Singapore Daily Times, 1 September 1877
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Title Section12 1877-09-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist. SEPTEMBER, 1877 No. 13,26612 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration455 1877-09-01 1 offices—D'Ahneida Street. OoM.nM-At New Harbour. Tar following aie tuc dates on which j ,ha r. rtract M.. 1 Staler. W niected to amve here in 1877 j nuTWARP. Homeward Tjrtiar :>tb Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th «h Feb. Jth Feb. 20th 2 Jf‘455 words
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97 1877-09-01 1 7He steamers of this Company will be OcfrjatcLtd from Singapore for Malacca, ;eiaig, Jlculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta ennug the current year at the undernoted dates:— 1 Jan. fcth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. I 28th. Pcbry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19tb. 25tb. hluich stb. Sept. Bth.97 words
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Article323 1877-09-01 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 j 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do ,t 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do •> 1323 words
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Article132 1877-09-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaub. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all132 words
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185 1877-09-01 1 5' ail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. 1 Tbe Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pirang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after185 words
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740 1877-09-01 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore and Bat.:- via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2t hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London Passage Monfy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia ...3740 words
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Insurance.
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389 1877-09-01 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. flstiB6ueatpar £100,00( 2nd do at 5« prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shyea haing ay^ji. The success of this Company is unprecedented in the history of Life Assurance. This is prove389 words
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Article69 1877-09-01 1 Capital 1,500,000. W Paid-up 133,332. rve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. 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 and Machinery69 words
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99 1877-09-01 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,99 words
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46 1877-09-01 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointi ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks j at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. 046 words
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Article45 1877-09-01 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 tbe Areata, cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE Si CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. (u. c.)45 words
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Article42 1877-09-01 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. (u. c.)42 words
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37 1877-09-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD 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 c.)37 words
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191 1877-09-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch 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 Policy191 words
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64 1877-09-01 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 1877-09-01 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared (o accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usutu discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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85 1877-09-01 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. '7, 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 1877-09-01 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. B0U8TEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1878. (u. o.)29 words
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52 1877-09-01 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. STMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April.52 words
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42 1877-09-01 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlinq Extension of Limits. One F ret 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.)42 words
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96 1877-09-01 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sps cial 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 charge96 words
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49 1877-09-01 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above 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 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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69 1877-09-01 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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81 1877-09-01 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 916,616 The undersigned, Agents for the81 words
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60 1877-09-01 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made, j The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of j £l, per cent per annum to the sum asj sured. HARRISON60 words
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216 1877-09-01 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. CkairFiun—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.4 Chairman —J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George Glasgow, Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William London Street. C Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester216 words
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Article107 1877-09-01 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Comhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chab.107 words
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293 1877-09-01 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, after293 words
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103 1877-09-01 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. A»dx», Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. r. Barnes (Mem. Holliday, Wise i Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meesrs.Douglss.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe103 words
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Article138 1877-09-01 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 Goutrer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, George138 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-09-01 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, haring been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this59 words
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Article32 1877-09-01 2 The Spanish stehmer LEON. due about thf 25th September, will reserve room cjirgo, provided intending shippers make early application. E. A. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1877. (1 mth.)32 words
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43 1877-09-01 2 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH”, will not ply between this port and Dile until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, SEPT., 1ST, 1877.
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Article935 1877-09-01 2 Singapore, 1st Sept., 1877. Oambier 4.67$. Black Pepper 7.70. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.35. Fearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Rontyne 22.00 Tin 19.25. 40s. Mule twist 97$. Si lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.44*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07$. 7 do do 1.30. B.enares Opium935 words
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53 1877-09-01 2 The Position of the Combatants in the Schipka Pass. London, 81«£ August. —Suleiman Pacha’s entrenchments in the Schipka Pass are advanced within 150 paces of the Russian positions, and he maintains a blockade, the only route now open to the Russians is that to Gabrova,53 words
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Article2329 1877-09-01 2 (From our Exchanges) Simla, 1 \th August. —The weather reports up to the 10th instant, state: Bombay. —No rain in Gujerat, good rain in Belgaum and Dharwar, showers in Satara, Kaladgi, Sholapur and Khandesh. Hyderabad. —Light showers. North-West Provinces. —Slight rain in'Benares, no raiu elsewhere, and very little2,329 words
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Article1222 1877-09-01 3 (from the London and China Express August 3.J The War. —The Russians have sustained another severe defeat near Plevo*) and have in consequence.removed theii; head quarters to Biela. General Gourko’s column, which crossed the Balkans, has been driven back. There has been an encounter between the Russian steamer Vesta1,222 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement406 1877-09-01 2 NOTICE. to a break down in the Ice House Machinery, we shall tot be able to supply any Ice until the lstWokimo. Briley, harg(ieaves 4 co. Singapore, 30th AigtJ 1877. (3 ins.) FOR ALE. A pair of dark bay Australian carriage horses standing 15$ hands, sent down from Calcutta to406 words
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Advertisement183 1877-09-01 2 #rto Sfobertisfcmtnta. HORSE AND CARRIAGE SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Tuesday next the 4th inst., at 2.30 Pair bay Australian horses, 5 years, warranted quiet in harness. Grey Australian mare, quiet in saddle and harness. Bay mare, goes well in saddle183 words
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Notice.
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246 1877-09-01 3 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA 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 de- partures of the steamers from Batavia246 words
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73 1877-09-01 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. CI 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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42 1877-09-01 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Aeentin Smgapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u c‘)42 words
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42 1877-09-01 3 The following steamers, carrying H.M.’. mails, will proceed direct to England, through the Canal. tons. Commander, Dats. Hindostan 3,113, JjT. Roskell r.n.r. 1st Sept. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore 10th July, 1877. (u. c.)42 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article105 1877-09-01 3 Friday, 31st August. P. A O. steamer Hindostan, 3,777 tons. Roskell commander, Hongkong 25th August consignees P. A O. Company. Dutch steamer Atjeh, 754 tons, Soeters commander, Batavia 28th August consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. American schooner Hail Columbia, 353 tons, Brereton commauder, Bangkok 16th August consignees Boustead A105 words
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Article108 1877-09-01 3 Friday, 31st August, British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Mintok and Palembang. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin. for M. tfnd Penang. British steamer Ferntower, Von Bargen, for Saigon. 1 Spanish ste tmer Paragua, Gil, for Manila. British barque Windermere, Miller, for London. 1 Dutch steamer Atjeh, Soeters, for108 words
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Article1036 1877-09-01 3 t 1 Date I 'nip’s Names Captains, i ag A Rig. i of as- vvhere From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. f. RIVALS j m fn-of- w k n i a ,rt Van Nes Wellekins H. N.MVstr June 8 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N.M.’s1,036 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement128 1877-09-01 3 NOTICE. Zephyr Cloth.—John Little <fc Co. have just received a shipment of plain and fancy Colored Zephyr Cloth, light and soft as silk, suitable for Ladies’ morning Costumes, good washing Colors. Hats.—John Little A Co. have just opened an assortment of Gentlemen’s Black and Brown Felt Hats, the latest style,128 words
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Advertisement209 1877-09-01 3 NOTICE. Thk undersigned offer for sale Piano* by M. F. Rachals <fc Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg. These PianoB are well known here, Are of a beautiful tone, well secured for the climate and are unrivalled for finish and cheapness combined, which has been proved by the number209 words
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Advertisement242 1877-09-01 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has established himself today as Watch and Chronometer Maker, Jeweller Ac., in Battery Road, next to Messrs. G. Hieber Co.— Repairs of every kind and description done with greatest care at moderate terms. Constantly on hand a large assortment of242 words
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Advertisement262 1877-09-01 3 THE SINGAPORE DANCING ACADEMY. Me. Mrs. A. M Pereira, from Calcutta besr 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 Printep’s Street. Also, they will undertake to give private lessons in Dancing, Singing262 words
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Docks.
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393 1877-09-01 4 The work* of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, ▼is Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither393 words
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189 1877-09-01 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| feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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70 1877-09-01 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 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement234 1877-09-01 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 always234 words
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Advertisement753 1877-09-01 4 NEW GOODS. Sayle <fe Co., have received Ex: S. S. Loudoun Cattle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinrßy.—A very choice selection being copies of the latest Paris fashions. A beautiful selection of French Flowers mounted and unmounted.753 words
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Advertisement661 1877-09-01 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 Broch4 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for661 words
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Advertisement529 1877-09-01 4 ifliscellattfous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, a*d Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine529 words
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Advertisement686 1877-09-01 4 Glassware and Crockery.. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Gla*s Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. De sert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow w re of a’l kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron B->d*t- ads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A686 words
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Advertisement641 1877-09-01 4 MASON A CO.’S H YRNE3S. 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 riilin« whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast. Claret, Dinner,Claret.641 words
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