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CHINA MAIL CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT, 1928. ́ ́
Let's Go Shopping.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE
GIFTS FOR ALL
FOR THE LADIES
Bakilly and Co., Ltd., has a wide range - Pamela's announce that they have a of suitable presents for all-high grade great variety of acceptable gifts anyone of perfumes, quality socks, ties and stockings which is bound to delight "her".
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HRISTMAS is just round the corner, and the exciting game of smuggling parcels home unobserved by the kiddies, is again being played by Hong Kong parents. of just the right stylish shades that make include chic novelty bags, snug fitting gloves, Everyone, no matter what his or her one feel well dressed without being con- delightful stockings of quality, novelty moans, can play this thrilling game, as the spicuous. There is also a fine selection of jewellery, powder puffs, etc.
At Fellx's they specialise in bags of all parcels can be made up to suit all purses, toilet articles and preparations. no matter which shop one visits in the hunt Lane, Crawford's has a dazzling stock shapes and sizes. Bags with leather, un-
metal of gifts suitable for every member of the tarnishable
and mother-of-pearl for Yuletide gifts..
family. Exquisite jewellery for "her," toys clasps, in many stylish colours to match, a for the kiddies, silverware, knitted goods, tailor-made, an overcoat, or a hat. They perfumery, cut glass ware, sports goods for also have some dainty novelty lamp shades.
Even those who are not parents can take part in the game, making up parcels for Father. Mother, Brother, Sister and "Sweetie," who will welcome a surprise packet, as much as the little ones this fes- tive season,
Therefore, parcels are the order of the moment-parcols of all shapes and sizes, and many that are shapeless, Big, fat parcels done up with yards of string; small packages, dozens of them, dangling from fingers by means of string, ribbon and tape; gay coloured baskets filled with oddments wrapped in no less gaily coloured paper; and even suitcases crammed so full that they bulge. They all form intriguing parts of the game, and will go to gladden many hearts, both young and old.
The stores are
"him," chocolates for the Christmas table, crackers, and all kinds of decorations for full of intriguing the home, novelties, the shopping round commences Goods for the Christmas party can also early and finishes late these days; lists grow be had at the Blue Bird where there are larger year by year, but so varied are the crackers and stockings of various sizes, con- Christmas lures that there is little chance tuining all kinds of 'favours and fun-muk- of last season's gift being duplicated this ing things. 25th of December.
Dainty presents in every shape and form for young and old alike are to be found at Elite Styles. Here is, a fine range of pretty and serviceable bags, manicure sets, chic gloves, dainty handkerchiefs in nice presentation boxes, and exquisite per- fumes.
The Blue Bird has a wonderful display of Christmas confections which cannot fail to delight the fair ones. Chocolate in beau- tifully decorated boxes, the products of all, the best manufacturers, can be purchased here..
Riquet Chocolates, one of the best con- fections manufactured in Germany, con- tained in attractively decorated boxes are offered by Bitzer and Co., whose prices are right. What nicer "gift can, there be than fimney box of chocolates? Buy her one. At the Popular Silk Store you can buy your wife, mother, sister, or lady friend, Graca and Co., have this year secured a an exquisitely embroidered shawl, a pretty About the plate-glass windows of the very fine selection of dolls of high quality kimono, a beautiful Persian coat, chic silk shops there is a magnetism that never fails with moveable eyes and limbs and neatly undies, etc., all at special Christmas sale for either young, or old, and even if for dressed. These dolls are so life-like that prices which really save you money, some people there is a great deal of window- they are sure to bring delight to any little shopping in the sum total of actual pur-girl. There is also à large assortment of chase who knows but that the dreams have other toys, Christmas stockings and cards. been less real than the actual possession Another presentable form of Christmas gifts of treasures separated by a plate of glass? are religious goods-statues,. prayer books,
Below we give some gift auggestions for those who are undecided as to what to buy.
FOR THE XMAS FESTIVITIES
PRESENTS DE LUXE,
images, etc., whilst as usual Graca's are Messrs. S. Moutrie and Co., Ltd., have making a specialty of Christmas stamp a number of Victrolas on hand. What packages. What gift can be more welcome could be a better present than a gramo to one who follows the stamp collecting phone which will remind the recipient of hobby.
the giver every time a tune is played. It is an ideal gift, and the name Victrola, of There are sev- course, speaks for itself. eral styles to choose from, ranging from portables to beautifully finished cabinet models. Then there is also a large selec tion of electrically recorded discs of Yule- tide tunes, which will be appreciated by everyone who possess a gramophone.
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A PICK - ME - UP For the Christmas dinner and parties one can never do better than obtain the
Thoughtful for the well-being of the turkeys, ducks, caporis, geese, and dainties merry-makers at Yuletide, John for the table from the Dairy Farm. The Hutchison and Co., advertise their Bourn Dairy Farm is too well known in Hong Kong ville Cocoa, the ideal drink for the morning to call for any praise. We all know that after the Christmas dinner and the wee its goods are goods! Besides the Christ- drop. Sustaining and invigorating, a cup make you remembered all the year round mas specialities, they also have a fine selec- of hot Bournville Cocoa at breakfast will is, of course, a motor car. If this is what tion of game, pheasants, wild ducks, pigeons, make you feel equal to the social demands you are thinking of buying the family this and snipe, as well as an abundance of fish of Boxing Day.'
and meat.
In regard to drinks for the Christmas dinner and festivities, Messrs. Donnelly and Whyte have a-fire stock of all kinds of red and white sparkling wines, known brande of spirits, and bubbly champagnes which can be had in any size of bottle you want. They specially recommend for the Christ- mas dinner. McEwan's, Cream Stout, a deli- cious and nourishing, drink, which goes, down well with the meats.
SHOP EARLY
Another de Luxe present which will
Christmas, pay. a visit to the American Asiatic Co., and let them show you the new Chandler "65", which can be obtained in all models. Their beautiful lines and classy' upholstering are bound to appeal to you. But in the buying of a car the mechanism is, of course, the principal consideration, In this also, the "Chandler "65" will not disappoint you. Its perfect, smooth run-
ning engine will be a revelation to you. For performance, this car, te "as good as any, and better than many."