Saturday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December 17, 1938.
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HERE'S A A PAGE OF CHRISTMAS NEWS "King George IV” And There's Just Another Week
Week Left for Your Shopping
Some Ships Won't Come Home In Time For Xmas
EVERYONE HOPES that his ship will come home-particularly
if
he happens to be on it and it is near Christmas - Day.
However, only one major passenger ship will come to on Christmas Hongkong
Day, though many Hong- kong people may be aboard over 180,000 tons of passen- ger shipping which will be in eastern waters on that day.
These will have to find what compensation they can in the festive gaiety inevitably provid. ed by the ship's company for the loss of their cherished slice of "homeside" pudding.
The fortunate Hongsong prople who are travelling by the President Tref Tai on her first trip from America under the new President Line
who desire to have Christmas done r at home will-e just de to make it. The President Taft is tine at 9 and her .. on Christmas Day
usal
through passengers are likris si to be relax Christmas spread when
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p.ni.
she pulls out at Over three thousand ties av g steamers Taping and the E. & A.
will be making a similar Changte Christmas pause in the sultry wea- ther of Thursday Island.
According in custom, these ter ships will meet at Thursday Bland so that tourists who have done thei Eust Queensland coastal trip an the Teipit may transfer to the Changte for their return south,
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However, there are not likely to be many tourists, for few prople Christmas at apend would consent to such
samnolent sultry spot asj Thursday Island except under con- straint: but the meeting will permit the Changle and Talping to ex- seasonal intimate chanke more
Another Look Round.The City's Shopping Centres
HUNDREDS OF Hongkong residents have already commenced their Christmas shopping. As from to-day, shoppers will pack the stores in Kowloon and Hongkong.
Most stores are keeping open, much later this week and, on Christmas Eve, many will not shut until seven or eight o'clock.
TIMES THE SHOPS SHUT
S dosing hours for Christmas A shopping wary from store to store, the "Telegraph" publishes a hundy shopping guide for readers.. Friday Saturday 23 .24
STORE Line, Ltd
Crayford,
70
Waiteaway Laid-
lare:
0.0.
7.0
The Asia Co.
10.0
11.03
The
The Elite Co.
8.0
3.0
Wing On Co.
Buto Shoe Shop.
Bombay Silk Store
9.0
9.0
7.30
7.30
11.0
10.0
+
Dodwell
2.1
8.0
Music
the
Co.
1.11
6.0
Moutrie
greetings than the blowing of pass-
ing whistles.
THREE SINPS AT SHANGILAL
On her way from America, Empress of Japan will spend Christ- mas Day at Kobe; she
quietly
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Anderson
Rolny..
Sunny Farm...
S: Watson be
off
A.
Ca.
will para through Hongkong December 30 and see the New Year America, in at Manila. Bound for
Luke Will the Empress of Russia
December Mongkong passengers 23 and bring them into Shanghai for Christmas, There she will have thej company of the P. & O. liner Carth- nge. The only other P. &.0, mer in these waters, the Corfu, will clear Hongkong on Christmas Eve.
Shanghai would seen to be th Orient's biggest Chrisimus shipping rendezvous this year for the K.P.M. liner Boissevain will also be there. The Terukuni Maru, the only N.Y.K. ship in the vicinity, will then be at sen, steaming from Modi to Shang- hai.
Of other big ships which will be ploughing the eastern seas at Christ- mas only twe will be near to long- Maritimes konk. The Messageries stemmer Marechal Joffre will pull out on Christmas Eve and the incoming N.D.L. Ener Potsdam will be in Manila waters.
The China Sea is a fighty sen, with no more remect for 3 sanetity of a Christmas dinner than the re- pose of any other dinner. Therefore, no more welcome Christmas wish can lot casts be offered rose whose them upon the mercy of the China Sea this Christmas than: "May you have smooth seas and happy sailing --for Christmas, New Year, and the yours to come."
A Telegraph reporter who joined the shopping crowds yesterday to see what they were buying writes:---
in
What the Girls
In Shops Think
I WENT into a big shop yesterday and picked (I) thought it looked like a five dollar note) a piece of paper off the floor. Hieroglyphics thereon read thus:
L. Bdrm, slprs. A. C. Bk or Mr.
A. M. Brah
Frd. Rzr.
Alc. Why not, drsang gun?
Now, there are words written by a woman after the shop's own heart; indeed, my own heart, I haven't barn barging rand shopland for the past three days without realising that dileulty at Shopland's bintest Christmas Is the
who customer hasn't the vaguest idea of what t wants.
"And they drivel along he that for about five minutes, exercising! their wit, and then 'don't buy any- thing."
"There are worse types,
"TILL," said the salesgirl)
There is the person who argues about the price. That is all very PUT there are other types wol, and quite within the custom- familiar to shopland Juster's right. But brices in every big And as the shops because of shop are fixed by directors and men the recent disturbance-uire fuced like that, and nothing short of a with possibly the biggest rush un reword I will tell you what a sales- girl told me yesteritay.
HOW.
She ralt: "I Think the worst
board meeting is going to aller them. It is no good arguing with the as- sistant: it isn't his or her faull, And it's only taking up valuable time to
somewhere else.
"Good, get it cheaper. somewhere!
tell else."
type of customer is the one whoay that you can get it must cheaper *knows everything. There is noth- far that you ean tell her and nearly everything that she can you: which is all very well in the middle of August, but very texing a few days, from Christmas when there is only one asistani for about ten customers.
"FROM
of
Dur point view the perfect eus-!
tomer is the one who knows about "They not only knee the bistory the type of article she wants--and of everything that they want to buy, heaven knows there is enough ad- but they give you the histories of vertiging these days to prepare them everything of the same kind that a forehand and just about they have ever bought before. And much she wants to pay." how they felt and how long they lasted and how much they paid."
went on.
I started in Des Volux Hond. the groithd floor of Lane, Crawfords visited the Sports Department. Were Christmas shoppers are con- fronted with the nest and larges! this
goods in
th
selection of men's department,
Colony,
In the
another THEN there
type-sually men," she
"They al seem to have been brought up on P. G. Wodehouse and the conversation usually runs like
Rather good, what? Jolly clever.
all "what, will I get lim" problems How does it work? Jolly clever. lies, Must be rather hard work isn't it handkerchiefs, pull-overs, and socks | down here for you?**
setved. Shock, scarves,
The
"And then they call to some friend and say, Alec, look at this. Rather lever, isn't it? See how it works Aefully clever.""
the must favoured articles of Christ. mas benevolence, are on display,
The
department provisions everything
hing is displayed to buy for preparing eye dishes for festive seZENON. "The toy department as a delight to every child who is 8.0 0.0
large assortment of pianos, radios, lucky enough to visit it. 8,0 1.f
Among the many attractive things radio-gramophones, gramophones, ip- 10,0 10.0
sheet music and in the Ladies Salon are marquesetlerds, jewellery, unusual accessories for instruments, costumes and gowns. dresses and luts...
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77.0
7.0
The Royal Family's Plans
THE King and Queen and the 1 two Princesses go to San- dringham on Monday from Royal Lodge.
are
IN
Whiteaway Laidlaw.
musical
Footwear of every description can be obtained from the many branches of the Bata Shoe Company. The noted shoes are not only excellent in design some stylish handbags, articles and style, but are also made for of embroidery, modern cut glass, hard-wearing." Don't forget thai chromium-plated scent sprays, mar-Bata also sell good stockings.. vellous perfumes, manicure sets, lace handkerchiefs, kid and suede gloves
The Bombay Silk Store provides
and scores of other desirable things, many an idea for the earnest shop-" thinks of few this I There is also a toy department which per. I can
nico:
Ren
how
"It prople only knew the terring strain on the staffs of the big shops usually with ever so many people) away with T-they would try to help us."
PRINT these cries from the heart In the hope that as others see them, not to take the Bill off the gingerbread of Christmas shopping.
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IX more shopping days, sir, six more shopping days, madam; and I doubt if ever before in Hong- Hong history have the shops been stocked with such a multiplicity of toys for people of all ages.
Meantime, I can only hope that the woman (it couldn't have been n man), who lost her list of things to be bought yesterday is a reader of the "Hongkong Telegraph,"
I hope you get your rzr, Frd, and why nt a drssng gwn for Alc?
Turkeys Are Cheaper In H.K.
will gladden the heart of any child would rather be given than a dross- and everything for men's wear in lengl of material packed in
And the Bombay YOUR turkey for this Christmas the latest fashion and of the best Christmassy box.
store has a splendid new
I dinner will be cheaper than it quality,
the Woo last year. The House of Rotny is having its dress lengths. They also have Afst birthday celebrations this popular "Kayser" stocking in the
Tootal lies.
Survey of the shops recently re- Christmas and has prepared to cater newest shades and
Amant the attractive gifts in the vealed that the prices will not be to, the miny needs of the Colony's
"Good population.
clothing "for Wing On Company. I noted over-above and should be appreciably be-
cardigans, pull-overs, shoes, low those of 1937, everybody in the family is the coats,
coats, Bar Rodney slogan and they certainly keep underwear for adults and children,
Next week probably will see the fancy gift sets, cuff-links, powder it well in mind. arriving
us, cigarettes cases. In short completion of the sale in Hongkong Dodwelt and Company's Wine Everything that is.nceded for every-of 10,000 turkeys. Department in Ice House Street dis-day requirement.
The Ellie and lay Falt have a plays the means of extracting the
of marvellous gifts that any best enjoyment from the Christmas
Jange hampers young man would really love to buy this year. Their have long established themselves for his girl-friend.
A tin or two of Du Maurier) popular gift. Black and White whisky, an old favourite, is suitably cigarettes also make good presents packed cases,
whilst the White for Christmas. Horse Whisky is alro attractively packed.
Larre parcels there scores of presents for cm- ployees.
Queen Mary chose then-will decorate the giant Christmas tere hernelf.
Village folk will strip the tree after the family festivitles.
Family In addition to Royal party big staff dance will be held.
relieved- Employees arc though Sandringham neglected.
was to br
XMAS WEEK WEDDINGS Record Rush Includes Society Events
A record rush of Christmas weddings has commenced in Hongkong.
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From now until next Saturday, there will be nearly twe dozen weddings solemnised at the local churches and Regis trar's Office.
Sestron
In Nathan Road, Kowloon, the Sunny Farm has a choice stock of In A. S. Watsun and Co.'s stores, neat and poultry. There the house- 1 made straightaway for the cosme-wife will find a variety of dishes for t:c department. Their
are the Christmas fable. Chocolates, in ertainly attractively prepared. And attractary fuished boxes and wry then, there is the famous Foss choco-suitable as gifts, can also be pur- lates and dozens of articles for men chased at their store.
Wares
and women. They have also brought
out an array of wine hampers which
are especially, sultable as gifts.
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These are the prices you should Day
this Christmas for good standard quality commodities,
Turkeys (Australian). $1.20 ib.
Geese (imported from
China)
Chickens (milk fed)
(Imported from
Whisky
The Prestige it com- mands is built on
UNVARYING
EXCELLENCE
"King Georgsst
GLOUCESTER
ARCADE
Tel. 30986.
Ford GIFTS
for all
LOVELY LADIES ON YOUR LIST!
THE
HAND BAGS
irt
Suede. Calf Kid and Alligator Fabrics
In this great selection, you'll find a bag for her every need and every taste. A bag that will add
dash and zest to her appearance and in her heart put warm memories of you.
WING ON
CO., LTD.
The Complete Christmas Store
HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
48 lb.
Chion)
Ducklings (dairy-fed)
Ham (York) (Danish) Christmas pudding (in
(in) Christmas cake
.00 16.
.50 lb. 1.00 lb. 2.00 lb. 1.40 1.
1.6 lb. 1.50 lb.
TO-
NIGHT
ONLY
Steatrie & Co. buve Latest Model (Toy) Cars
S. Moutrie have much
offer for. Christmas presents in the musical line. They have all the latest records and pianos. Intriguing gifla are their musical elgarette boxes and tankards.
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Are Stream-Lined
of Philips House, Anderson's music store also pro-VE just been testing some marvellous new cars.
LAVISH COSTUMES
AND
SCENERY.
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LOVELY GIRLS
AS
BRIDESMAIDS.
ALSO A
STRONG
CHORUS
OF THE
DIGO GORE"
R. D'OYLY CARTE.
QUEEN'S
some of
The society wedding of next week; Sluter Rolfe,
vide excellent Christmas gifts for them cost only a couple of dollars," said the Motering Correspondent will take place oli Wednesday, Kowloon. December 21 when Miss Phoebe On Thursday, December 22, the the musically inclined. There is a
breathlessly. They're selling dozens and dozens Anne Dodwell and Mr. O. E. C. Mar-wedding will be solemnised between ton wHI marry.
Mr. John R. Bergie-Coupland, and[
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Ming Evelyn Mary Humphreys. His Excellency the Governor und Mr. Arthur W. T. White and Miss Lady Northcote will be present at Winifred Amelia Tyrrell, a school-| the wedding, which takes place at teacher from England, will be mar- St. John's Cathedral. The reception ried at
St. Joh
John's Cathedral will be held in the Annexe of the Friday, December 23. Hangkom! Chib.
The next day, Miss Margaret The bride in the daughter of Mr. Mignon M. McLay, daughter of Mr. 5. H. Dodwell, the managing direc-1. M. McLoy, manager of the
of Mestre
Dodwell and Company, Nutional City Bank, will wed Mr.
William Hewitt. Mrs. Dodwell. and
The ceremony. willj This wedding will be the second also be solemused at St. John's to take place at the Cathedral on Cathedral. Wednesday. At eleven o'clock that It is estimated that over a dozen morning, Mr. Leonard A. Scopes, of Chinese couples will be married this! H.B.M. Consul Service in Shameen, coming week AL the Registrar's! Canton, will marry Miss Brunhilde Omer.
for
CONTINENTAL
STURDY
and
STRONG
CANLOWITZ & Co.
4. Queen's Rd, Tel. 31225.
As you have correctly guessed they are the Christmas cara parents are now buying for their children. THE range of new cars for the Equipment on these cars is lavish, 1938 Christmas season tran indicators, petrol and oil tins, num- including pneumatic tyres, brakes, scends anything hitherto of ber plates and buffers. fered, both for value und I was glad to note that attention variety.
was paid to correct lubrication, In British cars maintain their many cases supplies of the correct lead though the foreign chal-grades of all being given with the lenge is strong.
In the smaller toy cars, there was Many proved models have been a heavy preponderance of atrem modernized and fitted with extra lined salcons in all colours. These (quipment, without price increase. are most inade in rubber and tin, For those requiring great fun in There is one delightful streamline motoring there are the one child- bus which should attract great at- power cars, worked by pedals.' lention.
car.
THEATRE
AT 9.20 P.M.
. Final Performance
PRICES $3.30, $2.20, $1.10
Including Tax
GHOSTS
OF
OR
THE TCH'S
CURSE"
BOOKING NOW OPEN AT THE THEATRE
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