Singapore Daily Times, 30 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 30th MAY, 1881 No. 14,401
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 200 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. The underacted .re tbs d»t» o* »«*<«* *Tk» e™pxy'. Xmil Btxxm «»J' J• rected to write at Singapore donng the j S'" Ho——ix. s X If,“a <*; ain Ba I £i r ’*g «tk MW x l«h *3 i~
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    • 279 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimea may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ortwiu. 1S81. 1S8I MOB<hT Sanday ?> F-brn»ry j 4 April ft) do SnsdST, 17 do j April I May IT 4® IS So
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Ahtehob. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. DEBTOR. AHCHIBES. Peiam. Orestes. Sabpedon. Stemto*. Hector. Teccke. Mekelacs. Lahteb. CtclopB. Telemachus. Bellekophon. Jason. U LTBBEB. 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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    • 1506 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and 8outh Australian Govern menta.) Head Office, IS Austin Friars, London, E. C. The following are the dates on which tbe Company's Steamers running in connection with tbe mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may
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  • Insurance.
    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the corren 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. j Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A
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    • 149 1 London and Edinburgh. lBOB. (Incorporated bt Rotal FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed Oanitel *>' j Paid-up Capital •> *s®j Fire Reserve Fund... I 31st Dec., 1879 £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,142 17' Income of the Fire Department. Net Premiums
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    • 43 1 London Orncs, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. I In. 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 risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (o- 0.)
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    • 74 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyage*, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 70 1 Head Oppicb, Batavia. The undersigned. Agents 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 oto on all risk* to Europe
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    • 51 1 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23J o/o Tbe usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Rome risks. GUTHRIE A CC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. u.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Strbet, 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 00. Singapore, 30th
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Wnds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F ret class risk 80,090. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875 (u. 0.)
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    • 31 1 The nnderaigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.j
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    • 45 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN REBEBVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. 1 Fire department: Limit £12,000, on -> first class risk. Ltpr department: Limit £2,000 on i one fife. Sinsranorc 4th June 1880 fu. e.'
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore. 25th November, 1879.
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    • 77 1 Capital 9 1,560 noo. Paid-up 133 332. Heserve Fund., 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tlie undersigned, Agents for the Office, j are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent '•f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and
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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. Consnlting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Mean-g. Melrherg, A Co.) J. P. Kernee (Messrs. Holliday,Wiee A Co. A T. Manger, (Messrs.Dongles,LapraikACo. H. Niraise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedlos,
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    • 137 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. i Richard J. Ashton, Eaq. Alfred Qonger, Eaq. Thomas O. Rarclay, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hydo, James Rrand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles 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 accept 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.) Snbscibed Capital £B,OOOOOO. 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 i this Company in Singapore; with authorij ty
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    • 922 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, b.c. (Incorporated pursuant to Acte 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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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANT. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN
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    • 218 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Almxakdkm Ronaldson, Esq Fte« Chatrman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICE8: Glasgow f 50 w *st George l Street. Edinburgh 17 Geoege Street. London f 2 King William l Street. fSEftsr Manchester! 47
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jane, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and bay 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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  • 74 2 Th« N. I- S. 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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  • 33 2 Neither the Captain nor Agents will be i esponsible for any debts contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND. GAGGING A Co. Singapore, 4th M<y, 1881. (A*)
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  • 45 2 The 100 Al. British steamer Clanlamont, 1,354 tons register. 8. H Pa’mer oommander, will mil for the above port on or about the 8th Jane, and has splendid accommodation for saloon passengers. For terms, apply to BOU8TEAD A Co. Singapore, 27th May, 1881.
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  • 42 2 London Office, 1 Royal Exchange Buildings. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo at current rates. BOU8TEAD Co. Singapore, 26th May, 1881. (1 m.)
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  • 76 2 The S. 8. Bi*ne will leave on Friday, the IStb instant, at noon, from the Roads, opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above porta, and will henceforth continue this service. The attention of passengers and shippers is drawn
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 30TH MAY, 1881.
    • 3620 2 Singapore. 30th Mat, 1881. Gamb.T 4.15. Black Pej.pcr 11.40. White IVp|>er, fair quality 17.75. Sago Hour. S*r 3.15. Pearl Sag 3.35i Coffee, Bootoyms 13Tapioca, small Flake 420. Tin 27.00. 40s Mule twist 104 8* lbs. Shirtings 1-021-7 do do 1 46 6 doT. Cloth l."5 7 do
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    • 1222 3 Some years ago, we were compelled in self-defence to apply to the Supreme Coart for an injunction to restrain a local print from copying from our columns Renter’s Telegrams and publishing them until three days after receipt and publication by us. The Chief Justice, Sir Thomas Sidgreaves, granted
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 744 2 irtto snun-tfwnunt. NOTIOB. Daring my temporary sbeenoe and until further notice, Mr. B. Blihc will act aa Agent for the Meeaegeriee Mentimea 00. P. BRABIER, Agent M. M. Go. Singapore, 26th May. 1881. (to 9th June.) NOTICE. Kati Bnoe. hare lately receired:— A email Consignment of American Tale lo iks,
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    • 598 2 #rto aibrrttMmtnt*. TO BE LET. Immbdiatb Ewtbt. That desirable and comfortable residence known ss Rosa Cottao*. situated on the Mount Elizabeth Estate, and lately occupied by Mr. Lotsbidob. The bouse is pleasantly situated, with a good view of the surrounding country; it is cool, and has ample accommodation for a
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    • 687 2 #lrta ailbtrtisrmtnts. m VICTORIA THEATRE. Beach Road, Near the Htlams' Nkw Templs. Immense Success! Immense Soccers Come One! Comb All!! THE PARSEE VICTORIA THEATRICAL COMPANY, Wild perform foe the second time ON MONDAY, THE 30th MAY. 1881. The Chabmino Hindostani Faiey Opera of INDUR SABHA. Ever Fresh! Ever New!! DO
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    • 495 2 jlfto aabertttfmmM. NOTIOE. The Meeting of the Legislative Council advertized for Monday next, will be held on Thursday, the 2nd Jane, at 2.30 p. m. if the Outward Mail does not arrive on that day. Bbould the Mail arrive on Thursday, the Meeting will be held on Friday, the 3rd,
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  • 55 2 DEATHS. On the 22nd May. 1881, Sophia Maria, aged 47 years, the wife of W. D. Bayliss, Eeq., Acting Deputy Colonial Engineer, Penang. On the 27th May, 188 L, Elis* Catherine, seed 6 years, the beloved daughter of W. D. Bayliss, Esq., Acting Deputy Colonial Engineer, Penang. English
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  • Correspondence.
    • 2015 3 Is this land of prickly heat, musquitoes, betel-nuts, cocoanute, and other tropical luxuries too numerous to mention, there are few systems more open to question than that of giving and receiving chits; and yet the Singapore Debating Society would evidently he rather sorry to i see it abolished.
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  • Notices.
    • 50 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE. 158, Lesdenhall 8treet, London. The undersigned have been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Iusnra'ce risks ae urrent rates of premium T JOHNSTON A Co. j Singapore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)
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    • 128 3 Thb steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly foi Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alterna*e week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 149 3 In the Supreme Court or the I Straits Settlements, Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Tan Cht* Guam, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans, of Singapore Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt The
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    • 68 3 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 I proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board.
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    • 73 3 TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about the ‘27th instant, and will take cargo for above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 187 3 Saturday, 28th May. German steamer Vorwart, 1 611 tons, Evers, Antwerp 10th April, Boustead A Co. German barque “Saturn,” 700 tons, Maass, Cardiff 11th Jan. Rautenberg Schmidt A Go. British barque Crimea,” 476 tons, Neesen, Penang 16th May. British bnrque “Janet Ferguson,” 581 tons, Sim, Glasgow 4th Dec. Boustead
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    • 59 3 Monday. 30th May. British steamer Banca,” Wood*, for Cherihon. British steamer Atholl,” Dnncan, for Penang. Spanish steamer Manila," Vina, for Manila. German steamer Vorwart," Eyere, for Saigon A Hongkong. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke,” Dinsdale, for Sarawak. Dutch steamer Java” de Ridder, for Liverpool. British ship Cathcart,” MoChesney,
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    • 647 3 SHI* Hum. I Oom.wx. I Flow 4 Rio. I,' Flu Uohoioh... oh tnwn. DHum. 6 JEST™ OitkolT Ru*. cruiser 1400 April 24 Hongkong Buaiu Omni. Cronotndl SSS, Berxoeu H. N. MV ktr. 7«0 K.J 11 |U» 11kO»«l W iJS? Alexeieff :Ru.. (waiter i 2500 IM.y 16
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 557 3 potters. NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands Indian Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of June, September, and December, of this jear, are to be seen at this Consulate. R. B. READ. H. N. M.’s Acting Consul General. Singapore, 11th Maj, 1881. (to 31st
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    • 96 3 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY. LIMITED. Reduction in bates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca J 6 3 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Moulmein „49 24.50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 Calcutta
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    • 19 3 flotttrs. THE COVENTRY ROTARY TRICYCLE.” We have received five per i. a. Qlenfinlot. SAYLE Co. Singapore, 14th May, 1881.
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    • 266 3 #otur*. NOTICE Is hereby given that s certain power of Attorney, dated the 13th of Ootober, 1800, and given by me. Wan Koo Keng, to Wan Jee Thoo is cancelled from and after this date. Singapore, 27th April, 1881. NOTICE. Wanted, in a Merchant's Office, an Assistant with a good
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  • Docks.
    • 753 4 Tne worki of the Company are aitnated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty t.‘Reels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 192 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eu. ropean Shipwrights and Engineer*. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 1&4 feel W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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    • 264 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporatkd under thk Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 9 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 9 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. 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
    • 596 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 vessels, and for Coppering Woolen vessels. Tariff rates can be had on application at either
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    • 691 4 iflterrnaiuous. APOLLINARIS WATER, Thk Natural Soda Watrr. The qneen of table water*. British Midioal Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. JJP Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and
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    • 768 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, 1 Ladies’ gold watohe. Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings. Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks. Wedding
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    • 626 4 ♦torts an6 JfltrtbanSist. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiite made up on the ehortett notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 595 4 ROBINSON CO. IMPORTERS AND GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made op 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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    • 810 4 stores anil ififrrlianliisr. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, Bont too- H.bbsn stmdi •“‘"*>•l® i-™rs bi« -orr*rfl*s« ".li?? wohl—om,. AHOrtln ryt smortiHoods. Apt). Prlj mo- r««r Mllylrs r ***|W "iUiM t»-M.Msi- iryTSB. AU« I P«i«« rsel- «Sn 4e oon- .rdATS wrd« n >' »t- I. Bod,.mm, <l»nos. imm»r n>
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