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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Cheks 275 lbs. not: $5.50 per csak ex Factory In Baga 250 lbs. not 33,35 per laga ex Factory
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO
General Managers,
Longkong, 29th April, 1908.
"GOLD" STORAGE.
TAHE HONGKONG ICH COMPANY, LTD. have how 40,000 Cable Fost of Cold Storage available at EAST POINT, Storen will be Open at 10 K. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods
G. K-HAITON, Manager, Hongkong 1st Ap1, 1908
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AUTOMATIO BROWNING
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7,65 mm.
With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGESB FIRING 8 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.
STEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 6th March, 1907.
AUTOMATIO MAUSER
PISTOLS.
CALIBRO 7.63 mm.
With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIBING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS,
CARLOWITZ & 00. Agente. Hongkong, 13th March, 1907,
A. TACK & CO.,
26, DEB YEUX ROAD, CENTRAL
Just LANDED A Larah BtoCK OF WRATTEN and WAINWRIGHT PLATES.
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THE ORIGINAL
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LONDON.
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OF
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ESTABLISHD 15,
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DISTILLED BY
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1 Bottle Cae Cement,
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12 Dozen Beat White Chalk.
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Hongkong, let April, 1904.
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14.75
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16.00
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ROYAL AMONTILEADO CURIO SOLERA
23.00
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TIME TABLE.
WREK DAYS,
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P47 Hongkong. 9th May, 1907
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HE latest Method of the AMERICAI
From the University of Pennsylvania, U.B.A.
Hongkong, 17th April, 1907,
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COMFORTABLE & FI DEDROOMY Situated in close pi sximity to the Harbour and Bailway Station...
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS SUPPLIED.
Special arrangements for 'long stay.
(4) Immediate reduction to Home Rates upoù leaving the East either permanently or for a short period.
1
(5) Exoptionally liberal conditions for
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(6) Premiame may be paid in half-yearly or quarterly Instalments without any
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HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS · And Up-to-DatE.
Dining-sccommodation for 300 Parsons Well Furnished Reception Rooms Private Bar and Billiard Boom for Hotel
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Electric Lifts to each Floor. Electric Lighting and Fans -Talaphonas on avery, Flow....
Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms Ladies' Cloak Rooms
Matron in attendance
Charges Moderath, anu No, Extras. A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
#39
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
& HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms.
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----- For Terms, &o, apply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905,
MANAGER.
"KINGSOLERE,”
PRIVATE HOTEL.
1100
"APPROJON-YROM KENNEDY-RGAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD Telephone No. 184.
Telegraphic Address: A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed
***SACHSOLA,”
TALECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water
Ethroughout. Billiards, Tennis, Croquet,
patting green and fire stablfag for horses. 41...
Proprietress, MES, G. BACHSE.
BEAESIDE,"
PRIVATE HOTEL,
CNTANDING in its own grounds with Tennis-
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Apply to
Mrs. F. W. WATTS, Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Bond, Hongkong, 4th December, 1907.
Lak
**BOA VISTA """ (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA), MACAO.
THE Hotel is under Europese manage Tent sad most strict supervisios sa to food, oleanliness and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home,
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few days! rest and quiet.
Comfortable socommodation for travelleri", paying a visit to the historical and picturesque- Dolony of Macao.
Mon is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, Two steamers (as. Sui An sad Sui Tai) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamfers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both 'these sentres.
· Cable Adâreen=“Boavista For Terms, apply to
216
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THE MANAGER
MACAO HOTEL.
SPECIAL REDUCED SUMNER RATES PA DAY 84 to $7 according to Boom selected
WEEK 125 to 340 do
do.
do. MONTH 190 to $1:10. doi:
30.
do
morning 37 to 810
Two persons occupying one room will be charged a rate and a half only, Children under 12-half rates,
SPECIAL TERMS FOR FAMILIES. Excellent Cooking by Au Onkove, for over seranteen years Chief Cook with the late Mr. J. W. OSBORNE,
WM. FARMER,
Proprietor
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Bols Agenta,
83
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