Singapore Daily Times, 23 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 23rd MAY, 1881 No. 14,395 VOL. XXII.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 184 1 Godowns- New Harbour. Company*. Mail Steamer, may be wtl<ted to arrive at Singapore during the year HU 9- Ho.sw.an1 OTTwian. ilv r.b t s:f| I £4-* «th use 19th *25 t”- Jamm ,5? 1 Z a. -s a lSth oath Z mh ‘1 12th
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    • 275 1 Thi following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime! may be expected to arrive here during the current year— Ornr.aa. Ho>nri«». «81 1BR1 Monday. 7 March Sanday *0 Fnbrnary m *1 do i; March t 4As*fl *0 do Pcudmy, ,7 ft® S
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    • 150 1 Agamimnon. Patboclcs. Ajax. Antino*. A CHILLIS. DEUCALION. Diomid. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchises. PIIAM. OIISTIS. Sabpbdok. Stxntor. Rector. Tbucer. Menelaus. Lantes. Ctclops. Telemachus. Bellbrophon. 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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    • 1473 1 (t-ider Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and 8outh Australian Governments.) Hrad Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. O. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the hAA aratU- March 11th March 18th
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  • Insurance.
    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the ourren Rates of Premium. Total Sum 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, DTCE A OO
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    • 137 1 London and PdinbJroh. (Establish fi 1809. (Incorporated by E yal i FIRE DBr «§MENT. Paid-up Capital 450,“ T Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ,,1. *2 *7'> Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The nndersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oonpany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GBIY A 00. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept Pire Insurance risks at the current ratea of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. Thr 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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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon rargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all neks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 50 1 The nndersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GCTHRIE ACC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. n. c.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Quern Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The nndersigned have been appointed Agents for the shove Company and are prepared to take Fire Insuranoe risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A 00. Singapore, 30th
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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 nndersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to iaene polioies against Fire on the nenal term*. PATERBON, SIMONS A 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. PATER80N SIMONS A OO. Agents. BluifEpuie. 17*h Pwm 18VA i)
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    • 31 1 The nndersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u. n.l
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.
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    • 74 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardins Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe undesigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block
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    • 102 1 Capital 92,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbere, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co. A T. Manger, (Messrs.Dongles,LapmlkACo. H. Nicatee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J, J. doe Remedloe,
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    • 138 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonger, Esq. Thomas O. Barclsy, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, Oeoree Hibbert, Pereira! Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde, Jamea Brand, William Ly»ll, Charles Care, Charlea Marryat, George H.
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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 aocept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed 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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    • 916 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, e. c. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Mac Andrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester. The amount
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    • 103 1 OFFICE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exohang 8treet East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-60, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JOH N Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 216 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexandra Ronaldson, Esq Viea Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. V.I.A. CHIEF OFFICE8: Glasgow f 50 West Georoe l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lokdos f l Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thi 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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  • 146 2 In the 8dpbemi Court or the Stbaits Settlements, Settlement or 8inoapobe. In the matter of Tan Chti Guam, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt Geoboe Edward Evans, of Singapore Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt The Court
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  • 74 2 The N. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamers leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, will take passengers and cargo for the above ports in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamer leaving that port for Australia on the
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  • 72 2 The B. 1. 8. N. Co.’s steamer Kdvoa, 1,552 tons, will leave tbe roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Thursday, the 26th inst. She will also take passengers and Cargo for Bassein, Akyab. Chittagong, Cuttack, Guniatn, Bimlipatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Negapatam,
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 17 2 On the 21st instant, at Blanche House, the wife of W. H. Diethelm, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 23RD MAY, 1881.
    • 268 2 Gambier... 4.07*. Black Pepper 11.40. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Bar 3.15. Pearl Sago 3.27*. Coffee, Haioioyue 13. Tapioca, small Flake 4 20. Tin 27.25 40s. Mule twist 105 8* lbs. Sbirtiogs 1.62*. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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    • 2280 2 (For Straile Timet.) Tunis. Loudon, i\tt Mag. —Severe fighting is going on between the Arabs and the French troops. The s.s. Anadyr left Saigon at 10 o’clock this morning, and should therefore arrive here on Wednesday noon. The M. M. steamer Sindh, bringing the London mail of the
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    • 567 2 The Municipal Commissioners appear to be fast losing the reputation for carefulness and economical administration of the trust reposed in them, which has for so many years been so jealously maintained by that body. The Singapore Canal question is not the only one upon
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    • 955 3 We take the following paragraphs from the Pinang Gazette of the 16th May:— Visit of H. M. King Kalakaua —His Majesty King David Kslsksna of Hawaiia arrived in Penang in the B. I. P. N. Coy's e. s. Mecca at about 9am yesterday. His Honor the Acting Lieut.
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    • 3695 3 W* make the following extracts Irom the English Social and Political letter of the Bombay Gazette, written by its old proprietor and editor, Mr. J- M. Maclean Mr. Gladstone's Budget and Irish Laud BiU. —Of Mr. Gladstone's two great oratorical efforts this week, his Budget speech and the
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    • 403 3 Silver Subsidiabi Coins. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Deab Sib,—Some misapprehension seems to exist regarding the supply of subsidiary silver coins in this Settlement. In reporting on a meeting of the Singapore Debating Society in your issue of the 21st inst., you state that the supplies of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 699 2 #rtn anbfrtttemtnt*. STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED) Head Office. 76 Kino William St. Lob do*. The unde reigned, hiring been appointed Agent* of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to aeoept Fire Rieka, up to £6,000 on any one building, at the one* t0 7 "cImIrON.'dUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th
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    • 744 2 IK TH* ESTATE OF STED OMAR BIN ALLIE AL JUNIED, (DECEASED,) SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE PROPERTIES, situated in Nobth Bridge Road A Hadjee Lane. Crake Bros., have been favored with instructions to sell bj PUBLIC AUCTION. Oh Wednesday, the 25th May, 1881. COMMERCING AT 7 A. M. ON THE SPOT.
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    • 655 2 LOST OR STOLEN. On the 18th May. a straw cigar oaae containing fire promissory notes amounting to 1609.87. The finder will be handsomely rewarded. Communicate with J. R. BELILIOS, 10 Raffles Place. Singapore, 19th May, 1881. WANTED. A first claas Cook to serve on board a Russian Man-of-war. Apply to
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    • 431 2 m BNTi. Xlk THEATRE. Nbab th* Htlam's New Tibpm. A.NGE OF PROGRAMME, THE PARSEE VICTORIA THEATRICAL COMPANY, OF BOMBAY, Will perform TO-NIGHT, MONDAY 23bd MAY, 188J, The talismanic fairy opera of SABHA, Wit icts, elaborately paiote The ent will conclude with TO-MORROW, ru— JAY, THE 24th MAY, 1881. The Fascinating
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  • 72 3 run txinanu nuu unuuuAAu. MB88B8 Apcae A Co.’s steamer Amitoon Apcar, Captain McConnell, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned tor passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be
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  • 72 3 TAXING CAEOO FOE KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messes. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Japan. Captain Gabdneb, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will
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  • 50 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Lea denhall Stbeet, London. The undersigned hare been appointet agents for the shore Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae current rates of premium. A. t JOHNSTON Co. Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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  • 125 3 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, erery alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Visagapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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  • 66 3 Reduction in sites or Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore 1st class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca $6 3 Penang ,,15 7.50 3 Moolmein ,,49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.ii 9 Calcutta 80 1
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 128 3 Saturday, 21st May. British steamer Hong Ann,” 299 tons, Craik, Sourabaya 18th May, Wee Bin Co. British steamer Bentan,” 340 tons, Moppett, Samarang 18th May, Cheng Tee Co. British steamer Ban Yong Seng,” 336 tons, Hide, Bangkok 17th May, Low Sum A Co. British steamer Normanby,” 664 tons, Sorensen,
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    • 47 3 Monday, 28rd May. British steamer Suet,” Dodd, for Penang A Calcutta. Dutch steamer Patoeah,” Schaafman. for Palembang. British steamer Hong Ann,” Craik, for 8ourabaya, Bally and Macassar. British steamer Patroclus,” White, for Amsterdam and Liverl pool. British steamer Ban Yong Seng," Hide, for Bangkok.
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    • 241 3 SHIP'. C.PTA1H,. I FLMRBW. j j.£“.. r I O. A...„ Jtof*ji?k F WAR Gitkoir Ru,. cruiser 1400 April kAHuDgkong Ru»i.» Oonjoj- wlSjlSl Zabiaka Lomen Rus. cruiser 1200 April 24 Cruise Russian Cots Waiting order* Minin Nazimoff Rn,. iionclnd 6000 May 1 Hongkong Eking Bervoet, H. N.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 164 3 potters. FOR SALE. An English bailt Mail Phaeton comSlete, by Messrs. Nauoht A Smith of Lonon, in first rate condition, and has been only two months in use. It has a pole for a pair of horses; a pole for a pair of ponies as well as shafts for a
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    • 204 3 TO BE LET. With immkdiite ehtet. A convenient residence called Bellman Honse situated in Killeney Road, lately occupied by Mr. George Norris. The ground is well laid out and is planted with fruit trees. For fnrther information, apply to D. J. HENDRIES, at Mr. E. Koxk’s Office. Sing ajcie, ht
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    • 104 3 NOW READY. A NEW VOCABULARY. F. A SWETTENHAM. Vol. I. English—Malay, with Note* and Dialogues—Price $2. Agenta, Singapore, John Little A Co. Penang, H. R. Mathaed, Penang Diapenaary. Singapore, 14th April, 1881. (n. o.) NOTICE. Ur. Btbamjee Bobjoejek Eeanee haa been admitted a partner in my firm which will hereafter
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  • Docks.
    • 753 4 Thi works of the Company ere situated st Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the sown of Singapore, end comprise the following establishments, ri* Wharf Affording berthage for twenty vessels et one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draneht, snd
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repair* of all descriptions in the most effioient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright* and Engineer*. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feei W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 261 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thi Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL I 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which t 93,900 have already been subecribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 604 4 NOTICE. A considerable redaction 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 ▼easels, and for Coppering Wooden Teasels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 693 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, Thk Natural Soda Watrr. The qneeo of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. %gr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last five years. APOLLINARI8, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,
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    • 759 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Opticiah. Flint Street. Has always on band a well selected stock if Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical nstruments, Ac., comprising bracelets, brooches, Barrings, [jockets, Ladies’ rings, Mamet rings, Iding rings, Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers,
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    • 632 4 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’s outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 630 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehouse' MEN. 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 Twe-ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London malcca. Socks, the Balbriggan, Silk
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    • 834 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial 8quare, Pknf.il '**er u- -inn* font rosnt r»n Eo. Bniopa*. In.»rtip|«» 'OMtsebs»rti. r^f. 4 hrT 4 •t'KoTOfW. XsU t<-en Arti- Prt. mo- <wr biliyk* I Rilllw teres. Msi- nryten. All* Pr »'*«*rsel. eon da ooe- .rd-in wwAss la Badiaonna lUnoa. iram'r mat da mgeaichart.
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