Singapore Daily Times, 2 January 1878
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Title Section11 1878-01-02 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGABORE, WEDNESDAY. 2nd JANUARY, 1878. VOL. XIX. No.11 words
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Article, Illustration452 1878-01-02 1 OniCl —D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. w I HI 111 be Company’s Contract Mai! Steamers imy be expected to arrire here in 1878 Ornun. Ho*«*»u>. TuNikT Bth J«n. Wedneidaj 9th J*a. Bid H 23rd 1 sth y«b. 6th Peb. i«h aoth sth Mar. 6th452 words
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Article146 1878-01-02 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. 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 eveiy ten days, and have accon uiodatun for first and146 words
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Article61 1878-01-02 1 Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates is granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For further particulars apply to GILFILLAN,61 words
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298 1878-01-02 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the j current year:— OvrwiSD H°» r a P WwJussdsy. January Thursday, 18 Jggjjjr 31 do 1 February 14 March 13 do a do 7 *2298 words
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96 1878-01-02 1 The steamer of this Company will be Jetsps«,3~i- «1 *jiEfcsproc*?t* Eirttrea, Penang, Moulmein. Rangoon snd Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates Monday, January Bth Saturday, July 14th 22nd 2otn February sth August Uth 19th ttta Match sth September Bth 19th 22nd96 words
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190 1878-01-02 1 A'ail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Duri&n Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe 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.190 words
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Insurance.
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49 1878-01-02 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Com pah y? Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoin t 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- c49 words
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704 1878-01-02 1 Tn c Steamer. of tbf ,bov tV>i :av -iU ,no.w ply between Singapore and Bat vis every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2* hours attei the arrival of the English Mai! from home. Head. Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. •-1 do. direct... Banjermaasin 118 80 Macassar704 words
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349 1878-01-02 1 Capital Y-' miona, witl ickf lat u«*S at n*r Plan at* -vA.. ,u the bi«9U9y of ...te Assarwncc. This is prove by two facts—viz., the aim not of paid-up capital and premium reeeiv d on shares, ana the life assurances effected. The349 words
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Article72 1878-01-02 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 1878-01-02 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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Article38 1878-01-02 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost ever y description of property at the current •'s of Premium. ‘Tie jurisdiction of Local Tribunals re- nised. ingapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE AGO. 1st January, 1877. (uj c.)38 words
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Article42 1878-01-02 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. 15t,h .Tnly, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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44 1878-01-02 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. (u. c.)44 words
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192 1878-01-02 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechuroh Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman j Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. TUy SvVintny ufiifvri by CO Policy holders192 words
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64 1878-01-02 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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57 1878-01-02 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.57 words
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93 1878-01-02 1 Financial Position (***** Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. j The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authori- I93 words
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Article49 1878-01-02 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Caoital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, onwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income npwsrds of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONB 4 00. Siniranore. Ist April. 1875. fu.o)49 words
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41 1878-01-02 1 ALLAINCE FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 SiEßLrwo 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. l7th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)41 words
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99 1878-01-02 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliaroent.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra99 words
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53 1878-01-02 1 nanvn vuuian11 The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on good» to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, 5th April,53 words
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43 1878-01-02 1 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 vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, let June, 1877. (u- c.)43 words
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75 1878-01-02 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o'o on all risks to Europe75 words
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81 1878-01-02 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporate bt Royal Chartbr.) 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 1878-01-02 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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents56 words
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220 1878-01-02 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jar. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 I t eo Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i 2 King William Lo do, Street. T TvvRpooi. f 0bib1 Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street.220 words
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99 1878-01-02 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. I Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Char. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.99 words
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284 1878-01-02 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—136 CANNING 8TEEET, 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 due284 words
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100 1878-01-02 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Enq. (Meun, Melcbers, 4 Co.) J.P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday,WissA Co.) A. T. Manner, (Msssrs.Douglu,LspndkACo.) H. Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J. J.100 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1878-01-02 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT {COMPANY. The undersigned, having-been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th J une, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT56 words
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Article49 1878-01-02 2 Tax Interest and Dividend on the Salangor State Debt will be paid on application and proof at the Chartered Mercantile Bank, Singapore, on Monday, the 31st day of December, 1877. James Innes. Collector in charge British Resident’s Office,Klang, Salangor. Singapore, 21st Dec., 1877, (to 31st inst,)49 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article16 1878-01-02 2 At Abbotsford, on the 2nd instant, the wife of William R. Lrise, of a daughter.16 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2nd, 1878.
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Article311 1878-01-02 2 Singapore. 2nd Jan., 1878. Gambier I *-55. Black Pepper nominal White Pepper Sago Flour, Sarawak o.O). Pearl Sago 40 f Coffee, Bontyne 31.-5. Tin. ‘B.BO. 40s. Mule twist 08._ 8$ lbs. Shirtings ®'4. 7 do do 1.374. 6 do T. Cloth 1.107 do do J-80-Benares Opium 590Exchange311 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article93 1878-01-02 2 London, 81 st December, 1877.—In reply to a Russian semi-official note, the British Government has intimated to the Russian Government that, in the evgnt of Constantinople being occupied, even if provisionally, by Russian troops, the national feeling would93 words
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69 1878-01-02 2 London, Ist January. —Fresh Kaffir troubles have broken out; the situation is considered alarming and the British troops have crossed the Kei. In consequence. of the serious aspect of affairs the 90th Regiment (Perthshire Volunteer Light Infantry) has been ordered to proceed to the69 words
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1221 1878-01-02 2 London, 1,114 Lee. —A later account of the fall of Plevna states that Ghazi Osman attempted to pierce the Russian line of entrenchments in the direction of Widdin, and that being attacked by the enmey in the front and rear, he was compelled to capitulate,1,221 words
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Article911 1878-01-02 3 Lovers of aquatic sports in Singapore who would grumble at the varied programme provided for their amusemerft yesterday must indeed be difficult to please. Nothing was forgotten from the wild rowing of a sampan crew to the steady stroke of trained man of war’s911 words
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Article2767 1878-01-02 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris, December 1,1877. Something akin to a sensational attention is bestowed on the Marshal’s isolation in the Elysee, and mysterious hints are circulated, and significant nods of the head made, as to his captivity. It is insinuated, that be is not conscious of the2,767 words
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Correspondence.
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948 1878-01-02 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —After a careful perusal of your article of 29th instant, regarding the dispute between the merchants and Gambier and Pepper dealers, we think an erroneous impression might be formed by the outside public, were the statements948 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement668 1878-01-02 2 fixto aubtrttsmwnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollar*. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIBECTORS. Ck/nrman.— H. Hoppius, E«q. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) airman.— F. D. SlASSOON, Esq. tra. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) L.ILI08. Esq. Fobbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) W. Keswick668 words
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Advertisement892 1878-01-02 2 TIMBER FOR SALE. A few large Serayah Batu logs, 25 to 35 feet long, and 20 in to 30 in. square. This ia a auperior quality of timber and can be cut in sizes, to anit pnrchaaera. J. McLEAN. 25 Battery Road. Singapore. 24th Dec 1877. to 31at Dec. CURIOS’892 words
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Advertisement731 1878-01-02 2 THEATRE ROYAL, SINGAPORE. Saturday, sth January, 1878. The Misses Ford beg to announce they •rill eive another performance in the Town Hall, on Saturday next, the entertainment commencing with the popular comedietta in one act THE HAPPY COUPLE. Characters. Mr. Honeyton MiasMARiAN Ford. Mrs. Honeyton Mias Ada Ford. PART 11.731 words
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Advertisement421 1878-01-02 2 TO BE LET FURNISHED. For 3or 4 months, from Ist February, that desirable residence Dratcot situated near the Tanglin Club, and For Sale. A 'Palanquin by Lambert, with Horse, Harness and Lamps. Price 1400. W. R. Scott. Singapore, 31st Dec., 1877. (n. c.l NOTICE. John Little Co., just opened out421 words
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Obituary26 1878-01-02 2 DEATH. Oh new year’s day, at Osborne Villa, Eugen Siegfried, the eldest son of Mr. A. Katz, aged 1 year 11 months. Java papers please copy.26 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement757 1878-01-02 3 RAFFLES’ LIBRARY, General Catalogues, of the Boris is the Raffles Library (Page* 2161 can be obtained from the 8nb-Librarian ©n and after Saturday next, 14th December, The Synoptical Index will be issued shortly, and subscribers can thua obtain it bound separately, or hare it stitched in with the General Catalogue,757 words
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Docks.
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707 1878-01-02 4 Th* works of die Company are aitnated •t Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and707 words
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189 1878-01-02 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. So. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating189 words
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71 1878-01-02 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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73 1878-01-02 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,73 words
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134 1878-01-02 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid up apd Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rlchird J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouger, Thomas Q. Barclay, Robert C. L. Bevan, Percival Boaanquet, Janies Brand, Charles Care. George H. Chambers, E#q. H. Wm. Eaton. Esq. M.'p. H. B. T, Farqnhar,134 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1878-01-02 4 KID GLOVES. Siiu St Co., have just receive! a small parcel oi Cold. Kid Gloves, Drabs and Browns. Ladies 6to 7s. Gentlemen’s 7J to B}. Singapore, -Ist Dec., 1877.29 words
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Advertisement745 1878-01-02 4 Tailors fk Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Sayle A Co. Civil Naval and Military Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweed 8. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding.745 words
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Advertisement521 1878-01-02 4 iHiSctllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemens ontfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,521 words
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Advertisement652 1878-01-02 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 aU Icings, patent and common: Locks of all kinds, Rolt«: Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op652 words
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Advertisement393 1878-01-02 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horee do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen's saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an if voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast. Claret, Dinner Claret,393 words
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