Singapore Daily Times, 14 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. No. 14,388 VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 14th MAY, 1881.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 186 1 OTEici-ConyerQuay. Go Downs— New Harbour. t vj. Company’* Mail Steamers «*T j* pec ted to arrive at Singapore du n g fha* *Kk s.»a.T g£ T**) J' IS*»> .Vii 'J A rU •3 ‘r“ ”S Z s r JS .a si i "S t*•
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    • 277 1 Th« following are the date, on which the .teamen of the Menageries Maritime, may be expected to arrive here during the current year Omut. Ho«*wa*d. 1881 MM Monday. 7 March Bands? jo Pobrnnry *1 do sWsieh -V «Airf Bnndny, 17 do *Ai*U 1 May 17 -1°
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    • 149 1 Agamemnon. Patboclus. Ajax. Antknor. Achilles. Deucalion. Diombd. Glacctjs. Nestob. Anchibes. Pbiam. Obbbtes. Sabfbdom. Stentob. Hbctob. Tedcer. Mimilacs. Lamtis. Ctclops. Telemachcs. Bslleropboh. Jasom. Ultssbs. 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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    • 1529 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, 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 0. Company, may be
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  • Insurance.
    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the ourren Rate, of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claim, arranged by the LoetJ Agent., and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal, recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A CO
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    • 133 1 London and Edinboeoh. (Established 1809. (Incoepoeated bt Roial OHABTCE. fire DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital .l/ 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 Premiuma and Interest...
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Stekit. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.
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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 nska at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. n c
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    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Feancs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing vessel on the customary terme. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 70 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all n ®ka foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all nsks to
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    • 51 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policiee on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 231 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home riaks. GUTHRIE A CC. Singapore, llth Nov. 1879. u.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Ohuech Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rate, of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 j Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upward* of 3,000,000 Annnal Inoome upward* of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgent* at Singapore and are prepared to iaene policies against Fire on the naoal term PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, let April,
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    • 39 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Steeling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERBON SIMONS A 00. Agents. 17th De«*ira. <m.-e.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aUks 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 CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on one (ife. Binsranore. 4th June 1880 In. «Q
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Georoe Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink 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 Block and
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    • 103 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. (Mean*. Melchen, A Co.) J. P. Berne* fMee*re. Holliday, Wiae A Co. A. T. Mentor, (Meeere.Douglae.LapraikACo. H. Nleelee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doa
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    • 125 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. DibectobB. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonser, E"qThomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, j Georg. Hibbert, Porciral Boeanqaet, Samael Hyde James Brand, MUlta. Lyall, Charles Care, Chariaa Mirryat, George H. Chambers,
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and ia prepared to accept riaks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th* Feby. 1878. (xo.)
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    • 92 1 Financial Position (1875.) I Subscibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. i Annnal Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest npon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agette for 1 this Company in Singapore with
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    • 919 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Gannon Street, London, e. c. (Incorporated pu rmant to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: Sib Richabd Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Maoandbew Esq., j. p*., Westwood House, Colchester. The amount
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Ma NCH IST* B— Exchange Btreet Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JohnTodd, Esq. (Messrs.ToddACoston CHAIBMAN IN LIVERPOOL, Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 206 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Manchester 47 Brown Stbent. The undersigned having been appointed Agent* of the
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3C0UNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned haring been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Bataria, J 9th'June, 1869.) to the abore Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Jara, discount acceptances, gire money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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  • 76 2 The 8. S. Siuie will leave on Friday, the 13th instant, at noon, from the Roads, opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above ports, and will henoeforth continue this service. The attention of passengers and shippers is drawn
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  • 149 2 In the Supreme Court or the STEAITB SETTL> MEETS, Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Tan Chte Guam, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. Georoe Edward Evans, of Singapore Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 14TH MAY, 1881.
    • 207 2 Singapore, 14th Mat. 1881. Qambier 8-®7i Black Pepper 10.90. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Hour, Bar 3.U74 Pearl Sag.. ~3.25. Coffee, Bootsyne. 13 Tapioca, email Flake 4.25. Tin.. 27.621. 40s. Mule twist 107lbs. Shirtings. 1-624. 7 do do 145. 6 do T. Cloth 1.06 7 do
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    • 348 2 Bi-Metallic Conference. London. IS/4 Mat/. —On the 12th instant, the representatives of France and the United States spoke in favour of a bi-metallic standard. The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 13th May, 1881, was 1,033.
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    • 785 2 In the February number of The Fireman, an illustrated London monthly journal devoted to the interests of firemen, we find the following extract from an account of the equipment sent by instructions from the Crown Agents for the Colonies to Port of Spain, Trinidad. It will
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    • 512 2 The following new notifications appear in yesterday’s Gazette The Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. H. Evans as Inspector of Indian Immigrants. a The Secretary of State forthe Colonies has been pleased to extend, for two
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    • 2565 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Thursday, the 21st April., confirmed at meeting on Thursday, the sth May, 1881. Commissioners Present. Major S. Dunlop R. A., President Hon’ble Capt. McCallum, R. E. Edwin Koek, Esq., L. J. Fraser, Esq., The minutes of the last Meeting were
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    • 1976 3 From our own correspondent Paris, 16/4 April. —Since the European powers—even Italy included—do not intend protesting against the French punishing the Kroumirs of Tunis, that have since years lieen making free booting excursions into their Algerian colony, the little war has ceased to be viewed as delicate. The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 850 2 #rto abbrrttemntfg. Tb* conditions on which the Nether lands Indian Goeernment will hold sales of Coffee at Psdang. in the months of Jane, September, and December of this rear, are to be seen at this Consulate. B. B BEAD, H. N. M 's Actinar Consul General. Sings pore, 11th May,
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    • 911 2 SALE OF VALUABLE COOOANUT PLANTATIONS. Th« undersigned hare reoeived instruction. from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Anotion, on Friday, the 20th May. 1881, at 230 n. m., at their Sale Booms, 6 A 7 Raffles Place. Lot —That valuable Coooanut Plantation situated on Th* Bhoddoo Road. comprised in the
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    • 725 2 VICTORIA THEATRE. Beach Road, near the Htlam's j Temple, SINGAPORE Fob a Short Season Only. THE PARSEE VICTORIA THEATRICAL COMPANY. Op Bombay After obtaining immense success at the hands of the Public of Calcutta, Madras, Delhi (at the time of the Imperial As- I semblage,) Lucknow, Kurrachi, Lahore, I Umritsur.
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    • 401 2 WANTED. A Bookkeeper of some experience, either Eurasian or Chinese. Apply to BAYLE Co. Singapore, 10 th May, 1881. NOTICE. Reference Catalogues of Books by numerous publishers are always kept on hknd. Bpecial orders will hare prompt attention. SATLE A Co. Singapore, 13th May, 1881. NOTICE. Wawtbd, in a Merchant’s
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  • Notices.
    • 68 3 Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apear, Captain McOornill, is expected here on or abont the 21*t instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers mast 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 3 TAKING CAROO FOB KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.'s steamer Japan, I Captain Gabdneb, is expected here on 1 or about the 27th instant, and will take oargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise
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    • 50 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Liadiwhall Bnin, London. The undersigned hare been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae current rate* of premium. A. L. JOHNBTON A Co. Singapore, 16tb March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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    • 121 3 Thb steamer* of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Paaeenger* and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Visagapatam, Coconada, Maaulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 68 3 Reduction in bates of Pamaox The following are the rate* of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malaooa $63 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Moulmein „49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.ij 9 Calcutta 80 1
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    • 34 3 LIBERIAN STEAMER LA NOUVELLE BRETAGNE,” NOTICE. N either the Captain nor Agents will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND. GAGGING A 00. Singapore, 4th May, 1881. (a. c.)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 87 3 1881. Friday, 13th May. Dutch schooner Hup Goan,” 436 tons, Schmidt, Bangkok 14th brig Lucy," 319 tons, Habekost, Bangkok 18th April, Behn Meyer A Co. British steamer Penang,” 386 tons, White, Bangkok 8 th May, Tan Kin Tian. German barque Louise Scheller,” 408 tons, Klocking, Cardiff 16th Dec. British
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    • 128 3 Friday, 18th May. British steamer Benmore,” Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Radnorshire,” Davies, for Hongkong. British steamer Louisa III.” Harmer, for Malacca A Klang. British steamer Sissie,” Howell, for Johore A Malacca. British barque Sauvegard,” Ransom, for Maulmein. British steamer Pearl,” Grenfell, for Saigon. German
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    • 404 3 j Sjjip'B Names- I APT.i.i, I Flua 1 Bio r U0..LH81.0. U»« I Omri»»Tlo». MFN-OF-WAR I A.!. Amo.o» SuAoniiMr 2800 April 24 Cmu. B«»iui Oonml. fU.bornik Gitkoff hni 1400 April 2*Hongkong Bo—i Co""" WuMgorim Atbi.k’ 1 Lonun Ru*. cruirer 1200 April 24 Crnu. RumuhCoq.iil. Minin Nnriuoff
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 34 3 NOTICE. J. Morion. —Hu ja»t received per GlenA choice (election of Silver Jewellery, the latest patterns, comprising Silver Necklets, Bracelets, Lockets. Silver Whistlee, Bolitaires, and Albert Chains. Flint Street, I Singapore, 6th April, 1881.
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    • 541 3 NOTICE. Mr. Btramjeb Bubjorjee Erahee has been admitted a partner in my firm which will hereafter be nnder the style of Hormubjee, Pkstonjbe A Co. HORMU8JEE PESTONJEE. Singapore, 25th April, 1881. (to 25th May.) BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. Johit Little A Co., havejust unpacked the following goods,— 48* City Bicycle. 52"
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    • 365 3 FOB SALE. A Steam Launch. Length over all 40 feet. Breadth of beam 7 feet. Depth of Hold 4 feet 8 inehee. Horae power .5 Speed 6 Knots per hour. Has a cabin, and can accommodate 20 For igers. further particulars, a Singapore, 4th May, 1881. (to 4th June.) FOR
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    • 466 3 THE SINGAPORE iE RATED WATER MANUFACTORY. NOTICE. Thk undersigned beg respectfully to inform the pnblic of Singapore, that having had nearly thirty yean’ experience in the manufacture of all descriptions of tented waters, both in London and China, they have opened the above named establishment and are now prepared to
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    • 169 3 B. GLENLYON AND GLENFALLOCH. Satlb A Co. are now unpacking 5 Cases Pompadour Prints and Sateens. Black and Dark Ground White and Coloured Spot Sateens. Drew lengths only, with Trimming to match, of the new French Brege Drew Stuffs for Spring, 1881. A few Dress lengths only, in French Silks,
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  • Docks.
    • 745 4 Th« work* of the Company ere situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Kngapore, and comprise the followins' eetabUehmente, vis t— Whabp.—Affordlfcg berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient 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 Gbaviro Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee» Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaviro
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    • 267 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED CRD IB THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866. CAPITAL S 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. 1 David Bbowr Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Booaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolsor Esq. J. M. Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 582 4 notice. A considerable redaction has been made since tbe 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 vessels, and for Coppering Wooden vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 695 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Midical Jouhhal. APOLLINARIS WATER. Car Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES during the last fire years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mrdical Times ahd Gazette,
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    • 751 4 J. MOTION. Chrohometir, Watch awd Cloo* Maker. aed Opticiah. Flirt Btreet. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche. Brooches, 1 Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings. Carriage docks, Signet rings. Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 626 4 Stores anli iflerebantitse. j JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’* outfiit* made up on the ihorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large
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    • 637 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweeds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and
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    • 809 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. x Commercial Square, Tatpj!w» t Halt«i fort- Soot too- Hahbra "•*—l«. i™ Mm —mil,*, r£hu?_u?? w '>>>'“sortlr. »««ortl« -yk Msnrtt.l Al- tons t<vn« m«nt na Eu- I«. Article. -op-i.-h* artl. a*' W I’Knrops. '.Vn ?»*r t«nn« Mltyks n- 'rd-rw warden imm'T m"t d« m»>*« «or*.
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