SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1993.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SUPPLEMENT.
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MOUTRIE'S, FINE RANGE. The name Moutrie is almost a household word in the Far East from Colombo to Shanghai, Manila to Yokohama, and doubtless in other places that could be named. To the older resident it suggest's planos. These have stood the test one word or phrase-Moutries of time, of different styles and wrist strength of performers, and perhaps what is more important still, of climate. Fond lovers, doting husbands, those about to be married, might do worse than give the question of the gift of a Moutric piano, more than a passing thought. Several examples of the different makes are on view in the commodicus and essentially artistic showrooms at Messra. Moutries whose old position is somewhat of a landmark in the Colony. To have a piano, one must of course have music, and the stock of pieces to select from include the latest in light and classical pieces, including some famous albums of collected pieces, as well as examples of choice vocal music. This is not
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CHOOSING A CAMERA.
WORLD SUPPLY CO.
ALLEN'S PORTABLE BATH.`
CO.'S SPECIALTIES. Cleanliness in next to godliness--
The pioneers, if we mistake not, even in the cool weather. In the Nearly everyone permits himself
Perhaps nowhere is there a in the motor industry in this Calony, To anap or not to snap-that is warm and bot it is an absolute little indulgence at the Yuletide!
The name of Messrs. H. Rutton-
better choice of Xmas presents were the Dragon Motor Car Co. We the question which confronts the ocomnity. The World Supply Co. season in the matter of "wine that jee and Son is a household word which combine use with ornament remember the store in Des Vaux enable us to be as we should all the maketh glad the beart of man." In Hongkong as this firm has pro- than at the establishment of Messrs Roud years ago and the considerate visitor to this fragrant idle. He is year round by means of a con- The stacking of the cellar indeed vided many of its needs in the A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd. What teas shown us in certain directions not left long in doubt, and if he
irance which is as simple as it is ranke high in importance amongst way of Wines and Spirits for a fair heart would not be won with by Mr. Lauritsen. effective. This is nothing less than the Christmas activities and in this name of years past. They hold Roger and Galici, perfume of have happened since then; many it his bugineas to get one. To scor
Many things hasn't already got a camera make. which they ans agents. The thing taste in having the readily given producers in Great Britain and on Allen's Portable Bath apparatus for Tegard Hongkong residents are for sale agencies for a good many
Galiet" perfume, a tyren have worn themselves to breweries, distilleries and wine manicure set or a perfume spray? is for children as well as for grown- advice and assistance of so experi- the Continent namely:
The vexed question of what to tooted; the motor cat and cycle bastion that needs an answer. Not to shreils; many syrens have been not to see, is also another ques- ups. It has the merit of being made enced a firm as Messrs. Gande Messrs. Peter Dawson Whisky
give "him" can easily be settled evolved until today we know them see as a mere peeping Tom, with to be taken to pieces in a few Price & Ca., of Queen's Road Messrs. Pol Roger Champagne
by an inspection of Messrs. Watson for the wonderful and efficient things the naked eye, but to take in those minutes, and being put together in Central.
& Co.'s stock of male requirements. they are. Ducing all this time, the farther views which are ours for the a moment of time. It is a cleansing Gerardy's 1200 brandy, famous)
Messrs. Dixon Double Diamond Safety razors and shaving gear Dragon Co. has kept pace with the asking from either the Canton and friction, a massage and a shower all throughout the world and eminently Messrs. Seagers Gin
spaper hair brushes, thermos flasks for the
hot "to-ddy" these cold nights, times. Now conditions Where under ordinary suitable for putting the finishing Messrs. Bardinets Liqueurs Odia. conditionsthers is no continuous touch on the Christmas pudding?
suggests themselves as Yuletide pomptly met; the advance in the to the higher levels, or the Peak, Macno boats, or after a mild climb stream of water to cleanse, the and choice parts and cherries and Wines and Spirits in cases, they do able to menfolk and, apart from kept in the forefront of things. just here, and in these particular Besides importing high grade souvenirs certain to prove accepts industry was noted and Hongkong or from our own verandah. It is Portable Bath apparatus does the ang their specialties. They are a large amount of bottling them these there is a very fine choice of From a pioneer establishment of things that the well known firm of trick. The flow of water is con-ul agents for John Haig's Gold selves, this being done by modern pipes including such well-known small beginnings, the Dragon is Hall Law & Co, can be of infinito tinuous-it is fresh, and the body is Isabel whisky, one of the finest up-to-date machinery, ensuring as makes as "Dunhills," "B. B. Ba." concern of bigness. Go to the depot service. Any wish in the two profit athed with streams which are not blends stocked and the direct suo- good and perfect a work as done and "Bowlays." already contaminated.
in Des Vaux Road and note theable bobbica we have mentioned can tennis players,
To tired cess of the popular "Haig and by home bottlers.
A toothsome assortment of con- number of the cars, their equipment, who need thant rub which induces the Royal brand, bottled by the of wines and spirits for the festive tempting display in Messrs Watson which is given to everything. cater specially and so eficiently in weary footballers, Huig" brand. A new English beer, Those wishing to lay in a supply; fectionery and chocolate makes a and the guidance and attention be gratified by this Company who glow, the Portable is just the thing. Palatine Company of Manchester season should visit Messrs. Rut-& Co.'s windows and householders Journey to Happy Valley and see s Households, where fiue is almost has arrived just in time, for the tonjee's Store at No. 16. Queen's will find it useful to consult the modern and up-to-date garage that and opthalmic, if we may use the matters photographic, microscopic, everything, surely need one of festive season and one taste of it Road Central where they can rest finn when it comes the question is nothing mean about it, where latter word to denote seeing with all. Moutries are agents for the are obvigus, and as an alluring and here at last is the ideal tahlo, bever, I supplied to their entire satisfaction. season. Messrs. Watson & Co. are housed and overhauled by exports: Hall Law & Co. are sole agents for Its advantages will convince the connoisseur that assured that their wants will be of stocking the cellar for the festive your cycle and your car can be the eyes through, beautifully pre- pared glasses-opera or binocular. more than fanious Victor" original Christinas, it is most strik age. The "hops" are mast dia-
prepared to put up to order cases where the latest model of machines gramophones which have brought in Jot the name ata make a tinctly there without that "soapy"
containing assorted wines and for which the Dragon Co. are agents Goerz lenses. There is scarcely a the famous world-famous" "indeed, their own joy and satisfaction to point of ssing one-Allen's Port-taste which most beera imported
spirits and they also furnish nest can be shown and demonstrated to the homes of thousands. They able Bath apparatus.
three-bottle hampers. In the matter
leng to equal it certainly not to you-for they not only hire out ears, of aerated waters the name of but they also all tham-famous surpass it. Its powers are well Watsons" is of course a house makes whose names are evidence of known, so well known that it is hold word.
quality. A satisfied client is the best almost unnecessary to chant its advertisement that any organization uses. We know of no more suit- can possess, and we imagine that the able present for say a matiner, or a reason for the longevity of the person who secke bin pleasure by Dragon Co. is to be found that it walking and climbing and th has satisfied its clients, is doing so, seeing the beaution which surr and is prepared to go on doing so.
is, than a pair of any of the Goerz gluge. It is a lasting present, and nike some presents increases in As Christinas the value as the days roll on: Boeing is
manufacture
stock these conveyers of sweet' sounds in all sizes; from the small, to the cabinet, to the graceful] design which it is the am-. bition of most of us to possess In addition there arrive at quick moments supplies of the latest re- cords consisting of the classical in orchestral, and solo playing: the vocal and the ever popular jazz.
chaser to hear what he thinks of
Allen's apparatua.
ART OF JAPAN..
MAISON UNO'S WARES.
into the Far East seen to take on.! The firm have also just been ap{ pointed agents for the well known Lisbon red and white wined.
of
Christmas hampera are always af specially important feature It is a strange fact that whilst wa Messrs. Ciande Price & Co.'s Christ sojourn on the borders of China, struže. Ranging from $35 that whilst our homes hear evi- downwards they can tie made up to
A VARIED CHOICE.
MESSRS, GRACA & CO.'S
OFFERING..
A quaintly assorted though useful| profusion of goods, from which u Ist of suitable Yuletide souvenirsi fittle shop which Messrs. Graes & may easily be selected, fills the denes of our acquisitivo proclivities suit all requirements and--this is a Co. occupy half way up Flower
GOOD CHEER.
DAIRY FARM'S CHOICE
STOCKS..
To speak of the Dairy Farm is to
pure milk.
The Victor Co. have a call on some in aequiring the things that are tip worth knowing the price per Street, not far from the China Mai conjure up a vision of an organisa- many homes. of the most eminent artistes of the Chinese, we also, invariably and to bottle works out at far below the office. For the greater part of the tion that is a fixture in the life of necessity of the Dairy Farm is more believing. To day; the result is that no one can them examples of the art of Japan is that the bumper system has been bine the sale of garden seeds with and hearing an honoured name for the festive time is complete without Goerz."
ordinaty mtes. The reason of this year Messrs, Graca & Company con- the Colany-deep rooted, efficient, then evidenced, feel grieved at being absent from It may be a delicate atmospheric the best in music. Moutries have picture; a hronze Buildah; an ivory introduced simply as a convenio a flourishing trade in postage stampe the quality of its producta and its its ruinys of turkey, goose
No gathering at slogan, let us say: "See it with a demonstrating rooms, neut and ving: a temple lantern-anything for customer-it may be taken as effective which permit the pur- of the numberless things of beauty Messrs. Gands Price & Co.'s Yule but now toys and
Christmas supplies.
of Of the making of camere It is not a flight of the chickon,--the more popular food-there is probably an end, but it is it is possible to obtain, our home istida expression of goodwill to their novellies of all sort are decorating imagination to say that the Dairy stuffs at this time. The Dairy Farm essential that if the pictures to bo buying; and no pains are spared not complete without one or more very wide circle of patrons.
the windows and trying unkindly to Farm Co. is represented daily in the is in a position to meet any and taken are to be of the best then the by the courteous staff to allow
jostle the more prosaic pockets of homes of residents at every meal. every call made up, and its thing to take them must also be of clients to "sample" any.record that work of the Japanese, for in things exemples of the delicato artistic
embryonic broccoli out of the line Think of breakfast with say rashers name alone is all sufficient for the the best. In tliis respect there cau is in stock. The store of course stie the Jaunese are the equal carving or a bronze, a tes get in glories which, lurk in the back-
light and to obscure the philatelicef bacons, fresh eggs, and of course nature of its supplies. We imagine he no hesitation in wing atten has other things besides those of west races. The Maison Uno are e-shell China, ut a figure in ivory.ground. mentioned. At the moment it is
Titin with whatever many a house wife rests content intion to the cameras and appliances a hive of busy-bees with all that the position to supply just the it can be supplied. Perlmps a There is a wide and attractive fresh sausages. Dinner with joints, The Dairy Farm's there, all's have on view and whielt they are takes the fancy from pork pies to the knowledge of the Dairy Furn. which Messrs. Hall Law & Co. atmosphere of the Christmas very thing needed either to make an mechanical toy is wanted for a very choice of toys and novelties and, in clickers, etc., and without the help right with my world" and the season prepared to show to those who will Spirit which makes shopping and table resout, for a friend or youthful person-Unos provide it. the domain of the useful, there is a of the Dairy Farm one wonders of joy, with its hurried tasks, is but call and see. The lens is prob present purchusing such an ex-ive, or that thing wo ha hoon Here again, an inspection is curdi big assortment of postcunts a well what would happen. citing and exhilarating pastime.athering after so long, to fill this ally invited, when the goods mayan stamp albans (with stamps which the Company takes to see we inngine will be more thronged The Goera lens is to be numbered The window display is pleasant that rice and to round off the be examined and their merit noted already in them) with which a that its supplies are of the best and then the premises of the Thiry among the best. That is but stating The care faced with equanimity. No placeably the must vital part of a camera, whilst the mute but apparently pleasing appearance of the place Yes! for Japanese curios, or speciyoung philatelist may be sent its own products pure is well known. Farm and no one will be more satis a fact, and a fact which should have alive dog at the door reminds the whore, after all wo spend most of passerby and the caller that this is our times. Whatever is wanted, this people. We know, and we want garden seeds even might perhaps personified: nothing is left to change to place their confidence in it the present taal if you like, as a mens of Japanese Art, Unos are the happily on his way. A gift of Out at Pokinium, cleanliness is fed than those whose wont it is great weight who buy not merely for indeed the home of His Master's terrising fina is able to supply you to know that Unos sell the it be despised by some budding and the result is contentment in heneticent pawers,
Tr it is a picture, or print, ilings which matter.
I student of horticulture.
present) but for the future.
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