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VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGEE-MR. H. HAYNES. Telegraphic address- VICTORIA, SHAMEEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO. MANAGER-ME. H. N. BEAUKEPAIRE. Telegraphic address FARMER, Macao.” SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GEANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED, Every information and Special attention given to Tourista. REASONALE RATES.
$15.00 PER DOZEN.
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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
15; Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong, 29th January, 1909.
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ESTABLISHED 1786.
HEAD OFFICE:-5, RED LION PASSAGE, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Hongkong, 16th October, 1907.
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WM. FARMER,-
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA) MACAO.
HE Hotel is under European minage. ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.
Ail comforts of a buze,
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of
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Cable Address" Boavista, FT For Toras, apply to 1967
THE MANAGER.
TOTEL RIPOSO, BEXHILL-ON-SEA.
Hattention of intending visitors to England is courteously directed to the above private Hotel, widely renowned for comfort, And its excellent English catering and cooking. It adjoins goed Golf Links and overlooka Bea on South and West. brading. Terms from 8/- per day inclusive. Climate ronny and Resident Proprietress Mrs. Gibson.
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