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17 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

FEW DOORS EAST OF HONGKONG HOTEL

Hongkong. Let April, 1903.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-coms.

Private Bar and Billiard-Rooma,

Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted

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For Terms, &co,, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 24th October, 1902

CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

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FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near A the Banks and Principal Offices,

Excellent Cuisine and Wines.

Large and Lofty Roome, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulio Elevator, hot and cold water throughout.

Special Rates for Tourists. Imunch Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER

Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

DLUNKET'S GAP, The PEAK, near the

PL

Tram Terminus.

Tel. 56.

For Terms, apply to the

Hongkong, End July, 1900,

MANAGER.

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VICTORIA HOTEL,

SHAMDEN, CANTON,

BRITISH CONCESSION.

G

OOD Accommodation.

Excellent Cusine.

Every Convenience for Tourists.

T. F. DA CRUZ, Manager. Centon. 1st October. 1901

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[HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

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CHINA) MACAO

TAS been re-opened nuder Furopean management and most strict supervision

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

All comforts of a home,

A most pleasant retreat for theas desirens of a few days rest and quief.

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

Macho is 40 miles south west of Hongkong One steamer (es. Hengshan), 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

#2547

THE MANAGER.

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1679) MACAO.

HIS First-class and well-famed establish

THIS

ment is pleasantly situated in the centre of PRATA GRANDE, facing south, with s charming view of the sus on the front. Com fortable and well furnished Bed-room,

Cuisine Excellent Prompt Attendance:

Terms Tery Moderate.

L. HING KEE, Proprietor Telegraphic address" HINOKER"a18 4