The Straits Times, 28 December 1883
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Title Section17 1883-12-28 1 Th e Sraits Times. XXIV. NKW > hi; iks. ciIiNGAPOKE, FRIDAY. 28th DJXEMBER, 1883 [DAILY ISSUE.] No. 15.10117 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement277 1883-12-28 1 #>tram *Inp Com^aiiits. iRTCHTAL TION COMPANY i, 'nay. LINES. t,.<i ar> wmcn rstnay be er- re dnnng *he Ho«wmT>. Monday 81st Pec. UM 14th Jan. Jith Uth F.>b. 10th Mar. Zith 7th Aprl. r ri<UT 2n<! Triursdav iW \-2<h Jane. KB LOWDOW. Stead ,!..>ut Monday, the passenger* to MarTRN TICKETS.277 words
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Advertisement592 1883-12-28 1 *tfam *!)fp Compantrs. THF MFSSAGERIES MARITIMEfI COMPANT. The following are the dates on which er* of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the -urrent y-ar OrTWABD. ITowrwAßn. Monduj 84th Dec. Monday 24th Dec. !WM MV, J» r 1884 7th lan. iNt All the above Steamers Outwards592 words
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Advertisement711 1883-12-28 1 strain *t)fp Compantrs. DE NF.DERL4NDBOH-INDIBCHE STOOMVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ. Under Cor tracts wit* the Netherlands Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. O. Head aofnct Batavia. The following are the date* on which j the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. P.711 words
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Advertisement792 1883-12-28 1 *tram *f)fp Conpanus. N.B.— The steamer does the voyage in one month ria Priaman, Ajorbangis. Natal, ftihoga, Baros, Singkel, Goenoeng-Bitoelie Troemon, Tampattoean, Analaboe, Regaa and Patti and back from Aoheen via Analaboe, noenoeng-Bitoelie, Bingkel, Baros ir., for Padang. On another month via Priaman, Ajerbangia. Natal, Siboga, Baros. Pingkel. Goenoeng Sitnelie.792 words
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Advertisement564 1883-12-28 1 fnsfuranrr. JAVA BEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Officb, Batatia. Thb undersigned, AgenU for the above 1 Company, are prepared to Uke risk* upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33| o/o discount allowed on all risks f. casting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risk*564 words
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Advertisement624 1883-12-28 1 imsuranre. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE OOMPANT LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Oenebai Mab-aohbs. Messrs Jardine Matbeson k Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. And«. F*i. rlf«.n. M*l«b*n. Co.l P. BanMS m Wnsts. HoUIdBT.WIM Co. A T. Msaor, m rMsssra.Doa.rla*.Xa>ralkA<-o H. NlmlM. ihrw, ComfMj LM.) J. J. 4os BwMdloS,624 words
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Advertisement538 1883-12-28 1 fnstiranrr. LANCASHIRE INBURANOH COMPANY. Oafiial «3,000,000. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manohbstbb— Exohange Btreet Litebpool— 4, Manchester Building*. BTB.MINQHAM— Cherry Street. London— l 4. King William Strsrt, E. O. Glasoow— 133. Wsrt Georgs Strss*. Bbistol— Co™ Street. Lei ds— 12, East Parade. Nbwcastlb— 40, Mosley Btr*et. Dublin— 9, Lower Saokville Street538 words
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173 1883-12-28 2 THE STRA ITS TIMES FRIDAY, 28th DEC., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Si.iaAPoas, 28th DaciMßcm, 1883. (iambier 7.40. Black Popper 17. White Pepper, fair quality. 28|. nom. Sago Flour, 8«r 2.60 Pearl Sago 2 95. Coffee, Bonthyne 14.30. Tapioca, small Flake 3.40. Tin i6:iS. to*. Male twist ML H lbs. Shirtings173 words
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Article83 1883-12-28 2 TO-DAT. Colombo, Aden. Sues, Port Said A Marseilles. TVmaw, 6 p.m. To-morrow. Muntok A Palambang, K"*y m K»n k '.i..r sWsfS, 9a.m. jfTJilaY A. Apcar. I<> a.m. Billiton A Pontianak, Pontianak, 11 a.n». Bhio, Muntok and Batavia. K. Sophia, U a.m. Hongkong, Swatow and £noy. Jf^/00. IP-°>-Deli, Jferewy,83 words
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Article19 1883-12-28 2 The P. and O. steamer BrindUi left Penang at 4 p. m. yesterday, and will arrive here to-morrow morning.19 words
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Article38 1883-12-28 2 The Toulon correspondent of I'Arenir ilet Colonies, writing under date 20th November, says that the Mjithi was beintf got ready in that port for Halong Bay, to which it was expected she will take 34 or So days.38 words
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Article64 1883-12-28 2 The Saigon Independent, noticing the report of the Cochin-China Steam Tramway Co., says the expenses for the first twenty. me months' working amounted to 9,000 f. monthly, while the receipts varied from 16,000 f. to 17,u00f., so that a dividend of 10 per cent, may be expected to be declared64 words
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Article30 1883-12-28 2 Messes. Apcar k Co. s. s. Arraloo* Apcar, Captain A. B. Mactavisb, from Calcutta 20th and Penang 26th inst., arrived this morning, and will leave at noon to-morrow for Hongkong.30 words
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Article27 1883-12-28 2 Pamsiioibs Far Slngipnre —From Calcutta Mr and Mr. O. T. Addis and Mr. H >g.n. From Penan.?: R»v. Mr. (Jre^jry. Fur Scr^kong— From 'Calcutta Mr. A. Ez->27 words
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Article63 1883-12-28 2 V 1 are happy to learn that the contract for three years for the supply of the T )utch troops at Deli, Sumatra, has been awarded to the enterprising firm of Messrs. Huttenbach ft Co. As this rirm has extensive business, connectious with Penang and Singapore, the fact of their63 words
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Article72 1883-12-28 2 Yevterdat, before Mr. Haughton, Police Magistrate, a Chinaman named K h (i.in was committed for trial at the next Aasises on nine different counts for forgery, the incentive to this crime lirino; the paltry one of appropriating the cost of a number of tubs of sand, he having forged the72 words
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Article88 1883-12-28 2 A Panthkb measuring six feet one and a balf inches from tip of nose to end of tail, was shot yesterday evening, at Cirrington House, Mount Sophia. A pack of dogs cbased the animal into the house, where it took refuge at tbe top of the bath room stairs, the88 words
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Article121 1883-12-28 2 The Hongkong OmUf Prem of the 21st -D-.viii!*r 1 uUishe* the following Jln/iliong, 17M Drermbrr. -I have just r«ceiy.l the following news from Hanoi. Oa» tbe Hth the Franca carried at the point olthe l*yonet two of the outer works fSontai. They had 200 men and 19 officers placed hort121 words
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Article95 1883-12-28 2 His Italian Majesty's steam corvette Cruioforo Colombo, Capt. Aeoinni, from BriiidiM, anchored in the roads this afternoon, and exchanged salutes with Fort Canning. On the vessel coming U» an anchor, tbe Italian Consul, the Marquis (Joyzueta, and the Vice Consul, .\f r. H. F. Maack, boarded the ship, and returned95 words
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Article102 1883-12-28 2 Turn usual Christmas treat of the St. Andrew's Cathedral Sunday School children was held in the Upper Room of the Town Hall yesterday eveniug, by the kindness of the Municipal Commi*sioners. Although as few invitation as possible were issued exoept to the school children and their parents, the hall was102 words
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Article135 1883-12-28 2 The Asiatic Steam Navigation Company's steamer Pethwa, which is now engaged on the line of Messrs. Katz. Brothers for the passenger and cattle trade betwen the Karikal coast, Penang, and Singapore, ha« Utely had new cylinders put in her by the New Harbour Dock Comp«ny here, the satis- factory working135 words
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Article103 1883-12-28 2 Thi annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held at the Exchange Rooms yesterday afternoon, f<» tbe election of Officers and a Commifree for the year LBB4, The following gentlemen were elected by ballot Chairman —The H >n'bl Ja""<?< Orahim. Vice Chairman— The H in'bl- W. O.103 words
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Article184 1883-12-28 2 The various elective bodies of CochinChina met at Saigon on tbe l«t Decetnber to receive the report of the committee appointed to inquire as to the advisability of thee»taMi».imentof Custom* in CochinChina. The report was is favour of the proposition, and the meeting, having diacusied it, passed the following resolutions184 words
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Article205 1883-12-28 2 Lodoi Zetlaxd is the East, 508. The Installation meeting of this Lodge took place yesterday evening at the Freemason's Hall, Coleman Street, when a goodly gathering assembled to j do honor to the incoming M»«ter, Brother John P. Joaquim. The v wly in- stalled Worshipful Master appointed 1 the following205 words
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Article243 1883-12-28 2 Thk use of tinned to kI is on the increase in Singapore a* well m in rao»t other countries. Croue and Blacknell'g pat tea and jams, Moir's marmalade.and Huntlev and Palmer's biscuite, find their way into almo..t W9mj corner of the world, and American and' French tinned delicacies are following243 words
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Article217 1883-12-28 2 TH« f0110w i,.,. Australian exchange ari the new, by th, eral f th i ,[i.,.. to«S.ert., p.ri .i Govern ro ti"» .|iiesiion. aaid that to guide the eoni Sydney in any way l|,. position he t,.ok up in ftl the Atrertg. Genera!. *nddsclinedfa\* (rend nny form f pared to acquiesce217 words
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Article611 1883-12-28 2 TIIK Pintle: December erit:rises m follows 1 port which we pah of the Perak Sugar Cultivation C Shanghai Cultivav the 3rd for it, X«, we »r--pabulum for eonsid not to any indi<r among all tfar i ley. T re 'typed f .rm, with low Kiiuift. and IwtMn in siying. that611 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement905 1883-12-28 2 #Uto a&berttetnuntt INTHE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement of Tsinoapobb. In the Goods of Khoo Boon Seno, Deceased Pubsuaht to the Indian Act No. 28 of 18«6, intituled •'The Trustees' and Mortgagees' Powers Act, 1866." notioe is hereby given that all creditors and persons having any claims or905 words
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Advertisement643 1883-12-28 2 flrto 3Tjbrrtis(fmfnt9. TOWN HALL. SATURDAY, 29th DECEMBER. KELLAR CINAKI), The Wobld famed ROTAL ILLOSIOMSTS. Who have just conc'uded a FOUR TEARS TOUR, around the World, accompanied by Mb. FREDRICK W. CULLING, Tbe eel. brated CORNET 01-OIST in the moat Unique and Marvellous EnUrtainuiint of iliih .utury called A NIGHT IN643 words
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Advertisement901 1883-12-28 2 £Uto 3*b'rt;crn:nil£. I-E. S ubscribfrm nr.> mnUd to ...iinate as early as possible widths* th<*y wish to pay their sawserrswicms in tdvanr.e f«»f the enxuinif year. :nd th ir Htt.T t op i n (lested to tbe ternia of KuWript on, which are aa follows: IjOCtL DrLIVIRT. If Advance. Daily901 words
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Advertisement574 1883-12-28 2 f>T\v aUbfra;;mrnts. F iKSALE. A first class semi-grand Pian., new. in polished rosewood case. w at our sale rooms. POWBLL A Co., Auctioneera. t-ingapore, 90U Dec. 1883. HATS. John I ittle A Co. hay jmt unpacked, ex s. s. Lord of the lalea," a lar^e aasortm. Nt of 80ft Felt574 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous27 1883-12-28 2 WEATHEK REPORT. A*«a4ait; Karbou Hofftkl, nth I>* ember, 1883. »a.M. 3 p.m. »p.m. kniiu. Bar. r«l. F»h. *> .131 20 HU WM7 a. a. m 2 STni^ir^ a27 words
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Article1394 1883-12-28 3 •■rrtponJent Four days Saneui .•lily was the A t ar ma.le the run iteai passage* upon ro. night of that day we moonnifs. The n, was. Bill, and -v Jay and in every I |jis of ly, had ample ropeaa g this Dill. InI with acclamations, he1,394 words
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Article1521 1883-12-28 3 We take from the London Daily Telegraph tbe following somewhat interesting article regarding 1 the position •>f Singapore and Hongkong as coaling ports in the event of war breaking out between France and China s-ngap .re and Hong Kong are the two ne ire»t coaling1,521 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter150 1883-12-28 3 To the Editor of tut StraiU Time*. Sir, It is said the Treasury expects a prodigious invoice of Copper Coins to the tune of $70,000 which as all are aware, what with our own and mixed up with Sarawak, North Borneo and spurious copper* of Amoy150 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article105 1883-12-28 3 Flag Vnm'i Nam. in CaAai*. Fbok. Sailid. Coumm. 27 Hinmir Brit. atr. 891 Dnffgu» *7 Yidu Bri itr. X* Ander«)li 27 MarlborouKh Brit. rtr. U7»Kun»th 17 Penrl Brit. rtr. 706TTi»rton 28 r.oui» 111 Brit. «tr. llllUrmer 24 Pakan Brit. iU X* Smith .-.k)O kpou Biit. ttr. 13W M»rt«Ti«h M105 words
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Article85 1883-12-28 3 Dat». VwrnML'* Vamm. |fla»*B». Caitaoi. DwrnATion. J7 Anerler M Bury Wongic U Japan M Looia* HI M Ruby M Miramar 18 Pontianak SS Pakan W Marlborough 28 Br*cODihir« 18 I Europa Brit. itr. Str»c..»n Hongkong Qer. »tr. E«dema»« Bangkok Brit- rtr. Woods Malacca A Prang Brit. itr. Hanuar Malacca85 words
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Article825 1883-12-28 3 laptains and AmU of vessels an r*qu**te<l to oommuiuoat* wiu U« r««>rAin, any mor or oa> issueTa. tk* abov* Saippiaa ia ta* harbev. Vessel's Nam. CArrant. aitd Rio. akd I t lumtj Fbom. Coksiohiw. ITatmii Rio. I E IUITO Fbom. Men-of-war s*» it. 11. Huddle <825 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement460 1883-12-28 3 XoHmray'a P !u Let good digestion .'•■nl n a;. petit." H .'l.w.y's Pi'l-.ar-are universally acknowledged to be tbe aaf-st, epoediest. and beat eorr etite fof itidigea'ion I. as of appetite, aridity, fla'ul»rcy. and nausea are a few of the inconvenience* which are remedied with ease by these purifying Pills. Tbey460 words
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Advertisement869 1883-12-28 3 fiOttffS. MUNICIPAL NOTI K TIHDBBt are invited for the conatruc tion and erection of a wrought iron Bow. atring girder Bridge over the Rochore Canal at tbe end of Benc oolen street Plans and specifications may be seen and full particulars of the work obtained at tbe office of tbe869 words
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Advertisement311 1883-12-28 3 fionrrs. NOTI Dr. Littlb beg* to intimate that be hsa taken infn partnership Dr. Lbask, Bachelor of Medicine and Master in Snrgery of Edinburgh University, and that firm for the future will be Das. LITTLE A LEASK. Hour* of Consultation at Singapore Di*pen*ary. Dr. Littlb 11 a. m till 4311 words
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Advertisement263 1883-12-28 3 #*ottrw. FOR MARSEILLES A LIVERPOOL. Tbe 8 S. ALBANY." Oapt. Baekfleld. haa good accommodation for passenger*. Apply to MARTIN, DTCEAOo. Affrata. Singapore, 14th Deo 1883 NOTIOB. A young gentleman with 8 yean' expe. rienoe in Government. Banking and Mercantile Offioe*. desires service in Singapore. Very satitfactory papers, oopies of wSich263 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement676 1883-12-28 4 jttfdrfliani-ous. KATZ BftOTTTERR. APOLLINARTS WATER, The Natural Soda Wateb. "The qneen of table waters." British Medical Journal. apoll"inaris water. IsT Suppled continuously to tbe Table of H. R. H. THB PRINCE OF WALES during the f last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATET Far superior to manufactured aerated waters.676 words
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Advertisement682 1883-12-28 4 *totre( artf) iHrrrftanrjtsr. JOHN LITTLE 4 CO. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND BPIRIT MERCHANTS. Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilman Stobes. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps, Baddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery, Fancy Goods, Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and682 words
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Advertisement913 1883-12-28 4 Dorfts. TfTE TAVinv! p«O(Ti. HOCTK POM. PANY The works of tbe Comp >ny ar. situated at Tsnions; Pagar, I »l the town of 3ineM- 'he following es< Wharf.— Affording berthag* f^ twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tl >Mgs<de f>r vessels of the heaviest v a breakwater f913 words
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Advertisement753 1883-12-28 4 BorfeS. refittice and coal ingof steamers. a'soSTtear" oomplete for taking 1 out masu. Boilers kc Further information may be had at th» O«ce of Messrs. Paterson, Simons k 00., n Tiers 1 Ajrents, who forward Teletrrims to *b<» DooV fr««. OHARLEfT WISH ART. M*nag er Singapore Ist July 17". 'v.753 words
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Advertisement757 1883-12-28 4 flOtfff?. FOR PATE. A Fr.w Wrricq with Tif Malays. Btplel f it*. P" copy. "Straits Times" OfrW. Si'gspore U6th April. l« a o\ NOW BEADT. VOTES OF A JOTTRbTrTY Across the Isthmus of Kra, Made with thr Frfnch Gotbbhment Survey Expfdition. Januabt— Apbil, ISB3. With explanatory Map and Sections, AND757 words
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Advertisement688 1883-12-28 4 ftOtlff*J. Ttomxs^v no. t» COLLTFE QUAT, PINOAPOBF. forposicc the Clnb.l nrsp*". Milliners. Silk Vercers. Haberdashers, Glovers, and General Outfitters. Gbvtlfmfn's Outfitting Department, i Every descrirtion of clothing made on the shortest notice by an experienced r utter, fit guaranteed, a jbood assortment of tweeds, worsteds, se/f. broadcloths for selection. Calf688 words
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Advertisement451 1883-12-28 4 ftotirr. J. MOT] Maeer. and Opt, Fl.iv Has always on han.l If Jewellery, Watches, onstiwents, tc., o -M.niing Hra.-.l.ts. Ladies' gr,| d^ u( Brooches, Gents' fit) Karringd, Silver Lockets, American clocks Ladies' rings, Oarrin? Signet rinirs, v lr Wedding rings, Chron i Keepers Therm Albert chains, Barometer*, Guard chains, Sextants,451 words
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