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THE SHONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1918.

THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS' GUIDE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co's

DAIRY FARM CO LTD.

WING ON

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD.]F. BLACKHEAD AND CO.

Christmas is essentially a time A visit to Wing On's is an ed. Christmas without music would Few windows in the oily at is the store for really arst-class of feasting, and, thanks to the cation in more ways than one, be dull indeed, and those who present attract more attention goods; for goods, that is to say, Dairy Farm Company, there is It is an education in the business want the season to be bright and than those of Mesere Blackhead that bear on the face of them the no reason why salles in Hong capacity of the Chinese (though sheary, as it should be, cannot do hall-mark of excellence. That is kong should not, at this time of that has been known and appre better than to pay a visit to the and Co. which are lighted until the frat impression one has ons of the year, sit down to tables asciated for many years) and in the Robinson Piano Company's storen eleven each evening. This is an first glance round the first-door wall laden with seasonable com- smooth running of a huge and look over their splendid stock excellent idea. It gives people of the establishment, and the estibles as any at Bome. Probably business. The first impression of music and instrumente. They who intend to make Christmae higher one goes the deeper be in no other part of the Far East of a first visit to this store is one have everything of the beat, and

LANE,

CRAWFORD & GO

FÖR

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

DOLLS, TOYS

AND

TABLE DELICACIES.

comes that impression. There can the good old English custome of bewilderment. One feels lost in plenty of variety, too. In purchases, but who have not had LANE, CRAWFORD &

notice.

The Real Thing.

.

New Premises. ·

Christmas.

Own-Fed Poultry.

Co.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

HAMS, GEESE, DUCKS

AND OWN FED

TURKEYS, CAPONS & CHICKENS.

then you want them badly. you want until you see them: Register your orders early to

avoid disappointment.

Acceptable Presents.

Mesers Blackhead do not go in for children's toys as do many other stores in town, but they stock some wonderful glassware which is worth attention. It is impossible adequately to describe the qualities of the cut-glass work

THE SUN CO., LTD.

THE NEW UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS.

displayed here. The best advice Nos. 185, 195, Des Voeux Road, and 94, 95 Connaught Road, Cl. it. The same may be said of the that can be given in to go and see electro-plate, goods, of which

CHRISTMAS SEASON there is a splendid variety.

An Air of Goodness.

.

TOYS & GAMES

IN CREAT VARIETY,

Bad of REFRESHMENT BOOM FOR CUSTOMERS

For the Grown-ups, " statement le cao have it make a most acceptable Christ.

the Robinson Pisno tractiveness of the crystal, and

SUPPLIES EVERYTHING

FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

are goode which are made-up to in this respect be more faithfully and puzzled; but only for the fact, this is оде of the an opportunity during the day. look well to attract by reason of followed than in Hongkong.

space of a few seconds. Presently strong features of the of visiting Messrs Blackhead's their foshiness; there are goods,

nue is being conducted to the firm's display there is something store, some idea of what goods, Bgain, which arrest the attention

very counter that is wanted and one to suit all tastea.

the firm has on offer. Yet ex-| of the would-be purchaser by

The Dairy Farma always laya is certain to fied there just what

Just in time for the Christmas cellent as the display is, it faile reason of the fact that they have itself out to cater in an especial in wanted, if the request is within season, the firm has issued an the quality of solid workmanship manner for this particular season, reason. One is immediately im- absolutely new gramophone re-to do more than merely hint at stamped on them; and to this and, as the years roll on, the de pressed with the agreeableness, cord catalogue and gramophone the variety of article inside Jattar class belong the articles and for its great variety of the willingness, and the alacrity list, and its contents are sure to which cannot be overlooked if the prosented by the firm under high-class fare grows inoreasing which are shown by the assistante. make a wide appeal to all who own shopper is to do his or her shop ly large. Its business, in fact. They are there to serve the public machines or contemplate doing so. has developed to such an extent and it is not their fault if the A special feature is being made ping effectively. In point of fact, that a big scheme for enlarging public is not well served. It is of the remarkably fine alec until a visit to Messra Blackhead's Take the childrens' toys, for the Company's depot hng not the fault of the management tion of recorde, nambaring some has been paid, no one be sure that instance. There is, just as one had to be carried out, and either, for there is every thousands, and what is to be all that is necessary for a really ontere the door, a toy elephant the extensive alterations and thing in these stores which the emphasised is that these come happy and successfol Christmas. which bows its head welcomingly additions to the premises will beart of man, or the eye of both from London and New York, has been secured. Mosere There are toy elephants and bears greatly facilitate the handling of woman (perhaps more diffi so that the latest English and Blackhead have innumerable on the markot, of the Christmas trade and at the cult to satisfy) could desire.

By way of American succesfea oan be stocking lines in presents that course, but this one attracté at-

same time prove a great con-

In Toyland.

secured. They have been chosen are peculiarly attractive. That tention, and is specially remarked venience to customers. The To come to the Christmas dis- from the lists of makere famous is to say, they are the kind of here, because it is a miniature whole of the piece of ground play, the visitor to this store is throughout Europe Bad the elephant which might have been

presents you do not realise that which formerly lay the real thing very much arrested occupied in front of the old where the toys are displayed, and the best work of bands and Fun-advised to go straight upstaira to United States, and in this way in growth. There is a naturalness shop, has been built upon, and not to dally on the way. Here is singers which Far Easternere about it that is irresistible. There now the Company possesses the a very fairyland of toys which would go to hear if at Home, are has been much work and much finest butchery shop in the would fill the heart of Santa Claus literally brought to their own care expended on that toy in Colony, if not in the Far East. It himself with delight. He might drawing rooms. It is worth re order to make is as near to the is of a most modern type, done save himself a deal of trouble, membering, at this time of the real thing as is humanly possible out in glazed tiles throughout, when he comes to Hongkong, by year, that the Robinson Piano And what holds of this particular and will be fully occupied by coming empty-handed, thea Company includes in its stocks toy can be said of all. The finish

visiting Wing On's and helping of records a large selection of ia wonderfully fire. Especially

himself. There are toys enough Christmas carols. would we remark the baby dolls

here to rejoice the heart of every Once upon a time young people

child in Hongkong. They are of

The Latest in Gramophones. Of the many table luxuries all kinds and prices. The present were content with dolls that were dolls and no more; but the young which one saäociates with Christ-writer found it difficult to tear long since specialised in gramo As to machines, the firm has folks of to-day are more advanced, mas, the turkey occupies a fore- himself away from some of these phones of sound English make, They do not carry dolls, but most place, and of theas birda the. babies in seeming, and here, in Company has some thousands at and was especially struck chiefly in solid mahogany. These with some marvellous steamere, are made specially for this climate, Messrs Lane Crawford's, is a fine its model farms, all specially fed complete in every detail. These and they are all solid wood, array of dolls that look for all the and fattoned under European are expensive toys, but they are none being veneered, as is the world like babies and which are supervision, waiting to be well worth the money. The one case with the many machines of

All kinds of articles are. on properly and quite exquisitely killed and esten. Then

difficulty the purchaser in this foreign make. The gramophone offer at all prices. Some dressed, as babies should be, there are Bay quantities of

department will find is to know hse now been perfected to such of them are small There are other toys, but they own-fed geese, capons, ducks and when to stop buying; but neith-an extent that it has become a the daiatiest kind imaginable, can merely be mentioned. Ea-chicken, al in prime condition. er the children nor the salesmen musical instrument of high others aro larger and of excellent gines and motor care, rocking Already the orders are beginning will grumble on that score. order, and if anyone doubts that finish, and any of them would horses and mechanical toys galore, to flow in, and those who intend plasticine and mecano (with which securing Dairy Farm poultry are the young people of to-day build strongly advised to get into touch the toy display because the to

We have given most space to substantiated by paying a call a present. Aside from the at up astonishing things like engines with the Company at once. More- and houses and so on); toys which over, poultry in Hongkong should children matter most at this at Company's special grameriuone electro-plate ware, there is an air older people did not dream of in invariably be hung few days satisfied and happy, the grown the latest types of machine will mentioning. But that, indeed, is

If they are perfectly room, where demonstrations by of goodness about it that is worth TELEPHONE 1303. their young days.-

before cooking, and here, too, the Company

ups can be trusted to be content gladly be given. By the combina-a feature of every article in the aid of the customer. Advance also. But the latter must not be tion of high quality records and Meaars Blackhead's store. A But the older people are not orders can be placed and the entirely neglected all the same. the beat machines, delightfal glance around it once suggests to THERE IS NOTHING MORE SUITABLE neglected. Megers Lane Crawford Company will arrange to hung People expect and receive pres- music, of a natural and mellow the visitor that here are good, have not ommitted to meet their the birds in their cold storage On's is the place to find them. soft at will, is assured.

eats at this season, and Wing tone, which can be made loud or honest, sound goods. wants at this season. We can do rooms until the day when actualThere are some excellent electro firm can supply all the newest The no more than hint at the table delivery is required. It may be plate and glassware goods which designs in machines, and their delicacies which are on view here. mentioned here, in passing, that There are Christmas puddings the butchery department na anand acceptable, presents, and especially suitable for Christmas wonderful variety of wines and

would make dainty and useful drawing

There is, in this store a room modele are and mincemeat to tempt the abundance of first-rate Busage these are to be found quite near gifts. One of these, "Style IX" spirits by the best makers. The palate of the most weary of diners. meat for staffing purposes. The finest of French comestibles,

Downstairs may be a horaless instrument in solid best of Scots whiskeys are English home and wiltshire bacon,

found all the numerous delicacies mahogany case, sells at the re-found here amongst them thope which are associated with the markably low price of $85. It has of James Watson & Co. of cheeses of all kinds, new hora

Thanks to the enterprise of the bristmas season. d'oeuvres and envouries, fruits of Company, the very best kinds of inge gulore there are, a wonder to the particular type of record Haig

Flam pudd hinged doora to regulate the tone Dundee for instance, and of and HBig Sherries, every kind, crackers and table German sausage can be obtained fal variety of nuts, a champagne in use, and the double-spring ports, hooke, liquere, clarets, decorations to suit all purses in ample quantities and in a (Raoll de Lucelle) which is the motor ensures absolutely silent champagnes-all are marked by -one despairs of naming

ATL great variety. These are all made best of many on view, and which running. direct

parts names which are in themselves a from Paris, fancy fraits, bonbons, an the premises by a European should

be specially noted, are plated, and the machine ancient guarantee of excellenes. THE PLEASURE IT CIVES LONG OUTLIVES THE SMALL

Whether the customer wants as chocolates and sweats, oryatal expert, and only the purest and crackers, some prime coffee, and is fitted with an recurate speed

best ingredients are used in their many boms from Home the smell indicator, lised and glace fruita-and confeo-

expensive wine or one of moderate

OUTLAY NECESSARY. CALL IN AND HEAR THEM. manufacture. Of course, there is] of which is comfortinge

price, he can have it here and be tionery, if that were possible, a

a ready supply of the choice-t little better than the best,

Go and See,

sure that it is good. More home-fed beef, muttan and pork, The Christmas whisky should Though a particularly strong than that, he can be saved while another seasonable line is be of especial quality, and Wing feature is being made by the deal of trouble by order- Elsa héro are departments the large stock of game and pork On Company stocks two Scotch firm in the way of gramophones ing Cise of wines and where presents may be had. In pies made specially for the season, Whiskies which are not so well and records, the other departments spirits. Mosure Blackhead will the ladies department are hand of all sizes and prices. Brawn known in the Colony as they of this well-known store are also do the rest for him, and the bags that would tempt any one and pressed beef and a place in deserve to be. One is Mesers replete with everything that the selection will be a good one. to buy, evening gowas, and coats the Company's sunk; and a Gordon Blake's whisky, which lover of music desires. For the for ladies which are certain to be special word may be written of comes from Leith and can be re-festive season the Company's big Concerning Beers. in huge domand so dainty and the toothsome English hams, of commended, and the other is assortment of rag-times and attractive are they, gloves and the highest quality, which have "Peerage" which is the real waltzes should prove a great Messrs Blackhead, of course, Anything else a lady wants a bean specially securel to meet "mouotsin daw." These whiskies attraction, sa ales should its make a specialty of beera. So Christmana, especially if she the Christmas demands. These cannot be found anywhere else in fine collection of vocal pieces much it is hardly necessary to wants it good. In the furniture are, without doubt, absolutely the Colony, and that foot should A good piano is always a source eay, for they are noted for stock- department are smokers' cabinets the best and most delicious be noted. Oi cigars there is a of lasting enjoyment to the ing a good bear.

The names and recks, sard tables, writing The housewife will find all her ly mention Cormorilla and made of the firm's big and varied with and are known to all lovers to be had in the Colony. Gine variet, and one may special musican, and mention must be alone are sufficient to conjure e tables, down and feather cushions,

and a host of other articles which wants supplied in the way of suet, Bismark brands. All the cigars Block of latest modele. Partio- of good, beer.. The man who would make acceptable presents dripping, etc, for the Christmas stooked are reasonably priced and alarly would we call attention to cannot find some thing here to These are substantial well-made cakes and puddings, as well as in of fine quality. One mast not the special model upright grand suit him knows nothing really articles of a kind not common. the matter high-olass dairy pro forget to mention the large variety which the Company offers for good beer. Taking every thing The lamps and brass ware should doce-eggs, butter, milk, oresm. of Christmas cords, and the $400 cash. This is a fall iron-all round, there are many things not be overlooked by those cream cheeses, eto. Ta short, varionely-priced gramophones framed model, and is of English that a man or woman wants at undecided what to give as there are all the esscatials at which are on view. All this is make throughout. There has been Christmas to be found in Messrs Christmas gift,, and the same may Christmas table'. And if British one cannot hope to do more than pianoa of late, but with oharag-be visited. There are to be more hand for securing a well-laid the merest selection, of course; quite a big demand for these Blackhead's store, which should

half.

For the older People.

..

There

are,

Acceptable Presents.

comes to

Other Specialities.

Sop

the toys.

metal

Other Features.

Liquors -atc.

be said of the electro plate.

Daintinese and fine workman-ers do not celebrate the senson that even in the space of a column, teristic enterprise the Robinson expleci many goods the like of ship are the poles of this firm in the time honoured fashion, the The best thing the reader Piano Company has imported a which cannot be found elss where list of present. This is shop fault will dot lie at the door can do is

to go

end see, now consignment in readiness for in the Colony and all of the that must be visited of cave,

tate of the Dairy Farm Company, and not to delay shout going the Christmas season,

best.

FOR A

XMAS PRESENT.

THAN ONE OF ROBINSON'S PURE TONED AND

ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED

GRAMOPHONES.

TOGETHER WITH A SELECTION OF RECORDS FROM TH: IR

NEW AND UP-TO-DATE CATALOGUE.

ROBINSON'S

JUST ARRIVED. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS

RUSSIAN

"CAVIARE (6 kg. Tin

$2.00

3.25

SALTED HERRINGS (7 Kegs of about 80. Fcs.)

(7 Jara of 10 Oz.) * ROLLED HERRINGS · (1⁄2 Kg. Tin) BISMARK HERRINGS (34 Kg. Tin) DELICATESSE ·

7.50

2.75

70

1.00.

1:00

BOILED HAMA,

1.30)

2.25

GERMAN SMOKED SAUSAGES DBE WESTPHALTAN SMOKED HAM ... SMOKED SALMON (1 Kg, tín): CAMEMMBERT CHEESE Per tin GOOSELIVER PIE ( Tin)

1.25

.95

75

.65

1.80

3.00

F BLACKHEAD & CO.