Singapore Daily Times, 24 January 1878
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Title Section12 1878-01-24 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. 24th JANUARY, 1878. No. 13,38412 words
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Article, Illustration458 1878-01-24 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Thb following are tbe dates on which tbe Company’s Contract Mail Steamers m*T be expected to arriTe here in 1878 OCTWAM. I HOa*WAU>. Wednesd *J J 22nd 23rd sth Feb. 6th Feb. 19th »tb sth Mat. Sth458 words
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Article145 1878-01-24 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. SaRPRDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St« 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 and third145 words
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311 1878-01-24 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Octwird. Homeward. 1878: 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27311 words
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96 1878-01-24 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current, year it the nndernoted r.nu.l*;, Jn 14th Saturday, July l#b *BOl 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21»t96 words
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186 1878-01-24 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and PinaDg. 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. The186 words
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Article39 1878-01-24 1 xv/xv noiiuivonu. The S. S. “ARRATOON APCAR, Captain Mactavish, from Calcutta, is expected here on or about the 28th instant. For freight and passage, apply to, SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1878. (to 28 inst.)39 words
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797 1878-01-24 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 44? Padang797 words
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Insurance.
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395 1878-01-24 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {1st issue at par £100,00C 2nd do at 5#prem £125,000 3rd do at 10# prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. Tbe success of this Company395 words
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Article73 1878-01-24 1 Capital 1 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 Block73 words
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96 1878-01-24 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. Jameb 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 1878-01-24 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. a. o.45 words
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Article59 1878-01-24 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 Claims arranged by the Local Agents' aD mJ >ai<i with P rom Ptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents,59 words
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Article42 1878-01-24 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 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c42 words
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43 1878-01-24 1 Capital 2.000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD 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 c.)43 words
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191 1878-01-24 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Graoechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wmi“i Hipd, E.qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered191 words
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64 1878-01-24 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 seduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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55 1878-01-24 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. Singapore,55 words
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91 1878-01-24 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 authori- j ty91 words
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Article29 1878-01-24 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Gbobo* Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1878-01-24 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. BIMONB A 00. Singapore, Ist April.52 words
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45 1878-01-24 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino 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.) nirr-Tl/~1 T~T rvts45 words
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100 1878-01-24 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. Ebei Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miuins. No100 words
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50 1878-01-24 1 The undersigned. Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issue Policies oovering 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.)50 words
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43 1878-01-24 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, 1st June, 1877. (n. c.)43 words
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69 1878-01-24 1 Hrad Opfick, 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 ofo on all risks to Europe69 words
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83 1878-01-24 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated 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, Agents83 words
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56 1878-01-24 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, Agents56 words
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224 1878-01-24 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, e.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: n, (50 West George GLi oow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 Krwo William 1 Street. t f224 words
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102 1878-01-24 4 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. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW.102 words
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283 1878-01-24 4 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 due283 words
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101 1878-01-24 4 Capital 82,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Meesre. Melchers, A Co.) J. P, Barnes lMessrs. Holliday,Wine A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Kemedioe, (J.101 words
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71 1878-01-24 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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72 1878-01-24 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 Preminm current here. Forms,[.Copies72 words
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137 1878-01-24 4 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, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, j George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, 'Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George137 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1878-01-24 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to Liverpool by all Transatlantic lines of Steamers. A redaction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates >8 granted to Officers of the Army and Navy and members of the Civil and Consular Services in Commission. For farther particulars apply to GILFILLAN,61 words
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Advertisement58 1878-01-24 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thx undersigned, haring been appomtde Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jane, 1869) to the above Company* are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT58 words
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Article136 1878-01-24 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Khoo Gew Teng, residing at South Canal Road, at Singapore, was adjudged a Bankrupt on the 23rd day of January 1878. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, on Friday136 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, JAN. 24TH, 1878.
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Article142 1878-01-24 2 Sinoaporb 24th Jan., 1878. Gambier... I 4.32$. Black Pepper 7.32*. White Pepper 13. 3ago Flour, Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.80. Ooffee, Bontyne 21.25. Tin 18.62J. 40s. Mule twist 97.50. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.35., 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30.142 words
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2075 1878-01-24 2 Advance of the Russians in Roumelia. London, 23 rd January. —The Russian troops have arrived -at Kechan. Keshan about 18 miles north from the Gulf of Saron and about 30 miles north of Gallipoli, as the crow flies). There is panic at Gallipoli. The Russian2,075 words
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Article1011 1878-01-24 3 From our own Correspondent.) Stdkkt, 28th Dec., 1877. Tou will see from the date that we are very near the end of the year, and as usual at this season, there is little to communicate. I remember last year trying to fill out a letter with serious reflections1,011 words
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Extracts.
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Article1847 1878-01-24 3 Tbe past fornight has been gayer and more eventful than most of its predecessors. The trial of the engineers of the Yesso for manslaughter has excited much interest. The Choral Society gave their first con cert of the season on the 10th instant, which was very successful; and the1,847 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement665 1878-01-24 2 #rto afobrrttetmnrtflff HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppitjs, E»q. (if Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—F. D. SABBOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Pobbes, Esq. (of Messrs.665 words
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Advertisement852 1878-01-24 2 STATIONERY. John Little A Co., hive on hand a large and varied assortment of Stationery, suitable for Office and Private use. Papers. —Large size Demy plain and ruled Foolscap, all qnalities and rulings. Foreign Letter in various styles. Account Sales, Invitation and Oi dinary Note, a large variety, Black Bordered852 words
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Advertisement538 1878-01-24 2 THEATRE ROYAIj SINGAPORE. Saturday, the 26th January, 1878. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL ABD Artist Extraordinary. Will give his popular entertainment*, SOIREE MAGIQUE. PROFESSOR M. MICHEL TT *j AS PEBFOBm *D at VARIOU8 TIMES. Under the Patronage of His Excellency Lord Northbrook, G M. S. I. Viceroy and Governor General of India,538 words
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Advertisement478 1878-01-24 2 NOTICE. The undersigned have received again a large invoice of blank books, comprising. Ledgers, Journals, Cash-books, Daybooks and all necessary subsidiary books; these can also be obtained in sets prices very moderate. Copying books. Weighing books, books to file letters, so called biblorhaptes,” etc., etc. Also A well selected supply478 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article81 1878-01-24 3 Wednesday, 23rd January. French war steamer Annamite, 5.000 tons, Lelardinal commander, Saigon 20th Jan. consignee French Consul. British steamer Bowen, 844 tons, Miller commander, Australia 29th Dec. consignees Guthrie A Co. Siamese barqie Race Horse, 374 tons, Stobmejer commander, Banlam 16th Jan. consignees Behn Meyer Go. British steamer Hector,81 words
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Article21 1878-01-24 3 Wednesday, 23rd January. German barque Canopus, Meyer, for Elephant point I. o. British steamer Paknam, 8tratton, for Saigon.21 words
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Article831 1878-01-24 3 h,p’s Names aptains. i.ag A Rio.j f j Vherr From Where Lying onbioneks or Agents. Destination MEN-OF-WAR j Qct 2 0l Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’a Consol General. Acheen Palembang |Stak«uan 1 Nov 24 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Mosquito iPaul |H. M. str. 44U831 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement233 1878-01-24 3 NOTICE. I have this day commenced business at No. 25-1 Raffles Place, as Real Estate Agent, Broker, and Commission Agent. C. H. WESTLAKE. Singapore. 2nd January, 1878. (1 m.) NOTICE. Katz Bros have rece'ved and opened for sab. Street lamps, for paraffin oil use, economical burners, very suitable for door233 words
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Advertisement293 1878-01-24 3 NOTICE. Desker A Co., importers of Bengal sheep, established since 1865, most respectfully beg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore that all orders for Mutton, if left at the Colonial Press Office, Raffles Place, between the hoars of 9 A. m and 5 P. M., Sundays excepted, or293 words
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Docks.
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704 1878-01-24 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty reesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest j draught, and704 words
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190 1878-01-24 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 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-01-24 4 FOR SALE. CAXLBBIBO (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. o.)19 words
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Advertisement429 1878-01-24 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,429 words
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Advertisement607 1878-01-24 4 iHtscrllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods; OUTFITTERS; Chronomktkr, 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 fine607 words
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Advertisement660 1878-01-24 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. *lw»y» I H*lten fort-1 Root ton-1 Hebb«n steeds on hand s well waehrend ein jours blen I root radie een selected and wohlaseortir-; as so rti s ryk assorti"fWT “sort- tes Tjurer al-1 dans tons ment ran Ened660 words
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Advertisement675 1878-01-24 4 SAYLE CO. T “l°™ ft Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robtnson, k. c. m. o And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorf l» 0. M. G.. K. 0. 8 T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers, Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL675 words
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