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THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1931.

OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS.

MAKE YOUR

CHRISTMAS.

GIFTS

FROM

HARIRAM'S

PRICE-LIST

ON PAGE 7.

OVER THE HARBOUR TO HARIRAM'S.

What

She

51, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

Wants!

HOSIERY

ALWAYS at any time particularly

at Christmas. Hosiery makes a most acceptable Gift.

OUR BEST QUALITIES

8 pairs for $27.50

ATTRACTIVELY BOXED.

3 pairs for

$89 60

GORDON'S, LTD.

Specialists in Good Hosiery.

Open till 5 p.m.

Felix Hat Shop.

York Building, Chater Road,

Now Showing a

Marvellous

Range of New Felt Hats, Popular Shapes in Black and Colours.

ALL HATS HALF PRICE

From now on to XHAS EVE

THE WELDON HOUSE LTD.

10 D Aguilar St.

The Perfect

Guerlain

Morny

Coty

"D'Orsay.

Gift

Houbigant

Hudnut

Caron

Leatheric

Exquisite Perfumes

THE PHARMACY

Tel. 25889.

WOMEN'S

WORLD

FOR OUR LADY READERS.

THESE "MODERN"

HUSBANDS.

[By n Wife.)

The husband of a modern wife should not place all wives in the same claan, or judge all women by the actions of his own wife. There are many women who crave for home life who would willingly

all the glitter and make he feve of temporary happiness gain- dancing, theatre-going.

Kive up

od. by

dining out, an

and the everlasting rush, &c., In exchange for a good husband, a real "home"not a bonne-and children.

The following is my own ease:--- I married a dashing and faucina- ting hero, who continuously want- ed to live in the glare of publicity, an evening meal at home had no appol. Every night he must have something to do; it was no ust (saying we could not afford it; no,

that did not matter.

He wanted me to dress always

in the height of fashion, which we alan could not afford, and when I refused he left me to

day

of things with a 3 make the best

ing child. young Nevertheless, I am happier to- working for my child and Iv- ing honestly than I ever was with mas modern husband, and my child is my gratitest joy. I have

bad feelings towards my husband. I! conduct was the result of

no

Cx-

travagant upbringing: all his life

не

he had got exactly what he wanted. and he never will. I am afraid. learn to do without things which he cannot afford.

Unfortunately there

are too

nany men and women of this type: to-day, but there

are. most cer-

tally, many gond men and women also.

No I do not think the iden of

Inve in a cottage has lost its glamour. A home no matter how mall, breathing forth love and contentment is greater far than all Urat gold cnn buy.

NOTEPAPER BOXES.

Now cases for containing neta- paner are always being devised. and some of the latest designs are most attractive. A box made in the shape of a large book, and envered with tonestry, provides novel box for under in shaiter of narchment, preen or blus; another, hox in the shone of a fint hand- IA printed to represent leather.

hav

The Latest,

The txurious new Benson enlis for more elaborate even- ing bags. This one, of white velvet with a gold and crystal clasp, in covered with flues of white ostrich.

SUBDUED ELEGANCE.

By Joan Savoy.] Proceeding on the theory that an ill wind must blow some good, this era of the bear market has introduced a new genus of semi- formal gown, called "Fin du jour" in Parisian phraseology, that is charming.

This inspiration of 1931 permits a lady distinctive glamour without embarrassing an escort who has dodged the effort of arraying himself in dinner jacket.

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Across

1 He's not really a friend: he has

∙n quoer heart.

9 There would soom to bo plenty

of eggs, but let it be a warning.

10 In this place of business one can sea tattered garments moving an one leg.

11 Mammal ur egg. 12 Shakespearean

who

character certainly did not honour the King.

13 The carpenter makes this flits

niche.

14 This girl did not lone by her im-

agined blonde proferences.

17 If this boy followed his heart instead of his. Inclinations ho would got through hin work more quickly.

10 Concealed altogether, thongh, for

the most part, open to view.

21 This begins all interruptions.

22 Being a bonne bouche, you will

be pleased to have it twice. 24 Enamour.

26 Arranges in a straightforward way, and works hard on its re- turn. 20. After

these

Bonte searching stones may still be discovered in Shropshire.

31 Materials that are simply non-

sense.

32 There is no need to make a

moan: it is extinct,

33 Men in a natural environment.

34 This is no laughing matter,

5 He is interested in Insects.

Down

2 A seasoned warrior, perhaps,

the scaride landlady.

9 Take the pin out,

4 The Creata. for instance.

5 Put the sapper in that and look

out for impending danger, 45 —

BA time of darkness is

more than near.

rather

7 When a hen and a cano have a

mix-up they heighten in value.

describe 黯 Socialist

8 Might

Government without injustice,

There is nothing flippant about

this currency, It clones a bar-

gain (hyphen),

14 Entrances that may

very sedato,

bo made

15 A brief introduction-in certain.

circles.

18 Yorkshire has broad ones.

18 Clerical vestmont.

20 These letters

during the War.

came

to light. 23 Goes with a swing at the Clecys. 25 Competitive.

27 Two boys can make quite a noise

when beaten.

28 One must take a stand with this

unpleasant little animal.

30 Perfectly charming but an Edin- burgh man would get very little out of it.

31 Quito a small boot (but it

sounda as though Spring here with a cold).

Yesterday's Bolution.

„PP BESET

Wis

WF RESUME O UNAWED

ABSIZE

NHL UNDERTOW

TIMOB FEN CABINO BEAUNASH

ELOTCHY BRAVEST

REACTION

SOLVED XO NTUFU U MASBACKF

STHEATE

BOASTS

TENDED. A

GOLFER AND HIS STRANGE TALE OF

CARD.

EXPELLED FROM CLUB.

An allegation that a score-card i-a competition had been altered was considered at a special meet- ing of the Dyke Golf Club, one of the most fashionable clube in the Brighton district.

The committea had previously decided on the expulsion of one of the members, and another member has resigned.

At the committee meeting the debate lasted nearly and it was decided by 30 votes to two hours. 10 to uphold the committeo's de

THE SEA.

HOW AN EXPLOSION

WAS CAUSED.

An unusual story of the sea la disclosed in a four-line report is- sued by Lloyd's recently.

The report is dated Manchester Nov. 27, and is in the following terms:

"British steamer Gracefield, from Rosario, reports that while In South Atlantic, Oct. 24, star- board boiler exploded, injuring two Aromen. Accident dua to mentally deranged engineer on watch letting out the water." The Gracofold is a vessel of the incident are given.

Individual. But for the highest fashion point in this end of the daycision. A number of members 4,631 tons. No further detalls of

The chiffon gown sketched above Illustrates the new type of frock at its best. The graceful sleeves are shirred at the elbow. The neckline features a modified cowl line that is flattering and nodol, look to the crushed belt. Rhinestones from three slanted rectangular shapes hold the belt at the front. The gown le beauti fully moulded at the hips and fails with sleek grace into a circuler

skirt.

MAGNIFYING WEIGHTS.

BY CANDLELIGHT,

A paperweight made of magnify. For the dinner table there is no ing glass will prove a welcome addi- |·lighting no friendly or so attractive tion to the writing desk in the study, as that shed by wax candies. and will have special attraction for the onthusiastic atau collector. obtainable in various definite

For some yeare candles have been

The weights are rounded at the top, leurs-red, blue, green or brown. and when a stamp is placed beneath, Nowadays it is possible to obtain it is very much enlarged and any them in every shade of every colour. post marks or indistinct markings in this way the furnishings of the can be discovered with great ease. room may be matched exactly.

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

WHAT KIND OF FUNNY BUSINESS IS THIS? THEYRE,

TALKIN' ABOUT

ME!!

YES... GIVE FRECKLES SOME.

THING TO EAT

!!

..

abstained from voting.

member told the press: "I ab- After the meeting the expelled solutely deny the allegation that has been made that the scores I returned were incorrect. I W26 not interested in this match, and my card was torn up in the course of the round.

alleged, by four strokes from that "My partner's card, which, of course I marked, differed, it is

returned by the caddies deputed to check the scores.

"The matter cannot be allowed to rest here."

Getting a Little Uncanny!

HERE FRECKLES, IS SOME DINNER FOR YOU.... CHIEF RICO THINKS MAYBE YOU.

"ARE VERY

HUNGRY, YES?

THAT'S OSCAR IN THAT TEHT, I'LL BET ANYTHING....

BUT WHY DO THEY CALL HIM BY MY NAME? THAT'S.

WHAT'S GOT

ME!!

Don't Worry About the Best Backing the Favourite TOMMY BOY WILL CLEAN UP IN "SPORTING BLOOD"

To-morrow.

at the

QUEEN'S.

By Blosser

HOMEERDY SEEMS TO BET

-MIXED UP. ON NAMES, HERE IN THIS GYPSY CAMR

STILL, MAYBE, THERE'S A

VERY GOOD REASON.

FOR IT!! MAYBEM

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