following is a translation of a letter in Malay which we received this morning from the Seat of war in Moar. The writer, of course, belongs to the Insurrectionist camp. We beg to call the attention of seusible English legislators to the hornets' nest which the
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    • 483 3 The Shanghai Mercury gives the following account of the festivities there on St. Andrew’s day The St. Andrews’ Society for the first time last year substituted a Ball for their annual dinner, and on this occasion they decided upon having a Fancy Dress Ball, with
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    • 2532 3 From our own Correspondent. Farit, 15 tk November.— The reception of historian Henri Martin, successor to Thiers at the French Academy was after all a tame affair, though anticipated to be very lively, as the political panygeric of the ex-President’s character was calculated to'raise dissent and provoke applause
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 406 2 #rt» asbfrtteifments. 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, Esq. of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W Kerwtck (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 749 2 c EXCISE ORD: IV. 1870. Notice of Cessation of Farm under Section 64 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and j Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will j 3 cease on the 31st day of December, 1879, j t and that no exciseable articles
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    • 742 2 CALCUTTA HELMETS. We have just received a fresh stock of Calcutta Pith Helmets. SATLE Co. i Singapore, 8th December, 1879. 1 SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is herebv given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds on the
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    • 457 2 TO BE LET. Entry Ist January, That commodious family residence' situate in Hill Street, at present occupied by W. Ribeiro Esq., apply to POWELL A Co. Auctioneers. Singapore, 15th December, 1879. A BOURNAZEL, COIFFEUR DE PARIS. For Ladies and Gentlemen Beds to inform the community of Singapore, that he has
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  • Correspondence.
    • 307 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—I was not prepared for the formidable array of heavy guns brought to bear on my poor little cockle-boat of a letter luckily the firing has been rather wild and mostiy clean over my head. The Hon’ble W. H. Read,
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    • 346 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —The source of the letter from Bangkok which appeared in your issue of yesterday about the fate of Pra Preecha will be only too evident to those who are in the least acquainted with the internal affairs
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 96 3 Tuesday, 16th December. German schooner Minna” 100 tons, Lock commander, Sooloo 7th Dec., consignees Belin Meyer Co. British steamer Japan” 371 tons, Guan Hin commander, Penang 11th Dec., consignees Kim Seng Co. British ship Eurydice” 1,175 tons, Dolbell commander, Bangkok 7th Dec., consignees Syme .v Co. Wednesday, 17th December.
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    • 31 3 Tuesday, 16th December. Siamese barque Prosperity” Hansen, for Bangkok. British steamer Pyah Pekbet” Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native States. M. M. steamer Peiho Pasqualihi, for Saigon.
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    • 845 3 x Date -i ips’Names. Captains. 4la<> Ri<. z 'op ar -Vhere From WhereLyinu Jonslonees or Agents Destination rivals 1 KN-DF- P. H. der N’landeu f romp H. N. M’sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge Salmond H- M’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 28 3 Notices. TOYS &c. Rkceivej) Ex s. s. Glenfallooh” Wk shall unpack on the first of December two largd cases of Ohildben’s Toys. SAYLE CO. Siugapjre, '2lst November, 1879.
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    • 323 3 THl-i SINGAPORE A STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. URGENT NOTICE. Residents who have not yet returned the forms, sent them to fill in, are urgent ly requested to forward them to the undersigned, without delay. Punctuality in issue is impossible without the cordial co-operation of the Public, which, it is hoped,
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. 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. M.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 663 4 ißtatrflanfottf. j. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ sold watche, Brooches. Gents’ ditto., Barrings, ISilver watches. Lockets. American clocks, Ladies’ rinks, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 497 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Mermuir. 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 Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. ALBO Australian Beef in kegs
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    • 333 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore. 10th June. 1878. (u. e.) ARRROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCTATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OE UNDERWRITERS.
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    • 606 4 fSisttllantous. JOHN LITTLE Jt CO, QEOTHAL WiREHOUBBMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronombtir, 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
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    • 655 4 HNSttUantmia. •4 stock of nil Enropean and other *oods. Moderate terms and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Streets. JtoSj'.lS! SSSJ“-| selected and wa e,n lours blen j roor redie een j?S2*r v r t 4 “«>**■ <*■ l*ser al- dans tons ment van
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