Singapore Daily Times, 10 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 10th MAY, 1881. No. 14.384 VOL. XXII.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 188 1 Orric*— Collyer Qn*y. Godowhs— New Harbour. reeted to arrive at Singapore aur k year 1881?- Hoil „.w>. -5 s: 2 ft gt t, r 4 Z J l«th ,7,b il’w sotb lot w- 14 tt, July. tßth n Si sa ‘2 ,a ri Sand..
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    • 278 1 Thi following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantime. may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ovtwabs. Honvisa ISBI. UUi. Monday 7 March Sanday JO Fsbraary *1 do s»s»A Aprf M JO So l7 do Sip** 1 May W
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    • 149 1 Aoambmhoh. Patboclus. Ajax. Antihob. Achillbs. Deucalion. Diombd. Glaccub. NSSTOB. AHCHIBBB. Pbiam. Orestes. Sabpidon. Stbhtob. Hector. Tiucbb. Mihblaos. Lahtbs. Ctclops. Telkmachus. Bbllkbophoh. 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 accommodation
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    • 531 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Offic*. 18 Austin Fbiabs, London. E. 0. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may be
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    • 971 1 To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok, and back in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A 0. Company every 14 days. Macassar and thb Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling. Ampanan, every 14 days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Samalangan and Pedir, every
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  • Insurance.
    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879, £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the LooU Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCJE 4 00
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    • 137 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charter. FIRE DEPARTMENT Paid-up Capital Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ,1,142 479 Income of the Fire Department, NetPreminms and Interest... 974,121 j The undersized.
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    • 42 1 London 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. (u- c.
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. UUBra* The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK 4 Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. c
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    • 69 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 tor coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Enrope
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    • 69 1 Head Optic*. Batavia. Th* undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take nsks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all nsks to Europe
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    • 51 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 231 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CC. Singapore, lltb Nor. 1879. u.
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    • 57 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Qubbn Insurancb Buildings, Liverpool Quern Ins übancb Buildings, 60 Grace I Church Strut, London. I 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 4
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    • 58 1 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. HOOGLANDT
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    • 50 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 8,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to iaane policies against Fire on the usual PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (n.o)
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 8 80,000. "'“■Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERBON SIMONS 4 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. e.)
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    • 32 1 ivn. The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine sisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 42 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD 4 00. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one life. Singapore. 4th June 1880 fa.
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    • 97 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Groboe Street. London, 39 Lothbubt E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879. THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFIC® Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genibal Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 4 Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office,
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    • 105 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson 4 Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Audi*, Esq. (Messrs. Mslchers, k Co.) I J. P. Bams* (Messrs. Hollldsj.Wlss A Co. T Manger. (Meters.Donnies,LspreikACo. H Nloalso, (Borneo Compeer lid.) I J. J. doe
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    • 135 1 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richerd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonger. Eeq. Thornes O Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, Ooors* Hibbort, Perdv*] Booanqnot, Banm*l H 7 d* James Brand, William Util, Charles Care. Charles Harryat, Oeor*e
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    • 47 1 Establishbd 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Rrsibvr £340,000. Thb undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 90 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. h wnn*l Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. pp ii Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for thiß Company in Singapore; with
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    • 926 1 POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO LIMITED. CAPITAL (PAID UP) £69. 774-18-6. HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Stbebt, London, e. c. (Incorporated pursuant to Act* of ParUam*mt.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honoubablb Sib Richabd Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandbew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester.
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    • 107 1 OFFICEB OF THE COMPANY. Manchestbb —Exchange Street Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Btreet East Bibmingham— l2, Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bbibtois— so, Broad Btreat CHAIEMAN IN MANCHESTBB. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIEMAN IN LIYEEPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 208 1 TIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stealing. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Pies Chairman— Jam. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Bmith. w.la. CHIEF OFFIOE8: Glasgow f 5O G 0M l Btrbet. Edinburgh 17 George Street. {‘ssssr Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring been appointed Agents
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  • 52 2 Head Office, 76 Kino William St. London. The undersigned, having been appointed Agent* o( the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one' building, at the customary rates o( premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th April, 1881.
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  • 68 2 Messrs Apcab A Co.’e steamer Atnratoon Apcar, Captain McCohnbll, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route (or above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned tor passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For
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  • 73 2 TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about the 27 th instant, and will take cargo (or above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned (or passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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  • 33 2 Neither the Captain nor Agent* will be reeponaible (or any debt* contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND, GAGGING A Co. Singapore, 4th May, 1881. (u. c.)
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  • 74 2 Thi B. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamer Mecca, 1,450 tons, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Thursday, the 12th inst Bhe will also take passengers and Cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gunjam, Bimlipatam. Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam,
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 10TH MAY, 1881.
    • 1296 2 Simoapobb. 10th Mat, 1881. Oambier 395. Black Pepper 1L White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour. Sar 3.07* Pearl Sago 3.15. Coffee, Bontcyns 13. Tapioca, small Flake 425 t2uTT. 27.62*. ♦os. Mule twist 107 8* lb* Shirtings 162*. 7 d 0 do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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    • 871 2 Oh Saturday H. E. the Governor drove down to town in his four-in-hand, in full uniform, and returned the call of H. M. the King of the Hawaiian Islands. Afterwards, His Majesty and suite drove with His Excellency to the Reservoir, with which His Majesty expressed
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    • 542 2 Judging from the following extract from the Journal de Saigon, the French Government would appear to have abandoned for the present the intention of despatching an expedition for the purpose of annexing Tonquin to French Cochin-China:— The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies is at present
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    • 993 2 We take the following paragraph!, from the Penang Gazette of the sth May: The Penang Public Service. —Verily onr Public Departments, aa they are called, have reached a pretty state of inefficiency. We will commence with our Courts. Mr. Justice Ford has gone to England having been invalided;
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    • 1049 3 A cor respondent of the Hongkong Daily Prett explain* a* follows the caase of the outbreak of small-pox in the Hawaiian Islands. The disease was introduced by the dishonest conduct of foreign steamers, which certainly seems to deserve the severest reprobation Honolulu, B tk March, 1881.—I have very ■ad
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    • 2653 3 ■lt IS nqawtsd of our ootrtsmpovmriss Hist, lu ro Fn tbs Stni.U Tima mnj be aoknowlsdgsdj Pastaruan. 20fk April.—Bravery. On j tbe night of tbe 17th instant, a native j named Pa Tareimab, in the Tenger district was awakened by the roar of a royal tiger and
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    • Correspondence.
      • 113 3 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, —With reference to tne charge of furious driving against the gharry men, I should think it would have been quite sufficient had the European constables taken the numbers of the syces instead of locking them up for
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      • 174 3 To tie Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, —With reference to the B. I. Mail contract, allow me to say a f«,w words. The B. I. was merely subsidised on account of the Madras troops, and as we have severed our connection
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 743 2 fltfn StttintMnnnttß. FOB 8* LB. new double eeeted Victoria, do Park Phaeton, do light Mail Phaeton with a Patent eliding etep convenient for Ladiee. One Lady* Saddle, by Peat, nearly new. Apply to G. H. BROWN A Co. Oare of Meeere Can anon, Dottlof A Co. Singapore, 26th April, 1881.
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    • 478 2 OENTBIPUGAL PTJMP8 AND POMPING ENGINE8. Th* undersigned, hiring been appointed Agent* at Singapore for Messrs. JOHlf A Hirst Gwthri, of the Hammersmith Iron Work*, London, Patentee* and Sole Manufacturer* of the Invincible" Centnfugal Pumps and Direet Acting Pumping Engine*, are prepared to execute all order* for the above Machinery on
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    • 718 2 FLOWER BHOW. A Show of Flower*, Fruit, Vegetables Ao., will be held on the Eslanade on Tuesday, the SUt of May, and Wednesday the J*t of June. Open on the first day from 3 r. m. nntil dark; on the second day from 9a. m. nntil dark. Admission. First day,
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    • 628 2 JAPANESE CURIO DEPOT, jn No. 32 OoutfMMOUL Square, Above Me sari. Ho«* Keat A 00. The Above establiahment ie now open for the eale of Japanese Cnrioe. having on hand a fine collection, which will be sold at moderate prices, consisting of— Old and New Lacquers, Ivory Ware, Bronzes, Porcelain
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  • Notices.
    • 45 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTBRLTNG The nndersigned hare be«n appointed agent* for the a bore Company and are prepared to take Fire Inanranoe riaka at current rates of premium. A. L. JOHNBTON A Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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    • 119 3 The steamer* of this Company will he despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, erery alterna'e weak. Passengers and Cargo oan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Visagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company ai through
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    • 66 3 REDUCTION IK BITES OF PASSAGE. The following are the rate* of passage that will henoeforth be charged from Singapore let claaa 2nd claea Deck. To Malaoea $6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein 49 24.50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.-5 9 Calcutta 80 4
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 138 3 Monday, 9th May. British steamer Celestial,” 640 tons, Daries, Samarang 6th May, Tan Kim Tian. German steamer Nona,” 669 tons, Woggel, Penang 7th May, Rautenberg Schmidt A Co. British steamer Marlborough,” 1,175 tons, Sanderson, Swatow 2nd May. British barque Lord Kinnaird,” 848 tons, Black, Cardiff 8th Jan., Martin Dyce
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    • 37 3 Monday, 9th May. British barque Glance,” Le Baa. for New York. Tuesday, 10th May. British steamer Hankow,” Symington, for Calcutta. German barque Herrmann,” Jepsen, for Hongkong. British steamer Ban Yong Seng,” Hide, for Bangkok.
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    • 516 3 Ship 1 Names. Captains. Flag A Rig. I| A S*.| HBBB Fbo I Consignees oe Aoints. Dbetinatiow. RariSrall* WAR Gitkoff Rus. cruiser 1400 April 24;Hongkong Russian Consul- Waiting orders Minin Nazimoff Rus. ironolad 6000 May 1 Hongkong Russian Consul. Waiting ordan Ati Amosoff Rus. cruiser 2800
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 6 3 NTIBEAN BLACKING, aingapore, 7tb April, 1881.
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    • 394 3 ZOEDONE! ZOEDONE!! ZOEDONE!!! the BbAIB AMD NkBTI ToKIC, •t EMMERSON’S HOTEL abd TIFFIN ROOMS. Recommended by the Colonel. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Singapore, 11th April, 1881. to 11th May ROYAL BAVARIAN COURT BREWERY BEER OF MUNICH. Katz hiring obtained the Bole agency of this famous beer, which was hitherto not allowed
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    • 477 3 THE SINGAPORE JS RATED WATER MANUFACTORY. NOTICE. Thb undersigned beg respectfully to inform the pnblio of Singapore, that haring had nearly thirty years’ experience in the manufacture of all deecriptiona of rated water*, both in London and China, they hare opened theaborenamed establishment and are now prepared to supply, on
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    • 154 3 EX GLENCOE.” Satlx At Co. are now unpacking.— Ostrich Plumes. Ladies’ Military Yoke Collars, Fancy Linen Sets, Muslin and Lace Frillingt, Ladies’ Black Silk Gloves, 4 buttons, Boys’ White Fancy Straw Hats, Children’s Knitted Tam, O. Shanters. Ladies’ Kid Shoes. Plain White and painted Fans. Perfume Diffusers. Infant’s Puff Boxes.
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  • Docks.
    • 753 4 The works of th« Company are situated at Turnon# Pagar, within one mile of the town of {Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty roes els at one time with sufficient water alongside for reesels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repair* of all descriptions in the moat efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropes* Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4l6 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaviho Dock
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    • 363 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thblndiah Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of whieh 6 98,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Booaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 490 4 iHtsttnantous. STRAITS ICE COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Bblow Mb. Ehmbrsoh’s Tiffin Rooms AND RIVER VALLEY ROAD, at Misses. Howarth, Erskini A Co.’s Works. ICE AT ONE ENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Plint Btreet and River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from
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    • 695 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The queen of table waters. British Medical Jourhal. APOLLINARIS WATER. <sr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times ahd Gazette,
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    • 763 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. a*d Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 639 4 £>torf3 anli iWfrrf)antitsf. JOHN LITTLE GO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, BPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 644 4 ROBINSON CO. ImPOBTEBB AND GENEBAL WaBEHOUBBMEN. DbAPEBH, MILLINEBB, AND OUTPTTTEBB. Gentlemens’ Depabtment. Every description of Gent*’ Clothing msde tip on the shortest notice And of the latest atylea. fit guaranteed. Cloths and Twe’ds, in the beet qualities. Roots and Shoes of the beat London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'kand Merino.
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    • 812 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, waD I jfty— J®* toa Hebben *t«Mi ■in ml —'hr«nd In -ohl»»rtir. ...o l«<-b»r V I‘Kirop* -H»r-r Artl. Pm !|k«' WlHre uodMo,. iUnn A'Knmn* t. t, K MUrkS .1- im«i. Al!« i- warden inmw m't d. Wink, Hkrr. Brandt. Ac., Ac. hme wines
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