THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
PEKING AND TIENTSIN
CARPETS
15% Discount
X'MAS SALE
15th - 25th DECEMBER
Well-known for
Quality and Design
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PEKING ART RUG
RUG CO.
32 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1937.
PRIZE-WINNERS
The Man Who "TELEGRAPH”
Could Swallow Anything
ADJI ALI, the man who could swallow anything
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-watches, lighted cigarettes, live goldfish, hand- kerchiefs, petról—is dead.
He died a month ago, the murkable "acts" on the music-hall
stage. secret was kept until recently.
One of his favourite tricks was to The Rockefeller Institute, it was drink thirty pints of water, then a claimed, had offered £10,000 for his pht of petrol, and set fire to the atomuch after death. Now he lles swallow three dozen hazel nuts and petrol. Another of his feats was to
embalmed at Wolverhampton, walt-one almond. He could always "find" ing to be taken in the Queen Mary the almond. to America. There, after negotia-| He died without making a will. Mr.
F. Ellis Lincoln, legal adviser to thej RECASTORKUNBELIEVI INSURRED Ctions, he may
to the daughter, known on the stage as Rockfeller Institute.
Princess Almina Ali, has taken out. Haji All, Afty-two-year-old] a grant of administration on her be- Egyptian, was one of the most re-lholt.
be handed
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HE HAD RHEUMATISM 15 YEARS AGO
But No Sign of it Now
How many men of 74 can say they are as well now as nt any time in their lives? Here is one who can— although he had rheumatism fifteen years ago, Kruschen Salts soon stopped that, and they have kept him All ever since. This is an extract from a letter just received from him:
"I have been taking Kruschen Salts for many years, because I had rheumatism In my shoulders about Ofteen years ago, 1. um now 74 years of age, and have no sign of anything now, I am quite as well In that respect as ever I was in my. fe. I have been an out-of-doors worker all my life in the building trade. I attribute my good health to. taking Kruschen Salls regularly every morning before having any- thing else."-TH.
Krunchen is a combination of six natural salts which allmulate your Ilver, kidneys and digestive tract lo healthy, regular activity. They en- aure, Internal cleanliness, and keep the blood-stream pure. New and refreshed blood is sent coursing to every abre of your being, Rheu- matlam, headacties and Indigestion all pass you by.
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IRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS
WITH NEW LUSTER ON TEETH
PEPSODENT alone of all toothpastes contains IRIUM which so amazingly re- stores natural brilliance to teeth!
Irium is the new modern way to remove
dull, dingy film – make teeth sparkle,
and keep the mouth clean and fresh.
So effective is IRIUM that one good brushing with Pepsodent tooth paste Icaves enamel cleaner and more radiant than you have ever before experienced.
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Anita Loules, size of WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES, *paningin "THE 03-OETTER"
PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE
OPEN DAILY
UNTIL 6 P.M.
CHRISTMAS EVE -UNTIL-7-pm-
Merry
known and sold around the world
FIRST TOWN TO
USE DECIMALS INSTEAD OF £ s. d.
Torquay, Nov. 14.
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CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
ROBINSON
CRUSOE
Mr. Edwin C. Riding, treasurer to the Borough of Torquay, has startled "official bodies" by issuing his ab
Here are two of the recent Y. M. C. A. stract of accounts for the year ending March 31, 1937, in prizewinners in the Telegraph Children's Competition. Top is Helen Ng and below Roy King (Photos by Photogem Studios).
decimals.
To-day he expressed to me his enthusiasm for a system which he describes as "infinitely more simple to use than our present pounds, shillings and pence method."
Mr. Riding's publication, which sit when there will be in this country afgures mounting to millions will not the Borough's "blue book," giving decimal coinage-it is so simple. detailed references to 11 matters relating to the use of public money,
"I had considered the publication In this form for some time, and,
is the first of its kind to be issued in with the consent of my Council and
Britain.,
Said Mr. Riding:
"All I have done is to publish this abstract of accounts in decimals of £ (instead of in' the usual way.
the approval of many of my col leagues, I decided to take the first step to encourage the public, to use the decimal system.
"My abstract is purely a book of
bother about shillings and pence. "Thus a sum of, 420 10s. would be recorded as £20.525.
Bcl..
machine, so that every two shillings is .1 and every penny .004.
"All calculations are done by
"At present the system is only accounts. applied to the published We do not expect our contractors to
yet."
Presented by the
A. D. C.
December 21 to 27
Matinces on the
22nd., 24th. and 27th.
Booking at
Y. M. C. A.
and
Anderson Music Co.,
The time is coming, I am certain, reference. People quoting from it in submit their tendera in decimal form SASSCODESS
THOUSANDS OF GIFTS AND MORE AT YOUR
CHRISTMAS STORE
GIFTS
ΤΟ MAKE HER HAPPY.
FROM THE LADIES' SALON
Perfumes by "Chanel"; "Worth", "Lanvin", "Lentheric" and "Jean Patou." "EBE" Bath Powders and Flowers. "Elizabeth Arden's" Beauty Boxes, Vanity Cases, etc., and Novelties of all description.
Convey Your Compliments with Home Gifts.
FROM THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Fancy Cushions covered in Art Silk, in all colours and smart styles. Bedspreads, Tea Wagons, Card Tables and "Old Bleach" Bed Linen and Knapery.
Christmas
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LASTING GIFTS FROM THE JEWELLERY DEPART- MENT . For "Milady Brush Sets in Silver and Coloured Enamel, Silver Manicure Sets, Scent Sprays and Vanity Cases in Silver and Coloured Enamel .. also "Rolex" Watches For "HIM" Krementz Dress Sets, Gold Link and Stud Sets, Silver Cases and Boxes, Swizzle Sticks, Key Chains, Ponknives, Cocktail Shakers and Cocktail Sots, also "Rolex" Watches,
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GIVE COMFORTABLE GIFTS.
OPEN DAILY UNTİL 6 P.M.
CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL 7 p.m.
FROM THE LADIES' SALON . The most charming Dressing Gowns in Silk, alsó Wool, Cosy Slippers in fascinating colours and styles, the very latest Woollen Cardigans and Jumpers, also the popular Navy Serge Slacks from the House of "Jaoger".
FROM THE KIDDIES DEPARTMENT. Wee Woollie Matinee Coats, Cardigans, Jumpers and Pull-overs in the very newest shades and styles, lovely Pram Sets and Rugs, Gloves, and really Snappy Woollen Bunnies, etc., beautiful Shawls and Toilet Sets.
FROM THE MEN'S WEAR DEPARTMENT
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Dressing Gowns in all Wool, light weight and heavy weight, Cardigans, Pull-overs, with and without sleeves, or with Roll Collar, Flexible Leather Slippers with Cosy- Fleecy Lining, Woollen Scarves in very smart designs and colours, the very latest selection of Socks and Golf Hose from the House of "Jacger". Wool and Chamois Lined Tan Leather Gloves,
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PRACTICAL GIFTS. Westminster Chiming Mantle Clocks in the most modern shapes Ladies "Aristoc" Silk Stockings in the very latest shades and qualities. Ladies Day and Evening Handbags in exclusive styles. Men's Fancy Leather Pyjamas Cases with Men's White and Coloured Silk and Art and without Zip Fasteners. Men's Silk wide end Neckties in all the very latest designs and colours
Silk Scarves. Men's Rolls Razors, the "Classic Safety".
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You must pay a visit to our "TOY BAZAAR and see the most extensive range of Toys in the Colony.
GIFTS THAT SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS”
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAYS
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