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CHINA MAIL CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT, 1931,
Gifts Rare and Beautiful
A GUIDE TO SHOPPERS.
Welcome to Toyland- the entrance to
this mystic land is on the Roof Garden of Sincere's. Here joys untold await you and marvellous visions unfold before your eyes scenes that will make you hold your breath în sheer wonder. Dear old Santa Claus himself will greet you and somewhere tucked away in his great sack is a gift for every little boy and girl who comes to see him.
Wandering through Snowland, Tropical land and the Christmas Forest, you will picture yourselves in distant lands, far away from Hong Kong. Perhaps Santa Claus will show you his home and throne, and the sleigh which takes him all over the world.
If you want to make purchases there are comprehensive displays of toys arranged in sections, to facilitate comparison and choice. The Hall of Mechanics will delight the boys and the Hall of Music cannot fail to please everyone. Would-be aviators can feast their little eyes on the wonders of air-craft displayed in the Hangar of Aero- nautics..
Sincere's Toyland is the very first ex- hibition of its kind that has ever been shown in the Colony and every one is cor- dially invited to come and inspect Toyland during Santa Claus' brief visit.
If you are in search of presents for the ladies you will be well rewarded by a visit to the Majestic Store, in Nathan Road, near. the junction of Jordan Road, where there is a splendid selection of beautiful scents, beauty gets, toilet sets, sprays, and every- thing that appeals to the feminine fancy!'
Those in search of Christmas gifts, Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., offer a slen did variety that should suit all tastes and purses. Throughout the many departments. the question of Gift choosing is made easier 'on inspection.
Xmas gifts to suit all and kindred are to be found at the Sun Company, Des Voeux Road Central. They are advertising a special line of "Tudor" silverware that any housewife would be delighted with for a present
Wine plays one of the most important parts in Yuletide festivities, and at Dodwell and Company, Ltd., your choice can be made. They are noted for their "Black and White" whisky and "Buchanan's Liqueur," which they sell in cases containing three bottles, six bottles and a dozen bottles.
No household is complete without an all-steel refrigerator, and this is especially felt in the festive season, when all good things are eaten. But they must be kept fresh, and a refrigerator is just the thing. This can be obtained at the Hong Kong General Electric Company, and each one is built like a safe and hermetically sealed. The refrigerators are on view at the Gen- eral Electric, Wm. C. Jack & Co., Ltd., and Andersen, Meyer & Co., Ltd.
"A gift that will delight a woman's
per-
heart' fumes.
These are obtainable at The Pharmacy (Flet- cher and Company, Limited) at Asiatic Building, Queen's Road Central, and are by the well- known makers ... – Caron; D'Orsay, Guerlain, Hou bigant, Coty, Roger and Gallet, and numerous others.
Suitable for the home, office, store. factory, club, etc., is Telechron (The Electric Time - keeper) which can
be obtained from the Hong Kong Electric Company. A timely gift, no doubt, to see 1932 in with!
Have you thought about giv ing books this Christmas? They are the gifts of per- manent pleasure if carefully chosen. The Excelsior Co. have a delightful selection of books which will appeal to all readers young or old. They also have a fine dis- play of Christmas Cards, calendars and diaries.
No. Christmas festivities is com- plete without wines, sparkling rich red burgundies and still better the won- champagnes.
For food delicacies, a visit to the French Store is worth while. Here one finds a wonderful assortment of chocolates, also crackers of the latest design and colouring,derful while their crystallised fruits are a great treat for young or old.
No Christmas and New Year party can be complete without Vat 69 whisky to liven up the function. W. R. Loxley & Co. are local agents.
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You cannot do better than order a Christmas hamper from Gande, Price & Co.. Ltd., the well known wine merchants of Hong Kong who spe- The King's Theatre are offering one of ciziise in pleasing the best juvenile talking productions ever the public. They made, and that is "Huckleberry Finn" star-] have 3 very attrac- ring Jackie Cooper and Robert Coogan-with|tive hampers rang- Mitzi Green playing an important part too. ing from $50 to $65 Although the film is for the children, grown and each one seems ups will also thoroughly enjoy it. Don't to cover all one's re- miss it!!
!quirements,
'If you are looking for a gift which will give continued pleasure to the recipient you cannot do better than to buy "him" or "her" a Foth camera this Christmas.
The Cafe Pavilion, Nathan Road offers a splendid variety of chocolates, sweets and candies. Take the kiddies along and try a Russian tiffin or dinner.
Sour milk is a source of nuisance. This is easily rectified by the purchase of Klim milk from Yue Lee Yuen, the local agents: Klim is powdered milk and the babies of the Colony especially appreciate it.
Let "Eve," the Mecca of things feminine, in Gloucester Building, solve your problem as to what to give "her" and the children this Christmas. They have many suggestions all very appealing and reasonably priced, and included in their stock are some unique novelties.
BOOKS
to please both Young & Old.
Christmas Cards,
Calendars.
EXCELSIOR BOOKSTALL 5, D'Aguilar Street.
BRANCH STORE, HONG KONG HOTEL.
THE PRINCE'S CAFE
SPECIALISTS IN
CHRISTMAS CAKES
PLUM PUDDINGS
MINCE PIES.
Book Your Order Early And Receive Our Best Attention.
Large Assortment Fancy Chocolates Fancy Biscuits.
No. 18A, Queen's Road C.
Tel. 21707.