Singapore Daily Times, 2 May 1881

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  • 13 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE* MONDAY, 2nd MAY, 1881. No. 14,377
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  • Steam Ship Companies.
    • 200 1 oftici— cgiiywQ^yGopow»»- H*rbour. ..denoted the datss on wnien r feted to arrrre at Singapore ann r* r h«— T“*‘ M. e»*7 rnsw J\ ,k ra Tst llr-t-g* »s *2 j~ z Z J lT i!u J^r- !5i *v jg A r *s «5 nfc
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    • 267 1 Tns following are the dates on which the .teamen of the Messagerie* Maritime* may he expected to aknve here during the current year:— Orrw.Bß. Honw.sD. msL < wi Mosdsy. 7 M»»ch S.nd.r jn M««l to *March 4 l«rf 20 80 17 So Jhrrtl 1 May rr
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    • 142 1 »r waree i Aoamimbom. Patboclus. JU Axtxsor. Achilles. Dsucalio*. Diomid. Glaucus. biSTon. Ancbises. P»iam. Orestes. Paepidoh. Stietoe. Hector. Trucre. Mbnblaus. Laetes. Cyclops. Tklemachus. Belle rophox. Jason. Cltsses. C°7 Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lond°n every ten days,
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    • 1497 1 (Under Contract* with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Government*.) Head Oppici, 18 Acstxe Friars, Lobdoh. E. C. The following are the date# on which the Company’* Steamer* running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company, may be
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  • Insurance.
    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claim* arranged by the Local Agent*, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agenta, MARTIN, DYCB A OO
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    • 137 1 Lohdoit and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incobpobatbd bt Rotal Ohabteb.) FIRE DEPARTMENT. Subscribed CapiUl "..Y^ Paid-up CapiUl «0.0 O« Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1879... £841.580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves ~1,142.470 Income of tbe Fire Department, Net Premiums and
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    • 42 1 London Oyyick, 2 old Broad Strert. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u- c.
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    • 39 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. MAAOK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (a. c.)
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    • 72 1 Capital 10.600,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agent* 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 risks
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    • 69 1 Head Oppice, 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 Europe
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    • 51 1 Head Ofeice, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual, terms. Last retnrn to contributor* 234 °l° The usual discount* allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GOTHRIE A OC. Singapore, lltb Nov. 1879. u.
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    • 53 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Quern Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Street, London. The undersigned, have been-appointed Agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th August,
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    • 47 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Totallnvested Funds,upwardsof 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usuaJ PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (n.o)
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F ret 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. o.)
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    • 31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are preparM to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. o.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipk department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 fu. <0
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    • 25 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothrury E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November. 1879.
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    • 71 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 tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to (he extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 102 1 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. (Meesr*. Molcher*. A Co.) J. P. Barnee (Mean*. Holliday,WUe A Co. A. T. Manser, fMeeere.Doubles,LapraikiCo. H. Nicaiaa, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioa,
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    • 130 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Aebton, Esq. Alfred Gouger. Eeq. Thomae O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Pereira) Boeanqaet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William fall, Charles Care. Charteip Ifcrymt, Georg* H. Chambers,
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    • 47 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Besebye £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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    • 90 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 Agent* for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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    • 921 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, b. o. (Incorporated purtuanl to AcU of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Honourable Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandbkw Esq., j. p., Westwood House,
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    • 106 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’* Hill. I London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Btreet Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 208 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alkxahdib Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. p.i~a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow G*o*gr l Street. Edinburgh 17 Oioroi Strut. >—■» I "as™ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agenta
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th" June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1073 2 jirt> snftntttniunt*. nr th« taTiTi or STKD OMAE BIN ALLIE AL JUHLLD, (DECEASED.) 'N Qua** Brno*. hare been farored with instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION. Or W*d»*»at, tii 4t* Mat, 1881, A* r. AT THEIR SAL* ROOMS, Nos. 6 4 7, CommciAi Sqtjaai. TW« undermentioned Valuable Leasehold Properties situated
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    • 902 2 An gull is. at the total monthly rant of *270. sabject to a proportionate part say *2B of the quit rent referred by the aaid easts. Lore 16 and 17 are eold subject to a _eaae to Meeera Rem 4 Brother*, dated 19th March. 1872, and which terminate* on the
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    • 672 2 SALE OF NAILROD IRON. The undersigned hare received iinsructione to sell by Public Auction, at the Tanjong Pager Docks, on Tuesday next, 3rd May, at 7-30 a. m. About 3,000 Nailrod Iron. Terms.—Cash. The iron to remain at the risk and expense of the buyers who will be required to
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    • 583 2 TAPIOCA PLANTATION, In pursuance of the last will and testament of the late J. M. Cazalas, the undersigned are instructed by the Eiecutrix sell by Publio Auction, at their Sale room*, on Thursday, the 5th May, 1881, at 2 o’clock p. m., all that valuable Tapioca Plantation in the Sirangoon
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  • 56 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamer Himalaya, expected to arrive here on or about the 30th inst. will proceei to Hongkong, and cargo and passengers can now be engaged. For Freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A Co. Agents B. I. 8. N. Co. Ltd. Singapore,
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  • 74 2 TAKING CAROO FOR KOBE, TOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar. Captain Mactatish, is expected here on or about the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above porta. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 2ND MAY, 1881.
    • 1625 2 On Friday afternoon, while a good proportion of the European and Sikh 1 police, and most of the superior officers, were on duty at the race course, the members of two Secret Societies, the Hai San and the Teo Chew section of the Ghee Hin kongsees, availed of the opportunity
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    • 1563 2 SntoAronai 9wr> Mat. 1881., Gambier ••...>• I 3.95. Black Pepper 11.25. White Pepper, fair quality 17.25. Sago Flour, Bruui „2 90 Pearl Sago 3.20. Coffee, Bontbyas 13. Tapioca,small Flake... Al 5. Tin. 27J0. 40a. Mule twist 107.50. 8J lba. Sbirtiuga 1.024. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do
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    • 914 2 We take the following paras, from the Pinang Gazette of the 25th April:— Ur. Justice Ford —Mr. Justice Ford left Penang on Sunday in a. a. Menelaus for I Singapore, whence be purposes proceeding to Europe by the French Mail Steamer leaving, that Port on Sunday next Mr.
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    • 819 3 (From Indian paper*.) London, 14 th April. —Bank Shares Oriental Bank Corporation £2010s. Chartered Bank £24. Chartered Mercantile Bank £23 10s. H'kong A Shanghai Bank £44. London, 14/A April. —The latest advices from the Cape state that the Basutos have accepted the mediation of the Governor of Cape
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    • 1155 3 (It M ranuMted of oar ooaUmporariM that, in r» producing them translation., their original appeamnon in the Strait* Tim. map ba MknowledfOdJ Pataruan, 31*/ March. —On Tuesday, the 28»h March, a native seeking for bamboo# in the Tengger jungle was, at about noon, sprang upon by a
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  • 51 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Lisdxnhall Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and Sve prepared to take Fire Insurance risks St urrent rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A 00. Sings pore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th
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  • 123 3 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers snd Csrgooaa be booksd through for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Visagapatam. Coconada, Maeulipatam, Madras, Calient, TelKohery. The Company are also prepared
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  • 63 3 ReDUCTIOH 15 RATES OF PaaSAOE. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore letclaea 2nd daw Deck. To Malacca .96 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 Monlmein „49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 Calcutta »80 16 Madras
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 162 3 Saturday, 30th April. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke.” 254 tons Dinsdale, Sarawak 28th April, Lxm Lan A Co. British steamer Paknam,” 335 tons, Stratton, Bangkok 2bth April, Gnthrie A Co. M. M. steamer Emirate,” 727 tone, Picbat, Batavia 23th April. MessagerieB Maritimes. M. M. steamer Peiho,” 3,600 tons, Pasqualim, Marseilles
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    • 294 3 bale's Naum. 1 !r™.*R...| f r.o„ «i™™ Dkm.A,to.. N.ISS’ WAR KuUg.r.. But. cmitor 1400 ipril 14 Hongkong Bnuiui Oonjnl. SjgjS Diitot d. lo.ron Ron cruitor 1400 April 19 Hongkong RnMitn Oornul. Unknown AlrS Alrrni.lT Rak.eroi.4r 2500 April 22 Hngunki Rutornn Cotonl Untaojn A tin Amr—off Ru—
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 569 3 SIOt(KS. EX GLENOOE,” 8. S. John Little Co. hare just received per the above steamer Gents. Plain Coloored Cotton i Hose, in Navy. Chocolate and Cardinal Embroidered with fancy clocks. Shooting Stockings, Ribbed." Ganze Mer no Vests. Brown Balbriggan do. Silk Web Belts and Braces. Soft Felt Hats in Drab
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    • 486 3 WANTED. To purchase a Tricycle cheap. Condition not material if wheels are in good order. Address X. Y. Z. c/o “Straits Times” Office. Singapore, 7tb April, 1881. to 7th May. TO LEND. 120,000, on approved security. House property in town prefi rred. Apply to MNP. SETH A Co. FHigap re.
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    • 547 3 THE BINGAPORE J 3 RATED WATER MANUFACTORT. NOTICE. Thk undersigned beg respectfully to inform the publio of Singapore, that having bad nearly thirty years’ experience in tbe manufacture of* all descriptions of serated waters, both in London and China, they have opened the above named establishment and are now prepared
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    • 151 3 EX BELLBROPHON." We have j ait received. Black Alpacca Lustre. Ladies' Embroidered Collari. Children’s do do. Satin Sets. Infants’ Cashmere Hoods. Silk do. Silk piece Velvets. Nottingham Lace Curtains. Black Ostrich Feathers. White do do. Cream do do. Eau de Cologne in Wicker Bottles. Golden Oil. SAYLE A 00. Singapore,
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  • Docks.
    • 753 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and ohafpriee the following establishments, vi* Wsang.—Affording berthage for twenty imi nil at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 191 4 This Company executes ships’ repair* of all description* in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Er. ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbaving Dock. Length—lls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No.
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    • 362 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated vnn ths Indian Act X or 1866. CAPITAL 9 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Bsown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Eeq. I G. P..Tolson Eeq. J. M. VnnnoNT J.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 487 4 iSisttllantoire. BTRAITB ICE COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Below Mb. Emmbbsoh’s Tiffih Rooms AHD RIVER VALLEY ROAD. AT Missus. Howabth. Ebskihe A Co.’s Works. ICE AT ONE CENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Flint Street and River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from
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    • 687 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Boda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. tSW R upplied continuously to tbe Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Mrdical Times and
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    • 761 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, I Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, j Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks,
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    • 633 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPOBTEBB or 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,
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    • 645 4 j £>tores anli jflfrrbantifef. ROBINSON CO. Importers ai»d General Warehousemen. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing made np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Olotbs and Tweeds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the beet London makes. Socks,
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    • 806 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, n?hlnd,7s! ”*v* n SontUw- Hehb<mt~*l. •elected »nd “<n iour» Men 'oorradideen ...0rt1. ryk •d etockofaD European and i other roode a... m o.l;V r «rt\. »tl! lV nTIi" r ?’«'>•«»'• o3«J? w .rd« Bedtennn* dance. immir m-t de Art). Prl: ~a\ s-® Wing,
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