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20 Des His Gifì at FLWELL'S

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

We are Showing a

very large range

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∙GIFT SUGGESTIONS The Right Things for Tokens of Good will FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND SHAWLS, MOURI COATS, PERSIAN COATS, "KIMONOS, LAD-ES' PYJAMA SUITS, UNDIES,

STOCKINGS, PRINTED SCARV▸ S, Etc. FOR GENTS PYJAMAS, SHIRTS, KIMONOS, SOCKS. HANDKERCHIEFS, TIE SETS, Etc.

Opposite the

D. Chellaram HONGKONG HOTEL

OPENING SALE

Will Open on MONDAY, December 23rd.

AT 5, FLOWER STREET.

(Opposite "China

Mail")

ALL NEW SILK GOODS.

FOR LADIES:

SHAWLS, KIMONOS, HOUR! coats, UNDIES, PYJAMAS, STOCKINGS, Etc.

FOR GENTLEMEN: SILK PYJAMAS, SHI‹TS, NECK1IES, HAND- KERCHIEFS, SOCKS, Etc. MANY OTHER NOVELTIES. PRICES ABSOLUTELY THE LOWESTI

Tajmahal Silk Store

5 FLOWER STREET,

Tel. C. 6136

"RICKSHAW" BRAND

CEYLON TEA

Cheapest- and Best

From all loading Compradores.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER

WANCHAI FIRE.

·BLAZE INVOLVES THREE HOUSES.

*LOCAL WEDDINGS.

TWO CEREMONIES AT ST", JOSEPII'S CHURCHL.

St. Joseph's Church was tha A devastating fire, which swept through three rouses and come scene' of 'ba Integusting wedding pletely destroyed claven", storeys, on Saturday, when Mina Florence was witnessed. rit Wanchai yester-Bunks, B.A., of Rallies Girls' day evening, the conflagration School, Singapore, only daughter lighting up the district for miles of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Banks of Holme Slack Farm, Preston, around, and keeping motor pumpa working at top speed for over Lancs, England, was married to hour to prevent the dames spread Mr. Edward John Bankin, Master ing to a whole block of five huilu- Mariner, second son o Mr. and Mrs. E., F., Haskin of Bourne ings.

mouth, England.

It was only the excellent work. The ceremony was conducted by of the Fire Brigade, assisted in no the Rev. Father Biganti, and the small measure by Scouts und meni-bride, who was given away by Mr. bers of the public, that prevented D. Bishop, M.A of Ruffles Boys' the outbreak from assuming even School, Singapore, was attired in greater proportions..

a charming, dross of beige geor- gette, and carried a bouquet of red carnationa

The three houses directly in

and 252 valuad wore 248, 250 Queen's Road East, and of these

The duties of best man were only one storey, the ground flourably carried out by Mr. S. Steele, of 248, escaped damage by the and subsequent to the service a flames, although it was of neces-reception was held in the Helena sity affected by the continuous May Institute, where a large num ber of friends gathered to wish play of water from the hoses.

the happy pair health and hann- ness, and to give them a hearty send off for the honeymoon, which in being apent at Cheung Chan Island. The bride left in a dream of blue crepe-de-chine.

ont- break la at present a mystery, but It apparently revealed itself in the ground floor of No. 250, which was next door to a joss paper shop This was about five minutes gust my.. six, and although calls were

tho mediately put through to

Fue Central Wanchai and Stations, which turned out three appliances in a very few minutes, by the time they arrived they found the flames had inned na

of the whole lute mastery of the muule building, and we making rapid progress towards the two adjoining premises.

The actual cause of the

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The flames shot upwards through four floors of No. 250, a tira caught hold of the communicating staircases to the" elther 'side.

By this time. Superintendent. Brooks had arrived with two more appliances from Central, and at immédiately saw that it was t possible to do anything to save the blazing dwellings, and so con- centrated on keeping the fire from the two other buildings on either side. He did this successfully by working four motor pumps. their capacity from the front of the buildings, in Queen's Road, and from ne rear.

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Blaze Confined. ; The great dunger. lay In the communcating staircases, and the Brigade had to work hard to force the flames away from these, as they were only of wood, and once alight, would probably have volved the entire block of five

houses.

Bougon-Hahnemann.

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The wedding, took place quietly Marinette St. Joseph's Church on Satur day between - Miss Hahnemann, daughter of Mr. Paul and the late Mrs. Hahnemann of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Mr. Eloi Bougon of Hongkong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bougon of France.

The Rev. Fathers Biolteau and Riyanti officiated, the bride befn given away by Mr. G. Guvilller. The duties of best man were per- formed by Mr. C. Arnulphy.

Following a reception at 12, The Peak, Mr. and Mrs. Boran loft for the honeymoon, which is being. spent at Bagulo.

TARIFF REDUCTION.

CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER RECEIVES DEPUTATION,

-London, Dec. 21,

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the President of the Board of Trade received a deputation from tha the Free Trade Union yesterday." The "Jeputation urged

reduction of importance of tariffs with a view, to facilitating international trade. Both Minis- ters expressed their sympathy and views and agreement with the arguments placed before them.- British Wireless.

In their work, the brigade re ceived great assistance from mem- bars of the Hongkong Boy Scouts,

away any danger of it falling in, Ambulance Brigade men, as well

and as practically all of the walls as Sanitary Department coolies, and European, Chinese and Indian mem- were similarly constructed, it pro- bers of the public. They manful- "ented the block from collapsing.

of No. 254. ly set to work to help manipulate

The ground floor the hoses, and speaking to

which ia a hardware shop, was saved Morning Post reporter late last from ignition, and did not suffer night, Superintendent Brooks said anything like the other premises. he would like to express his thanks although the front part was rather through the paper to the scouts,severely drenched. who were present under the direc A little after nine o'clock, the tion of the Rev. Mr. Waldegrave, Brigade left the scene, the fire hav- the St. John Ambulance, Sanitarying been completely quelled, and all Department coolies and all of tho that could be seen was three gutted civilians who rendered such timely buildings.

assistance. They did much to No estimate as to the amount of lighten the work of the Brigade, and he was grateful for all they damage can yet be made, but it is

certain to be fairly considerable. had done.

The ground floor of No. 250 was So tenaciously, did the fire- fighters concentrate on the blaze. occupied by a cracker shop by the that by 7.16 p.m. the stop signal name of Tung Fat, and No. 262 by was given, and all that was left to one selling joss-paper called Kwong Fat Loong. With the highly fnflam show how fierce.the conflagration had been was the blackened, walls,mable material that was in these two shops it can be imagined how quick- and running water.

ly the flames spread. According to The mystery of the outbreak is

Gne eye-witness all the three build- accentuated by the fact that nobodyings were alight within a quarter was seen to leave any of the build- of an hour. inge, and not a person was discover- ed on any of the premises by the firemen.. At one time it was thought that somebody had been heard moving about the top floor of No. 254, which remained untouched by the fire, but although two fire- men scaled an escape they could find nobody.

худа - ди

There

unconfirmed rumour afterwards that four chil- dren were missing.

Another Call

A small fire which occurred in the kitchen of a Chinese house In Well- Ington Street brought the Brigade

The buildings were comparative. Fout at two o'clock this morning, but ly new, and fortunately the roof the outbreak was subdued in a few was made of concrete which took minutes, no damage being done.

SALESMAN SAM

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AT LÄST' TK":"TRADING POST! I'LL. JUST SLIP IN, MAKE A COUPLA PUR- "CHASES, AN' THEN STEP OUT AN GET CHUMMY' WITH "SOME ESKIMOS. ~,

Gifts

"that live longer than a day

A few suggestions:

Silk Ties and Handkerchiefs,

singly or in sets Silk and Knitted

Wraps and Scarfs Dressing Gowns Bath-Gowns

Slippers

Socks and Golf Hose Jewellery

Braces.

HE pleasant custom of gift making Christmas provides an admirable means of expressing one's friendly wishes in durable form, though one sometimes fads it a little difficult to hit upon exactly the right choice for the masculine portion of your list.

Your problem, however, will be much Simplified if you make your selection at Mackintosh's, for there you can see the very articles which men would choose for themselves."

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These goods were personally selected, by Mr. Mackintosh, who was recently in London. Thus, they are fresh, new and attractive, and as gifts their daily usefulness. assures them of appreciative welcome.

To choose wisely is to enhance the satisfaction yon derive from giving. It will be a pleasure to show you our Christmas selections and to offer assistance in making such a choice.

Mackintosh's

A visit to us entails no obligation whatsoever.

Four Kinds!

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CUBE BLOCK CHOCOLATE

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