Singapore Daily Times, 20 August 1877
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Title Section12 1877-08-20 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XVIII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 20th AUGUST, 1877. No. 13,25512 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration460 1877-08-20 1 Street. GoDOWif®— At New Harbour. Thk Mowing are tme on which ,b» on j.nri. Contrwrt Mail Pt.an.er. be i.looted to airire bore in 187, Ootward. Homeward Toesdar 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. oQrd 24th 6th Feb. 7U> ?<*• 2«tk “J 6th Mar. 7th Mar.460 words
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94 1877-08-20 1 THi steamer, of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, rerang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta current year at the undernoted “tfisj, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd 28th. -ebry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th. 22nd. April 2nd.94 words
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Article319 1877-08-20 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 9, 14 Feb. ,9 15 do 9, 28 do 1319 words
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Article132 1877-08-20 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentob. 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 China132 words
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186 1877-08-20 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinaug. 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. The186 words
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751 1877-08-20 1 JV'niiVil VViUl AXI X, The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat a 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.751 words
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Insurance.
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395 1877-08-20 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. f] st issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at ssprem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this395 words
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Article72 1877-08-20 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-08-20 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 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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45 1877-08-20 1 (Berlin 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT St CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article54 1877-08-20 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rec MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st54 words
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Article42 1877-08-20 1 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 St CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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36 1877-08-20 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (n. o.)36 words
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191 1877-08-20 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman J Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,191 words
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64 1877-08-20 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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56 1877-08-20 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 or risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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86 1877-08-20 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 1877-08-20 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 1877-08-20 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore. 1st April,52 words
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42 1877-08-20 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino 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. (n. c.)42 words
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98 1877-08-20 1 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. No extra98 words
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49 1877-08-20 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abova Company, are prepared to issue 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 GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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69 1877-08-20 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. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o'o on all risks to Europe69 words
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81 1877-08-20 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... 916,616 ine undersigned, Agents for81 words
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53 1877-08-20 1 Bonus Year. 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 £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Singapore,53 words
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220 1877-08-20 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CJurinru*—Alexander Ronald80N,Es<j Vi.4 Chairman —JAS. NlCOL FLEMING, Esq Secretary H. AMBROSE Smith, P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George <^ 800W i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William I' 0 0 i Street. C Oriel Chambers,220 words
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Article106 1877-08-20 2 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Comhill. Glasgow i, South 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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287 1877-08-20 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STEEET, 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 due287 words
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100 1877-08-20 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbert, k Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Hollidsy,Wise*Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs Douglas,IapraikRCo.) H.Nicaise, (Borneo Company lid.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J.100 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-08-20 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde 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 in loan on securities and arenerally tc represent said Bank at this59 words
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132 1877-08-20 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richtrd J. Ashton, Esq. 1 Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barela;, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William L^ali, Charles Care, Charles Manyst, George132 words
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64 1877-08-20 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 1 0/0 per sailing vessels and 1 0/0 per steamers. MACLAINE FRASER64 words
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53 1877-08-20 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s. Ld. steamer ORIENTAL,” expected on Thursday, will leave for above ports from the roads at 2 p. m. on Saturday, 25th inst. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON GRAY, St CO. Agents. Singapore 20th Aug., 1877,53 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Obituary23 1877-08-20 2 DEATH. At Endrick Bank, Drymen, N.B. on the 15th July, Fannie Marshall Sable, the beloved wife of C. H. H. Wilsons, of Dalnair.23 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 1877.
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Article1354 1877-08-20 2 Singap ore. 20th Aug., 1877. Gambier S 4.671. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 14.— Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 3.70. Ooffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin. 19.25. 40s. Mule twist 98. I 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do1,354 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article37 1877-08-20 2 London, 18 th August. —An Imperial Irade has been issued calling out all men capable of carrying arms, who have hitherto been exempted, for military service. There has been indecisive fighting near Batoum.37 words
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Article97 1877-08-20 2 London, 19M August. —An official Turkish despatch states that a detachrneut of troops belonging to the garrison at Rustchuk has repulsed a detachment of Russian troops—and that Turkish forces are now being landed ia the Dobrudscha. The Russians advancing against Mugins were repulsed on the Osman97 words
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Article1208 1877-08-20 2 (From our Indian Exchange*) Bombay, 11 th July.— To-day the charge against Mr. Grattan Geary was withdrawn. On the previous hearing Mr. Payne, solicitor for Mr. Grattan Geary, voluntarily disclaimed his intention of imputing dishonourable practices to Mr. Crawford. To-day the Magistrate said that Mr. Crawfords evidence showed1,208 words
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Article1225 1877-08-20 3 (From the London and China Express) July 20. The War. —The Russian army in Bulgaria is gaining continued successes. Nicopolis has been taken, and the forces have crossed the Balkans. The Turkish Commander-in-Chief and Minister of War have been dismissed, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs has resigned. The1,225 words
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Article984 1877-08-20 3 The following is a literal translation of the correspondence which appeared in Saturday’s issue of our paper relating to the loss of the Meikong To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—I saw in jour paper of the 15th, that the passengers of the Meikong984 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement492 1877-08-20 2 s}rtt> ?*brrttstmtnt6. FOR SALE. A pair of dark bay Australian carriage horses standing 15} hands, sent down from Calcutta to special order a few months ago; a perfect match, warranted -sound. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 10th August, 1877. u. c. POLICE NOTICE. The following papers were lost out of Hackney492 words
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Advertisement655 1877-08-20 2 NOTICE. Thk undersigned have received instructions from T. Sohst Esq., Trustee of the Estate of Mr. Victor Pallies. bankrupt, to sell by Public Auction at the Pioneer Ice works. Brass Bassa Road, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., commencing at 3 o’clock. An Ice making machine by Tellieb A Co., Paris,655 words
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Advertisement335 1877-08-20 2 furniture sale. The undersigned hare received instructions from T. Colson, Esq leaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction at his residence Mount Emily, near tb“ Water Works, on Wednesday, the 22nd instant, commencing at 1 o’clock. The Household Furniture consisting of a drawing room suite, side and centre tables,335 words
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Notices.
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Article45 1877-08-20 3 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer JAPAN” Captain de Smidt may be expected here on or about the 22nd instant, en route to Penang and Calcutta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES St MOSES, Agents, (to 22nd instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.45 words
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Article148 1877-08-20 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Sinoapore. In the Matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 32 Kling Street, at Singapore. Soon a Ravena Mana Naoappa Ohitty of Singapore, Trader, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court148 words
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73 1877-08-20 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon 8t. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,73 words
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Article41 1877-08-20 3 Mi*ssrs Apcar <fc Co.’s steamer R1NDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant en route to Hongkong. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES St MOSES, Agents. (to 27th instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.41 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1877-08-20 3 WOODLANDS BUNGALOW, AND 79 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND SITUATE ON THE OLD STRAITS NEAR KRANJEE, OPPOSITE THE TOWN OF NEWJOHORE. The undersigned hare received instructions from the Attorney of the Trustee of A Collie A Co., London, bankrupts, to sell by Public Auction, on Monday, August 20th, at 2 p.176 words
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Advertisement618 1877-08-20 3 SALE OF BY TENDER. INTHE SUPREME COURTOF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. In Bankruptcy. In tbe matter of Victor P allies, of Brass Bassa Road, Singapore, Ice and Aerated Water Manufactorer a Bankrupt. The Trustee of tbe property of tbe above named Bankrupt is prepared to sell by tender a number of618 words
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Advertisement696 1877-08-20 3 IN THE GOODS OF JAMES WHELER WOODFORD BIRCH, DECEASED. Pursuant to the India Act No. 28 of 1866, iatitnled an Act to ifire to Trustee*, Mortgagees, and others in cases to which English Law is applicable, certain power* now commonly inserted in Settlement*, Mortgages and Wills, and to amend the696 words
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Docks.
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391 1877-08-20 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, where391 words
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190 1877-08-20 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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70 1877-08-20 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. 33$ 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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Advertisement264 1877-08-20 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet ol 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 always264 words
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Advertisement734 1877-08-20 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received and opened for sale a larcre 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 Flowers for the Dress and Hair. Ruffltngs.—A new selection of the best734 words
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Advertisement657 1877-08-20 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 00. 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 (or dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins (or trimmings.657 words
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Advertisement596 1877-08-20 4 ifltartUantoua. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hatb always on hand direct imports- I tions of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do.596 words
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Advertisement770 1877-08-20 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Hal ten fort- 1 Sont tou- 1 Hehben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein I jours bien' voor radiir eon selected and wohlassortir- as sot tie ryk assort irichly assort-1 tes Lager al- dans770 words
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Advertisement644 1877-08-20 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. 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.644 words
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