Singapore Daily Times, 18 September 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Time. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, 1877. No. 13,280
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 456 1 q FFl cs»—D’Almeida Street. Oopowirs—At New Harbour. Ths following are tnc date* on which the '©Dpny’ B Contract Mail Steamers miT he expected to arrive here in D7< Outward. Homeward Tnesiav Pth Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feh. 7th Feb. 20th 21et
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    • 98 1 TEe steamers of this Company will bo P patched from Singapore for Malacca, tftang, kloulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta d cunent J ear at u® demoted Monda J. Jan. &th. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28tb. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th 25th. Aleich sth. Sept. Bth.
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    • 321 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. 31 do 1 Feb. 99 14 F**b. i 15 do 28 do 1 March 14
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    • 134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentoe. Menelaus. 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 all
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    • 190 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and PinaDg. 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. The
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    • 752 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 1 now ply between Singapore and Bate via every I fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours oftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First (’lass. From Singapore to
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. flat issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed < 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 „„v /v t 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo tbe 475,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business.
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    • 71 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bkayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 k 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 44 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. c
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    • 59 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Hates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, aD m. pa Wltb Promptitude and liberality. 1 Th e jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reHUPnil Singapore Agents, MARTIN,
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    • 42 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 k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 36 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenaneBOUSTEAD 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
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    • 196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. PL Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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 rates. 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 the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 86 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 arc the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 30 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Strut. Agents for Singapore. o BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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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 be£n appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared te issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 44 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. ■LAJJVLHJK. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or m<ye do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 97 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 abors 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)
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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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 83 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 for
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    • 56 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.
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    • 224 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F»-¥ Chairman —J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: n, f5O Wbst G*o*<»* l>ow i Stekbt. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William t- o ol Street. t —■n_n_rL, f
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    • 100 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—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. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LTVERPOOL. Okas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 288 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
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    • 104 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aad re, Eaq. (Menra. Melchers, A Co.) J. F. Borne* (Meeert. Holliday, Wi»e A Co.) A. T. Monger, (Me**r*.DouglM,L*pnkikACo.) E. Nkaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.
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    • 138 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand ~1,200,000. I Directors. Richard J. Ashton, E*q. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, i George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat. Georire
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 60 2 The Company's steamer. SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoa on the Ist October, may be expected here on the 4th November next, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore, on the 20th November, for Genoa and Marseilles, via intermediate ports. For Freight or Passage apply to
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  • 48 2 The Bnrmah Steamship Company’s eteam r, Shtjaydagowb. Captain Bowen, will leave for ports, from the roads, at 2 p. m., on Wednesday. 19th instant. For freight or pass<ee. apply to. MACLAINE FRASER Co. Agents. Burmah Steamship Comnany Limited Singapore, 13th September 1877. (6 ins.)
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  • 161 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Ahna Lahna Yiraven Chitty, residing at No. 91. Market Street, at Singapore. Ahna Lana Viraven Chitty, having on the 17th day of September 1877,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 602 2 #tto 9*brrti3rmrnte. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLOB. Members are requested to meet at the Exchange Room on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at 4.30 p. m., to consider the Programme for the Autumn meeting. J. BRUSSEL. Hony. Secy. Singapore, 12th Sept., 1877. (to 18th inst.) NOTICE. By mutual consent w» have this day
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    • 271 2 WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. The undersigned has just received a new selection of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Gold hunting, keyless, English watches, silver hunting watches. Also Ladies’ riDgs, lockets, necklets, Ac. J. MOTION. Flint Street, Singapore, 17th Sept., 1877. (1 wk.l MUNICIPAL NOTICE. That part of Stamford Road between Armenian and Bencoolen
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Malacca, on Saturday, the 15th September, the wife of Mr. Robert John Stephenson, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES. TUESDAY, SEPT. 18TH, 1877.
    • 153 2 Singaporb. 18th Sept., 1877Oambier 4.775. Black Pepper 7.80. White Pepper 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.75. nominal Pearl Sago 4.00. dt> Coffee, Bontyne 22.50. Tin 19.25. 4Cs. Mule twist 975. lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do ].4is. ii do T. Cloth 1.075. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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    • 757 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. Actual Russian Losses before Plevna. London 17 th September. —The actual Russian loss in the fighting before Plevna up to the 15th instaut, amounts to 12,000 men and 300 officers, in addition to which, the Roumanian army has lost 3,600 men
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    • 370 2 The Siamese Advertiser of the 6th 1 instant discusses as follows tht weather prospects in Siam and the prohibition of the export of Rice:— “During the past two weeks the rainfall has been abundant, and it is to be hoped that it is not too late to be beneficial
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    • 2477 2 The Pinang Gazette of the 8th inst. j states that Inspector Scully of the Police Force was to have been prosecuted on the 10th instant on a charge of bribery and that there are several other Police j prosecutions pending. We are glad", says the Gazette, that the
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    • 1812 3 [By Nemo.] A gentleman, who, I am informed, was once a Roman Catholic priest, Ins been appointed a Justice of the Peace. Has he ever been naturalized I suppose Mr. Whalley when he hears of the appointment will call for an inquiry in the House of Commons. A lad
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    • Correspondence.
      • 206 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —This morning, horses, trainer, and spectators were nearly as late as on the previous day. What can the meaning be of this unusual development of late lie-a-bedness among Singaporeans? It didn’t use to was, and it is not a healthy
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      • 263 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, If your correspondent A Lover of Horses” is really what he professes to be, he might find many opportunities of employing his facile pen in exposing real cruelties rather than asserting what is not true concerning the treatment of
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      • 327 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Firmly believing in the important influence of Sunday observance on the moral and spiritual life of a community, and greatly desiring to see an improvement in that matter here, I cannot allow your careless and inaccurate statement in yesterday’s issue
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  • 42 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH”, will hot ply between this port and Dile until farther notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 158 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Sinoapobe. In the matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Andrew Matthew Pereira residing at N 0.507-9 North Bridge Road at Singapore. Andrew Matthew Pereira having on the 11th day of September 1877. presented
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  • 33 3 The Spanish steamer LEON, due about the 25th September, will reserve room for Singapore cargo, provided intending shippers make early application. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1877. (1 mth.)
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  • 73 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. O. 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 Prsmium current here. Forms,
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  • 68 3 TheN. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer, Generaal Pel, 1195 tons, Captain de Hart, will leave Batavia for above ports on the 2nd October. The Generaal Pel, will leave this for Batavia probably on the 18th inst. For freight or passage, apply to
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  • 44 3 Messrs. Apcar Sl Co’s steamer Hindostan, Captain Mactavish, from Hongkong, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 20th instant en route to|the abovejports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 12th September 1877.
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  • 41 3 Messrs. Apcar Co’s steamer Japan, Captain De Smidt, from Calcutta, may be expected here on or about the 29th inst. en route for above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 12th September 1877'
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 63 3 TO BE LET. The three newly built brick Godowus, in Havelock Road fronting Singapore River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded into boats at these Godowns at any tide, and also admittance cartage. For farther particulars apply to TAN KIM TIAN. Singapore, 10th Sept., 1877. (1 m.) TO BE LET.
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    • 460 3 NOTICE. The Pilots’ Office having been removed to the East end of the Tanjong Paggar Wharf, all letters and communications should now be sent to the Tanjong Paggar Dock Co’s office, where a letter box is placed to receive them. W. BURROWS. Singapore, 3rd September 1877 (1. m.) NOTICE. The
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    • 424 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 burden. Vessels can go alongside the
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  • Docks.
    • 392 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, viz•— Whabf.— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time. *nd having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where
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    • 190 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 i feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 239 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 always
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    • 738 4 NEW GOODS. Sayle A Co., have received Ex: S. S. Loudoun Castle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinfry.—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 A 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 for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satina for
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    • 525 4 iflisttllantoua. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 636 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine classes. Tumblers. Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of aH kinds, parent and common; Locks of all kinds, 'Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 603 4 MASON ft CO.'S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER ft 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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