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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1924.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SUPPLEMENT

MOTORING SATISFACTION.

The Sceret Of "Shell" Products.

HOTEL CELEBRATIONS.

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USEFUL GIFTS.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR FESTIVE SEASON,

Messrs. Hall, Law & Co.'s Resources

1.

When trips-round the island or in the New Territories would

Carnival Night. engage the attention of motor car

The most pleasant Xmus recol and cycle owners during the holi- day season, it behoves them to neeted with dances held in the lections for many are those con-

Private dances

be forewarned in the matter of what oils to use. To be held up half way on a pleasure trip or

at this season. -

festive

season.

about "

to

Buss

BWAY

The desire to own a camera, not merely for the joy of possessing one, but to use it at just the moment when some object is from are all very well and if the com- the vision perhaps to appear no pany has been selected in accord-more, is often expressed in the ance with inclination's prompting This desire comes with increasing phrase "I wish I had a camera." and not the call of duty alone force during the Christmas season there is no reason why they when there are so many happy should not be among the most gatherings and a record of them enjoyable of the season's festiviin an ablum will prove a treasure

golfing tour to Fanling would indeed be a calamity and mar the enjoyment which is everyone's due The use of inferior grades of gasolene, and lubricating oil has often proved to be the cause of breakdowns and engine troubles. A motor spirit which fails to givey proper ignition or which has a Too often, however, the call of, tendency to clog carburettors is duty" is diametrically opposed to ext to useless. In the same way, that of inclination and if the latter a lubricant which does not stay on carries off the day the result may -the bearingsTM damages both the car and the owner's pockets.. be far from homogeneous Some motorists, when replenish-gathering which will leave far

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in years to come.

several points to be considered. In choosing a camera, there are No good pictures can be produced with an inferior lens, and this is therefore the most important

the shutter is fool-proof, and that durable body. they are housed in a compact andTM

GIFTS THAT LAST.

XMAS NOVELTIES.

Messrs. Graca & Co.'s Collection. What Watson's Have To Ofer.

imagine that in a chemist's shop A mistake many make is to nothing is sold but things to cure

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Typewriters And Time-Saving Machines.

A very useful Xmas present is giving season with the New Year a typewriter and' in this present

resolutions close at hand the special department of Mustard & Co. dealing exclusively with the

en Remington line does a large busi-

The Httle shop of Messrs. Graca & Co. half way up Wyndham Street is again packed with good things for the Christmas season, the divers ills which fall to the time of general renewal and good Gifts of stamps should make a lot of frail humanity. Any such special appeal to stamp collectors, would be well advised to pay a being lasting gifts that will in-visit to the establishment of A. S. crease in value as time goes on. Watson & Company, Ltd, and to tions nicely arranged in albums tively arranged under glass cases Messrs. Graca & Co. have collec-note the articles which are attrac from $1 to $500. Following on the there. success of last year, they have imported America over 5,000 toys compris

from Europe

and

The present-buyer with a long liat to get through will find there a solution to many worries for on ing mechanical engines, nero-display are articles (all of the very piegninnies to grown-hips. planes, pistols, and dolls from best quality) which are just the prices range from 10 cents up. In attractive in appearance with. in addition they have a large assort the majority of cases, the added The thing for a present-useful and

ment of Xmas cards, post cards, charm of novelty." things at modest pricen:

TONGUE LOOSENERS.

Where The Screw-capped Tins... Come From.

would loose a good half of its significances as a time of con- "Twould be to give expression to a platitude to write that Xmas

viviality if tobacco supplies were cut of at the festive season at the whim of some malign power.

seductive weed at this time of

Many who do not smoke in the ordinary way do not attempt to

writer unless it is of the best and

It is little use getting a type-resist the soothing charm of the unless the chances of any defect, good cheer and the result is very however, slight have been reduced apparent in the loosened tongues to the barest humanly possible and the general removal of the and Mustard's are such, however, at parties where either through The records behind Remington's restraint which is all too apparent over the purchaser can rest of the ladies or the desire of the that when the machine ta handed consideration of the suceptibilitie assured that it is as perfectly host the smokey haze is con- make it. adjusted as efficient workmanship apicuous by ita absence. and thorough overhauling can Remingtons are acknowledged to hold one of the premier posi- tíone in the world's typewriting been in China for over 50 years,

centres of China and their school have a well organised representa tion through the main business of typewriting is known through- out the world.

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ing supplies, have a natural ten-from pleasant memories in the Point. See that the lens is good, albums, story booka" and other To take a few, there are the markets and Mustards, who have, British American Tobacco Com-

dency to only look at the price minds of those who make it up. per gallon" question regardless of the commonplace axiom that the best is the cheapest in the long rum To be assured of “molering watisfaction.' therefore, it is essential that the gasolene and lubricating oil should not only be of the purest quality but that they should have a reputation behind thens for actual results.

The way to ensure an evening's dancing and fellowship with con- genial companions is to make up a party for the Ball or dance us the case may be. But Balls are few and far between and the floor rather crowded on such occasions; private floors, too, are seldom good or large enough. The floors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, generally quite enough room at the daily and nightly tea and dinner dances which are held there. "

Mesars, Graca & Co. have open-

the harbour. the convenience of those across ed a branch at Nathan Road for

often longed to possess a reliable In the same way, who has not

pair of binoculars? On the ferry, the Canton and Macao boats-or any boats for that matter-at the races, the theatre, or anywhere graphic and carry a range of the else where the ordinary eyesight finest goods and apparatus, they is not equal to the occasion, what are brought right before one's eyes by this scientific aid..

also offer an assortment of benuti-

-manicure sets of varying designs,

boxes and sprays, the perfumes sizes and prices, chie litle perfume themselves, and other such aids to feminine beauty and attractive-

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Then there are brushes

with backs daintily worked and more masculine ones the very look of the bristles of which are enough

Business houses will be well advised to enquire at the local the duplicating, adding, calculat offices for further particulars of ing and addressing machines, the

The fame of Wills' "Capstans" and "Castles" is world-wide and great demands are being made this Xmas time on the stocks of the Hongkong branch of the pany which supplies the leading

screw capped tin of 50 is too well tobacconists' stores in the Colony with this and other blends. The known to need description here and the quality of its contents are. appreciated by all smokers who know a good thing when they gat one..

the science behind their produc- however, "are noted and there is marvelious visions of the distance i ful Xmas and New Year cards to set ones hair a tingling, also the latest types of which are held in For lovers of perfumery" and

"Shell" spirit and "Shell" oil, due to their extreme purity and tion have gained an enviable re- putation both on sea and land. Shell spirit enabled the American aviators successfully to encircle the globe. In the British flight, led by Squadron Leader MacLaren, Shell spirit and Shell oil were used exclusively Major Zanni covered a distance of 5,500 miles in 11 days exclusively on "Shell" pro- ducts. In the direct non-stop Atlantic. the moving force was "Shell." The supremacy and reliability of Shell spirit have even been maintained under rigorous Arctic conditions-an achieve mene on which the Asiatic Pétro leuni Company and their world- wide organization can justly be proud..

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watches, clocks." and a large very popular military brushes in variety of articles suitable for pre-casex. sentation. Gift hunters would do

any more evidence is needed

well to pay a visit and inspect to get out of the buyer's mind the

these goods."

idea that at a chemist establish- Yuletide, they are giving discounts

As an expression of goodwill.atment only drugs and medicines of Tb to 20 per cent, on cameras, are soid the customer need only binoculars and lenses, while for glance round a little. Chocolates, other goods the discount goes as.

stock by Mustard & Co.

XMAS, BARGAINS.

A Messre. Yee Sang Fat Co...

toilet articles there are unlimited possibilities at this store. Those about to leave the Colony would de well to inspect their stock of trunks and suit cases

To get satisfaction in both these desires, one has but to visit For the Xmas season a special Messrs. Hall, Law & Co., of Des programme of dances has been Vox Road Central, who carry a arranged and on Boxing night. large range of cameras, binoculars.

In the toy department there are there will be the ever popular and lenses, at prices which are

a number of novelties-which- Christmas shopping will not be should make a special appeal to Carnival. Fancy or evening dress--exceptionally cheap considering

store of Messrs. Yee San Fat at cards, bon-bons and candies is well complete without a visit to-the-big children The range of Christmas will be optional and, there will be the superior quality of their goods.

Queen's Road Central. They offer worth inspection before purchas a late car to the Feak at 1.30 am. But one may perhaps ask "Have tion at Repulse Bay, Hotel takes answer is simple-they are agents ordinary selling prices. To pur-part of a Dr's. prescription but and shoes, hosiery, neckwear, with bargains which of no account

goods, ladies and gents' hats, boots the form of a dinner dance at

Altogether this store is packed for the world famous Goerz leneen.chaden of $10 worth of goods, they here they are to be found in fat scarfe, and other goods dress will be optional. A special

Derby," This is constructed like boxes, the snowy whiteness of offer is made of blankets in pleas- of 25 per cent, allowed from Bow which again fancy or evening

give a free gift of a "Home

too should be missed. numerous to mention. A special value is assured with a discount Maximum extension has been obtained until

a stop watch on the dial of which which relieved only by the tightlying designs and at moderate until Christmas. The window dis- 1,00 am. and there will be a car

drawn coloured ribbons in the chosen from manicure sets, vanity the bargains that lurk behind the to the Peak at 2, a.m. also late

Suitable gifts could be plays convey but a poor idea of buses to Hongkong and' the Peak

corner, give indication of the good boxes, writing cases, Fazor sets, counters, and no time should be Hotel.

handkerchiefs and collar boxes. lost to "Enquire Within."

fight of 1.880" miles across the The New Year's Eve Celebra- they got a good lens?" The for up as 40 per cent. over their for instance, would hardly form quite a large range in woollen ing. elsewhere..

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not acquired in a day. The manu The popularity of Goerz lenses was facturers have given life long study and embodied all their scientific genius in these lenses.

Although Messrs. Hall, Law & Co. specialise in everything photo-

there are ten horses set in motion game, should prove an amusing by pressing lever This race attraction during Christmas.. things within.

prices.

XMAS GIFTS FOR ALL

THE

Columbia

NEW

ENGLISH COLUMBIA

THE GRAMOPHONE ADVANCE

TINY TOYS NURSERY RHYMES

SIX BOOKS WITH CONTENTS AS FOLLOWS

No. 1 Jack and Jill

Old King Cole

Little Bo Peep

Mary had a Little Lambr Rock a Bye Baby Sing a Song of Six Pence.

THE

-SECRET

THE

NEW

OF

TONE

No. 2 Tom Tom the Piper's Son

Here we go Round the

Simple Simon

Three Little Kittens

Where are you going to

my Pretty mald

Cook-a-Doodle Doo

Old Mother Hubbard.

Mulbery Bush

"Oats, Peas and Brans

London Bridge is Failing

The Famer in the Dell

Lazy Mary

Ten Little Indians,

Down

No,

小

No The Night Before Xmas

Little Red Riding Hood

The Frog Prince

Cinderella

The Three Bears

Jack and the Beanstalk.

Tom Thumb.

Tomorrow will be Xmas

The Coming of Santa Claus Xmas Morning Santa Claus Hides in the

Phonograph Santa Claus will Soon

be Here.

OF THE

No. 6 The Sand Man

The Slumber Boat

Go To Sleep My Little '

.. Pickaninay

'Dream Land. Sweet and Low.

The Doll Song.

CENTURY

MUSICAL NOVELTIES OF ALL DESCRIPTION

BOUND VOLUMES.

OUR NURSERY RHYMES

OLD· DUTCH NURSERY RHYMES SONGS THE CHILDREN SING

MUSIC

J

CARRIERS

SONG WHISTLES

BIRD WARBLERS TAMBOURINES

MOUTH ORGANS MUSICAL BOXES TOY TRUMPETS TOY BAGPIPES CASTAGNETTES,

ETC., ETC.

LOOK AT THE MOTOR

CO., LTD.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO.,