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KING EDWARD, HOTEL. A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL,

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Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

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Propietress, N Hongkong, 5th October, 1908. 1268

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MAGAO, HOTEL.

JAG NA MAÇAO... MANAGER ME. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE,

addrem FARME, MACAO. BITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRATA GEANDS Both Hutch Wentrically ligted, und ander d

experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given SI PER 930 to Tourists

!! REASONALE RATES.

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WHAFARMER,

Proprietor.

BOA VISTA (EOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

BooL CHINA)

MACAO.

HE Hotel is ruder European manage mont, and most strict supervision de to food cleanliness and hygiene of the place w

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous o a fow Bays fact and quiet rode and have end. Comfortable Boopmmodation for travellere paying a visit to the historical and pictursek colony of Madio bollen dond Masno Is 40 miles southwest of Hongkong- Two steamers (Ra. Sui An and Sui Tal) dally to Handka Hongkong, and two steamers to and from wanting sive say communication with both these centres. JAUNOŠANA” BOAVISTA.”

THE MANAGER.