Singapore Daily Times, 3 October 1877

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. 3rd OCTOBER, 1877. No. 13,293
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      452 1 QyyxcES—D’Ahneida Street. God<>wn»— At New Harbour. The following are tuc dates on which tht Company’s Contract Mail Steamers mu be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tnesdav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 7 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. j 6th
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      94 1 THe steamers of this Company will be Despatched rom Singapore for Malacca, W’wrg.Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta dates*? CQrren J ear the undernoted Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th. 22nd. April 2nd.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      303 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 1877 Wednesday, ,7 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3j do 1 Feb. —2~——i—- I 4 M» cll 15 do 28 do 29
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pateoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. 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 China
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      187 1 M ail 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 Jane, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      741 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Oppice, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to mmm* gr Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      392 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. issue at par *IOO,(XX b TM i i »>t dpi ill.ii t be £75.000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company's business. The success of this Company is unprecedented in
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Aoents. 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      98 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,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      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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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      50 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Claims ftrrnnged by the Local Aycols, aid paid with promptitude and liberality. I rbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re. I cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO. JJingapore, Ist January, 1877. (n c
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. lhe undersigned have been appointed gents 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
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      42 1 Capital 2.000.000. I*UNDS IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipe department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, I9th Sept., 1877. (u.c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      196 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T- Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er 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
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subßcibed 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 grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      23 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill B. 0. Edinburgh, 31 flenma Stmil Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON.
      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, 8IMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sibrling Extension of Limits. One F rot 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. o.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      99 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 pre* miuins. No
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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 A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 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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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      216 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. fcairvum—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, i.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William London Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      99 2 m —n Millions Sterling. 0/ t E COMPANY. -.hange Street. ichang Street East. Bennett’s Hill. i sp, nhill. .th Hanover Street. >&d Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OPPICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India.
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      CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA.
      260 2 The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resolved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This reduction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 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, Eaq. Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. HolUdsj.WUe A Co.) A. T. Manser, (Messrs.Douglas,Lspr&ikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      58 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 ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    126 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. Ahna Lana Viranen Chitty, residing at No. 91 Market Street. Singapore, Trader, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 26th day of September, 1877. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House
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    FOR MANILA.
    39 2 The Spanish steamer “YRURACBAT,” Captain Arano, due here on the 2nd proximo, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 27th Sept. 1877. tto 3rd Oct.)
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    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA.
    54 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer PUTTIALLA,” will leave for above ports from the Roads on Saturday 6th October, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ltd. Singapore, 1st Oct.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 1877.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      4586 2 Singapore, 3rd Oct., 1877. Gambier I 4.67$. Black Pepper >. 7.70. White Pepper 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.80. Pearl Sago 00. Ooffee, Bontyne none. Tin 19-32$. 40s. Mule twist 97. 8i lbs. Sbirtinga 1.60. 7 do do •> 1.42$. 6 do T. Cloth 107$. 7 do do
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      VARIORUM.
      1609 3 [By Nemo.] 1 saw an advertisement a few days ago for “an enterprising man to supply the town (of Singapore) with ice.” Hongkong p.ipi is wne asked to copy, this request being j ut as the signature to the advertisement. It is said that this advertisement was published because
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    • Correspondence.
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        OUR BUDGET FOR 1878.
        1019 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —The Budget for the year 1878, is now published for general information; and as a unit of the great body denominated the Public,” 1 crave your permission to offer a few words upon its contents. Well, Sir, though
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      535 2 fit to 9bbrrt(otmrnts. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 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 Goneer. Thomsa G. Barclay, Robert C. L. Reran, 1 Percival Bosanquet, James Brand, 1 Charles Care. Oeonre H. Chambers, Henry Daridaon. H. Wm. Eaton.
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    • Advertisement
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      799 2 #eto Sfoberttsements. SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME-. TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First. Race. The Hong T<im Cup.—Value slso— by Cheang Hong Lim, Esq. For all horses that have never won a race on the Singapore Course, the Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the Course. Weight for age.
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    • Advertisement
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      315 2 messageries maritimes oie. The M. M. Homeward Steamers leaving this port on the 8th October. 9th November. 7 th December. 4th January will call at Colombo. For freight or passage, apply to the j Co.’s Office. St. ETIENNE FAJON. Acting Agent for M. M. Cie. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1877. (1
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
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      BIRTH.
      16 2 On the 3rd instant, at Lady Hill, the wife of Martin Suhl, of a son.
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  • Notices.
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      FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
      47 3 Messrs. Apcai A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” Captain de Smidt, from Hongkong, may be expected to arrive here abont the 20th instant en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1877. to 20th Oct,
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      RUBATTINO LINE.
      60 3 The Company's steamer, SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoa on the 1st 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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      FOR HONGKONG.
      40 3 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer HINDUSTAN.” Captain Mactavish, from Penang and Calcutta, may be excepted to arrive here about the 29th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1877. to 29th Oct.
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      STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      73 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,
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      43 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore 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. (a. c.)
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      324 3 NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a consignment of Ayala A Co.’a, Champagne, in quarts and pints. The quality is superior to anything yet received. MARTIN, DYCE A, CO. NOTICE. By mutual consent we have this day dissolved the Singapore Fruit Preserving Company, of which, Mr. J. Cazalas, remains liquidator.
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  • Docks.
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      TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPAN LIMITED.
      395 4 Thr works of this Company are situated i within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, viz r— Whart. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      189 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. Graving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    70 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 risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      236 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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    • Advertisement
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      740 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. 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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    • Advertisement
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      661 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 for
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    • Advertisement
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      523 4 itttsctllatuous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers op 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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    • Advertisement
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      643 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Deisert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op
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    • Advertisement
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      598 4 AJisrtllanfmia. 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 ridinp whips. K Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Rreakfast Claret,
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