Singapore Daily Times, 9 October 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 9tii OCTOBER, 1877. No. 13,298
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 466 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns—. At New Harbour. Th»; following aTe tnc dates on which the ouipanj’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 24tb 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th
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    • 96 1 THe steamers of this Company will be dispatched from Singapore for Malacca, 1 enang,Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta curing the current year at the underacted dates Bouday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28tb. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. >•
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    • 304 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 i 1877 Wednesday, ,7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3] d® Eeb. Monday 12 April o« do 26 do 7 May Sunday
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NEBTOB. GLAUCUB. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. 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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    • 191 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the aboye 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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    • 741 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will nowplv between Singapore and Bat; via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei i the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friar's, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to KPmi I
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  • Insurance.
    • 392 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (Ist issue at par £lOO,OOO j subscribed j 2nd do at s«prem £125.0QC the x,m wvpremmms on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of thp Company’s business. The success of this Company is unprecedented
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    • 71 1 Capital 8 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 95 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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 46 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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    • 50 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium- t* M'zm.mvr;. Maims arranged by the Local Agents, a mi? Promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. n c
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Ihe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. u c.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds 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. Like depietment. Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, I9th Sept,, 1877. (n. o.)
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    • 192 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman nd > j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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. The usutu discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to. Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 89 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 *****. I The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authori- ty
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    • 19 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cobnhill E. 0. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 54 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Fnnds, 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. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April.
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160 000. PATERSON SIMONS A GO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Lips Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies Issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra
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    • 51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.
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    • 68 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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    • 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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    • 219 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONB MILLION Sterling. Kairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq pf Chairman —J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William London Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street.
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    • 100 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. 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. JohnTodd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alii. Ewing,
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    • 287 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNINO 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 annonnee that, after
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    • 100 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Meters Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Moure. Mekbere, 4 Co.) J.P.Bum (Moure. Holliday, Wi*> Co.) A. T. Muir, (Meaare.Donglaa.LaprajkiCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedies, (J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 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 on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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  • 136 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich-rd J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Omurer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Permval Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William T.vall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,
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  • 51 2 Th e M. M. Homeward Steamers leaving this port on the 8th Octo’>er. 9th November. 7 th December. 4th January will call at Colombo. For freight or passage, apply to the Co.’s Office. St. ETIENNE FAJON. Acting Agent for M. M. Cie. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1877. (I
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 38 2 On the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. P. M. G. Dk Rozario, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. On the 4th instant, Mr. Robert Allan to Hannah Williams Wilkin, youugest daughter of the late Mr. James Williams, Aberdeen.
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  • STRAITS TIMES
    • 110 2 Singapore, 9th Oct., 1877, Gambier I 4.60. Black Pepp**r •> none. White Pepper 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.70. Pearl Sago 4.05. Ooffee, Bontyne. 21 J. Tin 19.37J. M)s. Mu’<- twist 97. Si lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. i do T. Cloth
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    • 902 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. London, 9th October. —Suleiman Pacha is now at Schurala. The Russian Head quarters have been moved back to Sistova, their first station after crossing the Danube into Bulgaria. The Emperor of Russia intends to pass the winter at Bucharest. The general
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    • 441 2 Thf. Siam Weekly Advertiser of the ‘20th September, contains the Customs Export Returns of Bangkok for the month of August, of which the follow, ing is an abstract. It may be noticed that the export of rice was somewhat larger than usual. The total value of the exports
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    • 1777 2 The financial position of the Straits Settlements which had become somewhat complicated at the commencement of the year 1876, through the disturbances in the Peninsula and the large advances made from the local Treasuries to certain Native States into which
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    • 423 3 (From an occasional correspondent.) At a Public Meeting held at the Stadt House, Malacca, on Wednesday, the 3rd October, the Acting Lieut.-Gov<*rnor brought forward the question of the arrangements to be made for filling up the appointment of Head Master of the free School, at present vacant through the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 472 2 #Uto ?^bfrttatments. FOR SALE. An elegant Barouche, with all the latest improvements, quite new, built by Laurie Marner, Oxford Street, London, apply to POWELL A CO. u. c. Auctioneers. FOR SALE. Bay riding horse, 14 hands, rising 5, well-bred and will go in single harness. Buggy horse, 14 hands, good
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    • 795 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME. TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First Rack. The Hong Tim Cup.—Value $150— presented 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. Scale
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    • 533 2 furniture sale. Tfe undersiened have received instructions from A. Gentle Esq., changing his residence, to sell by Public Auction at his house, Fern Hill, entrance from Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 10th October, com mencing at 12 o’clock. The Household Fur niture consisting of an elegant Europe made drawing room suite,
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  • 37 2 DEATH. In Middie Road, Singapore, on the 7th instant, Joanna, the beloved wife of Mr. Simon Fei ix, late of the Public Works Department, aged 55 years and 3 months, deeply regretted by her relatives and friends.
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  • Notices.
    • 40 3 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer HINDOSTAN.” Captain Mactavish, from Penang and Calcutta, may be excepted to arrive here about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSEg. Agents. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1877. to 20th Oot.
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    • 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 vesbels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 48 3 Messrs. Apcai A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” C iptain de Smidt, from Hongkong, may be expected to arrive here about the 24th instant en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents, Singapore, 1st Oct. 1877. to 20th Oct.
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    • 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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    • 168 3 Cap.tax, £250,000, folly subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. 0. The undersigned bave 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, Copies
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 94 3 Monday, 8th October. British steamer Radnorshire, 1210 tons, Thomson commander, London 30th Augt. British steamer Glaucus, 1,604 tons, Jackson commander. Liverpool 28th Augt., consignees W. Mansfield A Co. British steamer Eastern Isles, 407 tons, Ryan commauder, I Sourabaya 3rd Oct., consignee Syed Massim. j H. M. steamer Hart, 120
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    • 74 3 Monday, 8th October, British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. British steamer Glenfinlas, Wilcox, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British ship Wimmera, Cooper, for London. Spanish steamer Yruracbat, Arana, for Manila. Tuesday, 9th October. British ship Warwick, Sexton, for Sandhead. German barque Hugo, Orhts, for Batavia. British steamer Pyah
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    • 987 3 i Data i 'hip’s Names I captains, i jig A Rig 5 of as- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. Z. RIVALS MEN-OF-WA!-Swineer Tudor H. M.’s str. 43(»!Sept. 20 Rhio Straits Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Cb-irvbdis Hotham H. M. str. 2168 J ept.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 677 3 WANTEDA Junior Assistant Master at the Raf- < fles’ Institution. For further particulars, apply to A. ARMSTRONG, Singapore, Ist Oct. 1877. (u- c FOR SALE. The Estate of the late Dr. Reiser, at I Pulo Batam, containing about 700 (seven hundred) acres of good land 14.000 pep*r plants fully bearinsr
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    • 283 3 NOTICE. On Monday, the sth November proximo, the Opium and Gambling Farms in Acheen for 1878, will be publicly sold at the Office of the Assistant-Resident at Acheen. HERMENS. Actg. Consul General for the Netherlands. Singapore, 14th September, 1877. l in.) FOR SALE. .Best Imported Champagne at moderate prices. Dnpanlonp
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    • 166 3 NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a consignment of Ayala. A Co.’s, Cbam-pagi-e, in quarts and pints. The quality is superior to anything yet received. MARTIN, DTCE A CO. Singapore, 15th August, 1877. (ufo.) TO BE LET. The three newly built brick Godowns, in Havelock Road fronting Singapore River. Cargo
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    • 50 3 VICTORIA HOUSE. Robinson Sc Co., have this day opened out ex Holt’s Steamer, a splendid Shipment of New Milinekt. Comprising trimmed and untrimmed Hats and Bonnets, all of the latest noreltiee in shapes, trimmings, and styles, to which they invite an early inspection. 23, Collier Quay, Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877.
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  • Dorks.
    • 395 4 Thr works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feei 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 216 4 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 and light colors. The Club
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    • 755 4 NEW GOODS. Satle 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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    • 656 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, 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 trimmings.
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    • 528 4 iflisreilaneotis. 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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    • 649 4 GLABSWARE AND CROCKERY. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of a'l kin'ls, patent, and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 592 4 MASON A- CO.'S HARNESS. For Rale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ridincr whips. 8 Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast, Claret, Dinner
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