Singapore Daily Times, 9 August 1877
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Title Section12 1877-08-09 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 9th AUGUST, 1877. No. 13,24612 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration470 1877-08-09 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Gopowivs—At New Harbour. Tut following are tnc dates on which the 'on.pany’s Contract Mail Steamers may b** expected to arrive here in 1877 s-r OUTWARD. I HOMBWABD Tneedar 8th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th m470 words
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97 1877-08-09 1 Tai steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, renasg, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday Jnly 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.97 words
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Article322 1877-08-09 1 Thi following are the dates on which the ateamera of the Meaaageriea Maritimea may be expected to arrive here during the current year Octwabd. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. n 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14322 words
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Article133 1877-08-09 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Mknelaus. The above steamers, baring 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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184 1877-08-09 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Piiiang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The184 words
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748 1877-08-09 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Ba' every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours aftei i the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Mon ft, First (-lass. From Singapore to Batavia748 words
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Insurance.
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402 1877-08-09 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. 1 (Ist issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 .i n. tfuw^ 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo tne 11 5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of402 words
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Article73 1877-08-09 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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96 1877-08-09 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, 4,96 words
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44 1877-08-09 1 The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c44 words
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Article57 1877-08-09 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- cognised. ttingnjniy Agents, MARTIN, DTOE CO.57 words
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Article43 1877-08-09 1 London Office, 2 oed Bkoad Street. Ihe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. 8 HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c43 words
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36 1877-08-09 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD 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.)36 words
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195 1877-08-09 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The195 words
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64 1877-08-09 1 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 rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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57 1877-08-09 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Eu rope and America. REME57 words
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86 1877-08-09 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 grant86 words
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Article29 1877-08-09 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1877-08-09 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 appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore. Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-08-09 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino 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.)43 words
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100 1877-08-09 1 I IJKOIUUiIUH. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital 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.100 words
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50 1877-08-09 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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69 1877-08-09 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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1877-08-09 1 London and Edinburgh. < Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents82 words
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56 1877-08-09 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included m the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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216 1877-08-09 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chainran—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F*.< Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. AMBROSE SMITH, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: n f 50 West George GLAflOOW 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. (2 King William Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester 47 Brown216 words
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Article106 1877-08-09 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London— 10, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,106 words
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286 1877-08-09 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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 doe286 words
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103 1877-08-09 2 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. (Messrs. Melcbers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Massrs.Dougias.LapmikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe103 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-08-09 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointda A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th Jane, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and bay bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities generally tc represent said Bank at this place.59 words
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Article137 1877-08-09 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouiter, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.137 words
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64 1877-08-09 2 HOME COLONIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Chief Office, 8 Royal Exchange, London E. C. Capital, One Million Pounds Sterling. The undersigned have been authorized to accept war risks to Europe at the following rates: —Up to 1st September o/o per sailing vessels and 1 o/o per steamers. MACLAINE FRASER A64 words
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58 1877-08-09 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.'s steamer BU- SHEE R, will leave for above ports from the roads at 2 p. m. on Saturday, the j 11th instant. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N.58 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1877.
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Article150 1877-08-09 2 Singap' se, 9th Aug., 1877. Gambler 4.67*. Black Pepper 7.57*. White Pepper 14.— Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.12*. Pearl Sago 3.62* Ooffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin 19.20. 40s. Mule twiBi.. 98. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30. Benares150 words
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459 1877-08-09 2 The retreat of the Russians. London, 1th August. —The Russians troops have evacuated all the positions occupied by them to the South of the Balkans and Kesanlik has been reoccupied by the Turks. The Russians still occupy the Schipka Pass. The Messageries Maritimes Company’s steamer459 words
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Article199 1877-08-09 2 Last mail brought us a copy of the Blue Book, containing further correspondence relating to the affairs of certain native states in the Malayan Peninsula in the neighbourhood of the Straits Settlements, which was presented to Parliament by comraaud of Her Majesty in June last.199 words
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Article1282 1877-08-09 2 In March 1876, Mr. Swettenham brought to the notice of Government the valuable services of the following Malay chiefs during the Perak campaign. Rajah Mahmood of Salangore (Langat) Syed Masahore of Salangore (Langat) Rajah Indut of Salangore (Bernam) Rajah Outih of Sumatra (Kotah Peuang); and Rajah1,282 words
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Article300 1877-08-09 3 There is very little to be gathered from the Blue Book with regard to the question of how the expense of the Perak campaign is to be shared, although it is referred to more than once. The India Office has sent a bill to the Treasury for £12,000.300 words
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Article1030 1877-08-09 3 (From a correspondent. Out annual race meeting was held on 23th, 30th and 31st ultimo, and went off almirably. The weather was charming the attendance of noble sportsmen was large, and youth and beauty were well represented on the Grand Stand. Heavy rains fell for some days previous1,030 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement666 1877-08-09 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notick is hereby given, by order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting666 words
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Advertisement829 1877-08-09 2 WANTED. Two copies of Woods Oriental Cases. Amo. One copy of Ordinances for 1867. Apply to Straits Times office. Singapore 4th August, 1877. (1 wk.) IN THE GOODS OF JAMES WHELER WOODFORD BIRCH, DECEASED. Pursuant to the India Act No. 28 of 1866, intituled an Act to give to Trustees,829 words
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Advertisement335 1877-08-09 2 NOTICE. RAFFLES’ LIBRARY A MUSEUM. The Acting Librarian of the Raffles’ Library will be obliged by Subscribers re turning, by Friday, the KWh instant, any works now in their charge belonging to the Library, in order to permit of the completion of a satisfactory catalogue. The loan of books to335 words
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Article597 1877-08-09 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —In your article of yesterday you ask by what shadow of right does the Maharajah of Johore take charge of Moar territory.” The reply is obvious by the only authority that can now be recognised in the Malay Peninsula, that597 words
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Article461 1877-08-09 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —In your article of yesterday you say as yet only Fair Play and another correspondent Moar have appeared on the Maharajah’s side,” and then proceed to criticise the closing paragraph of my last letter to you on this subject. N.461 words
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Extract.
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1839 1877-08-09 3 Some six weeks ago, in introducing his famous Resolutions to the House of Commons, Mr. Gladstone made a violent attack on the memory of Sir James Brooke, the late Rajah of Sarawak. While taunting the Government and the country with their tendency to think1,839 words
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Notices.
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73 1877-08-09 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company aud are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,73 words
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44 1877-08-09 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist Jane, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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241 1877-08-09 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED HEAD OFFICE 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA k 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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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement240 1877-08-09 3 WANTED. The services of a competent Moonshee to translate some Malay documents. Apply to X,” Straits Times Office. S ng&pore, 6th August, 1877. 3 ins.) NOTICE. We have, this day, opened a branch of our business as Drapers and General Outfitters at this Port and Penang. Mr. Robert Liddelow (late240 words
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Advertisement435 1877-08-09 3 THE SINGAPORE DANCING ACADEMY. Mr. A Mbs. A. M. Pereira, from Calcutta bee to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore, that they are prepared to give lessons in Dancing. Singing and Piano at their residence, No. 44 Priusep’s Street. Also, they will undertake to give private lessons in Dancing,435 words
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Docks.
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394 1877-08-09 4 The works of this Company are situated j within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither394 words
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191 1877-08-09 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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70 1877-08-09 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1877-08-09 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Bteam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always267 words
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Advertisement745 1877-08-09 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received and opened for sale a larire assortment of Millinery, Haberdashery Ac., comprising. Ribbons. —All the new colors including the Mandarine,’ New Coral’, and Kosiki shades. Flowers —A large assortment of Sommer Flo were for the Dress and Hair. Ruffltngs —A new selection745 words
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Advertisement658 1877-08-09 4 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 Satins for658 words
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Advertisement597 1877-08-09 4 iHtsceilaiuous, JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importa- I tions of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockbum and Campbell, White and other, j Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do597 words
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Advertisement770 1877-08-09 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare always I Halten fort- Sont ton-, Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien' voor radii? een selected and wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assortirichly assort- 1 tea La*rer al- dans tons ment van Filed stock of770 words
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Advertisement630 1877-08-09 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse (Jo. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.630 words
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