ROUND THE SHOPS,
SOME HINTS TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
WHAT TELEGRAPH
Moutrle and Co.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 1917,
ADVERTISERS HAVE TO OFFER.
Loxley and Co.
This well-known firm deals in
bettered, Goods from here am feature is jest now being made this frm is putting up. They say. It is wonderful-what this their heads ie through nothing always" of high quality and s of the writings of young British are capital in every respect, firm can do far the tourist and also than defective eyes, and they treas to receive. As Christmas composers. Indeed, for modern being well selected and just seasoned traveller. It is the latter, cannot do better than to pay a tims the firm goes out to please music the Company has no the right pries to suit the pocketa perhaps more than anyone, who visit to N. Lasarus and Company the little one as well, and rival. A special Christmas at of the bayera. There will be realises what a great benefit the and have their option tested. The the range of toys and other traction is to be found in the new nothing wrong with the drinks firm is, and he would not be time and small expanes will be things dear to childish hearts is arrivals of Nursery Rhymes so at Christmas if one of these ham without it for the world. The wall worth it, and they will have wide and varied. But not only to music and illustrated. There pars is in the house.
tourist is shown how to see the the satisfaction of knowing jast can presents of this description volumes are splendidly bound " Mr. J. T. Shaw.
sights in the boat way, at the what-is wrong. ba found, for silver plate and are not at all expensive. The Having just removed from least expense, and in the least
The Sing On Co. ware, carpets, furniture, entlery ärm has also been fortunate in Queen's Road Central to very possible time. He is taksa sa and all manner of household re- securing a contigument of dainty foe premises in Fedder Breet, ranob care of as a child in swad Sing On Company has been For a long number of years the quistite suitable for gifts can be candle shades in favourite colours Mr. J.T Shaw, the outfitter, has dling alothes. There is no need trying on business in the found in prefasion. Of course all, and artistic design, while is also also accumulated a stock of high, to say anything to the traveller Once again the Hongkong shops are, by special displays and firma have found great difficulty has a varied assortment of candle elses men's wear which he is able abon: Cook's. Es knows the Colony as metal dealers, iron- This is the third Christmastide of the war, but, despite the shipping Home, but Messrs. Powell are to its showrooms will reveal necessary to take a glance at the and when landing in port it is tion for themselves which is well- appeals, revealing the fact that the Christmas season has arrived in getting fresh supplies from holders, tabes and rings. A visit to display to advantage. It is only firm well from past experience mongers and ship chandlers, and they have bailt up a big reputa- and other problems which still continue to bamper trade, it can be among the lucky ones that can many most appropriate Christmas windows of the shop to realise that the first place he makes for earned. Avisit to their store in said that Hongkong's business men have gripped the situation in appeal for patronage knowing presents. an altogether, admirable manner, with the result that there are few that most of the demands will be
here is a place which can supply Thomas Cook and Sons can things which we require to make the season an enjoyable one of easily met. We understand that
Hongkong Cigar Store. practically everything man manage all the business for the acon's Bosd in worth anyone's which the Golany is short. It is our custom at this time of the year in men's wear there are some
Mere man enjoys a good smoke wants to wear, and that the goods traveller and tourist far better while, and the housewife will find that there are many huile so draw the attention of the public to the facilities, cffered by our new and attractive lines to chose as much as a lady does a compli-will be of satisfactory quality then they could manage it things on sale here which she advertisers, and below, in convenient form, will be found some from, whilst for ladies there is ment, and it is proverbial here that can be safely left to a business themselves.
could well do with in her home. appropriate comments concerning each, which we trust will be of enough variety to bewilder, the Hongkong Cigar Bore can that bas such a bigh reputation
The China Provident Co. use to those who have not yet completed their Christmas shopping. that is if a lady shopper were everter of the fragrant wead a price hats socks, shirts, ties, and many lines, but at the presen
satisfy the connoisseur in the mitosinisin. In woollen goods,
Megara. Showan Tomes and Co. could be found anywhere than capable of being bewildered.
equally attractive to soy other sundries, there is a range to select time one of the things which will are managers for this Company, An exceptionally fine stock of here.. A reputation for high
store. Brands of all the best from that certainly does away commend itself to all is the fine which carries on a huge businena pianos in now to be seen at the quality and prices that are not In the matter of music shop makers are stocked, in cigare, entertained se to whether a man Prinos brand, which this firm has house property. The Company with any doubt that may be selection of Australian hams, the in insurance and mortgaging of show rooms of Meears, Moutrie faroy has been built up, and the Bobinson Piano Company tobacco, cigaretter, pipes, ele.
ladies who are anxious to please takes a high place in the Colony, In addition, the firm goes in for can get what he is looking for, pat on the market. These hame bay a paid up capital of crer a Arst olsa British manufacture, the men folk with a little present and, as Christmas is generally children's
Boots and shoes, as well as are the best obtainable and are million dollars and is excellently.. gaile such as the Marshall and Bose would find nodifficulty in knowing associated with mario of some a big scale, and there should be walking sticks and mufflers of second to none. They can be situated to transses this class of and Allison makes, for which what to give if they made a call eort, the Isrge stook of piance, a large business done in these Ladies out to please the men pradores Luxley and Co. are
taste, can also be obtained. secured from all the leading ocm. basineen. the firm are sole agents. Tha Besides a wide range of men's gramophones and sheet music joy-bringing gifts Many other would do well to consult the also the importers of Is, which]
Willem Heyblom and Co "Montric" piano is perhaps too ordinary articles of attire, some that the firm has acquired in articles are stocked which custom
It is surprising how very pace-- well-known to need any enlarging attractive ties, gloves, pecker readiness for the season, shoulders will find are extremely ap- salasmen of this shop.
a disinfectant is unrivalled, sary the typewriter has become apon the qualties of this excellent obiefs, and walking sticks are have good inroad made into it. propriate for present making. The Standard Oil Company.
This mixes with any kind of in the cffise, but in the past it baa instroment, and it is only neces offered, besides a large selection Violins, mandolins and other
The Standard Oil Company Water and well performe sil that always been felt that the machines A. S. Watson and Company. since it established brauches in is expected of it. Another line in were too expensive to fit the sary to say that nearly 3,000 are of other articles equally accept emall instrumente will also be
That fue establishment in the Far Esat has done a tremen-whieb the firm deals is Lsotemal pocket of the average indvidual. now in use in all parts of China able. As the firm itself points found here, and there is every as well as so far south as India, on; it is when a man can money in this direction should Mears. A. S. Watson and Com-the demand therefore is always containing all the valuable pro however, as a visit to the premises. TBAFCD way residente spending Alexander Boildings cocupied by dous business in kerosine oil and tine, an ideal fish-forming food That theory in exploded now, to prove the popularity of the "Just what I most need," that make. The great strides made he has been really pleased. As include this firm in the list of pany, is one of the places which increasing, China being one of perties of the finest extract of of this Company will show, 202
Bongkong oonld ill-afford to do the most profitable fields for the malt obtained from the finest of the most famona makes of by the gramophone as a daical everyone in Hongkong knows places to be visited, instrument can be amply illustrat-where the shop is, there is no
without at any time of year, but marketing of it. The "Comet "Scotch barley, together with milk machines being on Bale at at Christmas eepeci lly it is sad "White Rose"
are two and cream. ed by a cal', when the pleasure need to give the address here.
These three com- astoundingly low prices, ranging boon. Meeere. A. S. Watson and of the best-known brands and modities have greatly found their from $50 to $150. They are în of hearing some of the moat famous artistes on the Victor
Company will be sure to attract big business is done in way into public favour since they first-class condition and ready wonderful selection of perfomas Company slac has a tremendous the fair sex for they have them. The Standard Oil were first pat on the market. for immediate delivery. and many other little things turnover in motor spirit and
The Sincere Company.
Maison Llly." Already the Sincere Company
Christmas goods, the housewives
and Co., including some of
Victrola will demonstrate the value of these instruments for education as well as for entertain
be made bere.
The Dairy Farm Company.
So indispensable bag this firm
their Christmas shopping centres is to say the obvions. Bet it sends to be pointed cut that this year there is an especially fins -lor-of-tarkeys, fowls-and-game, as well as home and sausages, to appeal more than ever to the festive mind. All the dairy pro ducts are of the very first-class quality and in the matter of
joints well, the Dairy Farm has
no serious rival. There is the
that none will be disappointed.
Dragon Motor Car Company.
Robinson Piano Co.,
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American Express Company.
Tourists are not nearly plentiful as they were in the pre- It has often been said that war daya, and that is only astaral Hongkong is slow in the amuse seeing that there is more import ment line, but with soch fins ant work occupying the attention roada to traverse and with so of nearly all the civilised world,
The Dragon Motor Car Company for not only are they backers,
Colonial Dispensary.
toys
Christmas. The
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British American Tobacco Co, Ltd.
such a
The ladies in the Colony hare
Peak Hotel.
etc., have made it forgotten that there is such a big Christmas morning very often
There are some
Mow Fung and Coi
Sakura Beer.
"Silver Dieh" home were placed This excellent boverage hae on the Hongkia Market, and
ment. Every style is elcoked to many motor care to be hired, the Bat some people are forced to which a lady mast have for her since motor care have sprung into is carrying on a big business long waited for such an establish- meet all requirements, and the cause for complaint should. bo travel, and to such the Americas are some of the most noted makes | kong, and show every likelihood | who are wideawake going the {ment as that of Maison Läly. As
toilet. For the gentlemen, there prominence so quickly in Hong large discount cared to level the greatly diminished in these days. Express Company can be a boon of esfety razors which are very of increasing in numbers, the early to pick out as many of the regards their husbands, the least high exchange should be a big indacement for those on the look has motor cars both for hire and forwarders and tourist agents, but acceptable as Christmas presente; spirit sold by this Company will bargaina as they can, so that they said the better, but it is not out for suitable Christmas gifts for sale, and there is such a fine they are the issuers of the and then there is the tobacco be found reliable in every respset. will not be "left" when the big improbable that they too do The extensive stocks of Victor feel at this garage that done but American Express traveller department where smokers can
appreciate the innovation, so the ruah commences. This is an most dainty wear for ladies is records will enable one to salcet exceedingly late comers should cheques which can be cashed in get all they require. Watson's
admirable policy to adopt, and furnished at prices which sze very excellent and inexpensive be disappointed over the holidaye. almost any part of the world, and is a capital place at which to Smokers in the Far East thank the other ladies who have not yet exceptionally reasonable for the gifte for friends who have The Company in the sole di-which are the best form in which shop. They have been so long their lucky etázs that there is visited this capital store would really high class quality of the in the business and have Viotrolas, which give pleasure not tributer for South Chins and to carry travel funds,
fim to look after their be well-advised to take tims by such a large clientele for one day only, but all the year Macao for such well-known makes
they just know what's wasted. Tobacco Company. The splendid to the best before somebody of evening dresses is now on, and that interests as the British American the forelock and help themselves goods. The ladies of Hongkong are reminded that a special show round. Manic, violins, mandolins, of care as the Overland, Endsan The Colonial Dispensary is one guitars, etc., go to make up many and Chandler and slaa for the of the most recently opened
The Alexandra Cafe. way in which the Company is walks off with quality the premises will be open this things one could select at this Harley Davidson motor escles, shops of its kind in the Colony numbers of people congregate perience it has had in dealing Sincere's have a large store and
It is quite usual to see large jorganised and the Tast Ex and quantity. Although afternoon. establiabement for Christmas, As there is a branch depol but it has already attained quite gifte, and a call should certainly at 26, Nathan Road, Kowloon, a high reputation for the quality at the Alexandre Cafe during with, tobacco and cigarettes, s varied stock, it is sometimes
residents on the peninsular are of the goods it sella. Situated in the this is not far to seek, for if there folly aware of just what suits the population in Hongkong, and the presents difficulties to what
for cigars 182300 Blao privileged to enjoy a epin centre of the town, and stockings one thing more than another palate of the multitude of Biacere Company bas a very large shall be done to while away the on the Teipa Road, the finest and perfames and many other little become to the well-being of the longest in the Colony. There will things that make nice Christmas bich
helps the season's smokers. Every smoker knows clientele which takes a lot of sup time until tiffia. A good rugges. Colony that to remind residents eure to be a rush of would-be presents, there should be a steady is good "show" and plenty of it. minster, Embassy, Garrick and as well as anyone else that the the top of the Fesk and then take.
festivities to go with a swing it the capital quality of the West plying. These castomers know tion is for the car to be taken to motoiets during the holidays, so atreem of customers during the that it should be included among ¦ it would be as well to ring up last few days of the shopping been carrying on its business the way, have of late been put ever, and so they are making can be bad at the Pak Hotel. Now the Alexandra Cafe has not Capatan cigarettes, which, by Christmas stock cannot last for a stroll round, until tiffin, which esrly and book a car.
rash. And it is well-known that for so many years without gain into handy packets of twenty, their way to the big store daily The management has made Lane, Crawford and Co. prices here compare extremely This old-established and per-favourably
with say
other ing a lot of experience, and for The Company has become famous to get their first pick of a wonder special arrangements for Christ _baps-best-known-European dispensery-in-the Colony-
mince pies, plum puddings, for the excellent quality of the ful selection of choice articles. mas tiffios and dinners and noly department store in Hongkong,
special Christmas tifint and cigars it conditions, but three One department which is shose who have been lotha Hotel The Hongkong Hotel. always sets itself out to please at It is perfectly safe to say that dinners, cakes, sweets, chocolatee, stand out above all others for worth visiting more than an know how to appreciate these Christmas and just now there is daring Christmas there will be ic, they are hard to beat. The being fascinating smokes. These arber is the gracery de-arrangements." every inducement for residents to no more popular rendezvous than housewife who is alive to her are the Colofina, the Jamaice partment. visit the extensive premises in Ice the Hongkong Hotel, the premier responsibilities will not fail to gar with Havana favour; the splendid things here for the table. It is some time since the famous House Street. Providers of almost hotel in the Far East. Special Alexandra Cafe dainties. An and the "Bouquets," of the seme place on her table some of the "Perfecto," which is very choice; everything needed in a house arrangements have been made extra special tiffin at only $18 quality bat just a little smaller. stood the test of time, as is very from the large number of sales usual appeal for early ordern so hold, caterers for sportemen, this year for the benefit of head has been arranged for The B. AT products are evident from the fact that the which have been transacted it is
ladies' and genta' tailors and out the Hotel's many patrons, both fitters, and purveyors of every visitors and
stamped with the hall-msik of number of people who drink it is very obvious that they have met Christmes Day.. residenta being description of food and dainties, aseared of being well catered for.
Wells Fargo and Company.
quality.
on the increase. It is one of the with great favoar, Every ham ia: one's thoughts naturally turn to A special menu has been pat ap Travellers from all parts of the
Green Island Cement. finest beers brewed in Japan and goaranteed and the quality of this store when thinking of laying in the main dining room, a charge world patronise the Wells Fargo establishment, has proved
This Company since its a big trade is done in it in Hong. then, cannot be surpassed. Mow in s stock of goodies for the of $2 per head being made, Express Company for they know inestimable boon to the Colony, making
sa korg. While the housewife is Fang and Company have also festive time. Of toys and crackers while excellent arrangements that it means a no inconsiderable and it is difficult to imagine Chrisimas, it would be just as food
her preparations for placed on the merkat Glazo, & and many other things pleasing to have also been made with regard lightening of the burden which, what the building trade would well to remind her that she could babies." This is the testimony of which "builde bonnie. the child mind, there are ample, to the Grill Room, at a charge of besides baggage, the hapless have done without is. One thing not do better, when arranging the mothers. and mothers in anxiety as to what $3.50 per head. It will come as traveller has to bear. Therefore is certain, sad that is that had drink problem, than to include a to bay should find a solation to a great pleasure to many people this firm supplies a direct need in not this very necessary product ease of this very excellent beer. their problems in s walk round to learn that the management has forwarding baggage to all parts Leen manufactured locally, the She will find someone among her one Christmas in Hongkong_to One only needs to bave spent Dixon's Doable Diamond Port, the premises. There has just organised dinner dances which of the world, special attention material would have been much guests who will be sure to say he realise that a very large number not inappropriately. described as strived a new lot of grioket bats, will be held on Christmas Night; being given to the shipping "A Historical Port," this store golf balls, clubs, caddy bags and Boxing Night and New Year's tourist's luggage and perchases.
more expensive, and more prefers this beer to any other, and of people go "joy-riding." In fact, should be given
call, when it tennis rackets, so that ss from Eve. These without doubt will One of the best ideas they have specially at this time when the it will make things very much this is one of the principal man to man many an acceptable prove to be deservedly popular, institated, however, is the cash-freight rates are so high that the easier if she can supply it right features of the Christmas festiri- present could be chosen.
importation of it would have been away. Anderson "Music Co. ing of travellers' cheques. This almost prohibitive. This is one
tise, and the Exile Garage Care A. B. Swedish Trading Co.
Bollinder Engines. It is impossible to imagine is a great boon and has solve of the branches of trade in which The increased use of mechaniwhat Christmas would be like if many of the little worries of the Hongkong must consider itself Company are the agents for these arrangements at this reason to figure very largely in them. The Messrs. W. G. Hamphreys and management. osl-power for all purposes has there were na music in the even-traveller. B. Monteith Webb and
makes special been one of the striking features ing, no new tanes on the piano, Company are the representatives
very fortunate.
most efficient engines, which meet the demands of their pations, Tsang Fook
of the last decade, a fact which no fresh records for the grama for the Wells Fargo Co.
have become very popular among and care are always on hand Therash at preparation to make is strikingly illustrated, when phone. There would be as little
The Christmas doings at this all those who have occasion to ready to start for a spin. It this Christmas happy and bright glance is made at the list of fan in it as a miserable wet Sao!
hotel are always of a nature to instal machines into their prem- might be remarked that the new is in full awing now. Possibly appliances eapplied to the public day at Home. And this is where rumours of a shortage of gin, and this year will prove to be no been in use and their name is Water Bay is neatly completed, From time to time we hear ensure to residents & happy time, ises. These engines have long road to Repulse Bay from Deep quite a number of things will be by the A. B. Bewdish Trading the Anderson Music Company whisky and forgotten, but one of the most Company From Diesel motors makes ite bow. Every one this necessary beserages. Some of ing is proverbially of the best, Company has always on band along it.
few other very exception to the role. The cater synonymous with reliability. The sud quite a good trip can be had ghastly would be the piano-tan- of 3,000 horsepower to a Christmas tide will want some the confirmed pessimists have and the care and attention which a large stock of paints, anti- ing which requires to be done. emall outboard motor A card bringa Taong Fook to put a boat, and from a fire engine The Anderson Maste Company when the applies in Hongkong bestowed upon them is the best bottom
for thing new in the musical line. even gone so far as to pay that residents and travellers have foaling and anti-corrosive shipe New Macao Hötel the instrument right, bat this to an elevator, the best quality can apply all needs in this are exhausted there won't be any proof that the management cements for furnaces, eto.
composition, plastia The neighbouring settlement 'should be done without delay, for goods can
of Macao, nenally has a good in- there are many people who re- And for various kinds of me treten. It has a fine selection of the use of the Bill just passed? Christmas Day there will be the supplied, respect, and is care: to: please all more to sign chitu fr, so what's endeavours to please. On
fax of visitors for the Christmas quire work of this nature done | chinery for all purposes the firm the
The war has taught usizdirect resson, and people from Hong. sad everyone cannot have it done is as popular as any in the East Columbia records, while its seler can tell you it's all a rumour. will be provided, as in years post. very necsesery thing. Many men ing the holiday in the locality popular Grafonolss and Well, Gande, Price and Company bras special menus and music that the care of the eyes wes kong ho are thinking of spend- before Christmes,
lion of sheet music is snob sa hse They have big stocks of the good Daubtless the fall arrangements who were medically examined should remember that the New Not only ladies in Hongkong, seldom, if ever, been but many men tod, make Mesera. Hongkong before."
seen in old beverages on band and for a will be announced later,
were Lund to be suffering from Macao Hotel, on the Prays Grand, William Powell and Co., their vansio
All the very long time will be able to
defective sight, although they offere exosilent accommodation. stocks supply all their customers' needs. "The Man from Cooks" is-es had always thought themselves is up-to-date in every rompect it is a choice that could not be songs) in specially chosen, sad a handy Christmas hampers which portmanteaux and far more necse of the trouble people suffer in
pieces or special attention is drawn to the familiar to the traveller as hit tote perfect in this respect. Kook and the terme are moderate. (Continued on page 12.)
H. Ruttonjee and Son. Christmas without a few decent drinks would be to moat people like bread without batter and in the matter of choice brande Mesare. H. Ruttonjee and Son
can be relied upon to offer a
oboice be wide as most in the
Colony. Being the sole agents
for many firme, and in particular
will be found that the price list ja moderate and attractive. For beera and "soft" drinks the firm bas quite a reputation. Bat little else need be said about a matter that so many know.
Mackintosh and Co.
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Known as Men's Wear Special is's, this firm bolda a high place
in the Uclony's shops and fewer appropriate or more useful gifts
be
William Powell and Co.
this
firm
providers for things to wear, and (whether
piano
Gande, Price and Company,
A
Grand Hote!.
Thomas Cook and Sou.
N. Lazarus and Co.
The Exile Garage Co.