Singapore Daily Times, 12 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-12 1 The Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 12th MAY, 1881. No. 14,386 VOL. XXII.13 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration196 1881-05-12 1 Godowbs New Harbour. ;sWBfS£rH?s rected to am« *t Singapore am k yesr H o.w— r»b seJr tm Fridsj >l* aa rt> e ®*h ,s*h ,r j; e«. Srf J Ol- lS»h l7tt *Kk ,n i«t M' i4,h J»v- lMk »»h **i aw Z ,h196 words
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272 1881-05-12 1 The following are the dates on which Ihe steamer* of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here dunng the current year:— OSTWABS. HOSSwaSB. IWI I*l Mosdsj. 7 Mtrch P.cUt «0 Fehrnery *1 do -t «*W*' *••<■7. 17 do s*iy‘ 1 May IS do law272 words
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Article153 1881-05-12 1 piMßonir wnran i. Agamemnon. Patboclu*. Ajax. Antenoe. Achilles. Deucalion. Diohed. Glaucus. Nistoe. Anchise*. Pbiam. Orestes. Sabpedon. Stentor. Hector. Tedcer. Menelau*. Lanteb. Ctclopb. Telemachus. Bellseophon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straita and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days,153 words
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1497 1881-05-12 1 DAI IUS11U" wa* (Under Contract* with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. C. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Steamer* running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O.1,497 words
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Insurance.
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Article56 1881-05-12 1 Established 1710. Insurance* effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1879. £262,492,481 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYOE A OO56 words
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129 1881-05-12 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal 0H** TeB j FIRE DEPARTMENT. SSS&SSFire Reserve Fnnd... 31st Dec.. 1879... CM1.5M Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total FireReserves A, Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiuma and Interest... 974,121 The undersigned. Agents for129 words
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Article44 1881-05-12 1 UUUrAO i. London Oefice, 2 old Broad Street, The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the onatomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. Gl c.44 words
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40 1881-05-12 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. COMPANT. BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance risks at the current ratee of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. c40 words
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72 1881-05-12 1 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 f r coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on »1172 words
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70 1881-05-12 1 Head Oppicb, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above I Company, are prepared to take risk* upon cargo by steamer or sailing veaael on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all neka foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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Article57 1881-05-12 1 CHlNEtK lNSUItAW'/B. W. Aiimi X CjLS Head Office. Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual, terms. Last return to contributors 23i o/o The usnal discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A57 words
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Article54 1881-05-12 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gbace Church Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance nsks at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A CO. Singapore, 30th54 words
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50 1881-05-12 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appoints Agents at Singapore and are prepared to iasne policies against Fire on the usual PiTKRSOH. SIMONS 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875. (u.o)50 words
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40 1881-05-12 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. 1 BIUMUUIIP. HmWW.T'lWff**'"40 words
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31 1881-05-12 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.j31 words
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45 1881-05-12 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A OO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department i Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1880 (u. <Q45 words
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26 1881-05-12 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. i London, 39 Lothburv E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.26 words
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Article73 1881-05-12 1 Capital 3 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the i73 words
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102 1881-05-12 1 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. fMeeere. Melchere. A Co.) J. P. Barnes fMeeere. Holliday.Wise A Co. A T. Manger. fMeeere.Doaglae.LapralkACo. H. Nicaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bemedloe,102 words
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Article128 1881-05-12 1 Instituted 1803. j Capital £1,600.000. j Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. I Richard .1. Ashton, Eaq. Alfred 0*>u*er. Eeq. 1 Thoms* O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Perci.al Roeanquet, Sanm* 1 Hyde. Jamea Brand, W'lliam Lyall, gssr fs-a—ToSesS*.128 words
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51 1881-05-12 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, and is prepared to aooept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. e.) nn ,„n„ni,rnD D51 words
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86 1881-05-12 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Fund* *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authonty to grant Insurances86 words
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929 1881-05-12 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Street, London, r. c. (Incorporated punuani to Act* of Parliammt.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: ■"The ItTGJrr TWsrnniawLw Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) Wm. Macandrew Esq., j. p., Westwood House, Colchester.929 words
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102 1881-05-12 1 OFFICE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’* Hill. London—10, Gornhill. 0LA8OOW— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad 8treet. CHAIRMAN IN MAN0HR8TBR. JOHN Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coeton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alix.102 words
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206 1881-05-12 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ON* MILLION Stirling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldsoh, Esq Vice Chairman— J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: P Edinbueoh, 17 Gboegb Street. IK <z:Z' LL >— Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the206 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1881-05-12 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 reDresent the said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT57 words
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78 1881-05-12 2 i The 8. 8. Sistie will leave on Friday. J the 13th instant, at noon, from the Roads, j opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above I ports, and will henceforth continue this j service. The attention of78 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 12TH MAY, 1881.
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Article296 1881-05-12 2 Sihoapokk, 12th Mat, 1881. Oambier < 3.95. B'ack Pepper 11. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Sar— 8 074 Pearl Sago 3.15. Coffee, Bontoyne 13. Tapioca, small Flake. 425. Tin. 27.62*. 40s. Mule twist 107 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do 1-45. 6 do T.296 words
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1080 1881-05-12 2 Tunis. Loudon, 12/A May. —The French troops are marchiDg upon the city of Tunis. 3 I I r In consequence of the departure of the B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Mecca having been deferred, His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands embarked at1,080 words
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1746 1881-05-12 2 (By our special correspondent.) Johore Bahru, lOfA May, 1881.—The old and loyal saying The King’s face gives grace” turned out, as old saws generally do, to be very correct and true to-day as far as the weather was1,746 words
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Article1030 1881-05-12 3 Jcst now there is a great deal of talk among the Chinese community regarding an extraordinary i 8 Tf c j cle which is said to have beeu beheW in Swatow on the 30th March last. Four suns, it is alleged in private letters, were visible1,030 words
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Article949 1881-05-12 3 The following telegrams and paras: culied from the home papers will in some measure render intelligible the prompt and vigorous action of the i French Government in reference to I Tunis, which is in such strong contrast to the self confessed poltroonery of the Gladstone Ministry in949 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement667 1881-05-12 2 #tto aabfrtttfnuntt. STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, (LIMITED.) Head Orrici, 76 Kina William St. London. The undersigned. haring been appointed Agenta of the above Companr at Singapore, are prepared to aeoept Fire Risks, up to £6,000 on any one' building, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON. DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 25th667 words
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Advertisement897 1881-05-12 2 SALE OP VALUABLE OOOOANUT PLANTATIONS. Th« undersigned have reoeived instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, on Friday, the 20th May, 1881, at 2.30 o. m., at their Sale Room a, 6 A 7 Raffles Place. Lot I.—That valuable Oocoanut Plantation situated on Thb Bhuddoo Road. comprised in897 words
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Advertisement824 1881-05-12 2 NEW GOODS. John Little 00., have just received the following goods.— Japanned Iron Wash standi. Portable Commodes. Toilet Sets. Foot Baths. Plunge >• Dip Sponge Enamelled and Tinned Iron Hollow-ware, including, Kettles, Saucepans. Stewpans, Round Pots, Oval Pots, Frying; Pans, Ac. Singapore, 10th May, 1881. FLOWER SHOW A Show of824 words
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Advertisement485 1881-05-12 2 notice. All persons indebted to or haying any claims against the estate of the late Robert Campbell Esq., are requested to pay such debts or forward such claims to I. SWINBURNE BOND, Oollyer Quay, One of the Executors of the Will of the said Robert Campbell, Dececued. Singapore, 11th May,485 words
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Notices.
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Article68 1881-05-12 3 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arraloon Apcar, Captain McConnell, is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they’ will not be admitted on board. For68 words
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Article75 1881-05-12 3 TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or about the '27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the i undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they75 words
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50 1881-05-12 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION BTERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadenhall Street, London. The undersigned have been appointed agent* for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risks at current rates of premium. A. L. JOHNSTON A Co. Singspore, 16th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)50 words
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127 1881-05-12 3 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly for Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam. Vitagapatam. Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellichery. The Company are also127 words
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68 1881-05-12 3 Reduction in rates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore Ist class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca 6 3 Penang 15 7,50 3 Monlmein „49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.-2* 9 Calcutta „80 i68 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article55 1881-05-12 3 Wednesday, 11th May. J British steamer Pearl," 705 ton,, Grenfell, S»i|m>Btb M.y, Ban Hin A Co. Briti.b .taxer Cxrmbrook.” 960 ton., Wh.rton, imo, stb “StaSl Pinto," 180 tons, Hnddls, Jobore, 10th M„, Coloninl Gorernmsnt. M M. steamer Oxus,” 3,600 tons, Rapatel, Saigon 9th Msy. “'Bri.STi'-Xln.-.bire,” 1,201 ton., Ds.ire, London55 words
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Article60 1881-05-12 3 Wednesday, 11th May. German steamer Nona,” Wolffel. for B»igon. Thursday, 12th May. British steamer Ruby,” Beasley, for Muntok and Pslsmbang. British steamer Mecca,” Thomson, for Calcutta m raterasDutch steamer Baron Mackar.” BesselinF. for Macassar. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Penang. Spanish steamer Balvadora, for Manila. British steamer60 words
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Article108 1881-05-12 3 Ship’s Nx,ns. t-miss. Ftx. t Bin J J I ijssr™ g--a 4 l ijsa"jss3 sstsa. ss Who. Dotahsta SSStV SS ESf KfflUST 8 pSafafSiota fu** t tffilF sgtESS Dntab’str. S M,’, OOb.nbon Brenilton Ore, Onr w i iiii l Sr SK. SB- S'VL. %ft IS? .Whs,ton108 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement455 1881-05-12 3 BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. John Littlb t Co., have just unpacked the following goods,— 48* City Bicycle. 52* Mechanic 54* Otto 50* Coventry Tricycle with rotary action. Singapore, 10th May, 1881. NOTICE. Mr. Byramjke Bubjobjee Ebanee baa been admitted a partner in my firm which will hereafter be under the style455 words
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Advertisement702 1881-05-12 3 FORS'LE. A new doable seeted Victoria, do Park Phaeton, do light Mail Phaeton with a Patent sliding step convenient for Ladies. One Lady ’s Saddle, by Peat, nearly new. Apnly to 0. H. BROWN Co. Care of Messrs Cameron. Dunlop A Co. Singapore, 26tb April, 1381. NOTICE lw»*'T "iwn fh»*702 words
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Advertisement436 1881-05-12 3 ROYAL BAVARIAN COURT BREWERY BEER OF MUNICH. Katz Bros., haring obtained the Sole agency of this famous beer, whioh was hitherto not allowed to be exported, are expecting a small shipment in tne Achilla 8. S., and will book orders now. Austrian Bbntwood Chairs. After arriral of the S. S.436 words
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Advertisement474 1881-05-12 3 THE SINGAPORE .E RATED WATER MANUFACTORY. NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to inform the public of Singapore, that haring had nearly thirty years’ experience in the manufacture of all descriptions of ®rated waters, both in London and China, they hare opened the above named establishment and are new prepared to474 words
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Advertisement195 1881-05-12 3 EX 8. S. GLENLTON AND GLENFALLOCH. Satlx A Co. are now unpacking 5 Caaaa Pompadour Print* and Sateen*. Black and Dark Ground White and Coloured Spot Sateen*. Dreu length* only, with Trimming to match, of the new French Brege Dree* Btuff* for Spring, 1881. A few Dree* length* only, in195 words
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Docks.
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752 1881-05-12 4 Tf* works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, ris:— Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and752 words
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191 1881-05-12 4 This Company sxecutes ships' repair* of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Enropenn Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Door. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Geavino191 words
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365 1881-05-12 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of *lOO each of which 93,900 have altfMy hem subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Es*i. Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh365 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement489 1881-05-12 4 iHlsttllanroua. STRAITS ICE COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Below Mb. Emmersoh’s Tiehih Rooms; bhd RIVER VALLEY ROAD, at Messrs. Howabth, Ebskine A Co.’s Works. ICE AT ONE CENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Flint Street tnd River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from489 words
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Advertisement709 1881-05-12 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Boda Water. The qneen of table waters. British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. i CST Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. f ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated < waters. Mrdical709 words
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Advertisement769 1881-05-12 4 Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nantical Instrnments, Ac., comprising Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks,769 words
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Advertisement639 1881-05-12 4 ♦torts anS iStt'tftaoSist. JOHN LITTLE CO. GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN 1 IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, Ja- pan 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. A639 words
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Advertisement649 1881-05-12 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and 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. Cloths and Twe'ds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and649 words
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Advertisement815 1881-05-12 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, H n Sonttou12* *~i I wMhraod Mn i.. nn M«n »oorradi,« n *oMas«ort|r. mnrtii rjk arnnrtl. «T f** T »>■ A*"* *>">■ "»*nt "»n Ko. tarn,, r i 1 5,"’ HtlHre lerea.Mal- i>ryr«n. All* MU MS* 4w undMo.. iiTiTi''. m r;. valdighaid a815 words
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