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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks 375 lbs.net $5.50 per cask ex Factory. In Bags 250 lbs. zet $3.45 per bag ox Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers." Hongkong, 29th April, 1903.
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every SATURDAYS
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12.50
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13.50
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14.75
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:16.00
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18.50
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Hongkong, 15th December, 1908.
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Hongkong, 16th October, 1907.1
DR. M. I. CHAUN,
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... 33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, From the University of Pennysilvania, USA.
Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.
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No, 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY, MODERATE.
Consultation Free. Hongkong 21 September, 1905:
throughout. Billiards, Tennis, Croquet, LECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water
putting green and fine stabling for horses..
£41] Proprietress, Maa. G. SACHSE.
"BRAESIDE,
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TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Furnished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour.
Telephone, No. 690. P
Apply to-- Mrs. F. W. WATTS,
Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. [140
PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
MBS.
GILLANDERS.
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
TELEPHONE 197.
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAT
MRS. M. MATTHAEY, Propriatras
A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel.
Large and Airy Rooms, affording every comfort to Residents and Tourists. Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES.
Telegraphis address: "Comfort," Hongkong.
For Particulars, apply to
M. MATTHAEY,
Propietress. Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.
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VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER MR. H. HATNES. Telegraphic address...“ VICTORIA, SHAMEEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION,
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO. MANAGER-M2, H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphio address “FARMER, MACAO.",
·SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under * experienced European Supervision.
GUIDES AND CHAIRS FROVIDED. Every information and Special attention gives
to Tourists. REASONALE RATES.
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WM. FARMER,
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
THE
CHINA). MACAO.
VIE Hotel is under European manage
ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place
All comforts of a home.
A most plant retreat for those desirous o
a few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (6.8. But An and Sui Tai) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centrée.
Cable Address"BOAVISTA."
For Terms, apply to t
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THE MANAGER.