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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1916.

THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS' GUIDE.

WILLIAM POWELL. LTD. THE HONGKONG CIGAR DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.,] A. S. WATSON AND CO.,

STORE.

LTD..

LANE, CRAWFORD AND CO.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

THE HOUSE FOR QUALITY,

XMAS PRESENTS

PURCHASED FROM THIS OLD ESTABLISHED

ALL BRITISH FIRM

́ARE SURE TO BE APPRECIATED. LARGE SELECTIONS IN ALL DEPTS.

WE DELIVER YOUR PRESENTS FOR YOU ON XMAS EVE OR XMAS DAY.

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PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

For very many years now, the This popular firm has för years

In mattersedible, Britishers are, past specialised in making the

In bringing to the public notios Hongkong public has knowa Though the Hongkong Uigar & a rale, particular, and where- festive season one in which the palis cold aristy of articles establishment, within the premises over, they have generally seen toed by Mors. A. 9. Watson and takes a lot of beating for enter public can obtain from its store Store is more essentially a men's ever they have settled the world the vast variety of goods suitable Mesars, Lene Crawford and Co. * for the Christmas season pornnes-a business establishment which suitable for presents or for per-will be found innumerable useful it that their wants in this direc- conal use, and this year, when and dainty articles especially tion have been supplied. But Company, one feels that it is like prise and consideration of local emphasising the obvious, for of all needs. Especially is the firm most firma are sudering from a suitable for gifts at this time of here in Hongkong it osa safely | old-established firms in the Far known at Christmas for its son- | handicap in the matter of getting the year. This company, in fact, be said that they are more fort East which have built up for sultation of seasonable tastes. Of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS goods out from Home, Koters, makes a speciality of the hundred untie than saywhere else outside Powell have been especially and one little knick-koscks which their own native land, for the themselves a high reputation and course, daring this time of strass, fortunata in securing a collection go to make the home beautiful Dairy Farm looks after them as if an ever-increasing amount of it will be understood that goods patronage, this firm is certainly from Home are very difficult to of seasonable gifts which should and attractive. Besides theme, they were in their own country in the first rank. Not only in secure, but, by dint of strenuous und wise fore. tempt the most reticent buyers. there is, of course, an endless side. Hongkong residents escape For goods of high quality, Mesure. collection of all the requisites that the monotony of a limited selec- Hongkong, bat in other parts of endeavours

the smoker needs, and in what tion of food so common in distant the East, Watsons' are known sight, Messrs. Lace, Crawford Powell need no recommendation, i

the for

genuine quality and Co. have sacoseded for their reputation is quite a

ever line the firm deals its goode lande, and it is with thankfulness of the goods they sell, obtaining consigamente for the sufficient guarantee that what have the hall-mark of excellence that they live in daily touch with and at this period of the year, coming season which very nearly - they and is of the best, and at a and high quality. Gifts for the such an enterprising firm. At the when one is seeking to buy some compare with those stocked in

children are also displayed here festive season, the Dairy Farm prios which quality can reason, ably ask.

in wonderful profusion. In fact Company lays itself ont to plene the Hongkong Cigar Store is a all by the generous scale on which it caters to seasonable needs, and regular Christmas emporium.

though our relatives at Home this year are living in contemplation of meatless days and food tickets, we have no such fears of s similiar happening here, whilst the Dairy Farm looks efter us.

For the Youngsters.

To refer to their bewildering array of children's toya and play. thinge is to mention only a few of the many articles which will bring delight to all youngster. The Christmas holiday is, to say the leant, a joyful time for the children, and this firm, recognise ing that fact, osters for the little ones with completeness excelled nowhere in the Colony. Topios! for boys, is an army of lead soldiers in most gorgeone colours, providing plenty of material for the lede to make their own battle sconesa task in which they will no doubt show partiality to the forces of the Empire. A much prised toy by children nowadays in eomething mechanical, and the work; fun and instraction a child can get out of Meccano by msk ing his or her own toys is prac For girle tically molimited. there are dolls of sil complexion, so well as baby prams, whilst scooters and rocking horses, is the company of other equally attractive articles, will give plenty of scope for a varied choice.

Attractive Gifts.

One of the first things which strikes one on entering the premises is the very beautiful esllection of cat glass and electro plated and silver ware in very neat and pretty designs. Then there is a charming variety of marble clocks, statuary, pictures, gold and silver watches, and a bewildering variety of fansy articles. Owing to the war, it was not possible last year for the firm

All that Smokers Need. Among the many tobacconista ia the Colony, the Hongkong

Farther Extensions.

Home-like Food..

in

thing either for themselves or for normal times. The store to-đây others, one of the safest places at bears an air of Christmastide, and which to make a purchase in at is crammed from top to bottom this firm's large store in Alexandra with really good things. Every Buildings. Though, in common department is teeming with with all other businesses, a certain fine selection of articles, with amount of diffealty has been ex- which is coupled what perhaps perienced in getting out from meet commends itself to the Home some of the special goods bayer,-variety; Already a very ordered, the selection now being big trade is being done, but the displayed lacas nothing in the supply equals, the demand in ali way of variety and charm, and respects in every department. the difficulty will rather be in knowing what beat to chose out of that displayed.

Some Special Lines. In the matter of toilet requisites,

For the Children. This old-est bitshed firm has had the reputation for years on end of being among the biggest sports goods and toy providers in the Colony, and this year they have not fallen short, in spite of beset traders in the Eat in this time of war, In the toy depart tection of things to gladderfo

the tremendous difficulties which

selection things to the hearts of the little ones. There

in this line.

well-known

The growing nature of its business has made the firm seek an extension of its premises, and the spare piece of land adjoining to obtain anything like a large the Ice House Street Officer is now stock of English toys, but it has being cleared, preparatory to utility and good taste bare been heen very fortunate this year in another large building being studied with effact, very attractive securing a large shipment of toys erected. This will be in the manicure res, hair brushes in and Christmas crackers from nature of two godowns, and a leather cases, resors both long England, as well as a limited large modern and entirely up-to-and safety strope, and mirrors, supply of beautiful French dolls. date dairy, where bottling and abounding. All those little article A feature is also being made of sterilising will be done. The which canke a well-appointed strong helte and useful knives butchery side of the business has dressing table 高‡明 here to in everything conceivable, from for Roy Scouts, at only one grown to such an extent that it

be found, and at prices Teddy Bears and I say" dollar each, as well as of dainty needs all the present room at the

that Bro. reasonable iz

elephants to the tos-ects and dalla forniture which premises, and that this step has proportion to the valas girer. Meccano toys (so much favour. will be sure to delight the heart been necessitated. Needless to

Parlamery has been a special line

ed by boys mechanically of the girle. The prices here are gay, an even better service will be of Watson's for years, and this year inclined) and tools of all tradei. so reasonable that the firm has assured then at present,

special assortment his been made The girls are well catered for in already sold out more than half its

that is ostenlated to please the the way of dolls, Though the stock in these lines.

most particular tantes. Every For Ladies and Gentlemen.

well-known make of perfame can consignment is not so large as in For ladies gilts, Masers. Powell

be obtained. Saps, toilet and previous years, it is not lacking have a reputation all their own,

Seekers after Valetide fare hygienic, cosmetics essential arily, and there are some and this year some beautiful fur Cigar Store has established for need mire none of the jays of in such a changing climate really exceptional bargainu doịng nets have been secured. Bioases itself raputation for the supply Home, for turkeys, geeus, chio- toilet waters, eye-washer, and of the newest styles, neck weer, en of all that is really best, Ladies kene, capons and gams of all every conceivable requisite in this font-cas, and dainty wear of all de who hesitate concerning what morts are being fattened for the connection will be found to meet scriptions are in stock. These only they shall bay for their husbands Beacon, in anticipation of a large all preferens, Watson's 1917 nsed inspection to aroque desires and their gentlemen friends demand, Hame of a choice brand, calendar, “Ancient Chinese Greet for pomostion. Gentlemen can should make a point of visiting smoked tongus, corned tongee, inge," can be better admired than shop here with perfect confidence this store, where they will find a corn meats of all descriptions, and described and a more acceptable

department will be at securing those things best very large assortment not only practically every variety of food gift or souvenir could sourasly be

■ magnificent selection Baited to their tastes; and among of cigare, cigarettes and tobaco dealt in by such a firm at Home imagined. Isonly costs $2.50 too. the varying goods awaiting choice of the best brands, but a big are to be bad for the ordering. The series of view albums known of golf eete, tennis rackets, are to be found some smart and stock of pipes, cigar and cigarette This year the quality of the gams as "Chins by Land and Water" caddy bags, and a host of other well-fitted suit cases and dressing holders, ansokers cabinets and all to be offered is exceptionally is especially interesting, and for requisites. Then there are the cases. In neokwear, some smart other requisites offered by firms good, and knowing, as all do that old Chins hands who are now with roulette, golf, and race table games, not for children, as may colonra and designs are being die in this line of business. One it is reared and fed on the most the Army at the front, or who

be imagined, bat games of skill played, while fancy waistcoats, point which deserves special axitable lines, one is bound to feel have left Chias, one of these

oke--both fanny and plain-and emphasis in that every cigar and most grateful for the opportuni- rolames would be a welcome gift. for adults who delight in a mild gamble during the winter even- good smortment of general cigarette which this firm selle is ties this firm provides. As last wearing apparel is bere st hand. guarented to be fresh and in year, a feature is being made of For the smoker, Messrs. Wataons inge. In men's wear, the new consignment of khaki veste, ties, Goods particularly pleasing to the perfect condition-sa sesurance providing sooked foods. Such cater with a Carefalues that masculine mind can be found for which few other firms give to their joints as beef, mutton, legs of ensures satisfaction, and it should and pattees which have arrived should appeal to Volunteers, and the purpoes of present-making, customers. It is because of its pork, turkeys, goose, ducks, game be noted that all the well-known and ladies desirous of making oare in this respect that the and chicken can be supplied factories whose brands figure in in this department ales anything gift this year should not overlook Company has become increasing all ready for the table. To their latest cigar list are entirely from a 75-cent walking cane to ly popular among emokers, for to those who are in any doubt as British-owned and controlled. $200 travelling case, with a bewildering array of десная make a purchase here is to be to the reliability of their oook, or The proper storing and con-

the ary articles for

toilet, assured of securing the best that who find it none too convenient ditioning of cigars has for years can be supplied. The goods in to have cooking done at this time, been the special care of this money o-n buy..

the ladies department" are this will come, so it did last your, | firm, which has recently

this store.

Other Features. In other departments, one finds such a wide range of high class goode that is difficult to specialine without overlooking some 16.

Plenty of Variety.

Order Early, A

For Mere Man.

Presents for All. As Christmas in the time of

presents, the firm has laid in stock really beautiful lot of electro- plate and silver ware which osa- not fail to please, whilst in the

porte found

removed:

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BEST BRANDS OF CIGARETTES AND CIGARS. ALL KINDS OF SMOKERS' REQUISITES.

WE CAN SPECIALLY RECOMMEND OUR

EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES

(S. G. COUSIS, & CO.)

HONGKONG CIGAR STORE.

HOTEL MANSIONS.

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ARE YOU AT A LOSS

WHERE TO GO FOR YOUR

CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES ?

THERE IS ONLY ONE PLACE:--

DAIRY

THE

FARM.

ASSORTED CASES FOR XMAS.

Case No. 1-$22.

Bola, St. Estophe Claret. 1 Bole. Sherry, Light Dry.

2 Bots. Port, Superior Light Invalid. 2 Beta, Gin.

Scotch

1 Bot. Buperior Old Liqueur Cognac. 1 Bet. Very Old Liqueur

Whisky"E" Quality. 1 Bot. Dewar's Bootch Whisky.

Case No. 2-$28.

1 Bot. St. Marcs sur Champagia.

Bot. Burgundy "Berune." Bats, Claret, B. Estephe 1 Bot. Sberry, Superior Pale Des

"Quality.

1 Bt Port, Superior Licht Invalid 1 But Superior O'd Liqueur Comas, I Bot. Very Old Liqueur Bcotch

Whisky.

1 BL Gia,

Bot. Creme de Menthe.

Case No. 3–$32.

2 Bota. St. Karceaux Champagne.

I Bot. Sberry, Superior Fale Dry "D" Quality.

2 Bolt Port, Superior Licht Invalid.

1 Bat. Very Finest OLD BROWN Brand "E" Quality.

1 Bot. Very Old Ligur Scotch Whisky “E” Quality.

1 Bot. Dewar's Beatch Whisky,

3 Bots. Claret, St. Estepbe.

4 Bot. Creme de Menthe.

SPECIAL. CASES PUT UP TO ORDER.

A. S. WATSON & CO., .

LTD.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ' Telephone 616.

Powell

Tom Smith's crackers are again Wm. to the fore in the groosry depart ment, and here also are the very best seasonable delicacies. There are the good old plam padding",

The variety of stock carried is as special boon. Delicacies, such constructed a new, large and im- numerous and of such fine quality ally appealing articles. In the another point on which the Gomas pork sausagee, brawn and those proved conditioning and store that one can spend hours bere in matter of electro-piste, there are paby justly prides itself-it can other piquant diskes, have been room, enabling them is preserve viewing them, and it gentlmen. entree dishes, ink stands, socktail please the tastes of everybody. In prepared, and can be relied upon their cigars in mature condition, are in doubt as to what to give ebakers, ornet stands and name the matter of prices, too, all classes | to be found most satisfactory.

their lady friends this season, In the matter of pipes there is ous articlos for table ass and are catered for. It is as Christ-

large selection of meerschaum, they should take a stroll round decorative purposes. French fire-mas that most men like a really

calabash and briar makes, and here and all hesitancy will be bas come into good smoke, and before making proof obina

cigar and oigarette holders are

For the Table, popularity recently, and a good parobsess elsewbery, smokers will assortment in this line is in stock, do well to inspeas the many well-reminding ita many castomers

The Company is desirous of stocked in profusion.

Wines and Spirits. The display of table and out-gines | known variation of Bavaos, that they should order as early ad One cannot think of Watson's wear, English obins les dete, Manila and Datab oigars, as well possible, for the great demands to without at the same time bearing and the collection of hardware as the large assortment of atensils will be found to please Egyptian, Tarkish and Virginian difficult to deliver other orders wine and spirit merchants, and a Christmas cakes, mincemeat and

be made will make it extremely in mind their high reputation as all tastes and meet all pockete, oigarettes which this firm has to received at the last moment, walk round their extensive cellar, The array of silk cushion covers, offer. The whole premises at the

provision for suck at once convinces one of the firm's Making with cushions, table covers, moment present quite a bright and

large oommanity isability to execute almost any pretty fire screens, pistares, ad cheery Christmas appearance.

whole host of household re Tuere in mach an

no easy task, and the matter of order. The stock just now i estimating bas to be taken in large and of a high quality. This quisiton should make the task of variety in одо йде or the! the present-seeker easy, and, other ib t no-one need come away those who can do so should make | mads of Christmase cases, com hand some days ahead; so that your, as lust, a fouture is being assing the difficulties of the time, from the store with Wante Mesra. Powell must be consideratisfied. And the firm's stook their wants known in good time, posed of a good selection of wine to allow of all being supplied. Il spirits and ales. Watson's com

abounding

ed extremely well-favoured to poossen the real stamp of good disappointment is the lot of sny, mand some of the very best liquor have been able to have secured quality.Tae Hongkong Cigar the salt will certainly lis at their coming into, the fooleny) what is undoubtedly an even bat Esure should certainly be borne indoors, and will not be due to lack asir own well kubelben ter relation than has been seen mind by those who wish so secure of enterprise on the part of the of brandy and at their setablishment for many something really worth the Company.

buying.

other toothsome dainties without which Christmas would PLEASING indeed be a dull time. Of the wines and spirit department, much could be said. Monara, Lane, Craw- penialised in this lins, and it is ford and Company have always molent to say that the best-

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