Singapore Daily Times, 22 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-22 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 22nd MAY. 1877. No. 13,18012 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration461 1877-05-22 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Go IK'whs—At New Harbour. The following sre the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers m »y oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jar. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th461 words
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97 1877-05-22 1 Tag Bteamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, herang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. n Sept.97 words
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Article320 1877-05-22 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14 MarcL320 words
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Article133 1877-05-22 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China133 words
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185 1877-05-22 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The185 words
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740 1877-05-22 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore and Bat* via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46740 words
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Insurance.
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394 1877-05-22 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at sflprem £125,00C 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this Company394 words
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Article72 1877-05-22 1 Capital 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 slofo,ooo on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-05-22 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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44 1877-05-22 1 (Beblin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c44 words
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Article56 1877-05-22 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278.909. Claims arranged by the Local Agents! and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals roll Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1877-05-22 1 COMPANY. London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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37 1877-05-22 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.)37 words
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191 1877-05-22 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders191 words
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151 1877-05-22 1 xi xv ill j_> u xv Ur. Hanseatic Fire Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rmk: 10,000,000 or £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for151 words
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85 1877-05-22 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Intertest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant85 words
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Article29 1877-05-22 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Sintra pore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1877-05-22 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital 62.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. STMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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41 1877-05-22 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 Sierling Extension op Limits. One F ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120.000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)41 words
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95 1877-05-22 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge95 words
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51 1877-05-22 1 uumrini. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.51 words
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69 1877-05-22 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 customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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83 1877-05-22 1 (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartee.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,83 words
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55 1877-05-22 1 Bonus Tear. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON CO., Agents. Singapore,55 words
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220 1877-05-22 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi. 4 Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Es<j Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: n (50 West George Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lo,n>ON I Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.220 words
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104 1877-05-22 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Cornhill. Glasgow South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN104 words
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285 1877-05-22 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. head office in INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due285 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-05-22 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this59 words
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Article147 1877-05-22 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Chin Ah Swee, Chop, En» Neah, residing at No. 11, Phillip St., at Singapore. Geoboe E. Evans, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court147 words
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Article159 1877-05-22 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Hassan BIN Mohamed and Miskinsah carrying on business as Cloth Shop Keepers at No, 31, A, Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore aforesaid, Ban krupts. Theodor159 words
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STRAITS TIMES • TUESDAY, MAY 22ND. 1877.
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Article1000 1877-05-22 2 Singapore, 22nd Mat, 1877. Gambier i 4.421. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper,.... 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.50. Ooilee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.i tOs. Mule twist 99. SI lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 5 do T. Cloth 1.20. 7 do do 130. Benares1,000 words
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Article1875 1877-05-22 2 (From our Indian Exchanges.) Simla 30 th April. —A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued announcing the close of Sir Richard Temple’s famine mission upon his assumption of Governorship of Bombay. After describing the nature of the duties entrusted to him, the notification declares that, at a considerable sacrifice1,875 words
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Article1240 1877-05-22 3 (Prom the London and China Express) April 20.) The Eastern Question. —Preparations for War are now in active progress. The Emperor of Rusia and the Czarewitcb are to leave St Petersburg to day for Kiscbeneff, and the Russian army will be quite ready to cross the Pruth on the1,240 words
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Correspondence.
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Article327 1877-05-22 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Whilst agreeing, in the main, with you r article in Friday’s paper on the subject of the projected Exchange Buildlng8 > I nevertheless think the members of the Club must “ca’ canny,” rather than express dissatisfaction too loudly327 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement587 1877-05-22 2 #fto SMitrtteemnite. TOWN HALL THEATRE. SPECIAL NIGHT FOE CHINESE ONLY. D’Arct Read’s Ghost will bo. exhibit***! this evening, 22nd inst.. *t 8 o’clock pre cisely. Doors or***n at 7. 30. Chinese only will be admitted to this entertainment. An early application for tickets at the Town Hall is necessary. Special587 words
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Advertisement593 1877-05-22 2 KID BOOTS. John Little A Co, have now on hand a stock of Ladies* Black Kid Boots for sale at $2.50 per pair. Singapore, 22nd May, 1877. NOTICE. In honour of Her Majesty’s Birthday, the undermentioned Banks will observe Wednesday, the 23rd inst., as a close holiday, instead of Thursday,593 words
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Advertisement430 1877-05-22 2 NOTICE. An experienced European Accountant, who can g‘ve reference*, mav be onen to engagement. in a few days. Salary Sl2s.—fould take part in correspondence. No objection to an on fatal ion. Or $lOO, on an Estate. Understands Sugar and Tobacco. Address S S care of the Editor. Singapore, 22nd May,430 words
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Obituary26 1877-05-22 2 DEATH. On the 21st May, at Kling Street, the wife of Mr. Tan Kim Cbing, aged 46 years, leaving a large circle of children.26 words
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Notices.
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Article51 1877-05-22 3 The Spanish steamer YIGTORIA,” Captain M. ds Bolligui, expected here on or about the 28th inst., has room for cargo which c in now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to k. A H. HISNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, I7th May, 1877. 1151 words
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48 1877-05-22 3 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the sth June, 1877. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 17th May, 1877. 7 inß.48 words
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241 1877-05-22 3 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia241 words
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63 1877-05-22 3 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks <>f every description at the lowest current63 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article111 1877-05-22 3 Monday, 21st May. M. M. steamer Amazone, 1,950 tons, Mortemart commander, Marseilles 24th April, consignees Messageries Maritimes. Tuesday, 22nd May. British steamer State of Louisiana, 1,216 tons, Johnston commander, Swatow 14th May, consignees Martin, Dyce A Co. Swedish barque Java, 587 tons, Benystrom commander. Newcastle N. S. W. 22nd111 words
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Article50 1877-05-22 3 Tuesday, 22nd May. British steamer Priam, Butler, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British steamer Ban Yong Seng. Darke, for Bangkok. British steamer Banca. Craig, for Batavia. Siamese ship Ta Hongkong, Buthemann, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Bintang Slamat, Pasundre, for Passir. Dutch steamer Bromo, Van de Gevel, for Batavia.50 words
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Article918 1877-05-22 3 I I Date 1 'hip's Names 'aptains lag A Rig of ar- Where From WhebeLying onsignees or Agents. Destination. i. K.IVALS MfcN-OF-WAR Growler Jones H. M. str. 464 Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Offioer. Station 3 on i Gough H.N.M.’s str. 70 Mar. 21 Acheen918 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement63 1877-05-22 3 NOTICE. ALEX. ROSS’S CELEBRATED PREPARATIONS. Chieopo— Corns cured in one day. This preparation gradually 'dissolves the Corn in a few hours, removing the very root. Canthaeides Oil. —For restoring Hair and producing Whiskers. Depilatoet. It removes superfluous Hair from the* face, neck, arms, or bands without the slightest injury to63 words
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Advertisement71 1877-05-22 3 FOR SALE. One full-sized Billiard Table, by Thurston Sons, London, with thirty cues, lons' and short rests, pool and pyramid balls, and two marking boards. For further particulars, apply to A. 8., Straits Times Office. Singapore, 4th May, 1877. 1 in, WANTED. A young servant maid, European or Eurasian, as71 words
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Advertisement283 1877-05-22 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moratahas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the283 words
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Advertisement345 1877-05-22 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rents reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold345 words
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Docks.
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395 1877-05-22 4 Thi works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, ▼is.— j Wharf.— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for j the heaviest395 words
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189 1877-05-22 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.189 words
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71 1877-05-22 4 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1877-05-22 4 FANCY GOODS. Johb Little Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising PHOTOOABAPHic albums :—ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, A 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, game chests :—A few very162 words
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Advertisement94 1877-05-22 4 Intimations. CUTLERY. John Little 4 Co., have just received large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Table and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers. Carvers, Meat and Game by do. Hunting Knives, by do. Razors in 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines94 words
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Advertisement654 1877-05-22 4 #ottce& VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins654 words
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Advertisement656 1877-05-22 4 itttSrfUanroits. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hats always on hand direct importa- I tions of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbnrn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do.656 words
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Advertisement769 1877-05-22 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Squnr-\ Beach Street 27. Hare always I Haltanforl. Sont tea-1 Hethen stood. oi\ hand a well waehrend ein i jours bien i voor rad it? eon selected and wohlassortir-1 asso r i s ryk assortincnly assort- tea T.airer al- dans tons went769 words
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Advertisement609 1877-05-22 4 LT DDE LOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Govern, r Sir William Jervoia R E.. C. 8., K.O.M.G. and To His Highness the M ihamjah of Johore K C. 8.1., K/*.C I. G C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY fTVTL ODTFrTTERS MTT/LTNFRR. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN.609 words
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