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AND GERMICIDE.
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PORTLAND CEMENT.
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dongkong, 3rd October, 1907
AUTOMATIO
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BROWNING PISTOLS.
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With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGES
FIRING 8 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.
SIEMSSEN & CO.
Hongkong, 6th March, 1907. -
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AUTOMATIO MAUSER
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.69 m.m.
With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES
FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS. CARLOWITZ & CO. Agents. Hongkong, 13th March, 1907.
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The Chinese Empire, by Broomboll Imperial Japan, by Knox
The Whole Art of Billiards with 900-
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19.00
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LING & CO.
19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Next to Messm. KUHN & KOMOE).
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will be RE-OPENED on the 7th inst, at
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“A CLEARANCE SALE
At greatly RseUCED PRICES will be held to the end of this month."
Inspection Cordially invited. Hongkong, Stil October, 1967. PEAK TRAMWAYS
7.00 núm.
LIMITED,
TIME TABLE.
WERK DAYS.
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COMPANY,
7.80 am to 9.80 am....Every 10 minutes. 2.10a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutes. 11.80 mm, to 12,45 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 18.45 pr. to 1.15 p... Every 30 minutes. L16 y.m, to 1:45 pm....Every 15 minutes, 1:48 pm to 2:35 pm. Every 10 minutes, 1.16 to 5.00 p.m....Every 18 minuter. $30 pm to 5.00 pm, Every 15 minutos, 550 p.m. to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS.
E46pm. 4'9,00 pan., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.,
avery hour. BATURDAYE.
.Fɔtro[Cast 13.80p.m. and 11.15 pu
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1 Billiard Rest with Patent Brass Head,
19.00
1 Long Butt,
1 Mid Batt
15.25
1 Billiard Marking Board.
1 Dust Cover for Table.
40,50
Straightedge and Circle.
1 Best Spirit-Level.
1 Smoothing Iron with Shoe.'|
Wall Crie Back..
Wall Butt Tack.
1. Bet Billard Rules, Framed
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1 Ber Best Cue Tips, assorted
1. Cue Tip Fastener with File.
1 Bottle Cue Cement.
1 Box Silk Spots:
2 Dozen Best White Chalk,
Packed and delivered free on Board Hongkong or Shanghai Harbour for the sum of
Rs. 1,400 nstt,
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NEW STOCK OF SPORTING GOODS.
CRICKET BALLS
1– BATS-from 86.00 each.-
90 canta each,
บ
STUMPS. LIG GUARDS, GLOVES, ETC. TENNIS BACKETS from $10.00 each.
BAILS per doz. $9,00
POSTS, NETS, COURTMARKERS, ETC.
HOCKEY BALLS
STICKS from 82.75 each.
"
90 cents sach.
LAWN BOWLS, QUOITS, CROQUET.
BUGBY $5.00 each.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION from $4.50 each.
SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS AND DUMB BELLS.
LANE CRAWFORD & CO.
CHAMPAGNE
G. H. MUMM & CO.,
THE MOST POPULAR
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-Can be had in the following qualities:-
EXTRA DRY (Gent Americain), BRUT
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BEECIAL CARE by rangement at the Com.SERVED IN ALL CLUBS AND FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, AND OBTAINABLE
pany's Gfice, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux.
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AT ALL WINE MERCHANTS IN THE COLONY, AND FEOM
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Illustrated price liste giving prices and particulars of everything pertaining to billiard can be had on application from the Offices of this paper.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1904,
PHOTO
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SUPPLIES.
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17, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL.
FRESH STOCKS OF
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SHACKELL'S
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18 ABSOLUTELY THE BRIGHTEST RED ON THE MARKET.
SAMPLE GRATIS
SHACKELL EDWARDS & CO. LTD. PRINTING INK MARKES,
ESTABLISHED 178.
HEAD OFFICE:-5, RED LION PASSAGE, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Hongkong, 16th October, 1907.
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TEADE
TEN YEARS OLD.
WH
$13 PER Dozen.
1666
HORSE" WHISKY
SOLE AGENTS:
BOTTLED IN BOOTLAND
FROM THE
ORIGINAL RECEIPT 6o_1746.
LANE. CRAWFORD
CO.
INSURANCE
THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.
MONG others are the following i
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(5) Exceptionally horal conditions for
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(6) Premiums may be paid in half-yearly or
quarterly instalments without addition.
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HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dining sscommodation for 800 Porsone Well Furnished Reception Rooms
Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Residents
Electric Lifts to each Floor. Electric Lighting and Fans Telephones on overy Floor. Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms Ladina' Cloak Rooms «Matron in attendaune
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CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS. A. F. DAVIES, Manager,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL
Ladies" Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Biliard-Rooms, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lightsl Elentria Fans (it
required),
Electrio Passenger Elevator to each floor. Talle D'Hote at neparate tables. For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong,
MANAGER.
24th July, 1905.
KINGSCLERE,"
PRIT ATE HOTEL.
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APPRO♪CH FRO21 KENNEDY ROAD AND
MACDONNEL ROAD.
Telephone No. 134.
“SACHSOLA...
Telegraphic Address: f A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed.
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THE
ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Billiards, Tennis, Croquet, Jutting press and fine stabling for horres.
Proprietress, Mrs. G. BACHSE.
GRAND HOTEL, DIVISION STREET, KOBE,
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS Situated in close proximity to the Harbour and Eailway Station.
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BEST WINES AND LIQUORS SUPPLIED.
Special arrangements for a long-stay
F. DOMBALLE
M. MAILLE
Fropriétaires.
"BOA VISTA'
(HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
AS-boo
HA
* CHINA),
MACAO.
reopened under European management and most strict supervision
ss to food cleanliness and bygiene of the place
All comforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of few days' rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellers payings visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (85. Sui An and Sui Taï) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.
Cable2ddress—“BOAVISTA," For Terms, apply
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THE MANAGÉE, -
VICTORIA HOTEL,
SHAMEEN-CANTON.
FIRST CLASS EUROPEAN HOTEL On the British Concession. Electrically Lighted.
Every Modern Comfort and Convetience at Reasonable Rates.
Under the Personal Superintendence of
H. HAYNES, Late Manager Hongkong Hote
MACAO HOTEL.
TELEGRAMS FARMER, MACAO, MAÇÃO, CHINA.
In the Centre of the Praya Grande. CAPT. T. AUSTIN, Manager,. Both Hotels Electrically Lighted and unde experienced European Management. Erary Comfort and Convenience for Residents
WM. FARMER, Proprie or.
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