Singapore Daily Times, 4 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-04 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,34412 words
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P. & .O Company.
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Article, Illustration455 1877-12-04 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The following aie tnc dates on which (ho Company's Contract Mail Steamers m*j be expected to airive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 6th Feb. 7th Feh. 20th 21st 6th Mar. 7th455 words
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Article147 1877-12-04 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antbnor. Diomsd. Deucalion. NEBTOB. Glaucub. Priam. Axchises. Sabprdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s SU amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and147 words
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Article316 1877-12-04 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 ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3i d° 1 Feb- I4 Feb. 15 do >, 2 fi a° 1 Marcb316 words
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98 1877-12-04 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.98 words
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187 1877-12-04 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangorc, 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 June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The187 words
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746 1877-12-04 1 The Steamers of the above Company will i now ply between Singapore and Bata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia746 words
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Insurance.
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397 1877-12-04 1 I Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. pst issue at par £100,00( Subscribed < 2nd do at 5« prem £125,00C (3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £<5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of 1 huaia/aai immmmmmm The397 words
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Article72 1877-12-04 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genebal Agents. 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 and72 words
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97 1877-12-04 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,97 words
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43 1877-12-04 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c43 words
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Article56 1877-12-04 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims an-anged by the Local Agents, I an ”P a 'd with promptitude and liberality. Ttojnrisdisti— U fc—n4»r- cognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A56 words
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Article41 1877-12-04 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, 041 words
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46 1877-12-04 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department! Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. 0 tut? nTTPw46 words
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195 1877-12-04 1 OpFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered195 words
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64 1877-12-04 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 current64 words
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56 1877-12-04 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 usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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89 1877-12-04 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. it it Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority89 words
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Article29 1877-12-04 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1877-12-04 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1877-12-04 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sxerlino 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 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)42 words
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99 1877-12-04 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp« 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 premiums. No extra99 words
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50 1877-12-04 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. 0.)50 words
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68 1877-12-04 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe68 words
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81 1877-12-04 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt 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 for81 words
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56 1877-12-04 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 £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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220 1877-12-04 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hairv.un —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George Gl 800W 1 Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William Lowook J Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water220 words
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Article107 1877-12-04 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. 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. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.107 words
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292 1877-12-04 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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 due292 words
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103 1877-12-04 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, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe103 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-12-04 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd# 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 repre* sent said Bank at61 words
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134 1877-12-04 2 Capital fil.fioo.oon. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«n} J. Ashton. Esq. Onuicer. K"'!Thom&» O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, Geonre Hthbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William I,vail. Charles Care. Charles Marry". Oeonre H. Chambers, James G.134 words
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Article114 1877-12-04 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Nassim RAHMIN, residing at No. 491, North Bridge Road, at Singapore. Pursuant to the authority given me under section 68 of this Ordinance, and with the concurrence of the Court, I114 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, DEC. 4TH, 1877.
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Article1227 1877-12-04 2 Singapore 4th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.75 do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 4. Ooffee, Bontyne 20 50. Tin 19.85. iOs. Mule twist 98. lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.42*. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do do1,227 words
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Article1159 1877-12-04 2 j Thk Mutual Improvement Society—a body which deserves much credit and encouragement—gave an entertainment last evening in the Town Hall Theatre, which was highly successful, and reflects much credit upon its promoters. The Hall was crowded to excess by the members’ friends, and many residents1,159 words
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Article144 1877-12-04 3 (For Straits Times.) Tub War in Bulgaria. Occupation of Towns in the Province OF WIDDIN BY THE ROUMANIANS. London, 2nd December. —The Roumanian troops have occupied the towns of Lom and Palanka on the south side »>f the Danube, situated about 25 miles and 15 miles respectively from144 words
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Article1117 1877-12-04 3 (From our Exchanges.) Peshawur, 10/i N0r. —2,100 Infantry, 6 guns, and some Cavaltry, under General Keyes, entered the Jowaki Country yesterday in three columns from Shadipore, Gambat and Kohat. The Peshawur garrison holds Cherat. General Mackeson holds the plains below Nassakhel. We hold the inner blockade line, until1,117 words
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Article1072 1877-12-04 3 (From the London and China Express, November hid.) The War. —The Russian successes continue. Plevna is entirely blockaded, and the advanee guard of General Zimmerman is closing upon Silistria. The garrison of Kars has refused to surrender. France. —The excitement in regard to a probable change of Government** i1,072 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement526 1877-12-04 2 ilrto 35bfrtisemfnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius. Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A C->.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Rflilios. Esn. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. of526 words
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Advertisement653 1877-12-04 2 THEATRE ROYAL, TOWN HALL, Singapore, Saturday, Bth Dec., 1877. The Misses Ford, again kindly assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs, will give another performance in the Town Hall Theatre on the above evening. At the particular request of many, unable to attend upon the occasion of the last entertainment, the present one653 words
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Advertisement425 1877-12-04 2 FOR SALE. First Class Australian Horses. H. Abrams has received an importation, per Eaetem Chief, of several excellent pairs of Carriage and Buggy horses from Australia. They can be seen at the Pavilion stables. Singapore, 3rd Dec. 1877. (1 wk.) NOTICE. The O. S. S. Co.’s Steamer DTOMED,” Captain Jackson,425 words
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Notices.
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66 1877-12-04 3 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.” I 1,509 tons register, will leave Batavia for above ports on 14th December. The J ATJEH will leave Singapore for Batavia during the first week in December. For Freight or passage apply to HAMILTON. GRAY66 words
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Article123 1877-12-04 3 From and after the Ist of January 1878, the following duties only will be collected at the different Ports of the State of Perak. Imports. On Opium per chest, of 40 Balls sBo. Spirits per dozen, quart bottles, or 2 gallons I. Tobacco (all kinds) per123 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement125 1877-12-04 3 NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals A Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg. These Pianos 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 proved by the number125 words
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Advertisement628 1877-12-04 3 MILNER’S PATENT SAFES. Martin. Dyce A Co., have just reoeived a consignment of assorted sizes. Singapore, 12th October. 1877. (u.c) EMMERSON’8 Private Boarding ErrABLisHMENT. (Late CLARENDON HOTEL. No. 8, Beach Road, Facing the Harbour. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1877. to 31st Dec. CONSIGNEES WANTED. For the following goods ex Steamer “PA628 words
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Advertisement659 1877-12-04 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the community of Singapore that he has newly arrived from Saigon, and has established himself, as a Farrier, at No. 425 Orchard Road, and as he is the only **'uropean exercising the trade in the place, his charges moderate, and his workmanship good, he659 words
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Docks.
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704 1877-12-04 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong 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, and704 words
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190 1877-12-04 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 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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71 1877-12-04 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 risks71 words
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242 1877-12-04 4 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyage* performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia242 words
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43 1877-12-04 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issne Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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72 1877-12-04 4 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,72 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement23 1877-12-04 4 NOTICE. Robinson Co., have this day opened out a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies’ Cashmere Boots. Singapore, Ist November, 1877.23 words
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Advertisement740 1877-12-04 4 ftOtfttSf. Tailors by Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William P. C. Robinson, k. c.|m. o. Sayle A Co. 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 White740 words
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Advertisement651 1877-12-04 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 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 Brochl Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.651 words
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Advertisement525 1877-12-04 4 iflisctllantmis. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLERB AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiit* made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine525 words
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Advertisement652 1877-12-04 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 ware of all kinds, ns lent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety652 words
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Advertisement252 1877-12-04 4 MASON 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 riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After252 words
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