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MACLAREN'S IMPERIAL CANADIAN CHEESE,

IN JARS (MEDIUM and SMALL).

Wholesale and Retail from LANE, CRAWFORD & C ),

[12808 Hongkong, 22nd October, 1902.

SOLE AGENTS,

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Cushs of 376 lbs. nat $6 per Cask ex Factory. In Bags of 250 lbs. not $3.75 per bag ex Factory.

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CASH BAZAAR.

No. 16. LYNDHÜEST TERLAGE,

TUST RECEIVED a Large and Fashion-

Less old than the above.

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THE ELITE OF WHISKY-

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11 Years old; the finest quality shipped.

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22 PER DOZ.

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1.75 1.75

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Griffiths DONNA DIANA, by B. Bagot,

1.75

12 ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP; 56.00

1.75

1882

$22 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$18.50 PER IZ.

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste.

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D.O.M..

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US Hotel, having chooged hands, has en so fitted after the style of Firal Class European Hotel, with rooms en suite and from 500 single, furnished with every regard to perfect comfort and convenience The Hotel is in very close proximity to the principal Banks Ships and Mercantile Officer.

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Hongkong, 19th Decimber, 190

HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

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MODERATE TARIFF. Hongkong, 20th December, 1902. VICTORIA HOTEL, SHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION.

THE CHEAPEST HOTEL in Macao next to Government House.

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Goo

Excellent Cusine.

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THE MANAGER. Ja34 Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

MANAGER.

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Hongkong, And July, 1900.

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near

A the Banks and Pr. sipal Offices.

Excellent Cuisine and Winus.

Iarge and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulio Elevator, hot and cold, water throughout.

Special Rates for Tourists. Lunch Service for Guests, For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

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Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1673) MAQAO.

THIS First-class and well-famed establish- ment is pleasantly situated in the centre of PBATA GRANDE, facing south, with n eharming view of the sea on the front. Com- fortable and well furnished Bed-rooms.

Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attendance.

Terms very Moderate.

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PHILIPPINE TOBACCO TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED.

HIGH GRADE MANILA CIGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK.

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All orders may be addressed to the SALES DEPARTMENT and GENERAL DEPOT:

T.BAUCHENSTEIN & CO. (Chang Tai},

17, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, 11th December, 1902.