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No.16,103、號三界百一千六萬一第

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FOB 1909.

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日九十月十年元統宜 HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1909. =#RN-ISTRATTAT-R PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

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→ PRICES:

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Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.

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ENGLISH

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THE

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PALACE HOTEL COMPANY.

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KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

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$1.75 CHRISTMAS MAIL OF NOVEMBER 30TH, DUB

IN LONDON DECEMBER 23RD:

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!

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Residents.

Eleotris Lifts to each Floori‚ Electric Lighting and Fans. Telephones on every Floor,

Every Comfort.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms,

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CHARGES MODERATE AND No EXTRAS.. A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

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A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooma. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooma. Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrinally Lighted; Electrio Fans · (if [

required).

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For Terzan, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905,

MANAGER.

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PRIVATE HOTEL.

APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD.

Telephone No. 134.

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"BRAESIDE,

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TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Furnished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine. View of the Harbour. Telephone, No. 590.

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1.75

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AMOROSO

PRICES

ON

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WE

17 E have just unpacked a large and varied assortment of XMAS CRACKERS, X'MAS STOCKINGS, TOYS, DOLLS and BALLS. All these Goods are of the Best Quality, and will be gold at Cheap Prices, We beg to invite Indies and Gentlemen to visit sur Store, and convince themselves before purchasing from elsewhere,

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H. HIFTOOLA & Co.,

13 and 15, D'Aguilar St. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1909.

PEAK TRAMWAYS

7.00 a.m.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WREX DATE.

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7.30 am to 10.00 a.m... Every 10 minutes. 10.00 s.m. to 11.00 a.m... Every 15 minutes. *11.30 am to 12.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes, 12.45p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.35 pm to 1.45 p.m... Every 16 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 pr....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m... Every 10 minutes,

FIGHT CARB.

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every hour. SATURDAYS.

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BYNDAYS.

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Three Years in Tibet, by Shramana Ekai **

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The Nary League Annual, 1909-10- Great and Greater Britain. Political, Navy, Military, Industrial, Financi-1 Senial Problems, by J Ellis Barker...

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For Private Greetings,

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CHRISTMAS NUMBERS OF THE

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275 INTERFORT CRICKET 1866-1908.

The Forest Lovers, by Maurice Hewlett,

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IS ABSOLUTELY THE BRIGHTEST RED ON THE MARKET. -

SAMPLE GRATIS

SHACKELL EDWARDS & CO., LTD.

PRINTING INK MAKERS.

ESTABLISHED 1786.

HEAD OFFICE-5, RED, LION PASSAGE, ELEET STREET, LON

Hongkong, 16th October, 1997.

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JAPANESE OAK LOGS

AND

SEVERAL KINDS OF HARD AND SOFT WOOD.

SUITABLE FOR SHIPYARDS AND BUILDERS.

PRICE VERY MODERATE,

MITSUI BUSSAN Kaisha, Itv.

DONT "BATCH" IN BATCHES.

HEN you may have ALL the Comforta

at less Cust at

THE WAVERLEY,

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43, Robinson Road.

Newly decorated and fitted with every modern convenience.

Cuisina unexcelled. M

Tennis Court.

Terms, Just right!

Mus. W. H. EMBERLEY- Proprietress,

Hongkong, 1st November, 1909.

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"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH CHINA). MACAO.

THE Hotel is under European manage

T

ment and most strict supervision as ta food, cleanliness and hygiene of this pláce," "="

All comforts of s home.

A most pleasant retreat for these desirous for a few days rest and quiet,

Comfortable nestiumoantion for travellera paying a visit to the historical and picturesque Delony of Macno.

Disco is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (9.8. Sui An and Sui Tai) daily. and from Hongkong, and two steamers to, and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.

Cable Address--“BOAVISTA." For Terms, apply to

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THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON.

MANAGER MR. H. HAYKES, Telegraphio address—” VICTORIA, SHAMEEN, SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO

Telegraphic address "FARMNE, Macao.”. SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRAND Beth Hotels electrically Eghted, and under experienced European Supervision, GUIDES AND CRATES. PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given.

ta Tourists. T REASONABLE, NATES.

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WM. FARMER, Proprietor..

REMOVAL, NOTICE,

"THE SWATOW DRAWN WORK Co. have REMOVED from N. 38. Wellington St. to their New Premisas, No. 17

ROAD QEEEN'S

CENTRAL occupied by Madame Flint).

Hongkong, 20th November, 1909,

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