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Hongkong, Hu April, 1908,

CARTRIDGES.

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Hongkong, 1st April. 1903.

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THE

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Ju 19

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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

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†THE MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL T Moose Beautifully situsted in Fraya

Granda next to Government House.

Telegraphio Address: "Internaciona}.”

Apply to

THE MANAGER Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place,

All comforts of a borne.

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 piotaresqua colony of Macao.

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Maoso is 40 miles south-west of Hongkon One steamer (8.8. Heungshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.

-Cable Address" BOAVISTA."

For Terms, apply to

£2541

THE MANAGE.

VICTORIA HOTEL,

SHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION.

GLOOD

Excellent Canine.

Every Convenience for Tourista.

T. F. DA CRUZ, Manager.

Canton. Ist October, 190)

TH

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED. 1673) MACAO.

$81*!

THIS First-class and well-famed establish- ment is pleasantly situated in the centre of PRAYA GRANDE, facing south, with a oharra UE, on the front. Bom

fortable and well furnished Bed-rooms.

Cuisine Excellent Prompt Attendance.

Terms very Moderate.

L. HING KEE, Proprietor Telegraphic address “HINGKER"

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