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DIARIES AND CALENDARS,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLABS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies Afternoon Tea-Rooms.
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Hot and Cold Water throughout.
Electrically Lighted. Electric Fane (i
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Large and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulic Elevator, hot and cold water throughout.
Spesial Rates for Touriste. Launch Service for Guesta. For Terms, apply to the
Hongkong, 31st October, 1902-
MANAGER.
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"BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF JOUTU
CHINA), MACAO.
AS been re-opened under European management and most strict supervision
a to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home.
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■ few days' rest and quiet,
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