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MAULAREN'S IMPERIAL CANADIAN CHEESE,

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Hongkong, 22nd October, 1902 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of S75 lbs, netf6 por Cast er Factory. In Bags of 250 lbs. not 33.75 per bag ex Factory.

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Gunmakers,

Hongkonz

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Hongkong, 3rd July, 1902

G. GIRAULT.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1815.

SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS.

Their Brands are favourably known all over the World,

The following are some of their Stocks with the undersigned:--

SUPERB OLD COGNAC,

$25 FEB DOZ./ Mob Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $18.50 per dez.

Less aid then the above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY $12.50 PER CASE.

THE ELITE OF WHISKY-

THE PALL MALL,"

$22 FER DOZ.

11 Years old the finest quality shipped, Esch bottles bears an Analyst's certificate.

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C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' PORT $22 FËR DOZ.

This fine Wine is old, seft, and of grand favour | See analysis and certificate by Professor Cassall,

DOURO PORT. $13.75 PER DUZ.

A fine, full, and fruity wize.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$22 PER DOZ.

LA TOERE SHERRY,

$18.50 PER DOZ.

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste.

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

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NOTICE!!!

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199

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BY THE FOLLOWING LEADING MANUFACTURERS: COLLARD & COLLARD, BROADWOOD,

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(ESTABLISHED 1873) MACAO.

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MANAGER.

Hongkong. 31st October, 1902,

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

PLUNKETS SAP

TBLUNKET'S GAP, The PEAK, near the

Tel. 56.

For Terms, apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1990.

MANAGER

| 650

BOA VISTA”

(HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

A been re-opened under Furopean management and most strict supervision

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Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attendance.

Terms very Moderate.

L. HING FEE, Propricier Telegraphic address" HIGKER" VICTORIA HOTEL, SHAMEEN, CANTON, › BRITISH CONCESSION.

N.B-In consequence of the NUMEROUS FRAUDS practised on the Public by Makers of COUNTERFEIT PIANOFORTES forging the names of the well-known firm of COLLARD & COLLARD upon them, the latter lave adopted the precnation of supplying with 10h Pinzoforte a CERTIFICATE of AUTHENTICITY Signed by the Firms, and it is ONE NEW EDISON (LATEST No. 71300D Accommodation.

ly requested that purchasets TO AVOID imposition will FORE PURCHASING

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est correspond with the particulars in the Certificate.

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Excellent Cusine,

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T. F. DA CRUZ, Mausger Canton, 1st October, 100)

THE MANAGER. HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

THE MOST COMFORTABLE BOTEL Te Macau, Beautifully situated in Fraya Grande next to Goserpment Honze.

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