Singapore Daily Times, 29 March 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 29tii MARCH, 1881 No. 14,349
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 197 1 Ofnci-Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. Tn «Bdw»oWd M* o» ,bi. Compel'. Mail Steamer, m.y be aeeetrf to ,rrire ot Siogopore during the r— itm —r “J l ml it- St St wo- r“ «t Wir i»th a T a a a JJg *th 5i
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    • 278 1 Th* following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected* arm# here during the current year:— Ovtwibs. Hovkwabd. ML MU. Moadar. 7 lurch 8unduy JO February *1 do March 4 Aprti JO do 17 do .1 *rnl 1 May 17
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    • 150 1 Agamkmmom. Patroclcs. Ajax. Amtbbou. Achillas. Deucalion. Diomid. Glaucus. Nestor. Ancbises. Pham. Oiistis. Sabpedon. Stintob. Hxctob. Teuceb. Men klaus. Lantes. Ctclop*. Tilbmachbs. Bkllebofbor. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have
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    • 1480 1 (Under Goutraote with the Netherlands Indian and Bouth Australian Governments) Head Offici, 13 Austin Fxiaxs, London, E. 0. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamer* of the P. A O. CompnajL maw he
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  • Insurance.
    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurancea effected upon almost every description of property at the onrren Rates of Premium. Total Bum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTOI A OO
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    • 137 1 London and Edinbubgh. (Established 1809. (Incoepoeated bt Rotal Chaster FIk4X DBPART4HHW: Subscribed Capital £2,000,09 Paid-up Capital 450,00 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... £841,580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves „1,142 470 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and
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    • 42 1 London Oppice, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. 0
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at tbe current rate* of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risk* upon oargo by steamer or tailing veaael on the customary term*. 33* 0/0 discount allowed on all risk* for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fibi 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. e.
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    • 69 1 Head Oppici, Batatia. The undersigned, Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe
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    • 55 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling. OFFICES. Queeh Insueahch Buildings, Litre. pool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore,
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    • 51 1 Bstablishid 1821 Sabsoribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested rands, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 Tha undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to iaene polioies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, let April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Stealing Extension op Limits. One F ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATBRBON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. 0.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. a\
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang 1 BOUSTEAD a 00. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on first class risk. Line department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Biniranore. 4th June 1880 tn. «0
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    • 25 1 Chirp Oppices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133 332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Math ebon A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, anu on the
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    • 101 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Amirs, Esq. Helchen. A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. HollldsT.Wlse A Co. A T. Manser, (Msaars.l>onrlaa,LapralkACo. H. Nieaiss, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedloe, (J.
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    • 139 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Eeq. Thomas G. Barclsy, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, Geonre Hibbert, Peroiral Boeaaqnet, Samuel Hyde, Jamee Brand, William Lyall, Charlae Care, Charles Marryat, George H. Cham
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aoeept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. M Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announoe that they are the duly appointed Agent* for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 924 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, e. c. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sib Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandeew Esq., j. p., Westwood
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oorahill. Glasgow-4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. C?* l IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Eaq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooeton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Eaq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 211 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldsoh, Esq Vxee Chairman—Jan. Si CO lFleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. P.LA. OHISF OF7IOXB, Glasgow, P° 0»*» l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lo.dok Manchester, 47 Brown Stbbbt. The undersigned having been appointed Agent* of
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3GOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Company 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.
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  • 50 2 CAPITAL.ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadenhall Street, Loudon. Tbe undersigned have been appointed agenta for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at s arrest rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. 8iigspore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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  • 47 2 Head Ovvicr, Hongiong. Tbe undersigned have been appointed Agenta for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, return to contributors 234 The osual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th No*. 1879. c
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  • 123 2 The steamers of this Company wall be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Mouhnein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alterna’e week. Passengers and Csrgooan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vizagapatam. Coconada, Maeulipatam, Madras, Calient TeUicherv. Tbe Company are also prepared
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  • 66 2 REDUCTION I* RATES ON PASSAGE. Tie following srf the rates of pass* ge that will henceforth be charged from Bineapore Ist cites 2nd class Deck. To Malaoca 16 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein ~49 24 50 9 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 Galentta 90
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  • 54 2 The O. S 8. Co’s, steamer Deucalion, Csptain PuRDXT, leaving Manila on the 24th, may be expected here on the 29th instant en route for Liverpool and has room for a few first class passengers who can how be engaged. W. MANSFIELD A Co. Agents O. 3. 8. Coy.
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  • 123 2 Ia the Supreme Count of the BTRA.ITB StTTLBItIHTS. Settlement of Sisoafoeb. Hadjbe Abdulbahman, residing at Fort Canning. Singapore was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 24th day of March, 1881. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Wednesday, the 30th day
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Kayoon, Sourabaya (Java), on the 22nd March, 1881, the wife of Alexander Gray, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 29TH MARCH, 1881.
    • 190 2 Singapore. 29th March, 1881 Gambler Black Pepper. White Pepper, fairqoality 18. dago Flour, Bruni 335 Pfarl Sag->. 3.55. Coff-e, Bootoyne 1490. Tapioca, small Flake 4JO. Tin. *****s Mule twist l° 7 *>. 84 lbs. Sbirtmgs l.*52|. 7 do do I 6 do T. Cloth 1-W74-7 do do
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    • 1539 2 Correction of Yesterday’s Telegram. Greece. London, 21th March.— The Greek frontier question is assuming a threatening aspect. South Africa. The Colonists are discontented with the conditions of peace. House op Commons. A vote of want of confidence in the Government with regard to Kandahar has
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    • 466 2 We take the following paragraphs trom the Pinang Gazette of the 24th March Official Changes Mv. Anson, the Postmaster of the Settlement, his obtained his leave and will probably take passage in the Deucalion, leaving on the 28th instant. The Protector of Immigrants has had his departure sanctioned
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    • 2262 2 The fifth section of the Civil Law Ordinance of 1878, which introduced into the Colony the concurrent administration of law and equity, provided that the Judges of the Supreme Court should meet once a year or oftener for the purpose of considering the working of
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    • 1359 3 (It la rwinastad of oar eoatamporanw that, in nproducing tk«M trmnnUtionn, their orirnal .ppaarnne in tha Strait* riawe-nar ba aoknowladaad.) “Races. —Miny per* >n» believe, we ourselves being among the number, that the approaching race# will be as lively, if not more so, than the preceding ones The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 320 2 jlrto srebtrtistimnts. NOTICE. CRATED WATERS Thb Stbaits Dmpiksxry I* now prepared to ■apply the undermentioned Aerated Water*, of the beet quality. Soda Water I Potaah Water Lemonade Gingerade Tonic Water 8elt«er Water Medicinal and any other kind of Aerated Watera made and anpplied on the ahorteet Notice. If required tie
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    • 944 2 BINGAPORE RAOES. BPRING MEETING. FIHST DAT. Monday, 25th April, 1881. FIIBT Rack. Thi Roadsters’ Purse.—Value $lOO, $25 to the second horse. For all horses owned by Members of the Glob that h <ve never won any bat Hack Races on any Coarse. Horses running in this race are not allowed
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    • 1026 2 fTorg g entered for seconl Hass Races must be entered for the first second Class Race of the Meeting at a declared value not to exceed $5OO The first second class race shall be weight for value and each following second class race shall be a handicap. Any horse entered
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    • 562 2 WANTED. A smart Cashier and Bill Collector, with good security and first class testimonial. To one possessing these qualifications a good salary will be given. None need apply who can not answer these requirements. Address “A. B. C.” carp of the Straits Times" Office. Singapore, 28th March, 1881. AMERICAN SMOKED
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  • Correspondence.
    • 721 3 It is not often that such a strong team of horses, and in such good condition, is seen on the Course so early in the training as was to be seen this morning, but, alack and alas! there were but few spectators our fair women
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  • 94 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Moona Petna Rbena Allaoappa Ohittt, a Bank Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the said Moona Petna Reena Allaoafpa Chittt an order of adjudication was made on
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 74 3 Monday 28th March. j British steamer “Petrel," 171 tons, Landweer, Banjermassin 21st March, Bun Hin A Co. 0 j British steamer Somerset,” 650 tons, Ritchie, Sonrabaya 24th March, Lim Lan A Co. British steamer “Canton,” 1,095 tons, Jacques, London 7th Feb., G Dutch steamer “Ophir,” 436 tons Overgaauw. Rhio
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    • 52 3 Saturday, 26th March. 1 British steamer Orestes,” Webster, for Hongkong. British steamer Cairnsmuir,” Castle, for Penang A London. Monday, 28th March. French eteamer Saltee,” Hamlin, for Baigon. British steamer Celestial,” Davies, for Samarang. British steamer Roby Hardy, for Muntok A Palembang. P. A O. steamer Kasghar,” Seaton,
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    • 360 3 SKe. Nik*,. I ,>n™n». Fna» B». I 12"! V»«» I o. Anna D.m.iT,™. aITALb M “r- WAB jtorte H. Ml Hr. *35 Mir. llP.nang Senior M 0«b»r Sttlio. STEAMERS Brit.tr. 560 Jn. aiio*to*i*. H. E. A. AO. Telegraph Co. flnm* S*“ ET' lil iS A n’Niel
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 840 3 I #0 NOTICE. The undersigned have received a consignment of a small and well selected collection of original Oil Paintings and Water-Colour Drawings, by well known modern English Artists, which are now on view in our godowns W. R. SCOTT A CO. Singapore, 21at March, 1891. to 21at April TO
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    • 489 3 FRENCH CLASS. The undersigned intends to open a French Class from the Ist March next, at the residence of Mr. J. M. L Cornelius, Brass Bassa Road. Gentlemen who wish to avail themselves ..f the opportunity of acquiring a sound know edge o' French will be good enough to comm
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    • 574 3 NOTICE. Thb conditions on which the Nether* lands Indian Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang in the months of March, Jane, September and December of this year, are to be seen at this Consulate. R. B. READ. H. N. M. Actg. Consul Genera). Singapore, 7th March, 1881. (to
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    • 499 3 NOTICE OP TRADE MARK. Notici is hereby given that the following Trade Mark namely, a dee in of a Lion Rampant enpporting a shield with the words Binny A Oo." on a scroll above and the word Madras on a scroll underneath the Lion, has been for upwards of Twenty
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  • Docks.
    • 747 4 The works of the Company ere situated at Tanjong Pager, within one mile of the town of ffingupore, and comprise the fol-WHi*r-Affording berthage for twenty reasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by a breakwater
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs ef all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Geatiho Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feel Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 256 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under ths Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL I 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which f 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Beowh Es Chairman. T. C. Bogaaudt Eeq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vbbkoht
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 577 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction has been made since tbe 15th of tbis month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graving Docks of tbe undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron vessels, and for Coppering Wooden vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 685 4 flUtsttnantous. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Boda Witis. 1 The qneen of table waters. BbitiBr Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. $j)T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times
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    • 754 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watohe, Brooches, iGents’ ditto., Earrings, 'Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble docks. Wedding rings,
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    • 649 4 Stortg anU iNtrrtanWSt. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Maxim; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfittino Department. GentlemeWt outfiiU made op on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 625 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General WarehouseMEN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made up on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe-'ds, in the best qualities. Roots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si’k and
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    • 698 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, Hsltsa fori-! Bout ton- Hobbm iitooda d ,o r r^*“ r? ortl ri‘ ~0 r iU atockofall Rlllim doraa MaiST; "ffi wiyaiuil' p,y iN Heer, Brandt. Ac., Ac. Kbine wines exquisite, Italian and Spanisb wines, Sherry and Portwine, Bitters, iaglish, German, French, Danish,
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