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Your Service
MAN
very often hard to satisfy,
but always a happy recipient of a thoughtful and useful present.
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What will you give him this Christmas i We cannot illustrate everything we have early so may we suggest you pay us an visit and choose at your leisure from the delightful selection of stylish and useful
presents,
Do your Christmas shopping early
Mackintosh's
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS.
SENNET FRERES.
Let your Christmas message take a lovely form":
WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION
of BEAUTIFUL and INEXPENSIVE
JEWELRY, BIJOUTERIE,
· also BEADED and LAME BAGS for CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
SENNET FRERES, CHATER ROAD,
KOMOR AND KOMOR
PEARLS.
On MONDAY, the 17th of DECEMBER
MB. KODAKA·
Will Open His EXHIBITION of the
MOST BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL.
AND CULTURE PEARLS.
CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
of Pearls to suit every taste and pocket.
The Exhibition will remain Open for ONE WEEK "ONLY.
KOMOR AND KOMOR, CEATER ROAD.
MADAME OLERGET
Has Pleasure in Announcing'a
SPECIAL SALE
of her beautiful collection of
PARISIAN MODEL
GOWNS, COATS, SPORTS WEAR, Etc.
10, Ice House Street.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER
11928.
WOMAN'S PAGE.
SOLVING THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT PROBLEM.
CHARMING GIFTS FOR "THOSE CHARMING PEOPLE."
EVENING BAGS ARE DEMURELY VICTORIAN.
UTILITY IN LOVELY SETTINGS.
GIFTS FOR WOMEN FRIENDS.
LITTLE THINGS THAT NEED CARE IN SELECTION.
BRIGHTËR HUSBANDS.
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR
HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT.”
JACOB'S COAT.
FASCINATING VARIATIONS OF THE HAORI COAT.
The
are being made on the lines of the popular Haori and coolie conta. The Silk Store is the "Butterfly danes latest which I saw at the Pioneer coat which is made of silk printed in a pattern inspired by the mark- ings of a butterfly. The name ower
scalloped edges and when the arms. sleeves are wing shaped with
are held out, as in dancing, they are seen all in one with the back. The and edge with fringe. I saw two bottom is ens up in deep scallops
hear that others in more sober tones examples, both rather gay, but E. are expected.
Jacob's "coat of many colours There are women who have a
Has any one else noticed a ten-could not have been more gay than genius for choosing gifts to give deney of late to toy with the subject some of the new garments which When you read about Michael The bags are like jewels them others who spend, perhaps more,
pleasure to their friends while of making men look more attrae tive Possibly my imagination is Arten's Charming People" you elves, but there are to be found the succeed neither in satisfying them running a little wild, but it appeara do cot always find them as delight-jewelry," as it is called, to supple presents. Yet the choice is so wide newspapers that there is a good most fascinating of modern dress selves nor the recipients of their to me from a close study of the ful as the title would suggest, but ment them or to supply the rich and varied that with a little, can-
deal of encouragement given to the the Charming people of my note when a tweed or leather bag sideration of the tastes of your male creature who wishes to cut heading, must be taken to meanIt is seldom dat stones of great
is more in keeping in the afternoon friends there should be an failures. better figure. A visit to the Here are a few suggestions I National Gallery or a study of old those really charming ladies for value are worn in the day time, gathered from a walk round Lane, books must make the gallants of its crigin to the shape too. whom you should now be choosing but the workmanship of the modern Crawford's. Gloves, ono to three or the present days aigh for the times Christmas gifts. They must bejewellery is worthy of the Gacst four pairs in a fancy box, will be that are more really charming or such delicious pearls are all particularly favour you get her size right
materials Bose quartz. jade, and appreciated by any woman provided The only men who can really in things would not have been designed at the moment and their settings puffs, practical, decorative or both, who enjoy civic honours, the Pope's dulge their vanity to-day are those packed in more or less elaborate guard and to boxes, one of these. for example, Service men. Of course, golfers do a certain extent is in a round gold powder bowl look rather wild and wonderful at and is itself palc violet with a times, especially when young, but large silken fower on top. De few
can play golf all day corative match boxes with wool em- broidery on canvas, and gold Ince, are pleasing gifts now that so many
ed for their use.
Look, for instance, at the evening bags and other delights which Pamela is showing. Could any thing be more dainty Or more hecoming to slender Engers to handle?
women smoke.
Powder
'long..
men
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There are new and very inexpon- sive Haori coats too. which are plain black silk lined with printed. appearance and they only cost | Milk, The material has a good
happily allowed in the small items A certain latitude is, however,
of men's dress, socks, ties, scarves. 12.30. I was pleased to see coolie always welcome.
Handkerchiefs in pretty boxes are and handkerchiefs, and it is in coats and bishop coats made of others white Irish linen hanker who are agitating for "brighter The outside is generally black with mong these little matters that the women Chinese brocade printed in colours. chiefs edged with lace, in a gor-husbands can help the cause, the exception of the floral border geous gold and beige box and aa-pecially at Christmas time. It has at the bottom, but I saw one very of a similar order. There are all his valet, certainly few men dare to other box of three very special ones been said that no man is a hero to | lovely flame orange one, which had varieties of coloured, embroidered.
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once again reflect the Victorian fashions. A short necklace, all necklaces are short. by the way, made of beads of rose quartz is linked by a simple silver chain. Another has a close set serpent" chain to encircle the throat and The bags are quaintly demure, pendant ends where rose quartz is with a Victorian favour about their Bet with tiny pearls. Pearls are tapestry bodies, dull gold mounts.used again for a strip bangle such and long chains. The silk tapestry as you can see your grandmother of which they are made is like that wearing in one of her early por with which drawing room chairs traits, and there are rather similar used to be covered, others are of necklaces in jade and pearls. silk, hand embroidered in the same Even when it comes to matters delicat colourings. There is one of practical utility, articles which of sick tapestry beige with a design have quite humble uses are givet of pink and blue flowers." which lovely settings which shall be in band lacs edged handkies, and others open their mouths in the presence fronta and, a design of chrysanthe has the new shapel mount with a keeping with bondoirs of those with drawn thread work. A bangle possibly half an hour in a shop in flannel coolie conts I was parti.. of their tailors. They will spend mums... Of the new shipment of“ rectangular opening. This is of charming propie." There are match bracelet with a handkerchief to 1 solemn contemplation of a tray or cularly struck with a black one with dull gold studded with tiny colourboxes, covered with chenille and match caught in n'apecial little ring ties and then come out with the a design of flaming red and orange
A Persian design in gold, blue, to pull to display the contents girl.
gold lace. with a gorgeous tassel makes a good present for a young same blue with white spots which chrysanthemums, and I saw a num pink and grey has been embroider Cigarettes live in a round blue
they have worn since they left|ber of new and pleasing designs in ed by patient fingers on black crepe leather covered box which has a
school. Many a man has worn with the ordinary Haori coats. de caine, to make another evening cedar wood drawer and a hand
which his wife presented him miserable trembling a tie with bag with a gold mourt and chain. painted plaque on the lid. Bridge
simply to please her. and found it Green crepe de chine embroidered scorers and cards lie perdu in with grey and silver is mounted on lovely book bound in soft brown
leather with gold leaves. -
ed stones.
pale amber.
FOR WINTER DAYS.
MODELS THAT INSPIRE SUCCESSFUL RENOVATIONS,
Two charming frocks which, while expressing "the latest fashian, çon yet be easily made from an old dress.
P
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Then there are flowers, among No woman can have too many of which the choice is almost endless these most popular accessories and it will be hard indeed if you cannot a success; and the same applies to ROUND THE TOWN. find one which will be given a very socks and handkerchiefs. He may warm welcome. Long scarves and
never dare hirrak new grounds for silk triangles and squares are very himself, but he will have just a fashionable still and give to the little more faith in her judgment most sombre dress a note of brighten matters sartorial. acas. They should be chosen for There is one unfailing method of beauty of colour and design, with judging whether a man wears dul a memory, of course. of the favour accessories because he likes them or ed colours of the friends to whom for fear of committing a social you intend to send them.
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SEEN IN LOCAL SHOPS.
Give Her A Cushion.
for her Christmas Gift?
Have you thought of a cushion What could you choose which she will use
Coat hangers padded and covered gafe: He lets himself go over his more constantly or
dressing gown and his pyjamas.
Masculina Vazules.
more grate- fully A cuabion against which she with silk or crutcane, are a pear-
will the when tired, or perhaps Itical present and one which is sure
pose herself with an eye to decora- to used, while there is a very wide The amazing thing about men choice in most attractive pocket and it is one for which we weaker tive effect, and think of you, the combs. 库 motorist who likes women should admire them, is that donor. A cushion to make a spot.. mascota would be pleased with one men's shops are so fascinating, I of bright colour in her room to of the new and quaint dolls, while wandered round Mackintosh's the which her eye will be attracted each silk stockings will be as sure of a other day and enjoyed it as much time she enters, which she will welcome as any gift, you could de as if I had been in a shop devoted thump, caress and arrange, rather to feminine vanities. There were
as she will you yourself if you are Surely Eve was never so templed rows of ties in every colour and her husband, or are going to be. than is the modern woman who material, although from the pre- To be frank I thought of it. loves pretty things and enters a ponderance of brownish tinta iv myself when I went around the WHITEAWAY: shop at. Christmas time. Just for seems that our Lords and Masters furnishing floor of
The LAIDLAW's and saw the piles and the pleasure of buying them and follow our colour fashions. possessing them. if it be only for
vise or think-of--
tics, I was told, run in price from the variety of cushions. They run a day or an hour, she will get pre- $2 to about 86, the latter being in price fear $5.50 to $12.50 and are of every colour and material.. are round cushions and There square ones, rolly polly ones, and triangles, and those lovely soft. pouffe cushions which look like n flower.
sents for many mare friends than she had on her original list. aud unless she is very strong minded indeed she will make herself at least one little present as well..
HAVE YOU THOUGHT
OF THESE?
SUGGESTIONS FROM THE
PIONEER.
cut from squares of English silk. It appears that the difference be. tween a tie cut from a square and one cut from a strip approximates to that between a model and a copy
Most fascinating squares of silk with plaid design borders set me wondering if it would not be a good idea to present my man with one for Christman. In the unlike ly event of his not appreciating it, it would make a very chic ker chief,
Then, of course, there are the Iegitimate vanities connected, how- ever loosely, with the links Golf stockings, cardigants and pull-overs Among the suggestions of Christ. The latter made me rather envious mas presents offered me this week again for they are certainly cheaper in the PIONEER SILK STORE are pig than those designed for women, and skin leather hand bags stamped are in the most delightful materials with coloured oriental designs; the and colourings. I see that men really delightful coats described in have discovered the charm of another column; "silk scarves and angora. V squares; and particularly shere gunmetal silk stockings in four dif- ferent shades.
I saw also that some more plain georgette had come in, in a very nice colour range.
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Delightful Undies.
A Blot Of Colour.
Whatever your taste, you will find a cushion to suit it, but a word of warning, do remember- three things, the colour of her hair, the colcurs in which she generally dresses, and the colour scheme of at least one of her rooms.
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Santa Claus Slippers,
A little pair of scarlet cloth bed- room slippers with a picture of Santa Claus painted on them, and enclosed in a pretty box with still more pictures, isn't that a lovely thing for any child to find in its Christmas stockings? I saw them in the children's department of LANE, CRAWFORD's and they only cost from $1.25 to 81.75 a pair, ac cording to size.
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I noticed too, some very nice. English made leather sandels with crepe rubber soles.
But the glory of the shop lay in the dressing gowns. There are robes of printed velvet, of silk, silk towelling, a most delightful mate
The rial this, and of flannel. colours whilo preserving a tendency Hand Bags, Large And Small. towards the heather mixture" THE DOLLY VARDON HAT Suor has There are some delightful undies tones which are always considered two excellent suggestions to offer in WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW's which safely masculine, are rich and for the solution of the present pro- must, I think, be intended to give varied, while the prices round about blem, and both take the form of
All baga
One is the "Nokabout a Christmas gifts. They are made 30 are certainly not high. of lingerie lawn in four colours, these dressing gowns have been bag of which I have written before, pink, apricot, mauve, and a lovely chosen, as has naturally all the that admirable article which can green, and are trimmed with ecria stock, with an eye to our climatic be used for either week-ends or lace and a little touch of coloured conditions, and they are warm with shopping and is smartly designed "embroidery.
out being too heavy
in stamped leather labric. It Pyjamas again are most attrac fastens with a zipper and is beauti Buch Agwerlike little garments Coats And Jersey's.
One of the most lovely materials seem the fitting accompaniment of tive and can be quite luxurious fully lined. Make a point of eccing School jerseys which are pretty created. this
is season
evening and particularly dancing looking. I saw some in pale colour one if you have not already made. ed silk and others in check vivella their acquaintence. The other bag enough to please the mother and cretoune. Velvet chintz is one of sufficiently masculine with their fashion's 1020 favourites for even;
I saw also some pretty garters in which I thought particularly nice, is equally delightful, and made of knitted ties to delight her amall ing dresses and bridge coats and coloured ribbon trimmed with little Bedroom slippers too, make useful felt to match your hat. You tab fon, can be found in LANE, CHAW at the same time. velvet cretonne jewelled buckles or ponies of and welcome presents.
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
either boys or girls.
IN THE FASHION.
Velvet Cretonne.
velvet
frocka.
flowers.
'Pearls,
get them in almost any shade and He Can Change It,
combination of shades, and each one as you look at it is more attrace" There were plenty of other things tive than the last. They are small which would make good presents
FORD's Children's Department in was introduced: for milady's setting, three colours, blue, gray, and tan for her hangings and her chair They cost from $3 to $4 and would covers. It is like a particularly be splendid for school wear for lovely cretonne, the velvet giving The pearl exhibition is opening for men, walking sticks, stud and Bat pochettes lined with gold or depth and richness to the colours at Kokon's on Monday next. If links sets, etc., and I was interest stamped leather, and large enough for most purposes. Each bag lies For brother and sister too, are For hangings, it has a softness of you saw it last year you will needed and relieved when I was told in its own charming little gold box, well cat little reefer coats with line which cretonne cannot equal no urging to take the chance of that, in the event of him not liking which makes the particularly suit brass buttons and the proper and it looke very lovely as looking again at the most fascinat your present Mackintosh's willable for Christmas gifts.
Jack Tar sailor cape to match upholstery. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW's ing display. There are many always change it for him. Bo if For the big sister or even her have two different designs, one on examples of set and muset pearls, any of you women readers. of this mother if she comes within small a darkish brown and the other on both and natural and cultivated, page long to see the men of Hong women's sizes, are some very nice a flame ground. I hear that velvet and the exhibition gives an excel Kong dressed as well as the women, overconts with fur collars and cuffs, cretanse is being used very mach by leat opportunity for purchasing & found those in navy-and-in warm the big London decorating Arms Christmas gift which will be prized
this acason.
above all others..
brown.
Hats And Frocks Coming.
MADAME CIZROer informs me that select a Christmas present from a second big consignment of hats this shop which will help to guide and frocks from Paris is arriving. his tante into better channels.AN about the middle of this week.
Pa
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