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HE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15," 1917.

THE

CHRISTMAS

SHOPPERS'

A. S. WATSON AND CO.

WM, POWELL, LTD.

DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

WING ON COMPANY.

ASSORTED CASES FOR CASE NO. 192

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THE SINCERE COMPANY,

The Sincers Company has long been established in Hongkong, and during the many years it has been carrying on trade here, it has never been an indispensable as it is at present. In fact, "Siosere a" has become a household word, and one wonders what shoppere old do were there ne uch

as this, with i emporium marvellous variety of goods. The basinere of the Company j splendidly organised, and, under modern management, it has

has been done to cope with war officient to show that they have and meats are provided. The es- catered for in an admireble man“ developed to such a wonderful

Suitable Presents.

Port. Full Bodied

Rupalior Old Cognac

Very Old Liqueur Boat sh

Whisky "E" Quility

Dewar's Scotch Whisky.

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~ CASE NO: 22-$28

Bot. 84. Mercosur (XamogaLTHI

Batgundy "rea

Bota 81. Estephs Cizet Bot Light Dry Bheire, Sandima t

Port, Saperior Lighs lavalt - Superior Old Liqueur Organe Very Old Ligneur Bootch

Whisky *E*Quity Dewar's Bootch Whisky

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Omogs Curaca

CASE NO. 3. $32.

1. Bot St Marca-uz Champarnw

1 'Old Brown Nberry "LE " Quality

2 Bots. Superior Old Port D Quality

1. Bot. Ver Flaest Old Brown Brandy • #” Quality"

Very Old Liqueur So toh Whiky "E" Quality, Kilty queur Whisky (guaranteed 20 years cla) 3 Bota. St. Julien Claret

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Orange Curaeno

SPECIAL CASES PUT UP TO ORDER.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Telephone 616.

Powell

extent that it holds the premier m. shopping place in the Colony. Much thought has been given to the selection of goods, not only to suit the taste of the Chinese patrone, but those of the European element of the Colony too, aotil PLEASING to-day it is possible to go to thi

famous store with the certain knowledge of being able to pro

Brasuse of their long years of If residents of Boɔgkong were If there is one thing more than The large and well-known store of Messrs. A. 8. Watson and Co., experience in catering for the asked to name the most indis another that the Wing On Com- in it is in Ltd., bes for

Christmas trade, Mesere. William peasable institution in the Colpany excele years psat

their unanimous anewer tha big effort made for been the premier shop of its kind Powell, Ltd., have a distinct. Gay, in Hongkong, and at this time of claim on the public patronage would probably be the Dairy the many customers who visit the year, when moet people are during the festive season. In Farm. For many years now it ita fos store, at Yaletide. This thinking of marking the forth-spite of the abnormal conditions bas ministered to the physical year is no exception to the rule coming festival either by giving prevailing on secount of the war, needs of the population in a established long ago. If any to their jadicions buying has placed them manner which is beyond all thing, this season the firm bas pressuts or adding own personal belongings, one's in a position to be able to satisfy praise, and to day it occupies a surpassed itself in laying in thoughts inevitably tara to this the demands for toys and all place peculiarly its own as the stocks of useful, handsome and warehouse of dainty and useful manner of Christmas presents, source from which the very rich- dainty articles in such wonderfal articles. All that could be done and a glance at their windows is net in the way of dairy produce variety that patrons' tastes are conditions with the result that this year a display which will tablishment is a boon to the nar. The goods are of the very there is again a large selection compare more than favourably Colony, for by its activities those best, and the Company has spired whose lot is cast in Hongkong are Do pains or expense to see that of high quality products well with previous Taletide seasons.

enabled to stock their larders with everything possible that can be worthy of consideration by all

For the Children. goods which to mat com-required at Christmas a reason who go shopping for Obristmas.

This is the time of year when we munities in semi-tropical re- able prices is placed before thick particularly of the children. Rions are only remembered as the purchasing public. Fom happy dream of the Old past experience, the fi'm In the matter of fancy toilet War or no war, they naturally goods, there is an almost endless expect to receive the substan Country. In this reanest, the bas learned that there is a big profusion, and among the more tisl gifts which make them oount Dairy Farm Company, Ltd., is a demand at this fearoa and has recent supplies are French per.thepassing years by the number of unique organisation in the Far secured large quantities in every sure goods at prices to fit the fames in great assortment. Such Christmasses, that come their way. East, and the consistent manner needed line which cannot fail to parses of all sections of the sɔm-

Heaers, Powell have a truly amas. Ja which it keeps abreast of the please.

munity. Though the firm, like Some Improvements ing variety of toys, games, etc., of, times makes its position secure.

many another in the Colony, is the most moders type. They are

The Company has now addi- feeling the effects of the war to specially fortacate in having

tional advantages to offer, inae- grest extent, business-like obtained a big supply of well- filled Christmas stockings, while especially, the Dairy Farma fulfils much as its premises have been methods have greatly prevailed a most necessary function, for enlarged. This was very neo-in, procuring certain elsases of another special feature is to For Home folks or old Chins be found in the big stockthis, above all times of the year, sary, as its fast-growing business goods which at this time are ex is one of general feasting. Once demanded that stepe should be ceptionally difficult to get hold hands, ibere

of pretty tinsel decorations for Scarcely

again, therefore, the Company is taken to provide more facilities of. Certain lines are, however, be a better or more acceptable on Christmas trees. All the able to offer the public the best for castomers. Now the firm has impossible to get from Home, bat, gift than the illustrated glimpses toys on show have been specially of poultry-turkeys,

quite settled in the new premisse, not to be outdone, the manage of China, entitled "Land imported from England, and, of chickens, etc., all of which have which have been divided up into ment his gone to Americs and and Water, this little book course, many of them reset the bean specially fed and fattened at departments in a capital manner. from that country has succeeded war spirit which prevails at its model establishment at Pok-4e extra space has been secured, in bringing to the store s wide Home. There are whole battal- falum. But more than poultry is the Company has been able to selection, notably of boote and ions of tin and lead soldiers and a needed with which to fill the establish more departments, sudahces, as well as some of the most big sesortment of new war gemes. Christmas table, and here also the it now carries sussortment of famous "seaortments of American For the emoker, a stock

Other suitable gifte for boys Lairy Farm comes to the aid of goods which will rank in quality candies. ате the splendid mechanical the housewife with hame of and price with any other store in of cigars and cigarettes of all

toye, of which the firm has a fire the choicest brands, prime the town. It is eafe to say that brands and qualities is to be found, and one that will be show, three being headed by bacon, smoked tongues, corned the Hongkong mabilio will not

some beautifully-made sets of

leave the Wing Oo Company out hard to beat anywhere in Hong Meccano. For the very young of all descriptions, to say nothing of their round this year-they kong. The difficulties of keeping children there are all kinde of of succulent pork tobacco goods in prime condition for toys, while the special show

have been too well served in the are obvious when the plimatic of dolls and dolle prams will be brawn, etc. The Company's past to do that.

| butchery business has grown

well-known makes se Houbigant, Gravier, Piver, and Roger and Gallet are to be found in artistic decorative boxes, bottles and whilet of dressing table requis ities there is officiently wide

selection to please all tastes.

could

teeming with pictures of interest and letter-press of a high order.

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For Smokers.

conditions of the place are thought of, but this firm bae set itself out to defeat the spoliation ordinarily wrought by the ele menta here, by the construction of specially designed storing rooms, wherein the various form3 of the fragrant weed are tended to with a Cate that speaks volumes for the state in which

they will resch the customer's

The Ladies' „Department.

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Christmas Fare. the Christmas

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A Choice Selection.

One of the first things which

A Big Selection, Special Forts have been made this year to lay in stock a wide election of goods suitable for Christmas, and, as the children are mostly thought of at this time, in fairness the toy departmen #bould be given first place. Io this the managment has takeż extra pains to cater for the little ones and bee brea extremely fortunate in getting a huge con- sigament of tore, that cannot fail to please, from England. Though it is an undoubted fact that the English made toys cannot be surpassed the world over, a frw

sure to give great delight to the girls. Incidentally, it may be fo mentioned that Messrs. Powell mach so that the town pre- should be mentioned is that the mises have had to be extended Company has, after much trouble, bave secured this year a very big assortment of Christmas crackers, by the addition of a large, modera procured a large consignment of building." This is being devoted toye, which include the latest solely to the bottling of milk and novelties. Novelty is, in fact, the sterilising of utensils and thus sim of the Company and this, More than ever this year,ets free the whole of the old coupled with very low prices, Messrs. Powell are catering for

one can be dealt with. The Wing other novelties have been received the ladies, and in the department Premises for the butchery depart- mesne that the demanda of every

ment.. set apart for the special needs of

On Company has siwaya beer from Japan and Amerios. hands. Of cigars there is a

the gentler sex some especially

New Enterprises.

noted for the choice selection of Parents before parcbasing else. stock demanding inspection by

attractive gooda

We have made mention of the candies it gets from England and where should pay a visit to this all connoisseurs, and the best

sren. There is a charming enterprise of the Company, and Americs, and this year it is se department, where they will find and most well-known makes are

of evening gowns in this connection there are two well to the fore as ever in this all they need to staff the stockings| to be found, sa well ag'a varied variety

and cloaks, while special matters which deserve bringing respect. In the grocery store will of their little ones. assortment to please those not stention should also be diswa to the public notice. Following be found Christmas puddings, the sweets and Christmas Dainties. so cultured in the merits of a to the fine quality far sete being its policy of keeping in touch with choicest of choice wines and "smoke". Requisites for smo»

For seseons past the Stocére Kers are to be found in plenty, offered. Silk and lace blouses, all modern developments, it has spirits, cakes, biscuits and mans Company bas been especially well fancy, nrckwear and handker recently arranged for the installa other delectable dainties which stocked in sweets, wines sad and the man who is looking chiefs, handkerchief aachets, work tion of new bottling machinery, are as indispensable to a well-spirits and canned goods, not to forward to relaxation fiom faxinase, with the additional bags, etc., are on show in great which is shortly due from the arranged festive board se is a mention biscuits and the many variety, Among the last United States. This will meap atore like the Wing On Co. to the other things which go to make enjoyment of A pleasurable nsmed.are some very pretty and that si actual bottling of milk

abopper.

the festive board attractive. This biff", should do a daty 10 neeful bags both in silk and and the capping of the bottles himself and ace what Mesare. leather, Ell fitted with essential will be done by motor power,

Presents and Other Articles. year is, no Iception, a ospital Watson's have to offer him.

As everyone is aware, there are stock of these articles having been requirements. For the children, thos altogether eliminating more presents exobanged at received. In the canned line, there s special feature is being made handling. Another matter to Obristea than at any other time is a wonderful variety both in of the display of woollen coats which the Company has recently of the year, and, of course, the mests and fruits, and many white for the very little ones and been giving attention is the can- Wing Oo Company haa not little problem which has been coloured, with caps to match, for sing of meets. The experimental been lacking in making pro- troubling the housewife will be be had in all sizes.. There are soon it is hoped to place on the which will those of older years. These can etage has now been passed, and

vision for the ' demand- | settled by a look round at the

be made upop shelves. Biscuits from Englan

Wines and Spirits.

The maces of Watson" is intimately bound up with the say that cheers," and of the wines and spirits there is a stock in hand that guarantees that no man need make it a problem of

suite and kilties.

Other Things.

Order Early.

etc., not forgetting the plum padding, are all to he had.

leo some moat attractive jersey market all kinds of tinned mest it to supply something nice and ad America, eweets from the anob na sausages, cressed beel, artistic at a reasonable figure 4ame places and a stock of jim, what he will drink for Chris'mae.

tongues, etc. This will be a grest: Therefore is it worth the while of In addition to their own brande of whiskies and brandies, the In the gentlemen'e department, renience to the purchasing

Soms Other Goods. firm are agents for makes known everything that modern fashion public, as the supplies of thear anyone to visit the silver and the wide world over, and this dictates can be secured, a speciality England are being greatly re

inned goods from Americs sad wellery department, where all wants can be met. Fr those

There are Damerona depart year, as in past yeare, assorted being made of smart neckwear, daced on scomust of the war.

ho have already bought their mente at Sinceres which it would asses for Christmas are being put the latest in socks, isävy waist

presente, there are other lines be well worth the shopper's while ap at prices that appeal. There costa, etc. There are many

which everyone requires every visit. The boot and ebor sre three classes of cases, priced other lines here which will be Bat modern methode are not day of the rear-boots and shoes, dep rtment is sure to command respectively at $22, $28 and found to make moet acceptable solely confined to the actual wan faroitare, musical instrumente, section, a foe, selection of $32, and one bas only to glance Obristmas presents. This letter "gement of the business, for s. adies' west, gentleman's good British and American eboes being at the list of their contente to observation applies equally well visit to the Company's farms on nd many other things, but, whatiin hand, all in the latest styles. realise that such a case would be to the furnishing department, the other side of the island will wority of special mention, is the For men's wear, Sincere's will an investment profitable and where there is a very fue display show that here also everything i- | fact that, now the cold nights have I take a lot of beating. They have

the most approved ome on, there will be found at pleasurable. In addition to this, of ons glass, Eaglish obins and lose od

1 splendid assortment of tise and all times, the the Wing On Company's premises other things, while in woollene special cases can be put up to slectro plate. These are all of the lines. At

one of the foest selections of there is everything that can be order, and, when the convenience very best English quality, sad ure Company is able to meet the

Australien all required for the house and for of such a method of ordering is most serviceable in weur. The demsods made upon it at thi English and

woollen British-made blankets. "personal wear, In short, Bincare's realised, there will don biless he same desarrment is also meting on it specially laye itself on a large demand. In order to en special show of eider-down quilt so cope with enländad patronage. To come to the point, there is is a stere which osa offer every

verything for everybody at the thing, and it must not be Bare timely delivery, orders of dainty design. In short, no All the same, customers are should be placed as soon ser pos- thing that is needed in the advised to place their orders early Wing On store and it is time forgotten that many of their sible, for with a depleted staff honse furnishing line is wanting in their own interests as well as for well-opens to go round the pre- goods have been paroheard from the firm will no doubt be taxed in this well-known establishment, the convenience of a firm which mises, where all requirements can abroad and consequently, with the to cope with the extra business where quality and reasonable makes the old-time Christmas be met and parchases made at high exchange ruling, the present

astoundingly low figures. ¡possible. of the masson.

prices go hand-in-hand.

is a very favourable time to buy,

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