Singapore Daily Times, 24 March 1882

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXIII. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. 24th MARCH. 1882. No. 14,653
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 297 1 Office—Collyer Quay. Godowhs New Harbour. Thv nr ders*?«tf a*e the 4*t«* on »>>•s*» this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore dnring the year 1882 rOnwiiD Ho*t»»u>. Fnoay lOih Fsb Monday 18*h Feb. I m lOtb Mar. lS*b Ma ch. M
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    • 287 1 Thi following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year.— Ottwasp. Ho*«wa«o. u». i*s. MondAy. 6 March Sunday 5 March 20 do 19 do S April 2 April Tundsy, 16 do 16 do
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    • 152 1 Agamemnon. Patboclus. Ajax. Antenoe. Achilles. Deucalion. Diomed. Glaucus. Nr toe. Anchises. Pliam. Orestes. Saepedon. Stentoe. Hkctob. Teucee. Menelaus. Laebtes. Ctclops. Telemachus. Belleeophon. Jason. Ulysses. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China and from Shanghai homewards for Lon’ don every ten days, and
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    • 83 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiaes, London, E. C. Head Agekct Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. 8. N. Coy.,
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    • 1226 1 From Singapore Ist Class. To Biouw 8 Muntok 28 Batavia 46 Chen bon by direct steamer 60 do via Batavia „67 Samarang by direct steamer 62 do via Batavia „71 Sourabaya by direct steamer 76 do via Batavia „87 BaDjermassin 117 Banjoewangie 138.20 Macassar
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    • 177 1 The steamers of this Company will b< despatched from Singapore weekly foi Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlip&tam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Maaulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery. The Company are also
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    • 163 1 The following steamers of the Company under contract with the Queensland Government are expected to leave Batavia on the undernoted dates. Outwards. For Thursdvv Island, Oooktown, Townsville. Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Durham” 2,284 tons, 3rd Dec. 1881. “Oompta” 2,094 31st “Oamorta” 2.094 28th Jan. 1882. "Roma”
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 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 ooasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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    • 67 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the 33* o/ollfscountal.'.'T A d on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe and America.
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    • 54 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Quern 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 Insurance risks at rhe 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 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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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. I 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. 0.)
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    • 32 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aii iks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.
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    • 53 1 The Company have issued a revised set of tables, suewiug a considerable reduction on the present Indian Scale, at which they are now prepared to accept Ii surances. iFor particulars of the same, apply to PATERSON, SIMONB A Co. A gents Bingapore, 16th Jan.
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Firb department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore, 4th June 1880. (n. <0
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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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    • 72 1 Capital Subscribed 91,000.000. Amount Paid-up 300.000. Reserve Fund 475,000. Head Office, —Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Ray, Esq. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels at current rates. Last return to all contributors
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    • 101 1 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melehers, A Co.) J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. HolUdsv,Wise A Co. T_ M>inif«r, ('Messrs.Douelss.LspreikACo. H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies, (J.
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    • 136 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouver, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bo Banquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William I.yall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.
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    • 51 1 Incorporated in Hongkong under the Companies Ordinance of 1865, limiting the liability of the Shareholders to the amount of their Shares. Capital $2,500,000. Paid up $500,000. A Bonus will be paid to all Contributors. Agbntsin Singapore, W. R. SCOTT A Co. Singapore, sth Jan., 1882. (n.
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A OO
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    • 32 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Society, are prepared to accept Marine risks on customary terms. MARTIN, DYCE A 00. Singapore, 11th Oct., 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 51 1 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and arep repared to issue Policies on tbe nsual. terms. Last return to contributors 23$ 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. n.
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    • 89 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subacibed 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 anthoritv to grant
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    • 116 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— E xc hange Btreet. Liverpool—4, Manchester Buildings. Birmingham— Cherry Street. London—l 4. King William Street, E. C. Glasgow—l 33, West George Street. Bristol—Corn Street. Leeds-12, East Parade. Newcastle—4o, Mosley Street. Dublin—9, Lower Sackville Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq.
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    • 244 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq General Manager— W. W. W. Reid, Esq. Consulting Actuary— H. Ambrose Smith, [F.I.A CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f!51 West George. l Street. Edinburgh, 54 George Street. London, 12 King William St. Liverpool, f 28 Exchange St.
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    • 91 1 Capital £1,000,000. Agencies throughout the World. HEAD OFFICE. 76, King William Street, LONDON, fi. C. Chairman. —Ernest Noel, Esq., M. P. Ptee Chairman. —Sir Julius Vogel, K. [C. M. G. Foreign Superintendent.— Wm. Bell, Esq. Secretory.—George A. Reid, Esq. General Manager, J. Hugh Middleton, Esq.
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    • 46 1 From this date the Stamp duty on annual Policies issued by the above Companies will be paid by them and not charged as heretofore to the insured. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Agents Singapore, 23rd Dec., 1881.
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and ars prepared to accept Fire Insuranoe risks at the current rates of premium. MAACK A 00. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (a. c.)
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    • 48 1 “LA FRANCE MARITIME,” MARSEILLE. The undersigned have been appointed General Agents for the above united Insurance Companies, and are prepared to accept Marine Insurance risks at the current rates of premium, allowing nsual discount. MAACK A 00. Singapore, 10th Oct, 1881. (u. c.)
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    • 58 1 Lokdon Office, 2, Old Broad Street The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepired to accept risks upon cargo by steamers and sailing vessels, at current rates. The usual bonus of 15 0/0 will be allowed on risks to Europe, and 33$ o/o'on coasting risks.
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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. (a- 0.
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    • 282 1 RaffleB Place, No. 51 A 52. Beg to inform that they Hebben altyd in to or hare always on hand a raad eon rijk aasortiment well selected and richly van Europeeche artikelen assorted stock of all Eu- tegen niterst bUlljke prijropean and other goods, zen. Moderate
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 65 1 NOTICE. MESSAGERIES MaRITIMES COT. From or about the 15th instant, the S. S. MEINAM” will run every fortnight between Singapore and Saigon, in connexion with the English Mail, carrying mails, cargo and passengers, leaving Singapore immediately after the arrival of the P. and O. Steamers from Europe. For further particulars,
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    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Th» undersigned having been appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Ba•avia, i9th June, 1869,) to the above Com>any are authorised to grant and buy bills in Java, discount acceptances, give money n loan on securities and generally to reiresent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 169 1 HEDOZONE! HEDOZONE Wb have revived per Glencoe,” a consignment of this favorite Beverage. SATLE jt GOk Singapore, 6th Jan., 1882. SADDLERY. Sayle Sl Co., have received a thorough reassortment in the above Department. Saddles Of various weights, suitable for the Colony, in all over and half Buckskin and Pigskin, from
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
  • 69 2 TIIIRO CABQO FOB) KOBE. YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Masses Apcak Jt Co 's steamer Japan, Captain Gabdbbb, is expected here on or about tbe 27th instant, en route tor above ports Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 24TH MARCH, 1882.
    • 295 2 Qambi< r 5 40. Black Pepper 11.371. White Pepper, fair quality 18 75. Sago F our, Sar 3 3d. Pearl S igo 3.70. Coffee, Bonthyne picked 14. Tapioct, small Flake 3.75. Tin 35.20. tOs. Me !e twist 97. 44 lbs. siiirtiuga 1.65. 7
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    • 2929 2 (For Btraits Times.J Egypt. London, 2 'drd March. —A Ministerial Crisis is considered imminent. Arabi Bey will probably be the new Premier. Transvaal. There is continued fighting in the South West. The Natives have thrice defeated the Boers. His Highuess Tunku diaOodin and suite, after a loug stay
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    • 329 3 uciw-rui rott ugice, Singapore, 25 th february, 1882. 8»,—I have the honour to forward a Report on the Poetal Department of this Coiouy, for the year 1881. i A reference to the accompanying return, which gives the approximate number of letters, newspapers, books,
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    • 706 3 5. I a the total Postal receipts during the year 1881, there has been an apparent falling off of $302, as compaaed to 1880. This is accounted for by the figures which appear for 1880 including arrears of certain British and Foreign postage due to us for previous years,
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    • 2567 3 15. The Money Order business between this Colony and the United Kingdom, and with Chin* and Japan, shews satisfactory progress. In 1881, Orders on the mother country were issued to the value of £2,470 16s. 10«f., as compared with £2,071 18s. id. in 1880; and on Chius, including
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 807 2 #rto Stobfrttermrnt*. FUBNITURB SALE. “JESSAMINE COTTAGE.” Th* undersign id bare received instruction* from Mr. B. M. Sheriff, leaving for Penang, to sell by Public Auction, at bis late residence “Jessamine Cottage,” on Saturday, the 25th instant, commencing at 3 o'clock p. m. Household Furniture, Ac. Consisting of a handsome drawaroom
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    • 820 2 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The fblowing letter from the Consol General for the Nether land* is published for (general information. By His Excellency’s Command, CECIL C. SMITH, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretaires Office, Singapore, 22nd March, 1882. The Consul General for the Netherlands to the Hon’ble The Colonial Secretary, S 8. Singapore, 21st
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    • 830 2 0. OHIVHINTS ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AMD PERFORMING ANIMALS. Corner of Tank and River Valley Roads. OPEN EVERY NIGHT, at 8 O’clock Commence at 9 p. m. THIS EVENING, ANOTHER GR \ND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. NOTABLE SENSATION?. Continual hanges or Solid AMUSEMENT. FIBST T.MB OF THI GRAND AND BRILLIANT ROMAN TOURNAMENT,
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    • 473 2 NOTICE. JOHt A Co., have now on hand a very at nek of— MFAGNB, Jules I 1 Heidsick's Monopole id Whit i .ijno Moselle, From De ,nrd A Co. hjNOABiAN Wires, Selected Still Carlowitz, in quarts and nts. Buster in pints, highly recommended or invalids. Poet Wire, From Cockburn and
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  • Correspondence.
    • 145 3 ScEinc—Club Verandah. In front, Johnston’s pier; at the shore end, t le Governor’s Carriage, with grooms ’in roy ,1 livery. At the sea end, the MasIter A itendant in white; the A.D.C. in blue ndress frock coat; and a mob of Klings, Malays, Chinese, Ac., Ac. Enter Frencl Admiral and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 133 3 arribalg.— Continued. iO4^ ri p i l hß^ amer Brecon,hire 1 284 ton Williama, London 12th Feb., Borneo Company Limited. M. M. steamer Meinam,” 809 tons, Bonnefoy, Saigon 21st Mar. Messageries Maritimes. Thursday, 23rd March. British steamer Craiglands,” 709 tons, Holman, Hongkong 17th Mar., Paterson Simons A Co. Friday,
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    • 70 3 Thursday, s3rd March. German steamer 88 Massalia,” Schultz, for Hongkong. Friday, 24th March. British steamer Rainbow,’’ Rozells, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Louisa III,” Harmer, for Malacca and Klang. British steamer Hong Ann,” Slaker, for Labnan. British ste*mer 88 Breconshire,” Williams, for Hongkong. Dutch steamer 88
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    • 611 3 Ship's N.mhb. Capra™. Flu 4 Rio. F«om. Ooiuaimosls.m |dmti.mioh MEN OF-WAR j j” KbS” y“ kh T Tr N X lT Fsb. 22Acheen S. N. M’s Consul General. Lan Van long Annamwarstr 400 Mar. 9Saigon Captain J 11 iDewatre Foh. war str. m« Mar. 21 Point
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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    • 418 3 SALE OP FURNITURE. The Property of Surgeon Major Archer. Wednesday, Apeil 5th. The undersigned have received instructions from 8urgeon Major Archer, family leaving for Europe, to sell by Auction, at Barg an nt House, Oxley Hill, on Wednesday, 5th April, commencing at 1 p. M. The Household Furniture Ac., consisting
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    • 363 3 Jlotirrs. SINGAPORE A STRAITS DIRECTORY 1882. The above named work is now being published. Those who have not already ordered copies sbonld do so at once, as only a limited number have been printed. Apply at The Singapore A Straits Printing Office, (late Mission Press) or to Messrs. JOHN LITTLE
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    • 438 3 fiotttte. TO BE LET. That comfortable and commodious fa milj residence, Springfield,” recently repaired and put in thorough order. Gas laid on. Good Stabling. Rent moderate. Immediate Entry. Alao, that desirable family residence known as Cambo House River Valley Road. Gas laid on. Ample supply of spring water. Good SUbling.
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  • Docks.
    • 747 4 Twi works of the Company pre situated %t Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the folowing establishments, vii Whuf.—Affording berthage for twenty t essels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs yt all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwright# and Engineer*. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 f««’ W ldth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 266 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under THI Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Bbsree of S 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bkowh Esq,—Chairman. T. O. Rooaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolsoh Esq. J. M. Vermont IJ.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 575 4 ifltsrfllanfouß. SINGAPORE ICE WOREB, River Valley Road NOTICE. Ok an after the 23rd February. 1881. and until further notice. Tee will be told retail at the rate of ONE CENT per pound. The loe Houee ia open for the aale of ice from 6 A. M. to 11 A. M.
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    • 688 4 iHfsrrnatuous. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Watbb. The qneen of table waters. Bbitish Mbdical Joubhal. APOLLINARIS WATER. Supplied continuously to the Table of R. H. THE OP WALES during the l«»t five years. APOLLINARIS, T HE NATURAL 801)A WATER. ‘Par superior to niMnufaoturpd aerated waters. Mbdical Timbs and
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    • 781 4 JHttitUantoue. B ooches, E wrings, L >ckets, L die*’ rings, Si piet rings, Wedding rings, A bert chains, G lard chains, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. 'Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock oq Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautioal its, Ac., comprising I Ladies’
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    • 660 4 fttortS an# JHtrrtanitSt. 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 Plated 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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    • 591 4 »to«S anti iMtrtfjanSttf. ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousem 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
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    • 732 4 torts anti iHtrrfianatst. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, H«T.»lw*y. H»H«n fort- Soot too- HiMaitwll o<hMidsw«n wuehrend Mn tours Mea -oorrmdlseen MljcW ud .ohlMMtl,. n.ortl.'Tt assort! riohty assort- tee T**er si- dans tons ment ran Easl stock of all! lor Ex rope*. le* articles -npeie-he arti. .i. rop ®*nand
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