Singapore Daily Times, 21 August 1877
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Title Section12 1877-08-21 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 21st AUGUST, 1877. No. 13,25612 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration467 1877-08-21 1 offices—D’Almeida Street. Gopowirs—At New Harbour. Thk following are tnc dates on which tbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tnesdav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th t» 21st 6th467 words
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94 1877-08-21 1 TH, steamers of thi. Company will be watched from Singapore for Malacca, enang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta d current year at the nndernoted Holiday, Jan. rth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. rebry. sth. Aug. lltb. 19tb. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th 22nd. April94 words
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Article317 1877-08-21 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current yearOutward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14 March 15317 words
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Article132 1877-08-21 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentob. Mbnelaus. 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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190 1877-08-21 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. The190 words
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759 1877-08-21 1 jujwiun wjuran i, mmiuaw. The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monfv, Fibst Class. From Singapore759 words
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Insurance.
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393 1877-08-21 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. r Ist issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed j 2nd do at 5« prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £/5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company's business. The393 words
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Article72 1877-08-21 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-08-21 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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45 1877-08-21 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 the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article57 1877-08-21 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, aD mP a ™tb promptitude and liberality. T jurisdiction of _Local JEnbunaii-x®. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1877-08-21 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 A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c)42 words
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37 1877-08-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penane BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Lifb department Limit 42,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. u o.)37 words
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196 1877-08-21 1 Offices/ Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WilUnm Hind, Eaqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre, The security196 words
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64 1877-08-21 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 1877-08-21 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 UBusd discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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85 1877-08-21 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 grant85 words
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Article29 1877-08-21 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 3] Georgi Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. o.)29 words
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59 1877-08-21 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 nsnal terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,59 words
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43 1877-08-21 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 3 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.)43 words
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96 1877-08-21 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliam<?nt.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 extra charge96 words
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50 1877-08-21 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. (n. 0.)50 words
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69 1877-08-21 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovo 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1877-08-21 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, Agents for82 words
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55 1877-08-21 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., Agents.55 words
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216 1877-08-21 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CHotrtruw—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi. 4 Chairman— Jas.NicolFleming, Esq decretory— H. AMBROSE SMITH, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William London Street. C Oriel Chambers, Literpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown216 words
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105 1877-08-21 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Literpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LITERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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284 1877-08-21 2 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 due284 words
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105 1877-08-21 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Mathcson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aidr*. E*]. iSam. Melcbers, A Co.) J. p. Hum i Messrs. Holliday, Wine A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglaa.LepraikACo.) H. Nitaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.105 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-08-21 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 t are authorised to grant and buy bills om Java, discount acceptances, give money i* loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at61 words
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Article133 1877-08-21 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Jtyryat, George H. Chambers,133 words
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62 1877-08-21 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 ratesUp to 1st September o/o per sailing vessels and i o/o per steamers. MACLAINE FRASER CO.—Agents, Home62 words
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52 1877-08-21 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, <fc CO. Agents. Singapore 20th Aug., 1877, to52 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 1877.
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Article106 1877-08-21 2 Singapore, 21th Aug., 1877. Gam bier........ 4.675. Black Pepper 7.60. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin 19.25. 40s. Mule twist 98. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.075. 7 do do 1.30. Benares106 words
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Article50 1877-08-21 2 Mails close for:— Bangkok per steamer Bangkok, at 11 a m. on the 22nd inst. Somerset, Cooktown, Rockhampton, Townsville, Bowen, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, New Zealand, and Tasmania per steamer Bowen, at 4 p. m., to-day. Hongkong and Shanghai, per steamer Olen eagle at 4 p. m. to-day.50 words
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1269 1877-08-21 2 The Wae in Armenia. London, 20 th August. —A large Russian force attacked Ahmed Mukhtar Pacha in his entrenchments near Kars and fighting continued the whole day. It resulted in the Russian troops being compelled to fall back with a loss of 1,200 men, the1,269 words
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Article1084 1877-08-21 2 The Post Office case in Penaug in which Khoo Soo Chuan and five others were charged with sending letters to China otherwise than through the Post Office, has ended iu a conviction aud a fiue of S2OO. We make room for the speech of Counsel for1,084 words
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Article814 1877-08-21 3 It is clearly proved that defendants did send this box containing 900 letters. Six bundles of these letters have been examined in Court;—out of these, two letters are addressed to Amoy; the rest are addressed to Amoy, Chop, Choo Quan. The defendants are charged under two charges Ist That814 words
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Article3454 1877-08-21 3 Tub following report of a recent visit by Mr. Edward Sinclair, Police Magistrate, Laroot, along the Perak coast, has been sent to us for publication from the Colonial Secretary’s Office Matano, 24th .Tunb, 1877. Sir, I have the honor to forward the following report of my visit to the3,454 words
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Correspondence.
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Article90 1877-08-21 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—On Saturday afternoon, the Brother Director of the Mission House in River Valley Road, notified to the Police, that the dead body of a Chinaman was lying in the jungle of Institution Hill, and requested that the body (offensive and dangerous)90 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement523 1877-08-21 2 #rto ?.rihfrt(3tmtnts. 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 A CO.. Auctioneers. Singapore, 10th August, 1877. n. c. POLICE NOTICE. The following papers were lost out of523 words
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Advertisement647 1877-08-21 2 NOTICE. The 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 Tellier A Co., Paris,647 words
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Advertisement454 1877-08-21 2 furniture sale. The undersigned have received instructions from T. Colson, Esq leaving the Settlement, to sell by Public Auction at his residence Mount Emily, near tin 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,454 words
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Notices.
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Article148 1877-08-21 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 32 Kling Street, at Singapore. Soona Ravena Mana Naoappa Jhittt of Singapore, Trader, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court has148 words
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73 1877-08-21 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 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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Article40 1877-08-21 3 Mfssrs Apcar Sl Co.’s steamer BINDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant en route to Hongkong. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. (to 27th instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.40 words
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70 1877-08-21 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement173 1877-08-21 3 WOODLANDS BUNGALOW, AND 79 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND SITUATE O V THE OLD STRAITS NEAR KRANJEE, OPPOSITE THE TOWN OF NEWJOHORE. The undersigned have received instructions from the Attorney of the Trustee of A Collie Co., London, bankrupts, to sell by Public Auction, on Monday, August '2oth, at 2 p.173 words
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Advertisement701 1877-08-21 3 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, Mortgagees, and others in casei to which English Law is applicable, certain powers now commonly inserted in Settlements, Mortgages and Wills, and to amend the701 words
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Docks.
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392 1877-08-21 4 The works of this Company are sitnated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wham —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither392 words
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188 1877-08-21 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1877-08-21 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam 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 always265 words
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Advertisement734 1877-08-21 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received and opened for gale a lartze assortment of Millinery, Haberdashery Ac., comprising. Ribbons.—All the new colors including the Mandarine,’ New Coral’, and Kosiki shades. Flowers —A laree assortment of Summer Flo were for the Dress and Hair. Ruffltngs —A new selection of734 words
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Advertisement659 1877-08-21 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 for659 words
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Advertisement598 1877-08-21 4 iflisttllaiuoua. JOHN LITTLE CO. j Have always on hand direct importa- I tions of the following goods. I WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other, i Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles598 words
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Advertisement764 1877-08-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Haltenfort-I Sont tou-1 Hebben utoed* on hand a well waehrend ein jours blen voor radig een selected and wohlassortlr-| assortis| ryk assortirichly assort- tee Lager al- j dans tous ment van Eued stock of all764 words
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Advertisement633 1877-08-21 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER 00. 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 in* voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.633 words
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