Singapore Daily Times, 29 August 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 29th AUGUST, 1881. No. 14.479. VOL- xm
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 259 1 Ottice— Collyer Quay. Go DOWNS— New Harbour. n, this Company’s Mail SUnmers may Meted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1881 r Ovrvima. Horn****®. ME ’H* pS ft i is t ThwvSay r*> “r j—- ,5* J Z ism jJ* Am 55 j3t.
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    • 240 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ovrwiss. Hoimu. Tlx V as«S«r. Z **a£a l Mar it ho u a* Ttsrsdaj li do 1J Jo* *> J io Mr B
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    • 112 1 Agamemnon. Patroclus. Ajax. Antenoe. A chiller Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucur Nestor. Ancbibrr Priam. Orestes. Sarfrdon. Stentoe. Hector. Teucer Mrnrlaub. Laertes. Ctclopr Trlemachus. Bklleeofhon. Jabon. Ultrgrr The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and dobs Shanghai homewards for Longo* every ten days, and have
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    • 1534 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian R Governments.) p Hrad Office, 13 Austin Friars, i m London, E. C. The following are the dates on which j the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the T
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    • 123 1 Thf steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein. Rangoon and Calcutta, railing at Malacca, every week Passengers and Cargocan be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vizapanatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut. Tellichery. The Com nan v are also
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    • 66 1 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 I 6 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Moulmein 49 24 50 S Rangoon 56.50 2d.25 9 Calcutta „«0
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    • 126 1 Thr following steamers of the Company under contract with the Queensland Govemment are expected on the nndemoted dates, Outward. To Am*, ol Brio**"*. 1««1 1S»1 OhnlMin 2 AM IWfc* lS*h Jni* S*h .Toly WOhm. 1MJ.1V An,. Merk&ra 2,»71 BolI.nHno 11th An*. Slot Aug. Homeward. To
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. Thr undersigned, Atrents 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 coasting voyatres, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 73 1 Hiad Orficr, Batavia. Thr undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risk* upon cargo by steamer or sailing veaael on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks fox coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insuranoe risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A 00. Singapore, 30th
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    • 59 1 COMPANY. 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.
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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 undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual t rm, PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,
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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 rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. 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 aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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    • 142 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 fn. ml CALEDONIAN. FIRE INSU RANCE COMPANY Chief
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    • 101 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. (Moure. Melcbere, k Co.) J. P. Borneo (Meeem. Holliday,Wiee Co. A T. Monger, (Msssre.Douglaa.LapraikfcCo. H, Niceiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedioe, (J.
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    • 127 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oougw. Esq. Thomas O Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Baron, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosonqnet, Semnel Hyde Jenee Bread. 1 William troll, Charles Care Charles Marryat, SESTh* cUmlwre,
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    • 38 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. Th* undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aoeept risks by Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. o.)
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    • 85 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital fWOOOOO. 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 Agent* for this Company in Singapore; withauthonty to grant Insurances
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    • 897 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Strut, London, r. c. (Incorporated purruanl to Acts of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: Thr Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice ot Bengal.) ColeiestSr. The amount to credit of this Fund
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Btreet. Bristol— 6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 209 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. r.i-A. CHIEF OFFIOE8: Glasgow f 5O Glomoß l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 5 "sszr* {ftESSSTManchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents
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    • 55 4 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £282,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO
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    • 52 4 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23$ o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risk,. GUTHRIE ft OC. Singapore. 11th
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    • 56 4 Loudon Office, 2, Old Broad Street The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels, at current rates. The usual bonus of 15 o/o will be allowed on risks to Europe,and33i o/o,on coasting nSk HAMILTON, GRAY
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    • 75 4 Capital Sobscribed Amount Paid up 300.000. Reserve Fund 475,000. Ha ad Office,— Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Rat, Esq. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risk* upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all
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    • 38 4 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned hare been appointed Amenta for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance riaka at the current rates of premium. MAAOK A Co. Singapore, I7th Jan., 1881. (u^oQ
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  • 64 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. From this date and until farther notice, 1st Class Local Passage Tickets will be issued from Singapore by this Co.’s mail ■teamen at the following rates Single, Return. A Tillable 4 month, from lending. To Hongkong -.$60 80 Shanghai 87 120 Yokohama 100 120
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  • 168 2 Ir thk Scpbime Court op thr Straits Settlements. Srttlembht op Siroaporr. In tbe matter of Kim Ah Mah, chop Tye Guan Seng.” residing and carrying on business at No. 8, North Canal Road, Singapore. Merchant, and also trading at Bangkok as Merchant in partnership with other
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 227 2 Singapore, 29th Auoust, 1881. Gambler I 4 35. Biack Pepper 14 White Pepper, fair quality 1925. Sago Flour, Sar 830. Pearl 3ag-> 3 45. Coffee, Buotiiyne 14 50 Tapioca, (mall Flake 3 95. Tin 29 00. 10a. Mole tw.at 99 91 Iba. SbirUoga
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    • 1286 2 (For Straits Timet.) Parliament. London, 28 th August. —Parliament is prorogued until the 12th November. United States. The condition of President Garfield is hopeless. The M. M. Co.’s steamer Peiho, with the London mail of the sth August, left Galle at 9 a. m. yesterday, and may be
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    • 1619 2 The match between China Ponies on Saturday afternoon attracted a fair gathering of spectators to the Grand Stand and enclosure, and a limited number of gaily dressed natives, in holiday attire, assembled about the course to see the race. The crowd would undoubtedly have been much greater,
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    • 678 3 Thb following telegrams from the Engliskusan gives fuller and later news of the drama that is being enacted in Afghanistan than was brought by the mail papers on Friday last: Calcutta, 7tk August.— The Pioneer publishes a paragraph that the 14th Sikhs statiooed at Umballa has received orders
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    • 700 3 Wb take the following items from the Siam Advertiser of the 20th August:— Embassy to Europe. —Prince Pritsidang, a son of H. R. H., the Ute Krom Mun Bahchsaee, we learn, has been sent on a special mission to Eurore. He is the bearer of preaents from H
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    • 37 3 1881. June 20 Adele Cardiff. July 6 Decuna Cardiff. 6 Waltikka do 10 Barbarossa Penarth. 16 Valencia do 16 Strathleven London. 17 Phoniz Antwerp. 25 Tannadice SunderUnd. 27 Bellerophon Liverpool. 28 Escurial do Hampahire Liverpool.
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    • 151 3 1881. Mar. 18 Thomaaina McLellan. Penarth. April 5 Chili Cardiff. 22 Francesco Padre do 28 Underwriter Shields. •> 29 Rossini Cardiff. May 10 Charlotte Cardiff. 12 Ireland Sunderland. 17 Hedwig do 19 Lodore Cardiff. 23 Jalo do 23 Vincenzo Accame Penarth. 26 Aline Greenock. 27 Beaconsfield Cardiff.
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    • 104 3 5881. April 14 Kate Harding New York. *0 Johann Carl do 22 Sindoro New York. 23 Coryphene do 26 Maria Anna do May 14 Coring* New York. 27 Caprera New York. 28 Sagan Gilmore do June 7 John Harvey do 11 Harrington Liverpool. 18 Escort New
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 693 2 &rto snjbrrtttcnunt*. NOTICE. Mm. Ebbst Hadibup holds the Management of the Singapore Carriage Work* •ad Lirsry SUblee. from this date. LAMBERT BROTHERS. Orchard Road. Singapore, 1st Augt, 1881. (toSlat inat.) NOTICE. Tn« interest and responsibility of Mr. O. R. Lambibt ia the Firm of O. R. Labbekt A Co., Photographers,
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    • 607 2 m GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications for the temporary appointment of Sheriff of the Sopreme Court, Singapore, will be received at the Colonial Secretiry's Office up to noon of the 4th proximo. Salary 1100 a month. By Hia Excellency’! Command. CECIL C. SMITH, Colonial Secretary, 8.8. Colonial Secretary’s Office, Singapore, 24th Aug.,
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    • 829 2 SAYLE CO. Have just received the latest improvement in Cigarette Machines.” No springs or cog-wheels to get ont of order. The quickest and best cigarette maker yet invented. Singapore, 26th August, 1811. SAYLE 00. Ex Glencoe,” have received Gent's Hose, India Gauze, Merino, Balbriggan Spun Silk, and Silk and Wool
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    • 562 2 NOTICE. The 0. 8. S. Co.’s steamer Deucalion, Captain Purdey, having left Hongkong on the 23rd instant, may be expected here on Monday, the 29th inst, «n route for London. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also for Cargo, which can now be engaged. Apply to
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 144 3 Saturday, 27th August, British steamer Pontianak,” 99 tons, Lyon, Pontianak 26th Augt. Keng Yong A Brothers. British steamer Arratoon Apcar,” 1,392 tons, McConnell, Calcutta 18th Augt., Sarkies A Moses. Dutch steamer Sumbawa,” 494 tons, Timmermann, Batavia 23rd Augt., Hamilton Gray A Co. Sunday, 28th August. British steamer Loudoun Castle,”
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    • 70 3 Saturday, 27th August. British steamer Merionethshire,” Rickard, for London. Spanish steamrr Reina Mercedes,” Munitis, for Liverpool Monday. 29th August. British steamer Pontianak,” Lyon, for Billiton and Pontianak. British steamer Loudoun Castle,” Marshall, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Rosa.” Peterson, for Bourabaya, Bally and Macassar German steamer
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    • 569 3 Ship's Names. Captaihb. Flag A Ria. -Vheri Feom. Consignees ob Agents. Destination. E-< MEN-OF-WAR Daring Eliott H. M’s. str. 920 July 27 Str. of Malacca Senior Naval Officer. Station Moorhen Oorfe H. M’s gunboat 455 j Aug. 15 Hongkong Senior Naval Officer. Station Lapwing Haygarth H.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 523 3 #otirrs. TOBACCO. Sayle A Co., have just opened a fresh •apply of Birds Eye and Three Castles. Singapore, 18th Angt., 1881. Ex STENTOR.” John Little Co., have received by this steamer, the following new Goods Children’s Leghorn Trimmed Hats. Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets. Children's Washing Dresses, in the latest styles.
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    • 697 3 TO BE LET. Those desirable country residences known as Mount Alma, and Balaclava, pleasAutly situated on the Dalvey road, about three miles from town, commanding a splendid view of the surrounding country, and within a few minutes drive of the Gardens, Each house contains four bedrooms, with dressing rooms; fonr
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    • 508 3 Ill the matter of the Estate of Mahomed Allee Nezum Alls*, late of Singapore, trader, deceased and pursuant to Indian Act. XXVIII of 1866. intituled The Trustees and Mortgagees' Act 1866. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and persons having any claim or demand upon the Estate of the
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    • 429 3 GRUNBERG BROTHERS. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Rafflvs Place, No. 51 A 52. Beg to inform th»t they L on hand a end richly k of all Bather jroode. Hehben altyd in »oorraad een rijk aaeortlment ran Earn peach* artikelen tegen ntterat billijke priji meeaten ipoed en g ruldig heid uitge..jrd. Diamond Rings
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    • 454 3 PAINTS AND OILS. The undersigned, have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Tolhubst A Bons' Celebrated Paints and Oils, and bare received their first supplies per Merionethshire." CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00. Singapore, 9th July, 1881. THE GEROLSTEIN NATURAL MINERAL WATER. Thb undersigned, hare received fresh snpplies, per S. S. Prinz Heinrich”
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  • Docks.
    • 727 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis:— Wharf.—Affording berthsge for twenty Fees sis st one time with sufficient water alongside for veeeels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 185 4 This Company executes skips’ repairs sf all descriptions in the most efficient ropes* Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 fast to 15$ feet Width st Entrance 42 feet. No. t. Grating Dock (Granite.) Length 459 feet.
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    • 259 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” lECORFORATED UNDER 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. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T.C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb
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  • 52 4 Head OrriCE, 76 King William St. London. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Companv at Singapore, are prepared to accept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one balding, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON. DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th April, 1881.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 574 4 NOTICE. A considerable reduction bss been msde since tbe 15th of this month in the rates for Dock hire in the Grating Docks of the undermentioned Companies, in the charges for denning and painting Iroh ▼easels, and for Coppering Wooden Teasels. Tariff rates can be had on application st either
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    • 696 4 HHWtnanwtiS. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, Th* Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table water*. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. BT Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. Tar superior to manufactured aerated Medical Times
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    • 743 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint 8treit. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising I Ladies’ goldwatohe, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers, Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and
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    • 662 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. BAFFLES PLACE. Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Importers op Provisions, Grocirirs, Oilman Storbs. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glaaaware, Lamps, Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Goods. Arms and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen’s outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese curiosities, Ac., Ac.
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    • 350 4 ROBINSON CO. Impoetbbs and General WaeehousbXIX. DeAPEES, MILLINERS, AND OtJTTITTEBS. Gentlemens’ Depabtment. 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, Silk and
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    • 771 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, oahaaSlSSt ’H**" ,ort V Bout too- HebNmrtrad. ™i "“Brand -In loura Men -oorradtar MB rt'tTr™"ohUraortll- orti«iryk uaorti•d niwk nf Hi el- dim ton* mmt ran Eg. p, iro 1 ,#r Enropg*. Ira articles -opcinche utlSSSTSSi 'r hn 4 K -™p»- t.ra« MedsXft 2!T*
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