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Hongkong, 31st October, 1902, «

is provided for the use of visitors, at reason- able rates.

A Military Band plays in the Gardens, close to the Hotel, three times a week,

Sea Bathing.

Steamers to and from Macao every morn ing and afternoon.

WM. FARMER, Proprietor aut Manager.

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