Singapore Daily Times, 15 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-15 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 15tii DECEMBER, 1877 No. 13,35412 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration461 1877-12-15 1 Office* —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tb* following are cnc dates on which the 1 ompany’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd n 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th461 words
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Article145 1877-12-15 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stintor. Menelaub. Tkucer. The fc»y’s St. ainers are despaUhed from Liverpg>l outwards for Straits and China, and Shanghai homewards for London ten days, and have accou UK'datun for first and third class145 words
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Article303 1877-12-15 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, jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. •> <jo 1 Feb. 1 4 F„b. 15 do 2o d° 1 March o« do303 words
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98 1877-12-15 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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190 1877-12-15 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 Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The190 words
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731 1877-12-15 1 The Steamers of the above Company will i nowply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friaes, London. Passage Monet, First Crass. From Singapore to Batavia 4ft Padang731 words
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389 1877-12-15 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,oofl the £<5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of fiWIBM iMPliiijiij II cedented in the history of389 words
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Article72 1877-12-15 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General 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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96 1877-12-15 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,96 words
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45 1877-12-15 1 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. c45 words
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Article50 1877-12-15 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 arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. (u c50 words
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Article41 1877-12-15 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. 1H undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Singapore, Isth July, 1872. (u. c.)41 words
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44 1877-12-15 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD <& CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life DEPiETMBKT: Limit £2,000, on o le life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)44 words
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192 1877-12-15 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Qjuccn 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 offered192 words
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64 1877-12-15 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 1877-12-15 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prejared to accept risks upon cargo by steamejr or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Eulope and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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88 1877-12-15 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. j >. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for tjhis Company in Singapore; with authoritgr88 words
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Article28 1877-12-15 1 Capital €1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)28 words
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52 1877-12-15 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. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1877-12-15 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Slerlinq Extension of Limits. One F rat 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. c.)42 words
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103 1877-12-15 1 oaihuii 1 inomuiiun. 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 of103 words
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52 1877-12-15 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866.52 words
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69 1877-12-15 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1877-12-15 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 fur82 words
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53 1877-12-15 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., Singapore,53 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement62 1877-12-15 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 4 are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank62 words
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220 1877-12-15 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson,Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George GlaB<m>w t Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 Kino William London, Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street.220 words
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106 1877-12-15 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Comhill. Glasgow —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,106 words
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287 1877-12-15 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OrriCE IN INDIA—--136 CANNING BTREET, 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 due287 words
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102 1877-12-15 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P Bernes (Messrs. HoUidsy,Wise A Co.) A. T. Meager, {Messrs. H. Nicsise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bemedios,102 words
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Article138 1877-12-15 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand ~1.200,000. Directors. Richsrd J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gnmrer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn. I Robert C. L. Bersn. George Hihhert, I Pereival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. Janies Brand, William T.vnll. Charles Care. Charles Marry.it. i138 words
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Article139 1877-12-15 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Malacca. In the matter of John Alexander Hendorff, a bankrupt. John Alexander Hendorff, of Ma-la-c\ Overseer of a Nutmeg Plantation, residing at Poongore within the Settlement of Malacca, was this day adjudged a bankrupt on his139 words
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51 1877-12-15 2 Thb B.I.S.N. Co’s. Steamer ARABIA” will leave for above ports on Monday, 17th December, at 3 p. in. from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A Co. Agents B. T. S N. Co. Singapore, 12tb Dec. Ib77. to 17th51 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, DEC. 15TH, 1877.
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Article141 1877-12-15 2 Singapore 15th Dec., 1877. Gambier J 4.45. nominal Black Pepper 7.50. do White Pepper 13.50 do Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.42 J. Pearl Sago 3.90 Ooffee, Bontvne 20.75. Tin 19-25. 10s. Mule twist 98. 31 lbs. Shirtings 1,571. 7 do do 1.374. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7141 words
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164 1877-12-15 2 THE WAR. Decision ok the Porte regarding CONTINUANCE OK HOSTILITIES. London, 14 tk December. —-The Su- preme Council of State at Constantinople has, after due deliberation, resolved to continue the war, even to tie last extremity, and the speech from the Throne makes no mention164 words
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697 1877-12-15 2 The following is an abstract from yesterday’s Gazette |At a meeting of the Executive Council on the 12th instant, it was ordered that thjs sum of $2,352.01, belonging to the estate of Chena Yana Perianen Chitty, an|d which has been in the hands of the697 words
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Article2137 1877-12-15 2 The following correspondence was laid on the Council table on the 7th instant. Singapore Cricket Club, 1 '2th October, 1863. Sir, —On behalf of the Members of the Singe pore Cricket Club. I have to beg the permission of His Excellency the Governor to erect2,137 words
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Article703 1877-12-15 3 The following correspondence has been forwarded to us for publication and speaks for itself, j To Mb. A. M. Skinner, Inspector *of Schools, Singapore. Dear Sir. —As you have probably read in the Daily Times, of the Bth instant, an article, which was perhaps written at703 words
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Article65 1877-12-15 3 We take the following items from our China exchanges Sale of a P. and 0. steamer. We understand, says the China Mail, that Mr. Kwok Acheong is to become the purchaser of the P. and O. S. S. Bombay. The purchase-money is said to be $30,000. She will65 words
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Article1762 1877-12-15 3 The Daily Press descrilies the Ball in Hongkong as follows: The Ball on Friday night was a great success, and the Scotch community must, we imagine, be thoroughly persuaded by the result that such a mode of celebrating the national festival is decidedly preferable to1,762 words
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Article667 1877-12-15 3 We (Daily Press) have been furnished with the following:— His Excellency the Governor visited the j go il yesterday at eleven o’clock, and conridered the report made by the medical officers and the Superintendent of the Goal respecting the services rendered by certain pris rners who667 words
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Article540 1877-12-15 3 There is now no doubt that the threatentea famine in the North of China has commenced A correspondent of a Shanghai contemporary writes from Peking giving the result of a conversation he nad just had with a silk merchant lately from Shansi. This man540 words
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Article887 1877-12-15 3 By Nemo.] Friday last the 7th instant, H. H. TI'N'KU Allum and his friends observed as a diiy of humiliation, and prayer to Allah tp endow H. E. Sir W. Robinson, and Messrs. Read and Bond with wisdom, tijuth, and justice, (exactly in the words if t’-ie Prayer Book).887 words
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Article241 1877-12-15 3 New Year’s Dat Sports. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —There seems to be a sad want of interest taken in public amusements now-a-days. An advertisement appeared in your columns inviting those who took an interest in the annual New Year’s day Regatta and Sports on the241 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement631 1877-12-15 2 asbrrtisnnfnts. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000.000 Hollars. Reserve Fund 650.000 Hollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. HOPPIUR. Esq. C-f Messrs.' Siemssen A C^.l Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bujlios. Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs.631 words
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Advertisement831 1877-12-15 2 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from C. H. Trebino Esq m. d., removing, to sell by Public Auction at bis residence, Hill Street, on Saturday, Dec. 29th, commencing at noon. The valuable household furniture, consisting of two elegant Europe made drawing suites in mahogany and walnut wood; handsome831 words
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Advertisement380 1877-12-15 2 FOR SALE. And justarrived, several sets of single and double Horse and Pony Harness. CRANE BROS., Auctioneers. Singapore, 14th Dec., 1&77 (1 m WANTED. A Hour* boy ob Butler. Nationality immaterial, but common sense and cleanliness indispensable. Liberal wages. Apply any morning before 9 o’clock. At No. 116, Riv b380 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1877-12-15 3 fiottfrs. Ex: S. S. “GLENGYLE.” Sayle Co., are now showing. Gentlemen’s Felt Hats (Cbristys); Stiff square crown; Stiff round crown; Soft square crown Soft round crown Tyrolese and American. Boys’ Felt Hats.—“The Nautical.” The Sydenham.”—“ The Plevna.” Gentlemen's Boots Shoes Dawson and Sons Patent Dress Boots Plain Calf Emperor Boots178 words
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Docks.
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705 1877-12-15 4 Thi works of the .Company are situated at Tanjong 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, and705 words
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187 1877-12-15 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 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving187 words
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71 1877-12-15 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 customarjv terms. 33i o/o| discount allowed on all risks for coasting Voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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239 1877-12-15 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA 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 departures of the steamers from Batavia being239 words
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44 1877-12-15 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. 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, Ist June, 1877. (n. c.)44 words
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67 1877-12-15 4 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, Copies of the Company's Annual Report,67 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement17 1877-12-15 4 FOR SALE. A supply of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrichshall. 0. HIEBER CO. Singapore, -4th Not., 1877.17 words
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Advertisement737 1877-12-15 4 Tailors Special j by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Sayt.e 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 Trousers737 words
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Advertisement671 1877-12-15 4 VICTORT A 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 Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for671 words
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Advertisement526 1877-12-15 4 ifli$ttllaneou$« 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 fine526 words
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Advertisement658 1877-12-15 4 follow V Glassware and Crockery. j Wine glasses, Tumblers. Ac i Gla«s Table ornaments of all kinds, j Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. I Toilet Sets. I Chamber Sets. Hardware. r of s'l kin-Is. patent and coiimon; Locks of all kinds. Bolts: Platform Scales; Tron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing658 words
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Advertisement252 1877-12-15 4 MASON A CO.'S H\RNEBR. For Rale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pairhorsedo. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles. Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Rordeaux wines, Rreakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After dinner252 words
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