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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919,

OUR

ADVERTISERS.

WHAT THEY ARE OFFERING.

XMAS SHOFFER'S

VADE

MEGUR.

A. S. WATSON AND CO.

A choice display of perfumery, chocolates and crackers form the main features of this well-known. firm's Christmas display and as usual

'There will be special dinners on facturers.

on

Tom Smith's crackers,

THE CHINA MAIL.

MESSES. FALCONER AND COMPANY,

Messrs. Falconer and Company,

THE COLONIAL: DISPENSARY. Perfumes in great variety, neat

STOCK ISSUE OF $25,000,-

reputation in the Colony for electrical watchmakers and jewellers, can manicure sets; safety razor's and 000,00 IS SHIP FIRM PLAN - }}. continuing further to develop with

THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANT.

This arm has gained a high

fittings of every description, chief amongst which is the well known Osram Lamp. This lamp possesses the advantage of concentrated flamant operating at a high temperature and giving a very bright white light, The bulb is specially made for increasing the heat radiating area. It is British made throughout and the Company is entirely British owned.

THE SENCURE COMPANY, Messrs. Sincere and Company have

PAND ITS CAPITAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS.

supply articles of jawellery suitable other tollet accessories form a big for Xame gifts. They are agent for show at the Colonial Dispensary, Men THE ADMIRAL LINE TO EX-being ontginally and exclusively a Admiralty charts, Rosa's binoculars folk will be interested in the Ever and telescopes, Kaivin's nautical in-ready razor which for cheapness and struments, and Benson's English quality will take a lot of beating. watches. They have also a large There is also a large stock of choco- stock of English silver ware lates and sweets, of well-knowa imported direct from the many brands. A choice selection of per facturers. · Due -- regard - "to the fame sprays should also meet with rate of exchange has been made admiration, marziale when pricing their goods.

KING WAH PASTE MANUFACTURING CO,

LONG HING

THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.

OPENS FOREIGN OFFICES. The Company has developed and

{these additional vessels, an extensive [business with the Orient; and from

.coastwise.company, has in the list year opened offices in Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, Hongkong. Manila and Vladivostock to handle lis” basi- The San Francisco Chronicle says:ness. there, and contemplates open- Owing to expansion in business as a lug other offices in other ports of the

Orient. result of conditions ensulag upon the

Such development in the, cpinion world war, the Pacific Steamship of the officials of the Admiral Line Here can be found a big collection Company. The Admiral Line, con- and of the Pacific Alaska Naviga

Company, makes expedient of the latest music both for singing

Expansion of capital in coD and dancing, together with volumes templates expanding its capital by tion

the issue of $25,000,000 in 7 per cent an of classical composition and more

formity with the requirements of such a sudden and extensive expan- A meeting of the holding corporation of business as The Admiral Line. serious songs. Planos by famous preferred stock. many other musical instruments. tion, the Pacific Alaska Navigation now has to handle. makers are on exhibition as well as

TEL BLUE BIRD,

Company, will be held at Portland, In the face of existing labour con- The confectioneries supplied by Me., November 29, the authorize that differs it is not probable that any expansion and to provide for the part of the $25,000,000 additional well known to need any words of Immediate issue of $1,500,000 of the Capital to be authorized on Novem recommendation. It is likewise proposed $25,000,000, that issue to her 20 will immediately be devoted be taken up by stockholders of the to building new, large and swifter necessary to add that they have a

corperation.

steamships choice range of goods from which to choose at this season.

fortably itted up with every modern and here again, the effective packing body should pay a visit to the onThe should visit the store of Masars: the Blue Bird Candy. Store are too

convenience.

.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.

This company has just received a consignment of the well-known Essex car models of which are now on view

If anyone is longing for a camera

Long Hing as it holds "large stocks of Kodak, supplies, including camera films, developing and printing mate- rials and everything for the amateur photographer. Developing and prin

THE PALACE HOTEL. The enterprising management of the Palace Hotel is by no means behind the other local hostelries in the matter of providing entertain-

This company are the purveyors ment for the Christmas holidays. their goods are by well-known manufaid in a very large stock of articles of Rooster brand macaroni and ver- Christmas and Boxing nights. A which they have always featured, aitable for Xmas presents at popular micelli. All kinds of soap stuffs can band will be in attendance and there are to be seen in abundance, put in prices. As special Xmas bargains be had from this firm which has will be 3 dance Decem- dainty boxes, while of chocolates they offer from new stock groceries, recently opened new and extensive ber 25. It is hoped the new lounge one may choose from such makes as novelties, toilet goods, handkerchiefs, premises.

toys, cigars, smokers' requisites, will be ready, which is being com- Cadbury's, Buchanan's and Sullivans, jewellery. Xmas cards etc. Every will be found, pleasing. Manicure

price store. sets, which form a very useful pre- THE CORONET KINEMA.

sent, are on show together with the For the Christmas holidays the well known Cutex outfits. In the management of the Coronet Kinema perfumery department there is a secured a wonderfully interesting large variety which includes the picture entitled "The Frozen Warn- firm's well-known lavender water ing The plot is based on a spy and Eau de Cologne. A wide range story, but the feature of the film of other useful articles for seasonable is the wonderful skating exhibition gifts is on view. by the lady who takes the principal part. She is said to be the most marvellous skater in the world. This enterprising firm of universal There is also another fine drama providers has everything for Xmas, picture featuring Dorothy Phillips including cards, crackers, candies, entitled "The Heart of Humanity." fresh and dried fruits, toys, artificial This is the only picture that rivals flowers, handsome fur sets and "The Hearts of the World" and it decorative flower stands. There are has the advantage of not being quite also large stocks of groceries, wines For household and so long. These with other pictures and spirits. will be shown on Christmas Eve, table decoration customers will find Christmas Day and Boxing day in an endless variety of suggestions to

select from.. the afternoon and evening.

THE WING ON COMPANY.

THE HONGKONG HOTMELİ

in the firm's show rooms on Desting for amateurs is a speciality. Voeux Road. This car is manufac tured by the famous Hudson Com. pany. Besides being a well finished machine it is powerfully engined and is capable of taking any of the bills around here without difficulty. The company has also in stock Chandlers seven passenger car, Elgin five pas senger car, and the Overland, five passenger car.

W. R. LOXLEY AND CO. W. R. Loxley and Co., are the agents for the famous Izal disin fectant which is one of the most effective germ destroyers. have also the sole agency of the Chevrolet car which is electrically equipped, and of low price. Models of these cars are held in stock.

MESSES. ARNOLD BROS.

They

This well-known import, export, shipping and engineering firm has the agency for Jehn Tulls and Sons

THE ALEXANDRA CAPE.. The Alexandra Cafe is again As in previous years the Hongkong making a feature of its special tiffas Hotel Company have made adequate and dinners on Christmas Day, which arrangements for celebrating the bare earned much popularity in past big sɗpes of Cadry's chocolates, Christmas holidays. There will be years. There are at present on hand Christmas night, Boxing night and dinner dances on Christmas eve. bonbons, Xmas pudding+ and mince New Year's eve. Special Table pies. Christmas at the Cafe pro- d'Hote menus will be provided in the Grill at $3.50 per head and in the main dining room at $2.50 per head. The popular entertainers tha Misses Wood will appear at the dances.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO. "Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Com·| pany are carrying a complete line of auto accessories and motor boat fittings. They are the distributors for many well-known makes of motor cars and for the Harley Davidson motor cycles.They specialise in repairs to automobiles and repainting.

MESSRS. HOGG, KARANJIA AND GANDE PRICE AND COMPANY.

COMPANY. This firm of wine and spirit

For lighting contrivances for de- merchants have special stocks of: liquors of the brands for which theycorating the Xmas dinner table there hold the sole agency including D.C.L., is a large selection at Messrs. Hogg, King George, Perfection, Danville's Karanjia and Company. Their stock and Canadian Club whiskies, Moet includes artistic table and wall lamps. and Chandon and Perrier Joust of the "Power light" make. The champagnes, Martell's brandy, Hall's lamps are oil burning, economic and of Glasgow, the original inventors of atout, O. B. Beer and Clifford Wilkin safe and can be adapted for any pur-cotton belting and machinery for its

Fairall and Company are advertis. Bon's Tansan. The firm is also pose. The firm also specialises ic manufacture. One of this firm's

reinforced concrete specialities is the well-known Soliging new evening gowns in the latest putting up their usual Xmas hampers machinery, at reduced prices. Everything for structure boats, particulars of which num, an efficient remedy for the styles, as well as fe for day or prevention of destruction of wood evening wear. Also a large assort the cellar can be purchased at can be had on application.

work by white ants. They also holdment of gloves in all shades. Messrs. Gande Price and Company and the best quality is guaranteed,

agencies for patent roofinga.

JAMES STEER

Mr. James Steer has a large assort- ment of ladies' silver and gold bags, silver and gold expanding bracelets and watches, all of which are adap- table for Xmas gifts:

H. KUTTONJEE AND SONS.

Messra. Ruttonjee and Sons have lald in stocks of wines and spirits to meet all requirements. They are: the sole agents for the famous. Pol Roger brand of champagne, of which the anticipate a large demand se that purchasers should book their orders early. The firm stocks all the well-known brands of whiskies, wines, beers etc., and the best quality at lowest prices is guaranteed.

MACKINTOSH AND COMPANY.

THE PHARMACY..

Specialising in articles suitable for gifts for men Mackintosh's' have a

The Pharmacy have recently large selection of tasteful goods on view. Special attention is pald to received a varied assortment of toilet wool novelties by the well-known brushes, including ladies' and gentle Jaeger firm, alse neckwear and men's hair brushes, clothes brushes, hosiery. There is also showing a nail brushes, also military cases, large range of dressing gowns, dress waistcoats, smoking jackets, shirts, gloves etc, in fact everything for stocking the man's dressing room.

combs, puff boxes, mirrors, manicure requisites etc. They have a large selection of novelties suitable for Xmas presents.

THE FAR EASTERN BUILDING

COMPANY.

HASTINGS AND HODGE.

ULLMANN AND CO. For those who favour the lighter

For those who prefer to give alcoholic beverages Hastings and presents in the shape of jewellery Hodge have a new consignment of Messrs. Ullmann and Co., have a that popular bear the "Cascade" large and varied stock to choose from brand. The first consignment of this at prices to suit all pockets. The beer was quickly disposed of and firm's motto is quality, variety and those who desire to replenish their perfection. stocks for Xmas should place their THE VICTORIA THEATRE.

orders early. The firm has also sup This enterprising picture house

plies of Stewart's Gold Medal whisky has arranged for a special pro-and "Red Roc," a medicinal water gramme and music for every day during the Christmas holidays includ ing Mrs. Vernon Castle in "The Mysterious Client," Charlie Chaplin This firm, which is the distribut. in "A Dog's Life" Bessie Love in ing centre of Hongkong for the "Carolyn of the Corners and the well-known Asahi Beer, anticipate last episode of "The Tiger's Trail."heavy calls upon its resources this A special feature of the Xmas pro- Xmas. This ever popular brand has Framme will be a distribution of toys a reputation second to none through- for the little ones on Christmas Day out the East. and the Children's annual raffle will also be held. There will be perfor

on Xmas Day, 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m.

from natural springs.

THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA.

THE VICTORIA CAFE.

The Victoria Cafe announce

FAIRALL AND COMPANY.

LA FAVORITE.

A speciality at this shop is a large selection of ladies winter hats of the latest Parisian styles which have just been received.

mises to be a happy one."

TOKYO GERMANS WIRE EBERT.

THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS IN SIBERIA. DYING. Or STARVATION ETC.

The German relief. committee, formed of German residents in Japan for the purpose of securing aid. for German prisoners of war in Siberia, who, it is claimed are suffering severe hardships, state that they sent the following telegram on the 15th inst.: "President Friedrich Ebert.

"Berlin.

"We direct your attention to the terrible state of affairs among the German prisoners in Siberia. Thou sands are dying of starvation, cholera, and typhus. There is unspeakable distress, and large sums are needed at once, otherwise

M. Y. SAN AND COMPANY. committee here This arm, which has a reputation for biscuits and confectionery of own manufacture, has large stocks on hand to meet the Christmas demand.

*MER CHEUNG.

photographers, have a large assort Mee Cheung, the well-known meat of artistic mounts and other accessories for the amateur photo grapher. Developing is a speciality and amateurs are sure of getting the films correctly printed by the firm.

to

there will be a fearful" disaster. The relief bave already sent large contributions through the Red Cross, but these are in sufficient Request also competent quarters to bring about repatriation. Petition also Japanese government to take prisoners into their custody. Request press for large collections for the also that you issue appeals in German

benefit of the Siberian prisoners. Make all remittances through the! Swiss Legation, Tokyo.

stem the distress.

"German Relief Committees in Japan"

"Japan Times.

THE WALLA WALLA COMPANY. The Company is now running a The Far Eastern Building Company service of motor boats at reduced IF YOU WAKE UP of contractors and builders, are rates. For picnics, etc., etc., special croes and dep.essed, with a coated toz- specialists in reinforced concrete. They deal in building materials of all prices are quoted and the launches gae, a mean fooling in the head, a sense descriptions, sanitary fittings, enamel are both comfortable and speedy. and porcelain ware and every descrip tion of constructional work is under- taken.

C. feverishness or inefficiency, its time you tak

PINKETTES

MESSRS, WILLIAM POWELL. This firm has on view a very large selection of the latest toys which W. S. BAILEY AND COMPANY,

should delight the hearts of young- This is one of the leading firms of sters. They have various mechanical the dainty little liver and bewal regula- toys and building sets together with tors which set as gently as nstare Try shipbuilders, and engineers in Hong-

to-morrow.

Of medicine vendors everywhere, also kong. They specialise in repair work very large number of dolls and them to-aight and see how it you'll feel mances at 2.15 p.m. and 4.30 p.tapecial Xmas lunch and Xmas dinner and undertake marine and land Teddy bears and other animals which

museum. In other departments there Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen on Boxing Day and 2.15 p.m. and at $1 and $2.50 respectively, for engineering, boiler making, founding cannot be seen at the Hongkong at 60 cents the vial, post free, from the

Road, Shanghai which tables may now be reserved. and motor boat building. They are

are stocks of electro-plated ware, 5.15 p.m. on Saturday 27th Decem-hey have in stock a large assort agents for Kelvin motors.

fancy cushions and quiltà. The Gents. ment of cakes and puddings, choc-

-department features collar boxes KING EDWARD HOTEL.

olates and fancy pastry. There is

A large variety of Xmas cards in and suit cases, while articles such as Mr. Witchell intends to spare no also a large stock of canned goods at unique design, fancy handkerchiefs walking sticks, ties, gloves, indis- pains to make Xmas at the King nominal prices. For diners out every tie sets and brushing sets, packed in pensable to mere man, are to be seen Edward Hotel as "Christmassy" as comfort and convenience is provided possible. There will be a special and customers will find that the best fancy boxes making acceptable Xmas, in plenty.

gifts are no view at this stora.

ber.

dinner and dances on Christmas eve fare obtainable has been provided. and Christmas Day, with adequate":

THE BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO music and everything for the comfort and pleasure of the Hotel guests and their friends will be done.

3. T. SHAW.

The enterprising firm of outfitters have laid in a large and varied stock

of useful articles of men's wear suit

able for Xmas presents, including

COMPANY.

Of the many well-known brande of cigarettes manufactured by this enterprising company, the minster Specials will find a place

West-

on the Xmas sideboard in almost

YEE SANG FAT.

C. E. WARREN,

SHIU FUNG & co..

MESSES. LANE CRAWFORD,

A big family of dels surrounded by an aggregation of toys can Messrs. Warren and Co., are specias be seen af Messrs. Lane Crawford. Ists in all kinds of bath room Most of the dolls are of British fixtures, including soap racks, towell manufacture and can more than bear racka mirrors, etc.

comparison with those from other parts of the world. The firm has This firm is the sole agent for "also secured the agency for Messrs. every home. It is classed a "sensi- Hongkong and South China for the Mapin and Webb, the well-known ble cigarette calculated to satisfy Lactogen brand of unsweetened con- silver manufacturers and a big ties, silk muflers, Jaeger dressing the most discriminating palate. The densed milk, sterilised natural milk, assortment of their wares is on gowns, linen and silk handkerchiefs Company caters for all tastes and malted milk and sweetened cocoa exhibition. For gentlemen, the fine put up in tasteful boxes, fancy waist pockets and particularly at Xmas and milk. The firm takes into con display of fancy leather goods may coats, cardigan jackets, walking sticks, umbrellas, leather pocket cases time, spares no trouble to meet the sideration the rates of exchange and be mentioned. Sweets, chocolates

gives special prices.

and crackers may also be purchased. and purses, tie pins, studs, cuff links, requirements of patrons.

MESSES. WHİTEAWAY AND. LAIDLAW. fancy waistcoat buttons, and so, Mr.

A walk through the premises of this business house will more than convince the intending purchaser that no pains have been spared to secure a very comprehensive stock

THE EXILE. GARAGE,

* GRACA AND COMPANY.

"

Shaw's stock is of the highest quality The Exile Garage call atten Graca and Company is the shop to and the difficulty of what to buy for tion to the pleasures that may

a man's present can easily be solved be obtained from motoring which go to for cheap fancy goods. For

by a visit to the premises on Pedder Street.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC COMPANY.

the children there is a large assort has already such a hold in the ment of doll which are being sold Colony. They specialise in the at a 50, per cent reduction for two

Buick" car which is a very neat weeks only. and serviceable machine. The

CHERRY AND COMPANY,

1

MUMEYA AND COMPANY.

.

of articles "suitable for the season. Attention is naturally directed to the

Details of this proposed Farrange- That such steamships will be re- ment have been developed for some quired for the trade is a recognized months Recently the plans pro- fact, and one of the purposes of full meeting of that the Company may be in a posi- gressed so far as to be in shape for authorizing the issue is to provide consideration by

where the company is incorporated. H.F. Alexander. President,, is now the stockholders, which will be held tion to build such vessels whs post-

The Admiral Line at present owns in. New York, where he has been for In Portland, Me., that city being ergency occurs.

operators and managers, about the plan of expansion that is to be twenty-two vessels, and operates, as some time arranging the details of seventy additional vessels belonging submitted to the general meeting of to the United States Shipping Board. the stockholders.

!

MAXWELL CARS.

HERE is always plenty of power in the Maxwell motor-- T

power to climb hills and pass by cars that are far more expensive-power to pull through seas of mud or through sandy desert-in fact plenty of power to run on any road conditions encountered.

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And yet the Maxwell Motor Car is surprisingly saving of petrol, tyres, und spares.

The satisfaction of getting a real bargain in the original purchase price grows from day to day by this proverbial saving to every Maxwell owner..

MAXWELL MOTOR CO., Inc.

OF DETROIT MICH.

John D. Willems & Company

Esport Distributors

2 Rector Street, New York.

Cable Addren: "Liandum-Nere York"

SILVA-NETTO & CO.,

Laxwel

More miles per gallon Hors miles on tyra

- Hongkong, China.

E. W. FRAZAR & CO., 5 Rue de Paris, Tientsin, China. THE SHANGHAI GARAGE CO., 4 Foochow Road,

Thanghai, China.

HONGKONG THEATRE

A big attraction for picture-visitors

TO-NIGHT!

TO-NIGHT!!

ROBERT B. MANTELL

WITH

GENEVIEVE HAMPER

'IN

"The Blindness of Devotion"

the latest games. Other departments 66 have on view goods that make appropriate presents and altogether.

A Christmas without music would" Scripps-Booth "small" big "car

toy department and here can be be a dull one and it is certain that is another of the well-known makes

The firm of bootmakers specialise found articles of all descriptions, not many foreign homes in the handled by this firm for which it is in all kinds of footwear which is including dolls, mechanical toys and Colony are without their piano or claimed that it possesses all the made to order. gramaphone. The Anderson Music refinements and advantages of a big Store is catering well, for this side of car at a low price and cost of upkeep. the festivities. Of pianos they have For motor cyclists they are exhibit- This is a very well-known firm of it is a store well worth a visit, a new shipment of the famous Cat- ing the weil known Reading Japanese photographers, executing ELEwen & Co. lard and Collard make. These are Standard" machine which is a very specially manufactured for the climate. and will bear comparison with any powerful and speedy cycle.

E. HING.

make from any part of the world.

all kinds of photographic work in the

latest styles. They are specialists in This firm has on view a large passport photos and in developing and selection of neatly bound diaries printing for amateurs.

together with a big assortment of books and novels. One of their chief lines which has found mub

THE EUN COMPANY.

Their stock of topical music is com- Messrs. E Hing and Company plete and a good deal of attention announce the arrival of all varieties has been paid to the supply of Co-of ship building material, including, This Company is showing a large favour here is the $10 calculatory lombia wachines and records, there steel abip plates, angles, fat round and unique assortment of Christmas very simple but effective piece of being a wide selection of the latest and square bars, cooper and brass novelties suitable for presenta, in mechanism with which addition and dance records with many of the old rods, rabes, cleats and condenserinding wines, cigar and cigarette subtraction can be done. A con favourites Music lovers are bound tubes, galvanized and black Iron bolders, chocolates confectionery per: signment of Emerson records has to find something to their "taste if pipes and plain and corrugated sheets fumery.crackers, Christmas stockings also just been frceived, which In they visit the store.

ad and ship chandlery articles.

and children's books.“.

cludes some good dance music.

ANDRE

of

During the 9.15 p.m. performance To-night, Mr. RUDOLPH

HONOLULU, will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian Steel Guitar for the last time.

PRICES AS USUAL.