Singapore Daily Times, 15 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 15th NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,328
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 474 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. C.orowHS—At New Harbour. THt following are roc dates on which 11,, i ~D pany's Contract Mail Steamers DHJ w eijected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Taesdav Ptb Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24‘!> fith Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 2]
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    • 100 1 THe steamers of this Company will be dispatched from Singapore for Malacca, If rang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcntta during the current year at the undernoted datea:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. t Aug. lltb. 18th 25th. March sth. Sept.
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    • 329 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, 17 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 99 3i d° 1 Feb--99 I 4 99 15 do 2g d<> 1 1
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. 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 returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China
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    • 190 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pin ang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.
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    • 752 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Enelish Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang
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  • Insurance.
    • 392 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lst issue at par £100;00f 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of The success of this Company is unprecedented
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, 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
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    • 96 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 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 45 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint' ed 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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    • 62 1 Established 1710. j Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv Til ii I f TT,.., m J ji.iiwjiluiuj nr .Locht Tribunals
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    • 41 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.)
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    • 43 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Firf. department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit *2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 187 1 Offices. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Eeqre. Deputy Chairman «SS Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to
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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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    • 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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    • 91 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,77^.,'Q00. Annual Revenue from Fire A Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for I this Company in Singapore; with authori-
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 EBTABLIBHED 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, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst. class risk 3 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.)
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    • 104 1 "i’ii u i i i minuui lun. 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
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    • 49 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing 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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    • 81 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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    • 57 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., 0
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    • 217 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Oahtal ONE MILLION Sterling. Jiairrrarv—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi. < Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George Gl^8aow 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 Georgs Street. 2 King William Lofdo» Street. < Oriel Chambers, Literpool Water Street.
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    • 101 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett's Hill. London— 10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD,Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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    • 286 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 due
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    • 102 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Meson. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Buries (Messrs. Holliday.Wiss A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,
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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 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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  • 45 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Mactavisb, may b4 expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Siugapore, 9th Nov. 1877. t to 19th Nov.
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  • 44 2 r vaxv nun urAwiv Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer “JAPAN,” Captain de Smidt, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 9th Nov., 1877. to 19th Nov.
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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. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. J Charles Marryat, George
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  • 125 2 From and after the 1st of January 1878, the following duties only will be collected at the different Ports of the State of Pe- rak. Imports. On Opium per chest of 40 Balls 880. Spirits per dozen, quart bottles, or 2 gallons 1.— I Tobacco (all
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, NOV. 15TH, 1877.
    • 147 2 Singapore. 15th Nov., 1877. Gainbier 4.45. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper.., 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak.. L.. 3.60. Pearl Sago 3.85. Coffee, Bontyne 21.62 a. Tin 20.374. Ws. Mule twist... 98. 31 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.42 J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do
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    • 371 2 The War in Asia Minor. London 1 \th November. —Russian official accounts substantially confirm the report of Ghazi Muhktar regarding the repulse and defeat of the Russian troops at Azizie on the 9th instant. Suleiman appointed Commander in Chief. Suleiman Pacha has been appointed Commaoder-in-Chief
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    • 3085 2 List of Articles presented from 1st to 14th November, 1877. By W. D. Bayliss, Esq. 126 Specimens of Clays Ac. in digging Waterworks (SngapoieJ T. S. Thomson, 1 Flying Lizard C. Bernard, 1 Live Cobra Di Capello. J. Burkinshaw, 3 Ship Models. C. Emmerson, Wild Honey A Honey
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    • 716 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Malacca, 14th November, 1877. The B. T. S. N. Co.’s steamer Arabia, Captain Mann r.n.r., from Penang, en route to your port, arrived here this morning. Since my last letter, there has not been much of public interest to communicate. The Chinese Secret Societies here
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 659 2 NOTICE. The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidsieck A Co., Monopol (China''. Specially prepared for the China market. They have just received a supply, which they offer at $2O per case of one doz. quarts, and $2l per case of two!doz.
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    • 588 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen Co.) Deputy Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Bflilio8, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) The Hon.
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    • 452 2 CRANE A CO., Furnishers, Appraisers, Auctioneers and General Agents. Nos. H and 7 Raffles Place. Beg to intimate that they have on hand I a large assortment of Household Furniture of European and local Manufacture. A Iso I Dinner Sets, Marble Slabs Ac. Ac., all of which they are offering
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  • Correspondence.
    • 43 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, —Here you are, my noble sportsmen, make your books accordingly. Singapobe Cup Rex. Ma.iiab.uahs' Cup Driver. Mebchants’ Cup Sir William. Sihgapobe Debbt Lottery. Truly yours, Tommy. Singapore, 15th Nov., 1877.
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    • 229 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib,—On the 9th instant, the Honorary Secretary of the Sporting Club called the attention of owners of horses to the Club rule which requires owners to declare, on the day previous to every Race-day, for whit nices
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  • Notices.
    • 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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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 152 3 Wednesday. 14th November. British steamer Martaban, 359 tons, de Padua, commander. Bangkok 9th Nov., consignee Ismail Munsore. Austrian ship Dvanesti Dubrovaeki, 1,264 tons, Podich commander, Cardiff 24th July, consignees Rautenberg riihmidt A Co. Sarawak steamer Royalist, 151 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak 12th Nov., consignees Borneo Company Limited. Thursday. 15th
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    • 46 3 Wednesday. 14th November. British steamer Celestial, White, for Maurituis. British barque Lady Hincks, Keat, for London via Penang. British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Batavia. Italian ship Flinio, Coxiola, for Ringoon Italian barque Marchino, Sc' iaffino, for Akyab. German steamer Egeria, Paulsen, for London.
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    • 1173 3 j I x I Data hip's Namkk ■'aitains. .ag Y Rig of ab- Where From Where Lying onkigneks or Agents. Destination, i p rivals MEN-OF- V A Meriu)i Bosch H.N.M.’s str Sept. 22 Edie T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s Consul General. Acheen Paleinbang Stakman H.N.M.’s str...
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 119 3 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co.’s steamer ORESTES," Captan Webster, having left Penang this afternoon, will be here on Saturday morning, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai For freight and passage, apply to MANSFIELD <fc CO. Agents. W Singapore, 15th Nov. 1877. TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. The
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    • 235 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has, from this date, admitted Mr. S. Yrigorras as partner in his firm. ANTONIO DE ELIZALDE, Singapore, sth Nov., 1877. to sth Dec, NOTICE: Neither the Captain or Agents of the American ship, TECUMSEH will be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by the crew during
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    • 167 3 Singapore, 15th Jane. 1877. a. c. FOR SALE. A drawing room Billiard Table. Price $5O. Apply to Juno,” Office of this paper. Singapore, 2nd Nov., 1877. to 29th Nov. NOTICE. The undersigned have just received a consignment of Ayala <fc Co.’s, Champagne, in quarts and pints. The quality, is superior
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 The works of the Company are sitnated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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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 15J fc« Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 242 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments „f Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyage* performed each year; the d.>. partures of the steamers from
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  • 45 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,CHjp,000. Reserve £310,000. The Agent in S ngapore 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.) i
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  • 72 4 Cap tal, £-250,000, .fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office lOti 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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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 21 4 FOR SALE. A small consignment of Sandeman’s Old White Port. SYME A 00. Singapore, 2-1 th October, 1877. to 24th Nov
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    • 742 4 Tailors a. Special by t Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robinson, k. c.'m. o. Sayle A 00. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers
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    • 663 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on band. 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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    • 526 4 ittiarrllanfous. 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'8 outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of tbe latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 692 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine classes. Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Rets. Hardware. Hollow wire of a'l kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Oricketinc Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 290 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ridin* whips. B Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an j n voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret,
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