Singapore Daily Times, 23 August 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1881. No. 14.474.
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 258 1 MAAm naLu-.-v.- Ottici— Colly er Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. tbedata* on wnieh lk» Co-F»7’. **il W ta rested to irriw at Singapore during the year 1881: Ovtwaaa. Hourwiau. i." •y* £1 is a r 2 r 1 a r E ,“1 E g |g
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    • 256 1 Th* following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year Osvwian. Hounrißß. iso. un. Monday. 7 March Sudsy johtnwrj *1 do m sMaiah B«a2ar. 17 Z *8 April iV do Tkondar 1J do
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    • 151 1 Agamkmmom. Patkoclus. Ajax. Antrnor. ACBILLXa. Deucalion. Diomid. Glaucus. Nestor. Anchisks. Pbiam. Oksstes. Sarpedon. Stentor. Rectos. Ticcee. Mbmelacs. Laektes. Cyclops. Telemachcs. Bellerophon. Jason. Ultssis. The Coy’s Steamer* are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homeward* for London every ten days, and have accommods
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    • 1517 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and Sooth Australian Governments.) Head Ofpict, 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. A 0. Company, may be
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    • 132 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, everv slterna‘e week Passenger* and Cargo can he hooked tbrongh for Akyah. Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vizaganatam. focnnada, Maanlipatam, Madras, Calient. Tellishery. The Oomnanv are alao
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    • 67 1 Reduction in rates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth he charged from Singapore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca $63 1 Penang 15 7.50 3 Moulmein 49 24 50 8 Rang ion 56.50 28.25 9 OalcntU 80
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    • 126 1 The following steamer* of the Oomnany under contract with the Queensland Government are expected on the undernoted dates, Outward. To Afrit* nl Bri.l-.ne. 19S1 W 1 direbaae 7,«U Rnrke 1»h Jnn« «*h .Inly Dnrnnite 2.977 Wi'hem H*h July 9M Ana. "Markus” 2,971 Ball*ntine 11th An*.
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Thb 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 ooasting 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 open 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 to Europe
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFPICES. Queen Insurance Buildinos, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graci Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agent* for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th
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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersignod have been appointsAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual term PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 1st 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 rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aiaks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 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: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one (ife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u.
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 71 1 Capital 9 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 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 102 1 Capital 92,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AuJra, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co. A T. Manger, (Meeara.Doaglaa.UpraikACo. H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Bemedioa,
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    • 135 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rlchsrd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marry*t, George H. Chambers,
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Resists £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. o.)
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    • 87 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed 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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    • 934 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, e. o. (Incorporated pursuant to Acts of Parliamsnt.) 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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    • 104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet Liverpool—2B, Exohang Street East Birmingham-12, Bennett’s Hill Londoh—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-60, Broad Street. T C IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 211 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterliho. Chatman— Alexander Rohaldson.Esq Vice Chairman-JAS. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—R. Ambrose Bmith. f.LA. CHIEF OFFIOE8: Glasgow f 5O l Street. Edinburgh, 17 Giorgi Strert. Lohdon f 2 Kfvg William l Strirt. l Manchester 47 Brown Strrnt. The undersigned having
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    • 44 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren SumTnsnred in 1879 £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality The.jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore, 19th July. 1879. (n. c.)
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    • 48 4 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep renared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. P Last return to contributors 23* o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and GtTTHRIE k OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879.
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    • 55 4 London Office. 2, Old b oai > Ste e The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to Mpep‘> upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels, terms of 15 o/o will be allowed on risks to Europe, and 33i o/o.on coasting n k HAMILTON, GRAY
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    • 69 4 Capital Sabscribed -Reserve Fund 475-°°o- Head Office,— Kongkong. Secretary, W. H. Bat, Esq. The undersigned. Agents for -the above Company, are prepared to *****Ljfij upon cargo by steamers *nd sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all contnbut ore of business, whether shareholders
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    • 29 4 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance nsk. Singapore, 17th Jan.. 1881. c
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3C0UNT COMPANY. Thb 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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  • 76 2 (taking cargo pom) KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon A pear. Captain Me Connell, is expectad here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers most apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board,
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  • 37 2 Til Spanish learner Victoria, Captain da Mend.aona, due here on the 24th inet.. will have room tor 500 tone of Cargo, which can now be engaged. E. H. H1NNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 17th Angt., 1881. to2tthinet
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 23RD AUGUST, 1881.
    • 152 2 Singapore, 23bd August, 1881. Gambier 6 4-371 Black Pepper...., 14 80nom. White Pepper, fair quality 19.25. Sago Flour, Sar 3 30. Pearl Sago 3.45 Ooffee, Dooioyue 1450. Tapioca, email Flake ,.3 95 Tin 29 00. Me. Mule twist 99 81 Ibe. Slurtioge 1.621 7 do do 1-45.
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    • 863 2 Mails will close for Samarang and Cheribon, per s. s. Bomenet, at 6 p. m. to dty. Bataria, per s. s. Japara, at 6 p. m. to day. Deli, per s. s. Ganymede, at 1 p. m. to morrow. Penang, Acheen and Padang, per s. s. Amboina, at
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    • 1345 2 We have to acknowledge the receipt from the Colonial Secretary’s Office of a copy of the Straits Settlements Blue Book for 1880. It is somewhat late of making its appearance and we take it that this must be unavoidable on account of returns having to be
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    • 1777 2 We take the following items from the Pinang Gazette of the 15 th August The laU Rev. L. C. Manisnl Seldom, we imagine, has a passing bell been tolled in Penang which cansed more real g"*f and sorrow in the homes of the many that heard it—rich and
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    • 39 3 Clkxbkd. 1881. June 20 Adele Cardiff. July 6 Decima Cardiff. 6 Waltikka do 7 Anjer Head do 10 Barbarossa Penarth. 16 Valencia do 16 Strathleven London. 16 Diomel LiverpooL 17 Phonix Antwerp. Loudoun Castle London. Hampshire Liverpool.
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    • 127 3 1881. Mar. 18 Thomasina McLellan. Penarth. April 5 Chili Cardiff. 22 Francesco Padre do 28 Underwriter Shields. 23 Rossini Cardiff. May 10 Charlotte Cardiff. 11 Webfoot do. 12 Ireland Sunderland. 17 Hedwig do 19 Lodore Cardiff. 23 Jalo do 23 Vincenzo Accame Penarth. 26 Aline Greenock. 27
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    • 101 3 SMI. April 14 Kate Harding New York. 20 Johann Carl do 22 Fluellin Sunderland. 22 Sindoro New York. 23 Coryphene do 26 Maria Anna do May 4 Aimo Boston. 7 Alert New York. 14 Coring* New York. 27 Caprera New York. 28 Susan Gilmore do June
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 761 2 fUto aabrrtttemfnt*. NOTICE. Mb. Bubst Hadibtp holds the Management of the Singapore Carriage Works ■ad Limy Btables, from this date. LAMBERT BROTHERS. Orchard Road. Singapore. Ist Aogt., 1881. (to Slat iast.) NOTICE. Tvs interest aad resporsibility of Mr. O. E Lunin in the Firm of O. R. Lab BIST A
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    • 563 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications with testimonials will be reoeived at this Office to the Ist proximo, (or the appointment of Superintendent of Works, under the Sungei TJjong GovernThe salary offered is $125 a month with free quarters and a horse allowance of $2O a month. The chief duties of this
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    • 557 2 TOWN HALL. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, August 22nd and 23bd. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHTS of WILLARD’3 NOVELTY THOU PE. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME MASKELYNE A COOKE’S LAST LONDON SENSATION, MYSTERIA, THE MOST ABTOUNDING OF MODERN PHENOMENA, introducing tbe MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF A HUMAN BEING. THE TABLET OF PROPHETIC CHIROGRAPHY. INSTRUMENTS PLAYING
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    • 534 2 NOTICE. This Company's Steam Ship Adria,” having left Hongkong, may be expected here Saturday next, and haa room for cargo for Trieste and Venice which can now be booked. H. W. GEIGER, Agent Singapore, 20th Aog., 1881. (to 27th inst.) Ex S. S. GLENCOE.” Johh Little A Co., have received
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  • Notices.
    • 69 3 This Company accept* marine riaka to all part* of the world at current rate*. All contributors of business, whether thareholdert or not, receive a return yearly on the amount of premia paid to the Association. The return for 1880 was 22 o/o—a higher bonus than that paid
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 62 3 Monday, 22nd August. German steamer Titua,” 555 tons, Rix, Bangkok 17th Angt. Behn Meyer 4 Co. Dutch steamer Generaal Pel,” 758 tona, van Woortan, Batavia 20th Augt, Hamilton Gray A Co. Dutch steamer Bromo,” 1,495 tons, van Loenen, Batavia 19tu Augt., Hamilton Gray A Co. Tuesday, 23rd August. British
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    • 93 3 Saturday, 20th August. British ship Middlesex," Walsh, tor London. Monday, 22nd Auguat. Britiah steamer Peking,” Andin, for Hongkong. American ship Wm. McGilvery,” Dunbar, for Liverpool Tuesday, 23rd Auguat British steamer Biliiton,” Geary, for Penang via Malacca and [Native States. Britiah steamer Somerset” Ritchie, for Samarang A Cheribon.
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    • 442 3 881,-. Kama. C.PT.ms. 1-LA. 1E... 5 3 /IL Vn.n, Fno„ Coeaioneea o. Aeanra. D.aTIMAT.np. tfiiott H. M’a. atr. 920 July 27 Sir...f Molucca Senior Nayal Officer. Station gif 8 Senard H. N. M'a atr. 200 Ang. 2 Ifengkalia H. N. M’a GanarJ. in Dock Moorhen Curie
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 194 3 NOTICE. Whbbbas for muT year* put Whampoa A Cohpamt of Singapore, hare sold Tea made np in paoketa and caaea bearing the following mark or ohop— W (in diamonds CHUNMEE LOOSGKEE WOOSEE 800NCH0NG. Sihgapobb. the word Loobgkbb’ being the Chinese chop of the firm of Whampoa A Co. in Telnk
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    • 690 3 NOTICE. John Lima A Co., have received the following new Good*— Ladks’ Walking Shobs. The new bailor Collars. Jersey Collars. T.ace Collars for B lys. Fichus, Scabf>, Silk Shawl*. Satin and Faille Ribbons, in all shades. Embroidered Table Cloths. Costumes, in the latest style. Ntw Books. George Elliots Mill on
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    • 836 3 TO BE LET. That convenient and desirable residence known as Moss Bank, situated in the Grange Road, at tbe corner of Devonshire Road. Tbe bonse is pleasantly situated. There are four bedrooms, with bathrooms; drawing room, dining room, billiard room, and large side verandah. Tbe grounds are well laid out,
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    • 381 3 NAUTICAL AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS. Ac. J. Graham baa just received ex a. a. Ajax, the following goods; viz: Prismatic Compasses, with leather case and tripod complete. Pocket Aneroid Barometer, with altitude scale. Compass and Thermometer. Pocket Compasses in brass and silver gilt. Sextants. Spirit Levels. Driwing Instruments in Morocco case,
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    • 355 3 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Rafflvs Place, No. 51 A 52. Beg to inform that they H.bbOT altyd ii well eelected end richly aenorted .lock of ell European end other goods. Teder order wordt mn den me*, ten .pood en iot* ruldig held uitgoDiamond Rings (or Ladies and Gentlemen. Diamond Bracelets,
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    • 306 3 PAINTS AND OILS. Thk undersigned, have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Tot.horst k Sous’ Celebrated Paints and Oils, and have received their first supplies per MerionethI shire.” CAMERON. DUNLOP A Oo. Singapore, 9th July, 1881. THE GEROLSTEIN NATURAL MINERAL WATER. Thk undersigned, hare receive 1 fresh supplies, per S. 8."
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  • Docks.
    • 751 4 Tim works of th* Com pony are situated st Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, sad comprise the following establishments, rii Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty reasels st one time with sufficient water alongside for Teasels of the keenest draught,
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    • 184 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs at all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright* and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 265 4 THE PYRE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incobporatrd under the Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL f 200,000 In 2000 Shares oft 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD C? DIRECTORS. David Blows Esq.— Chairman. T. 0. Booaabdt Esq. G. P. Tolsoh Esq. J. M. Vibmowt J. Lamb
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 602 4 NOTICE. A considerable reduction has 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 Wooden ves86Tariff rates can be had on application at either of
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    • 683 4 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. Cjr Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last live years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated Medical Times and
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    • 793 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, (Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, j Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings. Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble docks. Wedding
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    • 662 4 *torM ana iHtrtfjanlnst. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS Importers op Provisions, Groceries, Oilman Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps, Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Platpd Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery, Fancy Goods. Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen’s outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese
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    • 340 4 ROBINSON CO. Impobtebs and Genebal WabehodseMEN. Dbapbbh, Millinebs, and Odtpittebs. Gentlemens’ Depabtment. 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. SockB, the Balbriggan, Silk and
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    • 770 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, Rmtlwoni Halloo for* Sont too- Hebbon stood* “In ionrs Man •oorrodl*oen Stf*** d -ohla.aortir. aa.ortla ryk a.aorti•lta" *1- ton* moot too Eul*r Europoo- lor article, roneiocb. arti. European and chfr 1 d'Earopo. Vo'on tiren othor r00d.,, <^,r AH| Prtl m seer balyk* UwL.*'lll
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