Singapore Daily Times, 7 September 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL, XVIII. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER, 1877 No. 13,271
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  • P. & O. Company
    • 460 1 p FFlCgB —D’Almeida Street. GOIH.WHS— At New Harbour. Tll f. IIfWJBK *>e dates on wbicb nu rarr’s Contract Mail Steamers 1 t be exrwted to arrive bere in 1877 7 OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Tn«a»' ftb Wednesday 10th J*n. 23rd t> 6th Feb. JO> Feb- 2<lth
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    • 99 1 THi steamers of this Company will bo despatched from Singapore for Malacca, renang,Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta curing the current year at the undernoted dates:— 1 Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. I 28tb. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. w March sth. Sept.
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    • 322 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. 31 do i 1 Feb. 14 Feb. .1 15 do 28 do 1 March
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    • 131 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above Bteamers, 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 China
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    • 184 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 Pirang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. Tbe
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    • 754 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat j. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei i the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to
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  • Insurance.
    • 398 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. r let issue at par £100,006 Subscribed < 2nd do at 5« prem £125,000 3rd do at 10» pmu.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for tbe maintenance and extension of tbe Company’s business. TUfi
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    • 71 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. 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 and
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    • 95 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe 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 21, Exchange Buildinob East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 45 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Fates 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 recognised. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, Ist January,
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    • 44 1 wjur an i Londok Office, 2 oin 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 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c.
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    • 36 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD CO. Finn department Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. u e.)
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    • 189 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 64 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 RATBB. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe 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 Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 87 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 foi this Company in Singapore; with autkorb ty to
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    • 29 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHTEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)
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    • 52 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 00. Singapore, 1st April.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spa eial 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 extra
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    • 50 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 k OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. o.)
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    • 69 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 Europe
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    • 80 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 200,000 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 for
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    • 55 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 k CO., Agents. Singapore,
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    • 219 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi Chairman —J as Nicol Fleming. Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C50 West George Glasgow J Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William London, Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 105 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd k Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 285 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING STREET, CAI«CUTTA, 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 due
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    • 101 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson k Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Kicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Bemedios,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 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 bay bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent said Bank at this
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  • 139 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. I Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George
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  • 42 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 CO. Agents Singapore, J2th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 53 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer BAGHDAD,” Captain Scott, will leave for above ports from the roads at 3 p. m. on Saturday, Bth inst. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO„ Agents B. I. 8. N. CO’S. Singapore, 4th Sept.,
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  • 40 2 Liverpool and London. The undersigned, agents for the above Company, are prepared to cover risks by steamers or first class sailing vessels at current rates. SYME A CO. Singapore, 7th Sept. 1877. (12 ms)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, SEPT. 7TH, 1877.
    • 141 2 Singapore 7th Skpt., 1877. Gambier 9 4.774. Black Pepper.. 7.80. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Saraw-k 3.47|. Pearl Sago 3.80. Ooffee, Bontyne 22.75. Tin 19.25. 408. Mule twis* 975. 84 lbs. Shirtings ].go. 7 do do 1.444. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30. Benares
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    • 100 2 Servia. London, <6th September. —The Servian Militia has received orders to march. The War in Bulgaria. A Great Battle Expected. There is an unofficial report in Constantinople to the effect that the Turkish Army Corps from Rasgrad is advancing towards Biela, and it is beleived
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    • 826 2 The following new Notifications are extracted from to-day’s Gazette. An order of the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council giving effect to the Straits Extradition Ordinance,” No. 4 of 1877, is published. The leave of absence to the Hon’ble W. H. Read, M. L. C. for four
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    • 2365 2 [By Nemo.] It is to be hoped that the ensuing race meeting will offer a good programme of events, though rumour says that the prospect is not so good as it might be. There was a good deal of grumbling at the last meeting at the arbitrary action of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 432 2 TO BE LET. That desirable Dwelling House at Tanglin, opposite Mount Echo, about 3 miles from town. With immediate entry. Apply to GOH SEW SWEE, No. 83, Market Street. Singapore, Ist September, 1877. (1 m.) NOTICE. Ambong has on hand for sale Hongkong made household furniture in the Orchard Road.
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    • 419 2 GENTLEMEN’S SCARVES AND HOSIERY. Sayle A Co., are now showing a large stock of Gentlemen’s made np Scarves in various patterns. Black made up bows. Coloured do. Boys’ do. Gentlemen’s Windsor Scarves to tie or for a ring in plain black silk and dark aud light colors. The Club House
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  • 35 2 DEATH. On the morning of the 3rd instant, on board the mail steamer Hindostan, in the Straits of Malacca, Nicholas Roskell, R.N.R., Commander, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co’s service, aged 58 years.
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  • Notices.
    • 34 3 The Spanish steamer LEON, due about the 25th September, will reserve room for Singapore cargo, provided intending shippers make early application. E. A. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1877. (1 mth.)
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    • 247 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA Si AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and i five voyages performed each year; the de- partures of the steamers
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    • 43 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S ngspore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. June, 1877. (u. c 1)
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    • 77 3 I Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY I London Office 106 Cannon St. E. 0. i The undersigned have been appointed I Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of
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  • SHIPPING INTELLINGENCE
    • 52 3 Thursday, 6th September. British steamer Cbow Phya 370 tons, Twedell commander, Saigon 2nd Sept, consignees Bun Hin A Co. Siamese barque Telegraph, 327 tons, Berendscn commander, Bangkok 4th Augt. consignee Kim Ah Mah. Friday, 7th September. British barque Chili. 678 tons, Herd commander. Shields 18th May consignees L’ehn Meyer
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    • 46 3 j Thursday, 6th September. Siamese barque Bua Caao, Lange, for Bangkok. Siamese barque Diamond City, Dettelffsen, for Bangkok. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia and Cheribon. Friday, 7th September. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok.
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    • 1071 3 I I x Datk I -•hip's Names Captains, lag A Rio. op ar- Where From Where Lying 'onsignkes or Agents. Distinatio* ■X rivals MEN-OF- WAR Aart Van Nee Wellekins H. N.M’sstr June 8 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N.M.’s Consul General. Aches* Charybdis HLotham H. M.’s
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 165 3 NOTICE. for ad 1 ITTLI ACo. are now exposing some very handsome and well •wcted specimens of Chromos, Aqua‘.'fiphs and Coloured Photographs in Gilt lues, to which they invite inspection. JUd Gi° T KB.—a new supply of Coloured fin Danish make, in all sizes from (a, 90 cents per pair
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    • 602 3 NOTICE. Ex S. S. "Yorkshire.” Katz Bros: have just received and opened for sale. Cruet stands in great variety. Bathing and toilet sponges, different sizes. An assortment of Rodger’s Razors. Shaving Soap and Shaving Brushes. Razor strops and paste. Floor Cloth in splendid patterns very suitable for staircases. A New
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    • 487 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co., have on hand for sale. Dinner Sets. A great variety of patterns from $55.00 to JlOO, per set. ALSO Spare Plates, Salad Bowls, Vegetable Dishes, Meat Dishes Ac., GLABSWAKK. Tumblers cut and toughened, S. Water glasses, Champagne glasses cut and plain, Sherry glasses, Claret glasses,
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    • 175 3 The by M. F lately arrived Th-q,. (NOTICE. offer for sale Pianos A. Co., which have l Hamburg. 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 prov. ed by the number of Instrument*
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    • 220 3 FOE SALE. Best Imported Champagne at moderate prices. Dupanloup A Co’s Mitre Do. Carte Blanche Roper Freres A Co's Extra dry Do. Vin Brut. JOSE D’ALMEIDA, Singapore, 9th August 1877. (3 ms.) THE SINGAPORE DANCING ACaDEMY. Hr A Mbs. A. M. Pereira, from Calcutta beg to inform the Ladies and
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    • 163 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 Moratabas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons bnrden. Vessels can go alongside the
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  • Docks.
    • 391 4 The work# of this Company are situated j within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, WhAs*.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten qr eleven vessels at one-time, and haring snffleient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the
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    • 188 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 fee; Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 71 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 234 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 millß wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always
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    • 761 4 NEW GOODS. Sayle A 00., have received Er: S. S. Loudoun Cattle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinery.—A. very choice selection being copies of the latest Paris fashions. A beautiful selection of French Flowers mounted and unmounted.
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    • 661 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. MILLINER8, 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 Poulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 530 4 iflisKfllaneoug, JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEME N; I Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiita made up on tbe short*it notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock
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    • 650 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses. Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of all kiuds, patent, and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Ir>n Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 646 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER Si 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.
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