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JALEXANDRÁ BUILDINGS.

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The Life of Gladstone, by John Morley

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The Forbidden Boundary, by Putaom Diana Mallory, by Mrs, Humphrey Ward

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History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages. From the Secret Archives of the Vatican, by Dr. L. Fuster; 8 Volumes

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WATKINS LIMITED,

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The History of the "Australian Bushranges,

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The Virgin in Judgment, by Eden Philpotta Mirage by E. Tampla Tharston,

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AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.

CALIBRE 7.65 mm.

26, DES YOUI

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TE

NOTICE.

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HE Are Band of the "FUERST

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M. MATTHAEY,

Proprietress.

Hongkong, 29th December, 1908. [*1268

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN CANTON. MANAGHEHE. H. HATNES. Telegraphic address....." VICTÒRIA, SHAMEEN,

SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO. MANAGER-ME. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRATA GRANDE Both Hotels alectrically ligted, and 'ander experienced European Supervision. 25 GUIES AND OHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention give to Tourista. REASONALE RATES...

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81623)

AND CONFECTIONERY W CHAMBER for CARTRIDGES A LING & CO..

CHOCOLATES

CADBURY'S CHOCOLATES,

IN TINS ASSORTED.

FIRING & SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.

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7:00 pm to

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OUR STOCK IS LARGE AND. WORTH SEEING.

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General Managers,

ongkong 9th May, 1907.

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COME EARLY, BUT EARLY, YOU GET A BETTER PICK

WATKINS LIMITED.

THE APOTHECARIES HALL Jul 31, Quoin's Road Central

Hongkong, 6th December, 1906.

18918

PISTOLS.

MEDZUANGALIBRE 763 mmsteins With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 BHOTS in 2 SECONDS.

CABLOWITZ & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 13th March, 1907.

535

SINGON & CO.

19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

FURNITURE AND PHOTO "GOODS

STORE.

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor,

"BOA VISTA"...... "(FOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO.

THE "Hotel is under European manage.

Photographic Goods of every Descriptionment and most strict supervision as to

in Stock.

Developing and Printing Hongkong, 31st July, 1907.

Undertaken

£1448

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and Retail Trendinger Fig. From and Foundry Coke Importers General keepers and Blupahandlern. Nos. 35 & 37, He LOONG SILENT, (2nd Stiedt, What of ntral Market) Telephone No. 515.

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food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

All boniforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous o

■ few days rest and quiet,

Comfortable accommodation for travellers Toying a it to the historical and picturesque Foclory of Macao.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two amera (8.8. Et An and Sui Fai) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication "with

soleCable Addres -“Boavista.”

For Terms, apply to

QUITHE MANAGER.