Singapore Daily Times, 9 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. 9th MAY, 1881. No. 14,383
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 209 1 Office —Collyer Quay. Go down*— New Harbour. Tux urderooted are tbe date* on w»iofe Mail Steamer* m» J be at Singapore dunng the I*** ho**wa*». —> si 7 ft K t' «K A~r.il i*fc pril Tta iw *R iur. soth Jon*. r ie»k 7
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    • 275 1 ,wme are the dates on which ,-a of the Meesageries Maritimes I elected to arrive here daring the \>»t y«r=— Rourwisn. I*l 18*1 *<**. March Ssndsy 2» F.hrniry m do «M»rch *W*l m do ""doy, 17 do S April 1 MiJ 17 do IS do 1
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    • 155 1 Agamemnon. Patboclus. Aja*. Awtiko*. A CHILL**. DeCCALIOH. Diomid. Glaucus. Nestor. Ancbibes. Pblam. Oresteb. Parpepon. Stentob. Hictob. Tbucer. Me 5 elaus. Lawtbs. Cvclops. Tblbmachus. Bellebophon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy 1 Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outward* for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewarda for London every ten
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    • 284 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and 8outh Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. 4 O. Company, may be
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    • 246 1 Ist Class 2nd Class. To Port Darwin 126 79 Sydney 190 123 Melbourne 206 133 Adelaide 234 163 Return tickets are granted to Ist class Passengers at a reduction. One child under three years of age, if with the parent, free. When more than one, each child additional
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    • 963 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamer* of the P. A O. Company every 14 day*. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, every 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir, every
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  • Insurance.
    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the ourren 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 re--1 cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A
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    • 133 1 London and Edinbuboh. (Established 1809. (Inco»po*at*d bt Royal Ohaeteb.' FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,142 47 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 974,121 The undersized,
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    • 42 1 London Opfick, 2 old Bboad Steeet. 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. (u. c.
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    • 38 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agenta for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurapce risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. c
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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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 68 1 Head Oppioi, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents forythe above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe and
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    • 50 1 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 ACC. Singapore. 11th Nor. 1879. u. c_
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Steblini. OFFICES. Queen Insubancb Buildings, Livkepool Qu**n Insubanc* Buildings, 60 Grace Church Stbext, London. Thb 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 GO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 59 1 Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power erf 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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    • 49 1 Establishbd 1821 Subeoribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested runde,upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgenteat Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (*.o)
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Steeling Extension of Limits. One P ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERBON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dee., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aiBk« at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June 1880 fn. e.)
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices! Edinbuboh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 74 1 Capital 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the j Block
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    • 102 1 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. rMeasr*. Mslcbsn, A Co.) J. P. Harass fMessrs. Holliday.Wise A Co. A T. Manger, fMessrs.Douglas,YaprattACo. R. Nlcaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bsmsdlos,
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    • 134 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred (longer, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bsran, George Hibbert, Perdrsl Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, Jemee Brand, William bell, Charles Care, Charles l&rryat, George H. Chambers,
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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 ComSany, and is prepared to accept risks by rst Class Steamers and Sailing) vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 90 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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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    • 915 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, e. o. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester.
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    • 107 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exohange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Btreet Bast Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’* Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Btreet Bristol— so, Broad Btr**t. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J OHN Todd, Eeq. (Meesra. Todd A Coeton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 217 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stibliho. Chairman— Albxandbb Ronaldsoh, Esq Viet Chairman— Jab. NicolFliming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambbosb Smith. F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O w O*o*o» l Stbbbt. Edinburgh 17 Qiobob Stbsst. Lovdoy, f 2 Kl» W.LLIiW l Stbbbt. {‘SENSES*’ Manchester, 47 Brown
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  • 68 2 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, Captain McConnell, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For
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  • 75 2 run. nuuunui'u TAKING CAROO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’« ateamer Japan, Captain Gardnbr, is expected here on or about the 27th inatant, and will take cargo for above porta. Intending paaaengera muat apply to the underaigned for paaaage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 9TH MAY, 1881.
    • 191 2 Gambler I 3.921. Black Pepper 11White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Bruni 2.90 Pearl Sago 3.15. Coffee, *****yne.... 13. Tapioca, email Flake 425. TinZT. 27.624. 40a. Mule twisi 107 50. 81 Ibe. Shirting* 1.62 ft. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T.
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    • 1539 2 (For Straitt Timet.) London, Ith May. The one Thousand Guineas. 1. Thebais. 2. Thora. 3. Balgal. The M. M. steamer Iraouaddy, which brings the London mail of the 15th April, left Galle at 7 a. m. yesterday, and should therefore arrive here next Friday morning. The son of
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    • 1078 2 The poverty of the Malay nomenclature has been frequently written upon, especially as regards timber, and the flora and fauna of the Archipelago, but probably it has never been more prominently noticeable than in the names given to places and districts, which have, moreover, been perpetuated by the
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    • 3216 2 The New Caledonia correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald gives the following sad account of what seems to be the final collapse of the Marquis de Rays’ romantic but ill-conceived and ill-executed attempt to found a Colony upon Ultramontane principles. As the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 814 2 #rto aUbrrtfefcmenW. pob 8 a lb. A new doable tented Victoria, do Park Phaeton. do light Mail Phaeton with a Patent gliding step convenient (or Ladies. One Lady’s Saddle, by Peat, nearly new. Apply to O. H. BROWN A Co. Gate of Meesra Oamieon. Doelop A Co. Singapore, 26th April,
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    • 590 2 STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED.) Hkad Ofvick, 76 Kino William Bt. London. The undersigned. having been appointed Agent* of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Riaki, np to £6,000 on any one* building, at the cuetomary rate* of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th April, 1881.
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    • 712 2 SALE OP VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned hare received instructiona to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, 14tb May, 1881, At Bcitikzoro,” Paterson Road, the residence of C. 0. N. GLASS, ESQ-. lea vine for Europe, commencing at noon. The elegant and valuable Household Furniture, Ac. Ac., consisting of,—Europe made
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    • 598 2 JAPANESE CURIO DEPOT, At No. 32 OoameuL Square, Above Mn»™ Hook Kiev A 00. The above establishment ia now open for the salrfof J*>afi«e« Curios, having on hand a fine collection, which will be sold at moderate prices, consisting of— Old and New Lacquers. Ivory Ware, Bronzes. Porcelain and Enamel
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  • Notices.
    • 50 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Lxadxhhall Sram, Lokboi*. The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at current rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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    • 129 3 nun uunraiii, uiaitni/. Thk steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Oargocan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vitagapatam. Coconada, Masolipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellichery. The Company
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    • 65 3 RlDUCTIOK IK RATS8 OF PaSSAOI. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore let class 2nd class Deok. To Malacca 6 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 49 2450 8 Rangoon 56.50 26.25 9 Calcutta 80 4 18
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 107 3 Saturday, 7th May. German steamer Octava,” 936 tons, Hansen, Swatow 29th April, Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. v Sunday, Bth May. British steamer Ban Tong Seng,” 936 tons, Hide, Bangkok steamer™'PlMnmeller,” 1,196 tons, Walker, Port Natal biwque tons, Davies, Algoa Bay Bth Feb. McAlister A Co. Monday, 9th May. British
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    • 26 3 Monday, 9th May. British steamer Bellerophon,” Freeman, for London. British steamer Bivouac," Campbell, for Samarang A SouraGennan steamer Septima,” Peterson, for Penang 4
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    • 337 3 d.„ i a hkri From. Ooksiomrrs or Aormts. Drstihatior. Ship’s Namrs. Captaihs. FlaoAßio. A Ra. ass, 88 aHiSSSS KSSi k fcSS SSiJSSSSte =0«1 W.itiag order, ss sEsfc* Nouvelle Bretagne Henr. an str. m April Tan Kim Tian. Java Bivouac Campbell Bnt .tr. 131 May S yed
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 100 3 NOTICE. J. Motion.—Has just received per GlenA choice selection of Silver Jewellery, the latest patterns, comprising Bilver Necklets, Bracelets, Lockets. Silver Whistles, Solitaires, and Albert Chains. Flint Street, Singapore, 6th April, 1881. LIGHT SPARKLING PALE ALE. Refreshing, invigorating, and constituting an appetising tonic, while slightly stimu lating. Easy of digestion.
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    • 837 3 CUTLERY. John Little A Co. have just received a large stock of Rodgers’ Cutlery, including the following. Ivory balanced Handle Table Knives. Cheese Joint Carvers. Game Horn Handled Table Steels. Hunting Knives. Carved Wood Handled Bread Knives, Ac. Singapore, 22nd April, 1881. EX GLENFRUIN.” Sayle A Co. are now unpacking
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    • 406 3 ZOEDONE! ZOEDONE!! ZOEDONE!!! the Brain and Nrrvk Tonic, at EHMGRSON’S HOTEL and TIFFIN ROOMS. Recommended by the Colonel. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Singapore, 11th April, 1881. to 11th May ROYAL BAVARIAN COURT BREWERY BEER OF MUNICH. Katz Bros h iving obtained the Bole agency of this famous beer, which was hitherto
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    • 513 3 THE SINGAPORE DERATED WATER MANUFACTORY. NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to C inform the public of Singapore, that having had nearly thirty years’ experience in the manufacture of aJl descriptions of "'rated waters, both in London and China, they have opened the above named establishment and are now prepared to
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    • 189 3 EX GLENCOE.” Satli A Co. are now unpacking.— Ostrich Plumes, Ladies’ Military loke Collars, Fancy Linen Sets, Muslin and Lace Frilling*. Ladies’ Black Silk Closes, 4 buttons. Boys’ White Fancy Straw Hats, Children’s Knitted Tam, O. Bhanters. Ladizs' Kid Shoes. Plain White and painted Fans. Perfume Diffusers. Infant’s Puff Boxes.
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  • Docks.
    • 781 4 Thx work* of the Company are situated at Tinjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wh Aar.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the beermat T draught,
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    • 190 4 Thts Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gkatih* Docs. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fen Vidth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCOBPORATKD UNDER THR INDIAN ACT X ov 1866. CAPITAL > 200,000 In 2000 Shares of S 100 each of which 98,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bbown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Boqaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 607 4 NOTICE. A considerable reduction baa been made since the 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Graving Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for cleaning and painting Iron els, and for Coppering Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 698 4 iHferrllanfOU*. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. g$T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINOE OF WALES during the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Midical TimkB and
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    • 762 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, I Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Cents’ ditto.. Earrings, |Silver watches, Lockets, i American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks.
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    • 636 4 fttorts ant #ttrtf)anli«r. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op Europear, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Qentlemen’i outfiiti made up on tbe ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 651 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General WabehouseMKN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clotting made up on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe’da, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan. Si'k and
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    • 811 4 KATZ BROTHERS, OENKRAT, STORE, SINGAPORE. O’mi more!*] Square, whwd.TSl Sonttoo- 'lobb^^d. THi Pin (non Men '■™irrmdl« een tSMjS r*!—«- 5«,«ss SkUt? ftssr si? Ws/Rftifr' *s.JJra. u wm terms ill 1 "'"lire !«-ea. MU- nryun. Alle «™ul *>" «*>»• -in" ’i' 1 ton<Unm B ll »nnn* H»nee. inemrichert. Rhin t «n«eiri
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