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INTERPORT CRICKET 1866-1908. Record of Matches, Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore, by J. W. Bains $1.50.

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ICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-M2. H. HAYES.

Telegraphie address" VICTORIA, SHAMFEN. SITUATED OF THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL

MACA Ó }

Telegraphio address FARMER, MAÇÃO” SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically lighted, and under

experienced European Bupervision. ** GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED." Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.

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DR. M. H. CHAUN,

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WH. FARMER,

Proprietor,

“BOA VISTA “ (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAO.

TALE. Hotel is under European manage

ment and 'most strict supervision's food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

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Cable Addres"BOAVISTA"

For Terms, apply to disco Azzia. a196]

THE MANAGER.

REMOVAL NOTICE:

BE SWATOW DRAWN WORK Co. hays REMOVED from No. 38, QEBEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (lately

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SYSTEM of DENTISTRY.

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occupied by Madame Flint)

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33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTEAL From the University of Pennsylvania, U.8.A.

Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.

Hongkong, 20th November, 1909.

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