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THE
HONG KONG KONG
DOLLAR DIRECTORY
Hong Kong's most Accurate, and
Cheapest Directory
NOW ON SALE
AT
THE HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.
3a, Wyndham Street.
and at:- WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD..
KELLY & WALSH.
LEE YEE—(D'Aguilar St.)
KOWLOON WHARF.
AR YAU-(II.K. Ferry Wharf),
AH YAU-(Penk Tram Station).
HUNG CHEONG-(Kowloon):
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bookbinders.
THE "CHINA MAIL," Book-
binders,
No. 3a, Wyndham Street.
Dentist.
HARRY FONG, Dentist,
lat floor, No. 74, Queen's Road Central. Tel. Central No. 1256.
Electrical Supplies.
THE GLOBE FOOK CHEONG
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., LTD. 72. Queen's Road, Central.
Tel. C. 8270.
Engineers &
Shipbuilders.
W.-8. BAILEY & CO., LTD.,
Engineers and Shipbuilders,
Kowloon Bay.
Gall Flag "L"
New Work & Kepairs.
Solo Azents for Kelvin Motors.
FOR SALE.
ASIATIC AND FOREIGN POSTAGE STAMPS
In Rage, Packets, Sets, and Single.
PICTORIAL POSTCARDS With Chinese Costumes, Viewe of Hong Kong, Canton, Macao, &c.,
and ALBUMS of HONG KONG SCENES.
GRACA & CO. Dealers in Bailatelic Goods,. Artistic Postcards, Toys, Picture Books, &c.
No 10, WYNDHAM STREET,
Hair Dressers &
Booksellers.
LEE YEE;
Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Hair Dresscra
and Booksellers. No. 12, D'Aguilar Street, (opposite Queen's Theatre).
Hair Dressing Saloon.
HANSON SKEY.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's
First Class
Hair Dressera.
45, Des Voeux Rd, C., H.K.
Optician.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL CO.
'Phone 2232.
53, Queen's Road Central.
Printers.
The Youthful Mode Is Expressed in Simple Outlines With Effective Trimmings to Lend Variety.
The Midseason mode is bring- ing several charming examples of feminine frocks to the fore. There are various mearis of expressing the femininity in clothes, charming-i Jy by bowa, tucks, boleros, and tlera. More striking forma of trimming are seldom used. ·Origi nality and charm are obtained by novel uses of such decorative The Paria collections arc ideas.
Many of the Newest Dresses Show the Influence of the Victorian Era in Clothes and They Are Really Interesting. Modern versions of the clothes rhinestones in beautiful designs |worn in the Victorian period are
The bodice is simple as they were rich in detail.
The Skirts and waists are trimmed now being shown where the smart wont to be in the old days.
neckline is outlined with the with large triangles made of fine woman, shops. Romantic figures, rhinestones.
The skirt, bouffant tucks to give a sunburst effect. these, of a past generation, and the and hanging clear to the floor, Double boleros on plain blouses romantic quality of their clothes gains its real distinction in the begin from shoulder yokes and tie is being preserved in to-day's genuine bustle that marks it of in bows at the side front. Skirts smartest outfits.
past generation Inspiration, This repeat the bolero effects in tiers. A allhouette long popular is the is a type of dress that stands out The skirt mode, by the way, is princess line which, adapted from at formal occasions and gains most important. Flat tiers
the Victorian days, is seen in to-attention even a roomful of create some of the most enchanting day's fashionable, dress. It is smartly dressed women.
of the new daytime frocks. Frocks thoroughly modernized, of course, The bouffant gown, however, in in general give a note of almplicity but it still manages to impart the all its outlines, gained' Its inspira- A single ruffle on a straight line delicate charm and simplicity of tion from frocks of many seasons skirt, which runs from the hemline the '80s and '90s.
ago. In moire evening gowns of to the hipline and descends in back, princess line the figure is apt to be is also new. Both petals and ilers draped more markedly. Circular manage to achieve an elegant sim- flounces on skirts, moulded bodices|plicity.. With a severely simple and other details recall the roman-blouse a skirt of several tiers-or tic toilettes of days past. The tiers being circular and somewhat princess silhouette with the skirt lifted to one side-creates a dress drawn back into a faint resemblance of distinction. Diagonal bands on of the bustle is also aquaint the petal skirt, too, lend a note of reminder of the past.
the unusual.
More distinctive and requiring height and extreme grace is the dress boasting a bustle. This is of course unusual in an age always stressing simplicity of line and detail. But the bustle has been successfully effected in several examples of unusual even- ing gowns. It, too, is modified in its lines, but the expression of the Little puffed 'sleeves, long Loretta Young, appearing in old line is most skilfully achieved. puffed sleeves and series of puffs First National's "Her Wild Oat,” Lois Wilson, seen in the First on sleeves also mark the Victorian wears a dress of charming sim- National motion picture, "French days as their inspiration in to-day's plicity and youthfulness that ex- Dressing," wearing gowns of mark- modern clothes, These are but a presses much of the advanced ed charm and originality, wears a few of the interesting details of a winter mode. It is of cornflower dress of olden-time appeal that is past generation that are being blue satin. Petals are used to also chic in to-day's ideas. It is worn 80 smartly by to-day's form the attractive collar while of black, exquisitely studded with younger set.
two rows of petals relieve the severity of, the skirt. The dress is
JUMPER SUITS.
Sleeveless Waistcoats Coming In.
...
HORIZONTAL
1-Place 4-in front -Behind
12-8in
13-A liking 14-Anger
15-Nevertheless. 12-Part of a muscle 19-Formerly 21-Accomplish 22-Ran 25-it le (contr.) 27-Blemish 31-Tablet
32-Poster- 34-Within
95 Scotch name,
Prefix 30-8ome
37-Ltka
88-Those who
comment
HORIZONTAL (Cont.) 45-Conjunction 47-Part of a pen (pl.) 49-Interest 83-Cuddle 67-Period 56-Biographical mamoir 00-Propellor 01-Terminata 62-Pooreat 63-Urga on
VERTICAL
t-A vegetable 2-Vaso 3-Attempt 4-Distant
B-Files of hay
Half an em
-8-Colored
0-Help 10-From:
41-A worthless leaving 11-Half score 42-Dash
43-Musical note 44-Requenta
16-Marry
15-Bravely
{20-A metal
VERTICAL (Cont.) 22-Steepla |23-Bunken portion
24-Man's name (short) 26-Kind of bird (pl.) 20-Fifty-one (Roman) 29-A mountain rango
In Missouri
$2-Saller 33-Answer (abbr. |85-Madness
30-A parent 40-Age
41-Bana (Latló) 44-Billy person 46-90ared 48-A vagotable 49-An inaont 50-Explo 51-Poupeeeed 52-Girl's name . shortened
||54-A digit
35~Fall behind
86-Unit of work 189-Conjunction
(The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear in to-morrow's issue along with a new cross-word. puzzle.)
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION.
HONGKONG HEIGHTS
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-
Island. Victoria Peak
··Feet.
1829
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parkor
1784
ATH
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1726
Peak Hotel
1805
Talkoo Sanatorium
1000
Mt. Davis
877
Bowen Rd. (filterbeds)
297
Mainland.
Taimostan
8124
Kowloon Peak
********* 1971
Que PerinatĪSIAL STARGATE
WATER SUPPLY.
Level and Storage, of water Réservoirs on March 1, 1928:-
in
ble expressed in terms of very a delightful example of the youth-CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER fine fawn-tinted cashmere stockful mode that is also smart with
inet, with a fancy sweater striped interesting detail. in natural and fawn, enlivened with primrose-yellow polka dota. The same material is used to line the short coat.
Sleeveless waistcoats are used in-
Hat Ornaments..
WORKS LEVEL.
tion of the district west of Garden-road where an intermittent supply was given from 8rd to 28th February, 1927. Main Districts during February, 1928. Intermittent supply in all Rider
KOWLOON WATER WORKS
LEVEL.
1027 1928 14' 9"B 11' 10"B Tytam Tytam Byownah...28' 2" 20" "B Tytam Intermediate 20' 4"B 27* 11"B
1027 1928 Tytam Tuk
26′ 10′′B 38 GB Kowloon Reservoir. 15′ 7′′B 8' 10"E Wong Nei Chung 19 18 20 4B Shek Lai Pol Reser-
201 AUR 20 7 B voir
10 28 2 B Noto: B. denotes "Below Overflow" Reception Reservoir 3' 4"B 0 "B
Storage In millions and decimals A denotes "Above.Overflow."]
Storage in millions an belmale of galionz.
The smartest hat is made or mar-- Pokfulum
1927.
271.21
99.62
272.87
805.00
10.55
of gallons.
1927
1928 1928
Kowloon Reservoir 210.5 260.78 201.70 Shek Lal Pui Reservoir 63.14 100.68 29 Reception Reservoir 24.55 31.30
660.02
Total
*297,74 404.85 9.62 Consumption of water in Kowloon 28.25 in millions and decimals of guilous dur
ing the month of February,
04.84 84.59
The new jumper suits are as smart as their popular predeces- sors. With an optimism that ex- stead of cardigans, which may be red by the brooch with which it is perience hardly justifies, the dress of an entirely different material to adorned. In the Cadeaux Chics artists are using lighter materials the suit. For example, a skirt of section of the Cs Salons the hat and brighter colours for the out- nutmeg and brown minutely check brooches form an interesting ex- fita prepared for the spring. As ed frisca has a plain Angora jumper bibit. The latest idea is
a long Tytam many of these will be given an air-to match the checklines. This is leaf-shaped brooch set with rhine. Tytam Byewash ... Tytam Intermediate. ing on the Riviera, some women at worn beneath a sleeveless waist stones. One gets it, too, in clear Tytam Tuk ....... any rate will be able to enjoy coat fastened by a belt and buckle tortoiseshell.
Wong Nel Chung "THE CHINA MAIL" General change in texture and colour within in front. Buttons are no longer
Pokfulam
23.80 The superstitious will fall for Printers.
a. week or two: Others will have essential. This waistcoat has par Buddhas, jade or red, with a back- Publishers and Bookbinders.
Total... 1,270.08 1,047.75 to wait until the English spring row tucks on the inner side over ground of rhinestones; those whose
Consumption of water in the City arriyes.
the shoulders, and again at each tastes are in the direction of sport, and Elll Distelet in millions and de Sleeveless Waistcoats.
side in front, where they are will probably prefer a glittering re-cimals of gallons during the month of The latest ideas of fashion on the caught into the pockets, outlined presentation of a fox or hare or all-important subject of sports with a piping of plain material. greyhound. An artist might incline Consumption clothes are becomingly illustrated Another Riviera frock of hand to a lovely model. It is all a mat. in the Cs Salons, 81, Slonne-street, made homespun is sleeveless, and ter of taste, and there is something S.W., where our artist sketched shows bands in contrasting colours to suit every taste at 81, Sloane- the suit. This is an ensem to the back ground above the hem, street⠀⠀
3a, Wyndham Street. Tel. 0. 22.
Ship Chandlers.
E. HING & CO.,
25, Wing Wo St. Tel. C. 1116, Metal Merchants and Ship
Chandlers. Managing Director-
DON'T LET GO OF THE ROPE AS THE TIDE IS VERY STRONG HERE- THAT'S THE LAD-NOW CLIMB UP AN' YOU,
ARE SAFE-
BRINGING UP FATHER.
YOU HAD A CLOSE }{YES-YOU ARE A
·CALL-FRIEND-
HERO-YOU HAVE SAVED ONE OF THE FINEST SINGING TEACHERS IN THE
CITY:
ARE YOU'MR- LOWNDTE- (THE SINGIN'TEACHER? DIDN'T YOU GIVE'A. LESSON TO-MRS-JIGGS?
February.
1027 1928
101.80 204.54
Estimated population 499,840 419.000 Consumption per head 18.7 16.8
...
per day** Full Supply in all Rider Mein"Dis- tricts during February with the excep-
YES-I DID.. ARE YOU MR-JIGGS?
head
Consumption1927 1928 Estimated population 158,980 164.020
-per Consumption
per day*******
14.8 10.0 Full Supply in all districts during February 1927 and 1928,
The Government Analyst's reporte show that the quality of the water is satisfactory.
Total rainfall to February 28, 1927, 4.00, February 29, 1928, 6.45,
BY GOLLY- 1 JUST.
| FOUND HIM OUT:
IN TIME-
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1918, by