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Christmas Gifts

Just What I Wanted!

That's sure to be the happy exclamation from those who receive a gift chosen from our varied selection of Perfumes, Toilet Waters and other requisites. THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH;

LOCAL WEDDINGS.

CAMIDGE-HOWE,

John's

A wedding of considerable. (intorest was colubrated yentor.

day afternoon at Cathedral, the contracting parties being Mr. Reginald A. Camidge, of the Hongkong branch of the, Chortored Bank, and. Miss Audrey Josephine Howe, daughter of the late Major Howe and Mrs. Howe of Vancouver, B. C.

The Rord H. Copley Moylo officiated; the bride was given away by Mr. A. II. Ferguson and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. J. Mel.. Walker of Canton, little Alise Decathy Ferguson oppoaring;" to Kreat advantago as bridesmaid, in a dress. of blue vole.

The bride, carrying n bouquet of white chrysanthemums, was Altired in #dress of white charmeuse trimmed with seed pearls, with a train lined with pink chiffon.

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A reception was held after the ceremony at Churter House, Peuls Road, the happy couple leaving,

for Phaling, whero the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs. Camidge's travelling costume being of grey tricoline with bat of the ammo colour.

The Matron of Honour, Mrs. A. H. Ferguson, Ware an orchid coloured dress of brocaded chiffuo.

Orme-Thompson.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1924.

MISREPRESENTATIONS.

SINGAPORE FREIGHT

CASE.

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai, Dec. 10.

The hearing, has been resumed of the case of Chop Ban Keng who is suing Latham and Com- pany and Chop Stang Hunt for the recovery of $76,000, alleged to be duo owing to damage sustained part of the defendant through misrepresentations on the chartering of the

over the Yak. Mr. Ellis Cohen, a partner steamor Chat

goon, in his evidence said that of Cohen and Company of Kan-

the stemmer carried only 950 cargo tons whereas the defendants re- presented that it furried 1,200.

An expert witness is giving evidence on speed, and coal con sumption. The case in proceeding.

FIND OLD PATENT.

A copy of a patent issued in) 1791--the fourth patent ever tasted in America has been found by the patont office of the Dopartment of the Interior. The patont was signed by George Washington: It was granted on a now type of matrices for mak ing printing typo.

case of the bride was a brown walking costume, and the brido- groom a lounge auit.

All details wero withheld, but it was understood that Mr. 8. B. B. MeElderry neted as best man ond Mr. J. 11. B. Nibill gave the brido

An extremely quiet and all but secret wedding took place at St John's Cathedral yesterday morn. ing, when Mr. G. N. Ormo, Director of Education, ኪሩ ኢዩ married to away. Miss II. M. Thompson, lato Assistant Mistress of the Kowloon British School.

Less than a dozen friends wero prosent, and the ceremony was without mite or elaboration of any kind, even to the dress of the principale, which in the

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Central,

SUITABLE GOODS FOR XMAS GIFTS

AT -

WHITEAWAY'S

LADIES FANCY HANDBAGS

in LEATHER, Numerous styles, good fittings,

88.50 to $32.50

FANCY BEAD BAGS

$3.50 to $22 50

LEATHER VAMIFY CASES

Good Attings.

$18.50 to $25.50.

WORK BASKETS

Nicoly made cane. work baskote.

Nicoly fined and padded

$7.50 to $12.50

ENGLISH LEATHER COLLAR BOXES

$5.50 to $7.50

LEATHER TIL CASES

$4.50 to 8.50

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The honeymoon is to be spent on board the launch "Stanley" cruising in and around the waters of the Colony, and it was to board the launch that Mr. and Mrs. Orme drovo direct from the Cathedral immediately conclusion of tho ceremony.

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UД the

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Baggage and Accident Insurance.

Carry American Express Travellers Cheques.

For complete information apply-

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Telophone C. 345

XMAS GIFT BOXES

OF

CHOCOLATES

from

Peter, Cailler & Kohler

of Switzerland.

Sold by

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SINCERE CO.

SUN CO.

WING ON.

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(This advertisomont is issued by Nestles Milk Company }

FOR

'HIM'

Gifts He'd Choose

Himself

HUNDREDS of colourful,

practical gift selec-

tions are here. POWELL'S are happy to announce the largest assortment, the greatest quantity, the most attractive Christmas merchandise their store has ever shown.

Wm. POWELL, Ltd.

Gentlemen's Tailors and Outfitters.

HONGKONG HOTEL

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FRESH

ARRIVAL

of P. W. HEYMAN'S AUSTRALIAN BUTTER

Sule Importers:-

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong & China.

Obtainable from:--

The Sincere Co., The Cheong Kwong Co.. The Sun Co., The Wing On Co., and from all the leading provision dealers.

HALL'S

The KING

DISTEMPER

of Water Paints

It's Sanitary, washable, and high disintoofing qualities make it the ideal wall covering for your home. or office.

Handled by all Contractors and Painters. Write for our Brochure on "How to decorate Home" to

William C. Jack & Co., Ltd.

Sole Agents. HONGKONG & SOUTH ORINAS

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