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WOMAN'S PAGE.

THE DOLLY VARDON HAT SHOP

St. George's Building, Chater Road

We have received a large shipment of Hats for

Christmas.

Hats-for-Tea-Dances

Hats for Evening.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1931.

Gift Suggestions

Gloves--

in styles and

colours that

are new.

OPDONS, Ltd.

Footwear for Kilady

Shoes:-

in the

Latest

designs.

Kayamally Building

lemine

41, The Arinde

Gloucester Building,

Modiste

Hats Gowns

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Give Books this CHRISTMAS

you'll find welcome gifts

here for everyone, young”

"and old

THE GOOD PRESS CO.

Des Voeux Road Central

Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

you

select your

P

see

Before

Christmas presents

our wonderful selection of

gift ideas

in the

Ladies' Salon.

ROUND THE SHOPS.

[BY EVE."]

Melson Marna.This designer has created some wonderful even t ing frocks for Xmas, many of which are copies of Paris models; besides these there are many of the latest Paris creations which have just ar rived. Some of the most charming frocks seen at this saloon are either

Gordon's-You will find

XMAS

GIFT

IDEAS

IN THE

LOCAL

SHOPS.

Lane, Crawford's.-The great problem which crops up every your-what to give her " or him for Christmas-should have no terrors this year as it can be easily and completely solved by n single visit to Lane, Crawford's, panne or ring velvet, on which whers thore is really an amazing both black and white fur is used variety of attractive and seasonable frosty This material is superb kifts. It would be impossible to for achieving the long graceful

Whiteaway's. This week White- enumerate the lovely articles din played in the Ladies' Salon, but draperies demanded by present day away's are offering half, price on I mention the following which fashion,, which are usually accom-

all bicycles, tricycles, dolls boner. specially caught my eye. To begin with, there are many kinds of most panied by a half-length cent. Lac motor-ears, toy-ears, garages and bouutiful stockings in all the very is used, a good deal for the more nursery deska. These sound extra latest and becoming shade. When Gracian lines. Some of the even vagant tops but at half prier they in doubt, chocse stockings lering dresses are typical examples o are well within the pockets of all, "her" as they are always accept what can be done with chiffon Jamé. able and useful. Some of the new With the Christmas season abousminiature which is possessed or

Most children like something shades are simply lovely: Then to open, it is interesting to see the brre are gloves, the most necessary collection of dance dresses for ued by their elders. Littin girls accessory to the perfect ensemble, youthful wearers. There is also, alike dolls and doll houses and h all the latest shades and styles.wonderful collection of furs, far prams while little boys like some- There are also dainty powder puffs coats and fur trimmings. The with posies of flowers in a kings coats, either, full er hip-length, are bowl, long handled back puffs in in beaver, mole, lapin, caracul and tinsel and ribbons, cocktail picka in leopard. quaint stands and a very large varie- ty of attractive cigarette boxes and ash trays. Crystals and plain glass hands or coloured imitation" stones, which are worn so much these even-Christmas gifts for milady in the ing, would also be very appropriate lovely, Van Raalte ntpckings and a as gifte. I also noticed some very nice fancy handkerchiefs in cotton, great variety of gloves. We are all Enen, erene de chine and georgette,nequainted with the Van Raalte and you will find Whitenway's some embroidered in colour, athers goods which are among the best one stocked with stories núd adventures odged with fine lage.

can buy and make such a useful | for children of all ages. The Dolly Vardon Hit Skop gift Some of the gloves are in If you want to be the happy possessor of the very latest hat, I would advise an early visit to this charming shop in Chater Rond, where a new consignment of most exquisite models has just been un- packed advise an early visit as past experience has gone to proye that the new "hats are snapped up almost as soon, authey arrive. The latest models, the erentions of Inmacus. American bous:s, are partj- cularly intriguing, sapreially the Dodwells.--Gifts that are differ! new small black and silver models at but nevertheless most suitable to worn with evining frocks These are utterly charming and will forms can be had "at the give the final touch of eleganes to Office Equipment: Department of evening ensembles in local, ball-Messrs. Dodwell & Co To begin rougs this Xinne. There is also, of

at

Gordon's this werk very suitable

washable suede and are in all, the new styles and colours. Boudoir slippers make another delightful gift, and Gordon's have then in the most fetching 'colours and brocades, And not forgetting the most in timate gift undies you'll find the Van Boalte underwear of unaur paisale value and elegance.

course, a host of lovely hats for day with, what could be more acceptable wetry noong which the felts and for more useful thầu an underwood velvet promise to be mort popular, artable typewriter, than which The velvet models, trimmed with

gold, silver and chenille are just nothing more perfect in its way has the thing for ten dances and after-ever bem produced? This machine nonn occasions, giving a touch of is compact, light and serviceable chic to the more formål gowns.

and does exactly the same work as The Caravan-Yesterday 1 gay a large ce machine. Then there some lovely new jewellery which had just arrived at the Caravan is the Desk Secretary," which is and which are ideal for Christmusa desk-nd, phone index and per gifts... I cannot attempt to describe | patual eviendar all in one-in ident the wonderful collection but udvis present for the business-man. you to drop in either at their pre- Other attentive gifts are the mises in the Peninsula Hotel or at Adam's Memo-pad a useful tear-off Bt. George's Building. Besides pad for jetting down rough notes: then there is a great variety of and the 3-in-One Calendar, a use other articles suitable for gifts. ful addition to the business excou The management in this shop is tive's desk,' the litter being very helpful with suggestions which chromium-plated throughout. An- simplify shopping, especially for other useful and novel désk acces bachelors, who should take full ad- ory is le Tak-a-Pin. by which, on vantage of this unique offer.pressing the top, a single pin comes Articles that are bought here are up--a great saving of time, trouble all done up in attractive boxes, and finger tips. If you want a Xmes wrappings and ribbons and special present for him," visit the are sent anywhere locally to arrive Office Equipment, department at in time for Xmas.

Dodwells.

thing that works-n wheel that may, be turned by pouring in water or and, a horse which may seem to draw a cart. The scooter is always. a joy, and very little boys find great fascination in the old wheel. barrow. Another present which seems to attract the kiddies is books

N

STRENGTH UP YOUR

SLEEVE

Everyone knows that stamina-strength in reserve- Is as Important as muscular strength.

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Bovril not only develops the muscle and the frame; it develops stamina by storing up a fund of energy in reserve.

BOVRIL

WHITEAWAY'S

FOR THE XMAS PARTY

H

TOI BOMS

A novelty that alware goes well qu the Xmas Party. Quite harmless, no explosives used. The "Bomb" is placed on the metal stand provided and a match put to the base. The contenta are then released in the manner shown in illustration.

No 1 contains 6 toys, $1.50

No 2 contains 6 hats and 6 toys $3.50

No 3 contains 8 hats and 8 toys $5.50

No 4 contains 9 hats and 9 toys $7.50

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DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR CRACKERS AND NOVELTIES

FOR THE PARTY “

A SPLENDID SELECTION

AT

WHITEAWAY'S

The B-B-C-Company

Shawb

Jewellery

Table Linen

Embroideries

Lamp Shades,

Maison Marnac, Ltd.

Gloucester Building

New

Evening Frocks

for the Holidays

THERE'LL be many gay parties and

dances from Christmas to New Year and even if you think you have enough evening frocks, you'll want one of these for an extra bit of wardrobe charm in the modern manner. These are lovely dresses, finely made, and copies from Paris originals.

Lingerie