Singapore Daily Times, 26 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-26 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,36112 words
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Article, Illustration464 1877-12-26 1 P. O. Company. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. following are tnc dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to ai rive here in 1877 Odtwarp. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. n 7th464 words
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Article148 1877-12-26 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatic n for first148 words
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Article308 1877-12-26 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, yan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3] flo 1 Feb. H P.*>- !5 d ..~S. -tiffi 1 >, do 99 29308 words
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102 1877-12-26 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore lor 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.102 words
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189 1877-12-26 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. The189 words
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729 1877-12-26 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat; via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to I Batavia729 words
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Insurance.
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382 1877-12-26 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at 5sprem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£150,000 1*2 proclaims and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this Company is unprecedented in the history of Life Assurance.382 words
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Article72 1877-12-26 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 $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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99 1877-12-26 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. 1 Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East, i OFFICES IN99 words
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47 1877-12-26 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointI ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. I RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. 047 words
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Article51 1877-12-26 1 E8TABLI8HED 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 bv the i and liberal The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st January, 1877. (n.51 words
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Article42 1877-12-26 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.)42 words
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45 1877-12-26 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. Lipr department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept,, 1877. (n. o.) 'PTTT r»TT-Et-rvvt45 words
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194 1877-12-26 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman 1 William Hind, Eeqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The aecnritj/194 words
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64 1877-12-26 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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58 1877-12-26 1 The undersigned have been appointed I agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamj 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.58 words
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88 1877-12-26 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 *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant88 words
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Article33 1877-12-26 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. nTT A Y-»T A XT mnin a m r ran33 words
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52 1877-12-26 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 uenal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1877-12-26 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sxerling 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 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)42 words
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96 1877-12-26 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* mintns. No extra96 words
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48 1877-12-26 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)48 words
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68 1877-12-26 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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82 1877-12-26 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Ohartbr.) 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 for82 words
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381 1877-12-26 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,381 words
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28 1877-12-26 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OPPICE IJT INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India.28 words
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264 1877-12-26 2 OAiJiiO or rnaniua ion inuiaThe Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resol red to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Oml and Military. This reduction applies to all264 words
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99 1877-12-26 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. Melcbsrs, A Co.) j (Messrs. Holliday,Wiss A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Doagla»,LapnukACo.) H Nicsise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dee Bemedios, (J. J.99 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-12-26 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, haring been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Comnany* are authorised to grant and bay bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at61 words
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Article129 1877-12-26 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Oousrer. EBq Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Bevan, Georire Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, BMMtel Hyde. James Brand, Willism Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,129 words
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53 1877-12-26 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’b Steamer "MECCA;' will leave for above ports on Monday, 31st instant, at 4 p. m., from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents B. I. S. N. 00. Singapore, 26th Dec. 1877.53 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article20 1877-12-26 2 On Christmas day at the Quarters, Cent* ral Police Station, the wife of Inspector John Smith of a daughter.20 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26TH, 1877.
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Article148 1877-12-26 2 LATEST yuwi Aiiuflo. Singapore, 26th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4.55. Black Pepper 7.55. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.35. Pearl Sago 4.W Coffee, Bontyne. 31.35. Tin..... 19-25-40s. Mule twist 38. 8J lbs. Shirtingß 1 57J. 7 do do 1.374. 6 do T. Cloth 1-10. 7 do do148 words
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Article3332 1877-12-26 2 rvriUitiivo (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. London 25 th December.— Suleiman Pacha has garrisoned the quadrilateral and is concentrating the remainder of his troops in Adrianople. It is believed that the Porte has resolved to continue the war to the last extremity. The returning of the3,332 words
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Article371 1877-12-26 3 The Savings Bank. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Can you tell me why new regulations have been issued to govern the Savings Bank. I see in a notice of the Acting P. M. G. in the last Gazette, that the most that can be deposited in371 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement583 1877-12-26 2 #tto asbcrtistmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bi lilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq.583 words
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Advertisement637 1877-12-26 2 THEATRE ROYAL. SINGAPORE. Saturday, the 29th December, 1877. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Wizard Artist Extraordinary, Will give his popular entertainments, SOIREE MAGIQUE. Under the distinguished Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR Wm. C. F. ROBINSON, K.C.M.G. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL Has performed at various times. Under the distinguished Patronage of His637 words
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Advertisement494 1877-12-26 2 for sai/e. Carlsberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. BR0THEKS Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Brothers.—hare unpacked ex steamer ALTONA Flannels, —in pieces to make shirts, >n good designs. Flannels for undershirts, best French make, not shrinking. Hava na Cigars of genuine manufacture the Brcvas.”494 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article171 1877-12-26 3 Monday, 24th December. Colonial schooner Horsburjj, 80 tons, Todd commander, Malacca 22nd Dec. consignee Colonial Government. British steamer Venice, 1,271 tons, Rhode commandei, Calcutta 16th Dec. consignees W. R. Scott Co. Tuesday, 25th December. German barque Occident, 248 toDS, Reuter commander, Saigon 21st Dec. consignees Lind Asmus Co. British171 words
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Article82 1877-12-26 3 Monday, 24th December. Dutch steamer Bromo, Soeters, for Penang. Spanish steamer Paragua, Gil, for Manila Dutch schooner Martapaera, Nacodah, for Ponti&n&k. British steamer Japara, Van Eck, for Batavia. Italian barque Pellicano, Massu, for Rangoon. Italian barque Pietro G., Saleassino, for Elephant point f. o. British schooner Bintang82 words
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Article1323 1877-12-26 3 i L'ATk 'hip’s Names t 1 aptaiks. lag v Rio. i of ab here From Where Lying onsignres or Agents.!Destination. i RIVALS MEN-OF-WAP. PalMbanK Stakman H.N.M.’s str Oot. 20 Acheen Victoria Dock (H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Mnmnito Paul 'H. M. str. 4 OINov. 24 Penang Roads1,323 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement230 1877-12-26 3 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. John Little A Co. have just received their new and varied assortment of goods suitable for Christmas Presents, and New Year’s gifts, comprising. Ladies’ C mpanions.lLadies’ Velvet Bags, Scent Cases in Lea-Scent Cases in velvet, [ther.Comp’dium of Games, P’tographic Albums/ Work Boxes, Work Cases, Writing Cases. Writing Desks,230 words
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Advertisement152 1877-12-26 3 THE OVERLAND “STRAITS TIMES.” After the present date, the Ov rland issue of the Straits Times.” will be published weekly instead of fortnightly, for despatch by the French mail as well as by the P. <& 0. steamers. The annual subscription will remain the same as heretofore, viz. $lB, for152 words
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Advertisement120 1877-12-26 3 NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals <t 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 number120 words
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Notice.
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Article101 1877-12-26 4 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 always101 words
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Article147 1877-12-26 3 Per Zamboanga.— From Penang: 95 Chinese. Per Venice —From Penang: Mr. and Mrs Capel and 3 shildren, Mrs. Murat and 2 servants and 73 Chinese deck. Per QlenfaUoch. —From London For Singapore: Mr. Ommennery. For Hongkong Mr. Huffen. Per Hindostan. —From Calcutta For Singapore, Dr. aud Mrs. Stewart. Lieut.147 words
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Docks.
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704 1877-12-26 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town ol 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 protected704 words
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186 1877-12-26 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 154 feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating186 words
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257 1877-12-26 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 of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and Uve voyage* performed each year: the dei nurtures of the steamers from257 words
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43 1877-12-26 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. 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. (n. c.)43 words
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72 1877-12-26 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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Advertisement28 1877-12-26 4 KID GLOVES. Sayle Co., have jast received a small parcel of. Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6to 7J. Gentlemen’B 7| to Bs. Singapore, 21st Dec., 1877.28 words
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Advertisement641 1877-12-26 4 Special Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. o Sat lb A Co. Civil Naval and Military Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLTON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trouser? White Kerseymere641 words
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Advertisement664 1877-12-26 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBIN80N A 00. 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 for664 words
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Advertisement528 1877-12-26 4 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 Tweeds,528 words
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Advertisement721 1877-12-26 4 GLA8SWARE 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 Irinas, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Holts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of721 words
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Advertisement263 1877-12-26 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. Fob 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.263 words
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