REMEMBER TEL. NO. 977
FOR
MERCURY GARAGE
THE MOST MODERN CARS IN TOWN.
COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS
RECORDS FOR CHILDREN
Johnny Chuck finds the best thing in the World
The Joy of the Beautiful
Children's Toy March
Symphony
7524
A 1295
A 1227
'A 1605-
{That Raggedy Man ...
(Christmas Symphony
Circassian Dance
1A Visit from St. Nicholas
Orchestra,
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
16. DES VEUX ROAD,
MISSCELLANY.
The ceremony at the Law Courts
TEL. 1322.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1918.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR 1918.
DINNER DANCES will be held on the following nights during CHRISTMAS WEEK---
CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY)<
24th December,
CHRISTMAS NIGHT, WED-
NESDAY 23th December.
BOXING NIGHT, THURSDAY
26th December, SATURDAY 28th December, NEW YEAR'S ¿VE, TUESDAY
31st December.
Special table d'hote Menus will be provided in the GRILL
·RCOM at $3 50 per head. and în the MAIN DINING ROOMS at $2.50 per bead,
Patrons are advised to book early 2.3 accommodation is
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DAIRY FARM NEWS.
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
FOR
OWN FED TURKEYS
should be booked with us early to #
avoid disappointment.
Birds, supplied alive or killed and dressed as required.
limited. All tables previously GERIN, DREVARD & CO.,
engaged and not cancelled by
mit-day on the day to which such reservation applies will be charged for whether occupied or Dot"
Bookings at the HOTEL MAIN OFFICE.
J. H. TAGGART, Manager.
TO-DAY'S
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.,
LIMITED.
OWING to alterations and
repairs at the Power Station the supply of electricity will be shut off on SUNDAY, the 22nd December from 7.15 M. to P.M.
GIBB, LIVINGST N & CO., Agents, Hongkong, 18th December, 1918.
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WANTED.
JANTED. COMPETENT
WA
STENO-TYPIST and
General Office Assistant. Also
an Assistant CHINESE Store-
Useful Gifts for Men
Gifts such as these reflect the good taste and thoughtful consideration of the giver. No man can fail to appreciate
a gift selected from the suggestions offered below. “
MCFFLERS
GLOVES
TIES
WAISTCOATS..
DRESSING GOWNS...
BATH ROBES.....
"COMFY SLIPPERS ...
HANDKERCHIEFS
GOLF HOSE...?
SWEATERS ...
BELTS.
SCARVES
Let us assist you in the selection of your Qifts.
MACKINTOSH
& CO. LTD.
Men's Wear Specialists,
16, DES VEUX ROAD.
Telephone 29.
Powell
St. George's Buildings. Tel. 114. ||Wm.
And at Canton.
Special Electric Testing Instruments.
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JAMES STEER.
9. ICE HOUSE STREET. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.
CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES AND NAUTICAL
*
INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED UNDER MY
Tel. 2877.
PERSONAL SUPERVISION.
Tel. 2877.
SINGON & CO.
keeper with some experience. IRON & STEEL PRODUCTS
Application accompanied by copy
of references and stating salary required-none others will be. considered-to W. S. BAILEY & Co. LTD. Hongkong.
NOTICE.
of chopping faggots and tender MOTOR BUS SERVICE. THE Cfices and Stations of
ing horse been to the King or
behalf of the City of London is
FROM
Το
Club
FARE.
10 cis.
Fanling Railway -"Golf
Station $1.00 Punch Ticket for 12 rides. Sheung Shul
cantaries old but its origin iSheung Shui 'fairly clear. Chopping the faggots originally signified the "suit and service in respect of a manor held by the City of London in Shropshire, whilst the horseshoe represented similar "enit so "service" in regard to a forg
which once stood by St. Clement. Dance in the Strand.
*
It is interesting to note thei Bohemis, the country of the Czecho Slovake, was the earlies:] part of modern Europe to feel the first stirringe of liberty. Is
Railway Castle Paar
Station Bay .70 cls. A Motor Bus meets every train arriving at Sheung Shui Railway Station,
Your patronage is. solicited.
NEW TERRITORY MOTOR
GARAGE.
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University of Prague is one of NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. the oldest in Europe. Toe Pro testantism of Wyel fe found its NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. way to Bobemia early in the 15th FROM EUROPE & STRAITS.
carried thither ,century
by
wandering English scholers THE Company's Steamship finding a new spokesman in John Hase, Hass was burnt at the
"TAMBA MARU."
the Chinese Maritime Cus toms for Kowloon and District will be CLOSED to Public Busi. ness on the 23rd instant, beizgi the Winter Solstice, on Christ- mas Day, and on the st, 2nd and 3rd January next, being the New Year Holiday..
T. D. MOOREHEAD. York Buildings,
Commission of Chinese Custom Hongkong, 16th December, 1918,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From EUROPE AND STRAITS,
THE Company's Steamship". "KAMAKURA MARU,"
having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods
are being landed and placed at Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com- their risk in the Horigkong and
Council of Constance in 1415 bu having, arrived from the above the Bohemian people fought for his ports, Consignees of Cargo are doctrize for over twenty years hereby informed that their Good
are being landed and placed at sgainst the combined forces of their risk in the Hongkorg and the church and the German Kowloon Wharf and Godown pany's Godowns at Kowloon, Empire and so successfully that Company's Godownast Kowloon,where each consignment will be they were able to secure their where each consignment will be national independence for nearly sorted out mark by mark and Iwo centaries." They
were delivery can be obtained" as soon eventually corgaered by the as the Goods are landed,
Optional Goods will be carried Hapsborce in the thirty years wer (1618 48) and up till an unless instructions are zivco century ago ao perficially. Ger- to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.
TO-DAY. manised.
MESSRS: KOMOR & KOMOR EXHIBIT
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FOR ONE WEEK ONLY The latest Paris, London and New York "MOLELS of Ladies' HATS, DRESSES, NEGLIGEES, and COATS. also, small "but obeles collection of:
BLACK OPALS.
INSPECTION INVITED." ~:/
KOMOR & KOMOR Alexandra Buildings.
Goods not cleared by the 25th December, 1918, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packares must be left is the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour on Tuesday & Friday. All claims must be presented within ten days of the stamer's arrival hare, after whichda:e they CAN- not be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, ZIN
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA Agents, Wangkong, 18th December 1918.
sorted out mark by mark and de- livery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed,
Optional Goods will be carried
on unless instructions are given
BEST TERMS. COMPLETE STOCKS.
Telephone No. 515.
Established 1880.
CHRISTMAS 1918
J. ULLMANN & CO.
The Leading French Jewellery House
WATCHES
JEWELLERY
DIAMONDS
Splendid assortment A New Consignment.
of
of
CUT-GLASS SILVERWARE
SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYBODY.
THOMAS W. SIMMONS & CO.
INC. IN U.S.A.
York Buildings, Hongkong.
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EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THE
WYOMING SHOVEL WORKS,
WYOMING, Pa. U.S.A.
MANUFACTURERS OF SHOVELS, SCOOPS AND SPADES,
to the contrary before NOON THE ALEXANDRA CAFE.
*Goods not cleared by the 25th. December, 1918, will be subject to rent
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's, and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour on Tuesday & Friday. "All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowna.
NIPPON YUSEN KAIBHAK
Agenta Hongkong 18th December 1918
FOR
CHRISTMAS CAKES, PLUM PUDDINGS, MINCE PIES. DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES, CRACKERS, ETC,
FOR TIFFING AND DINNERS THE "ALEXANDRA CAFE
UNSURPASSED,
FOR CATERING OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
EFFICIEN CARRIED QUE
TELEPHONE - 346
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XMAS PRESENTS
TIES
GLOVES
SWEATERS
FOR GENTLEMEN.
We have many smart novelties
on show including'?—
SILK & WOOL SCARVES
HANDKERCHIEFS
FANCY WAISTCOATS
WALKING STICKS
UMBRELLAS
HAND-BAGS
FITTED SUIT CASES
DRESSING GOWNS.
SLIPPERS ETC.
INSPECTION ÎNVITED.
For the convenience of our customers, our Store will
be open on Saturday afternoon the 21st inst.".
CABARET DANCING.
By
IN THE MURRAY PARADE GROUND"
kind permission of the Military Authorities and by courtesy of the Committee of St. Andrew's Rociety.
ON SATURDAY, 21ST DE EMBER, AT 9.00 PM, Popular Prices Ladies' $2.00. Gents $3.00. PAYABLE DAT THE GATE.
Extra Peak Trams. 12 20 and 12.30 am.
Late Kowloon Ferries will also run.
Band of the 18th Infantry
By kind permission of MAJOR MORGAN and Officers Light Refreshments including liquors supplied by Cafe
Wiseman.
NETT PROFIT TO WAR CHARITIES.
XMAS HAMPERS
We beg to notify Customers that Assorted Hamper S suitable for the festive season may be obtained from us
at the following reduced rates,
"
No. 1 Hamper.
1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Champagne Dry Imperial"
1 Blackberry Brandy
1 Ft. D. Q/M..
1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy
2
2
King George IV White Label Whisky or
Perfection
Superb Tawny Port
Et Julien Claret
Old Brown Sherry Red Seal
Gin, D. C. L. Old Tom or Drý Burgoyne's Burgundy
phial Pomeranzan Bitters.
No. 2 Hamper,
1 Qt Victor Clicquot Champagn
1. Pt D.OM.
1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy
需要
..
Martell's XXX Brandy
King Georze IV W.L. or Perfection Whisky
Tawny Dry Port
St. Julien Claret
Gin, D.C.1 Old, Tem or Dry.
Vino de Pasto Fherry Y.B.
phial Fomerar zan Bitters
No. 3 Hamper.
Qt. Burgoyce's Burgundy
1 Pt. G. F, Peppermint
PL.-D.O.M,
S
Qts Superior Rich Old Port:
„King George's IV W.L or Perfection Whisky
20 year Old Brandy
Amontillado berry W.8.
Medce' laret
2. Gía DOL. Old Tom or Dry
phial Pemeranzen Bitters
Hampers of all descriptions made up to suit (Cust
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD..
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