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Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms with European

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LJONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

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TIME TABLE,

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9.30 a.m. to 11.00 am.

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NIGHT CARS as on Week Days

SATURDAYA,

Extra cars at 11.30 p.ni, and 11.45 pm SPECIAL CARS by arrangemen at the Com pany's Office, 38 & 40, Queen's Bond Central.

HUMPHREYS & SON,

JOHN

General Managers.

Hongkong, let October, 1902.

VICTORIA

CYCLE

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EMPORIUM. HE pleasure of cycling consists in having class flaching, and the above Establishment is always leading in this respect. We are Agents for the famous "NEW HOWE and "MONOPOLE" CYCLES, and we alse supply Fittings of every description. Bargains can be had in Second-hand Machines. Repaira executed with promptitude and skill.

Enamelling a Speciality.

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6, QUEEN'S ROAD. TENNENT'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED BY MESSES. J. & R. TENNENT, WELLPARK BREWERY, GLASGOW.

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Hongkong, 15th January, 1903.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON 1815.

SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS.

Their Brands are favourably known all over the World:

Reproductions from Paintings by Great Masters (EDITION LIMITED to 300 COPIES)

... 20.00 fa35 QUEEN VICTORIA A BIOGRAPHY, by Sidney Lee; with Portraits, Map, and Facsimile Letter...

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C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' PORT

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, 18.50 per doc.

Less old than the above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY $12.50 PER CASE.

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AMOROSO SHERRY,

$22 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$18.30 PER DOZ.

PHOT O

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THE

Manager.

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Admirably Situated. Sheltered from the North-East Monsoon and Open to the Bouth- West Mons UE.

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THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

SINGAPORE,

TO CONTRACTORS.

THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY,

TETANI, Singapore, is prepared to récaire TENDERS for the Construction or Complation of a NEW GRAVING DOCK at Koppel Harbour in Singapore, of the following

400 feet,

56 20

A ustural and most pleasant wine to the taste. dimensions, viz. :—~

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR—

D.O.M..

$43.75 PER DOoz. QUAETS, $45.50 PER 2 DOZ. PINTS..

[490 EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375 lbs. net 16 per Cask ex Frotory. In Bags of 250 lbs. not $9,75 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers.

Ho gap. 3rd December, 1902.

WINCHESTER

(3281

CARABINES

12 SHOT REPEATING. CALIBRE 44.

Excellent arm for Travellers in the interior of China as well as Officers of Coast Steamers,

ALSO CARTRIDGES IN STOCK.

LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO.,

14. Das Yeux Road.

12746

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO.,

HONGKONG.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH SADDLERY.

PIGSKIN SADDLES FROM 6 TO 12 LBS.

Length...

Width at entrance, at sill level Depth on sill below H.W.O.S.T.

te shown in the Drawings and described in the Specification.

Specification and Plans of the proposed Dock may be seen at the Offices of the Com- pany in Singapore.

The Company does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

Tonders shall be for a cost payable in Singapore, la Singapore curcanog.

Sealed Tenders addressed to the under- the 28th day of [a45 sigued, will be received up

February, 1903.

By Order of the Directors,

W. G. NIVEN, Secretary. The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited.

(3278

RACING SADDLES LBS. POLO SADDLES 7 LB. NUMNAHS AND WEIGHT CLOTHS.

Singapore, 21st November, 1902.

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1873) MACAO.

THIS First-class and well-famed establish. centre

HOTELS

THE QUEEN'S HOTEL,

ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON.

Three minutes' walk from the Steamer Wharves, and seven minutes by Ferry-launab from the City of Victoria.

A First-class Hotel with thirty-fivo, very

Bedrooms

Board and Residence:----

By the day.

month

From $5 to $7,00

$30 to $120.00 for Married Couple...$180.40 Everything of the Best Dinner Parties by Special Arrangement. Billiards (Thurston Match Table). Most perfect culinary arrangements. Food both in European and Eastern styles.

H. RUTTONJEE,

Proprietor. Franckene, 25th November. 1901..

THOMAS' HOTEL.

Rooms pecially reserved for Captains of the Mercantile Marine,

Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted,

Electric Passenger Elevator to sach Boor. Table D'Hote at separate tables,

For Terms, Stc., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 24th October, 1902.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

(a2829

PLUNKETS GAP, The PBAK, near the

Terminus.

Tel 56, For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

Jaio

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900.

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near

Ate Banks and Principal Office,

Excellent nisine and Wines. Large and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Furnished Bydraulio Elevator, hot and cold water throughout.

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

749

MANAGER. Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

"BOA VISTA” (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

3105 H

NO. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

THIS Hotel, having changed hands, has

been re-fitted after the style of s First Class European Hotel, with rooms en suite and single, furnished with every regard to perfect comfort and convenience. The Hotel is in very close proximity the principal Banks and Shipping and Mercantile Offlces.

MODERATE TABIFF. Hongkong, 20th December. 1902. VICTORIA HOTEL,

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SHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION.

BRIDLES. GIRTHS. SPURS. BITS.

of PRATA GRANDE, facing south, with s STIRRUP IRONS AND LEATHERS

charming view of the sea on the front. Cams1000 Accommodation. RIDING WHIPS, &c. fortable and well furnished Bed-rooms,

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

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Calsine Excellent. Prompt Attendance.

Terms very Moderato.

L. HING KEE, Proprietor Telegraphic address "HINGKER"

Goo

Excellent Cusine.

Every Convenience for Tourists.

s

CHINA). MACAO

AS been re-opened uudar Faropean management and most strict supervision

to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a bome.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few days rest and quiet.

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Mueso.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, One steamer (s.s. Heungshen), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy, communication with both these centres.

Cable Addrese—" BOAVISTA.” For Terms, apply to

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THE MANAGER, HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

T

THE MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL in Macao. Beautifully situated in Praya Grande next to Government Howe.

Telegraphic Address: "Internacional”

Apply to-

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T. F, DA CRUZ, Manıger. Cantos, 1st October, 1901

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THE MANAGER. Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

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