SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1924.
THE CHINA MAIL
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SUPPLEMENT
AT SINCERES.""
Bigger And Better Than Ever.
Perhaps in few other places could the perplexing problems one is faced with during the festive season be more easily solved than al Messrs. Sincere & Co. Ltd. Year B and year out this house has remained true to its name, but a no time could this establish- ment be more alluring than when Christmas is approaching.
To provide everything one re quires thus eliminating the bother of running from place to place-has always been a feature of Sincere's service, and this year especially, prospective buyers will be struck by the variety of goods offered. their novelty, the care
TYPING RECORDS.
Claims Of The Underwood.
WILLIAM POWELL, LTD.
Gifts For The Kiddies.
No-where is the spirit of Xmas Underwood typewriters, which more manifest than in the com- Dodwell & Co. are particularly bined outfitting and toy establish- advocating as suitable gifts for rent the confines of the one big Xmas either from oneself to one-ing, the. Xmas shopper may pur from the confines of the one build self or as a present to some third chase gifts for all the family how- person certainly can lay claim to
soever young or old they may be. excellent records. At the Inter-
The impression left in the mind national Typewriting contest held of the visitor to the establishment of William Powell, Ltd. is that the auspices of the National Business selection of toys for the children show New York, competitors is particularly choice and varied, working Underwoods carrried off both in character and in regard to the three principle events--the the depth of purses the prices will world's open typewriting cham-suit. There are models there and school novice typewriting Epionship, and the world's amateur which".
in October of this year under the
championships.
taken in placing them right beforeParticularly suitable for the dne's eyes for easy inspection and selection, and the thoughtful
arè perfect marvels
THE CUP THAT CHEERS.
Messrs. Gande, Price & Co.'s Specialties.
The all-important question of
"MUSIC HATH.
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Anderson's For English Instru- ments.
For their own sake as well as
stucking the cellar with wines of from the standpoint of loyalty, quality for the Chrismas season a high standard of purity and shoppers would be well advised to
XMAS FARE
GOOD" CHEER.
Why Donnelly & Whyte Should Fatted Feather Folk From Dairy
Be Visited. *
Farm.
Xmas is nothing if not a time
of jellity and the choice selection of wines and spirits which is offered at this festive time by
that the use of alcohol by the ordinary commonsensed individual who had sufficient intelligence to employ it in a reasonable manner was beneficial and certainly was conducive to more agreeableness. periodical this eminent medical ..Writing recently in a Home
medical authority, recalling a dinner which he once attended, given to the members by the society, who was a staunch tee President of a suburban medical totaller and whose hospitality did
judgment on the part of the house-bargains at this time of universal Donnelly and Whyte recalls the is one that calls for no little good see that in their ardour to get holder, for on these alone depend present-buying they do not over-remark of Sir Arbuthnot Lane the success or failure of the many look: the claims of British work happy gatherings at Yuletide. In this connection Hongkong rest marship. The impression left in dents are fortunate in having the mind of the visitor to the Mesars, Gande, Price & Co., Ltd. Anderson Music Company will be in the forefront again, and those that though goods may be obtain who have put off the matter for ed of various countries of origin do better than avail themselves inducement by prominent display attention a little later on cannot the customers are given every forthwith of the ready assistance and opportunity for testing to and advice of this firm.
buy the latest models of British, Distillers Co., Ltd--the largest stock.
They are sole agents for The made instruments that are in
There are fact alone is sufficient guarantee gramophones
English pianos that clients are being provided (which, it should be explained for and grafonolas with the best. They are also agents the sake of he ignorant, are sort
tion, and John Haig's "Gold Label" and opportunities are given for and a direct successor of the effect en English records of the famous Haig and Ifaig brand. The new process which eliminates all Products of renowned breweries scratch and surface noise
There could be nothing better are offered in beers and stouts;
of mechanical creation and there are tables full of those delightful nothings" which in green and purpose of a present is the Under-frosty settings form such an essential part of every kiddies shopping to be done in more com-
and speed have maile thé type-
aguin, so conveniently fill up the writer such an important factor odd corner in the stocking-toe or fort than ever before."
The first place to go to on enter-in business that the demand for a ing the establishment should be portable machine for the travel-
Gifts which many a mother will the third figor, for it is right here ling business man and for honie
arrangements made to enable the wood standard portable. Legibility and many a grounds ups party ordistillers in the world-and this
heel.
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left on his mind by the dullness meeting which followed it.
All of which, as remarked above-has-a-bearing on the fare which the well known local wipe
The thousands of chickens and
capons and the lead round figures of turkeys which for the past few
now crowing out to be eaten and months have been in course of fattening at the Dairy Farm åre' although there is not the slightest possible shadow of doubt their raucous requests it is as well whatever" as to the granting of both for the convenience of buyers and that of the staff of the Dairy Far that orders should not be left to the last possible minute.
Dairy Farm Breught particularly fatted feather folk alone is the And not by the provision" of
before the public eye at this time is in a position to meet any and of good. cheer. The Dairy Farm every call made upon it and its of the nature of its supplies. name alone is sufficient indication
It is not a flight of the
that the greater part of these has become imperative, and appreciate even more than the for Martell's brandy, which is too of Peakites" in the graniophone not comprise alcohol, referred to imagination to write that the troubles will disappenr. In the this light, compact and strong i above in many cases are the little well-known to need any introduc-f work),all awaiting trial and sale the indelible impression which was Dairy, Farm is represented daily little machine can well be said to: coats and other incidentaries of whisky, one of the finest blends observing the truly wonderful of the party and the, apathy of the meal and the care which the com- bea if not the solution to the, the kiddies wardrobe,
Although particular attention problem. #
Another special feature among may have been paid to the depart articles stocked by Dodwell & Co.ment-entering-for-the-children- decorations, the electric fallway this Xmas time are the Roned; have not by any means been over- the English bottled "Royal" beer, for keeping the children amused and general merchants are reatly the result is that every confidence
those of the ladies and gentlemen and other novel atractions; in fact ball-bearing steel filing cabinets. shadowed. In the former there and "Boar's Head" stout, which is during odd moments in the parties to provide, for further particulars is placed in the Farm by the
maze of an arrangement of season- alle gifts for averybody, the Christmas feeling becothes reality it is present--in-the- atmosphere, the illuminations and
These are fitted with bal-bearing suspension slides, with a dividing shelf between drawers and drawer pulls and Jabel- holders" made of
evevichere.. You cannot resist it. What a delight is presented to the hearts of the little ones in the fairyland of toys, Christmas trees stockings, Crackers, bon-bons! steel. Could more magical scene be conjured up in the imagination? "Wonderful! Amazing!" you will
say. Retreating to the ground nearly everyone is permitted a floor, an equally pleasant atmos-little indulgence at this season. phere pervades the provision will be met. department, where everything It is unnecessary to emphasize necessary to stock the cellar is the advisability of laying in an provided. There are in addition ample stock of warm clothing-it Loothsome delicacies in the candy is cold and will be more so a fort- line, chocolates of renowned make, night hence-ünd in this direc- including the celebrated Chilbury tion too Sincere's are second to and Caley, in beautiful fahey none for quality, variety and boxes of all shapes and sizes speci- | value. This is also true of the ally suitable for presentation, drapery, and general sundries The prices, moreover, are within departments, a visit to which the reach of every purse. A little could not but prove profitable. further on is the wines depart- There is bound to be a rush, and ment where the wish to possess shopping early, with the little ones the wherewithal that maketh in attendance, cannot be too glad the heart of man," in which strongly recommended.
are furs, fancy gloves, hand bags and silk hosiery which are a plea- sure to look at. and although there mas not be so much appeal to the aesthetic sense in the latter there is the stamp of smartness on the serviceable goods to be found there, such as ties, gloves, fitted dressing cases, cuff links, etc.
HARDWARE GOODS.".
Where To Get Them.
admittedly the best home bottled than the books of "tiny tots Guinness stout, being brands: nursery fühes, each containing which should specially appeal to three double-sided records and for the taste of the connoisseur. those who are old enough now to Choice ports, clarets and white be taking lessons an ideal little wines, sherries, champagnes and present would be one of the nice specialties of music carriers that are in stock. burgundiess are Messrs. Gande, Price & Co., Ltd., For the younger ones too there and their resources will be appre- are books, some of which have ciated on reference to their price beautifully tinted illustrations, list. or better still, by a personal containing the words and music of visit. Their establishment is now evergreen nursery rhymes, also more centrally located at St. toy musical instruments of all George's Building, Ice House descriptions. Street, near the Star Ferry.
expression of their goodwill at
In addition to the above lines,
of which their advertisement in this issue should be referred to or their offices in Queen's Building.
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WHY WALK?
There Are Taxis In Plenty,
the full enjoyment of the evening there should be a mini- mum of exercise immediately prior to and following the whirl and excitement of the ball or private party. Many an evening, otherwise perfect, has been marred by neglect of what might almost be termed the golden rule of never going out of an evening without seeing that one gets a taxi for both ways:
There is no excuse for neglect fro most likely places at almost
The hamper system is again a Attention is drawn to the adver- prominent feature of their service. tisement appearing elsewhere of in this regard it is worth pointing Messrs. E. Hing & Co., who out the saving effected by buying Christmas time. specialise in hardware and ship in hampers instead of by the chandlery goods of every descrip- bottle, as the prices are consider-Messrs. Gande, Price & Co, Ltd, tion. A visit to their premises at ably reduced-or, in other words, carry stocks of high grade Manila No. 15, Wing Wo Street, will prove the hampers are supplied at cost and Dutch cigars, Turkish, of interest to prospective house price. This is solely done to meet Egyptian and Virginia cigarettes, builders, pr those considering the convenience of their wide and smoking tobaccos, all of of this rule, for taxis pass to and extensions.
į circle of clients and to convey anproven quality and flavour.
in the homes of residents at every pany takes to see that its supplies. at Tokfulam cleanliness is personi are of the best is well known. Out tied, nothing is left to chance, and
householders.
No place, we imagine, will be more thronged this Xmas time than the premises of the Dairy Farm and no-one will be more satisfied than those whose wont it is to place their confidence in its beneficent powera.
any ok hour and as regards expense, for one even, the cost of. transit to intermediate levels is very little more than that, of travelling by ricsha or chair and for more than one it is often con- siderably cheaper. Regarding comfort, few have not had experi (ence of the cosy. interiors of the cars of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Taxicab Co. in which light may or may not be brought to bear on the subject under dis- cussion by the occupants!
SPECIAL
DISPLAY
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
SINCERES
SEASONABLE NOVELTIES.
TOYS, DOLLS, GAMES, XMAS CRACKERS, XMAS CANDIES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, CALENDARS, STATIONERY, BOOKS.
Lace and Embroidered Handerchiefs, Gloves, Ties, Collars, Scarves, Perfumery, Cameras, Jewellery, Manicure Sets and a Thousand other things too Numerous to Mention.
Some Thing for Every Body at Prices to Suit all Purses
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Come Early and Secure the Pick of our Magnificent Display.
WELCOME FOR
FOR ALL
The Sincere Co., Ltd.