Singapore Daily Times, 2 August 1879
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Title Section12 1879-08-02 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 1879, No. 13,84512 words
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Article, Illustration416 1879-08-02 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowbs— At New Barbour. this Compar/s Mail Steamers may Le expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Octwaxd. Homwabd. Tuesday 21 nt Jaa. Friday Mb Jan. h 4tb Feb «4»b 18th 7th Feb. «th Mar *l»t IMb nb Mar.416 words
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Article146 1879-08-02 1 Aoamimbon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patrqclus. Achilles. Abtehor. Diomed. Deucalioh. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Abchises. SaRPEDOM. OREBTEB. B ECTOR. StEHTOR. Mfbelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and146 words
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240 1879-08-02 1 Tpe followiM- .’'l”'* lb. steamers of tbe Meaaafrenea Maritime, may be ejected to »m.e here during the cnrrent yearr— OtTWARP. jgjg Wednesday’ 12 February Frid,y It f' *j K 4 June 1A TnlT 18 d 0 S 3? S 1 Wednesday, 8 October September ulLw 8240 words
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172 1879-08-02 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at tbe undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,172 words
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Article44 1879-08-02 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain tavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist August, 1879.44 words
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Article41 1879-08-02 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Captain Gardrer, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist August, 1879.41 words
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954 1879-08-02 1 The Steamers of tbe above Company will nowplvbetween Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austib Friars, Lobdob. Passage Morey, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I i gn.i.M.. Samarang954 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-08-02 1 Capital 9 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The nudersiened, 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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46 1879-08-02 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by .irst Class Steamers and Soilino> vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u.c.)46 words
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Article54 1879-08-02 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost evert of property at the current R't.pg of Premium. Tntal Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,9°6. Claims arranged by the Local Apents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The fnrisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore,54 words
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Article41 1879-08-02 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, 15tb July, 1872. Q-)41 words
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51 1879-08-02 1 UAni/ti uwmrai’ The undersigned, Agents tor the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866.51 words
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46 1879-08-02 1 (Berlin -Cologne Firs Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint jd General Agents of the above Company -.-e prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.46 words
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70 1879-08-02 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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45 1879-08-02 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. Lipe department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)45 words
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Article29 1879-08-02 1 Capital Fl.noo/W). cftff offices. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)29 words
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71 1879-08-02 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The nndersigned. 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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190 1879-08-02 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Bmldings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman ef the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. 1 sa 1 Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to190 words
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64 1879-08-02 1 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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88 1879-08-02 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. M Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to88 words
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53 1879-08-02 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,53 words
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42 1879-08-02 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxebling 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. (a. o.)42 words
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46 1879-08-02 1 It is requested that tbe Masters of all vessels insured in tbe above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to tbe undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON. DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. o.)46 words
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101 1879-08-02 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bonnett’a Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Mesars.Todd ACoston.l CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Char. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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210 1879-08-02 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldsoh.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Gl.boow P Y EST G oMl Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street {‘SESisr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents210 words
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56 1879-08-02 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the awve Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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101 1879-08-02 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. MsUbrnrs. A Co.! .T. P Rsrne* (Mossrs. HnlHdnv.Wiee k Co.! A T Hunger, fW«>«i»Tß.TVwKlM.Tenr*ik*Co.) N. Niiniee. (Borneo Comnenv LM.) J. .T doe Bemedio*. f.T.101 words
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139 1879-08-02 4 Hapttal £1,600.000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. ftich'rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alf-ed (Vmmr. Esq. Tbnmss O. BreoWt, I William Pnbor* r. L. Be ran, j Geo— "‘VWt, PerHx-nl Rosanqnet, Hrde. James Brand, >• William Lvall, Charles Cure, ‘’hsrle* Msrrvw*.139 words
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84 1879-08-02 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves 1,156 690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Prei miums and Interest 976,119 The undersigned,84 words
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88 1879-08-02 4 V UIU rfliN l i lain uu 'J The undebpigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Com- pant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual88 words
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31 1879-08-02 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERBON BIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Article40 1879-08-02 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount rn all risks. o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNBTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)40 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1879-08-02 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the let January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.113 words
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Advertisement74 1879-08-02 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF TH* LATEST BUBVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Pbices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbic* of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Bbeet) (Single Sheet) Sailors' Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (U. C.) Eacti. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. FOR SALE. Thi undersigned bare just74 words
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Advertisement139 1879-08-02 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or dimage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured139 words
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Article45 1879-08-02 2 The Italian mail steamer India, A. j Brizzolesi, Commander, will be despat. ched from Singapore on the 20th August for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 25th July, 1879. (to 20th Aug.) j45 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 2ND AUG., 1879.
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Article732 1879-08-02 2 Singapore, 2nd August, 1879. Gambier f 3.874Black Pepper 7.95. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawai 3.15. Pearl Sago 4.074. Coffee, Bontyne 15.65. Tin 20. 40s. Mule twist 86. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do 7. Cloth 105. 7 do do 1174.732 words
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Article1692 1879-08-02 2 [From Indian Papers.) Kokelan, thro’ Kvndahar, 17 th July.— The probable distribution of < nr Frontier Army will be as followsThere will be two divisions. The first division will have their head-quarters in the cold weather at Peshawur; in the summer month at Shatufzan. The second division will1,692 words
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Article1596 1879-08-02 3 As was to have been expected, the news of the death in Zululand in such a cruel and distressing manner of the Prince Imperial of France, created a profound sensation and excited the deepest sympathy with the bereaved Empress, not only in England and France, but1,596 words
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Article2806 1879-08-02 3 Singapore, 31st Jolt, 1879. Present. H. E. The Administrator. His Hou. the Chief Justice, (Sir Thomas Sidgreaves) Tbe Hon’ble the Officer Commanding H. M.'s Troops (OoL Jago, 74th Regt.) The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, (Cecil C Smith.) Acting Attorney General, (I. S. Bond.) Treasurer, (W. W. Wil lans.)2,806 words
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Correspondence.
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Article273 1879-08-02 3 To the Editor of the Daili/ Times. Snt, —I have seen the Wizard of the North, Dr. Lynn, Maskelyne and Cook, Heller, and many other professors of magic perform, and thought it was impossible for any man to exhibit tricks that were not in their repertoires; but273 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement880 1879-08-02 2 #tto aibtrtisrauntg. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 1,800.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wk. H. FOBBEB, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Bassoon Sons A880 words
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Advertisement867 1879-08-02 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE tanjong PAGAR dock COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting867 words
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Advertisement689 1879-08-02 2 GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Mrs Anson will, until further notice, hold her weekly receptions at Government House on Fridays, from 12 to 2 o’clock, instead of Tuesdays, as heretofore. Singapore, 1st August, 1879. (to 9th inst) FOR SALE, The Goodwill. Lease, Furniture and Fixtures, of “THE CENTRAL HOTEL.” Shanghai, Chi*a. This Hotel,689 words
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Advertisement548 1879-08-02 2 NOTICE. To be sold at Public Auction by the Sheriff of Penan* on Wednesday. 13th August, at the Godown of Messes Sandilands, Butteey A Co. S. S. Heronf (as she now lies, at the Prye Dock) Twin Screw Iron steamer, 121 tons register, 55 tons nett, exclusive of Engine boiler548 words
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Notices.
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63 1879-08-02 3 A service of sleeping Cars has been organized to run once a week from Brindisi to Calais attached to the Trains conveying the India and China Mails. Fare Brindisi to Bologna frs. 30. Bologna to Calais 70. Tickets can be obtained at the Company's63 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement588 1879-08-02 3 LAMPS. John Little A Co. have just received an assortment of Hanging, Tible, and Bracket Lamps, of new and handsome patterns. Singapore, 23rd July, 1879. G. R. LAMBERTS. Photographic Rooms. The photographic rooms will be opened till Saturday 2nd of August and be closed after that date untill further notice.588 words
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Docks.
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699 1879-08-02 4 Thi worki ol tie CompMj .rentn.toj •t Tanionir P»?»r, witkm out mile o' «>• town of Sinnpore, end compn.e the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty ▼ewe]* at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected699 words
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191 1879-08-02 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 feei Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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259 1879-08-02 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1 m. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD C? DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chatman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I O. P. Tolson Esq. J. M Vermont259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement660 1879-08-02 4 iHieftfUantouS. J. MOTION. Ch*ono«t«», Watch and Clooi Make*. and Optician. Ft.int Str**t. it > a always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watohe,, Clocks, Nautical Tpstmmeiita, 4c., comprismg T Alias' m Bracelets, Brooches, Farrines, Lockets. Tiadies’ rings, Sijrnet rintrs, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains. Ladies’ gold660 words
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Advertisement478 1879-08-02 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling. Rnrsrundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs478 words
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Advertisement170 1879-08-02 4 NOTICE. Now unpacking ex. S. 8. Qlengyle. A small parcel of fancy Woreted Coat* inga. White Bedford Cord, White Buckskin, Gentlemen’s all White Canvas Shoes, Do. Morocco Shoes, elastic sides, Children’s Shoes, Flaps, Tape and buckles, in all sizes 4 to 13. A few pairs (only) of Ladies’ Court Shoes,170 words
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Advertisement604 1879-08-02 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci < Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION < MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of604 words
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Advertisement694 1879-08-02 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. onhundawcll •slewed and richly Maori- 1 •d stock of all European and Other (rood*. Moderate term* and earefnl atHalten fortwaehrend cin wohlaaaortirtea User aller Europe#k anderen ArtiSont ton- Hebben «teeda iour* bien »oor radii eei aaaortia ryk aaaorti.694 words
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