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This Xmas worry is silly

You may search the shops.

for Novelties.

a gift...

But she'll always prefer, as

Silk Hosiery....

The 'brightest, and best VAN RAALTE.

OR

A CHIC HANDBAG

ESPECIALLY IF IT COMES

FROM

GORDON'S, LTD.

WHO HAVE THE BEST. Closing Hours:————

Monday to Friday 6. p.m. Saturday

DO NOT BUY-UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE NEW

Westinghouse Refrigerator

AN electric refrigerator is an absolute necessity-a real investment.for no other method of food preservation can guarantee the absolute, automatic protection that is Inherent in the

the electric.

But don't be too harry in your selection. Compare other makes, point by point, with the Westinghouse. We know before you start that

you

they will all full short of comparison, but we want you to satisfy yourself,

Come to kee Com

us for a demonstration, and we are confident that the Westing. house will appeal to you as the last word in beauty, utility and engineering-

the utmost in economy. No obligation to you.

W

切り

7 p.m.

REISS MASSEY & CO., LTD.

7, Queen's Road. Tel. 28009.

Shameen,

Canton.

Call for a demonstration at our offices or at:--

RADIO SERVICES, LTD., Cloucester Bldg. WILLIAM C. JACK & CO., LTD., Powell's Bldg, H. K. ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Des Voeux Rd. C.

AND NOW-

WHITE'S

Upaco.

ELECTRIC BRUSH

made in both

LADIES' and MILITARY MODELS

Just switch on the electricity-and brush the hair for five minutes morning and night, and the electricity will help nature to restore that hair-beauty which is naturally yours.

USED BY THOUSANDS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

ALSO A NEW MODEL IN THE COMB

Fitted with an attractive multi-coloured handle.

THESE HAVE ARRIVED JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, and are now on sale at the leading Stores.

A PRACTICAL GIFT which will be truly appreciated.

Solo Agents (wholesale) W. R. LOXLEY & CO., Hongkong.

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY; DECEMBER 23, 1932.

FINE SERVICE WITH THE GOVERNMENT.

THE SPLENDID RECORD OF MR. SIRDAR KHAN

A no record of service in the Hongkong Government is the proud Achievement of Mr. Sirdar Khan, of the Harbour Office, who is shortly retiring and going back to India for a well-earned rest,

Mr. Sirdar Khan arrived in Hong. kong no a soldier in the Hong- kong Regiment as far back no 1897, but the lure of a good posi tion in the Government caused him to resign from military ser vice the following year, and he Joined the, British Post Office, in Shanghai, where he aubaequently acted as chief clerk in 1908 and in 1914.

In December 1914, Mr. Khan re- turned from Shanghai and joined the Hongkang Police Reserve. He was instrumental in forming and training the Indian Corps of the Hangkong Police Reserve, then numbering about 100 men.

As

result of his work for them he was promoted to the rank of Chief

COMING SOON

TO THE

KING'S

Inspector and placed in command RONALD!

of the Indian Corps, having two companies, each in command of a sub-inspector under him. On the disbandment of the Police Reserve after the war he was awarded a medal for good service.

Work During Strike. During the strike of 1925, - Mr. Khan was responsible for raising a section of Indian speelal con stables. and was given charge of a special constabulary of all - ionalities in the Eastern District. detailing men for duty nightly and himself taking a prominent part. Again in 1927 he was in- strumental in forming a company of Indians as special constabulary. and this section was soon after- wards transformed into the Hong-i kong Police Reserve, the present Indian company being the outcome of it. In recognition of his ser- vices he was promoted to the rank of A. S. P. (R) in July 1927, and given command of the Indian sec- tion, which work he has since car ried out to the satisfaction of all concerned,

Mr. Khan has been working in the Harbour Ofice since 1914, and has for several years been the chief clerk there.

His Social Activities, In his social

Mr. activities, Khan is best remembered as one)

of the founders of the Indian Mos- Jem Society, which began its exis-: tence ia 1916.

COLMAN

THE UNHOLY GARDEN

| DAY WEAY CHINE WIOR CARENHIMA

INDIAN DISORDERS.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES MAY DISAPPEAR

London, Dec. 22. In the House of Commons to- day Sir Samuel floare announced that following the decision of the Councils, they were prepared to Indian Assembly and Provincial take powers to deal with any re- erudescence of trouble. He was glad to say that by the beginning of the New Year the, emergency Fordinances would be required no

longer-Reuter,

The Society's Khan, have retired from the Hong- funds are utliized for the upkeep cong Government Service, the of the Mosque and Mohammedan former having the title of Khan cametery, the expenses towards Sahib conferred on him, while a which it shares with another third brother, Captain Ajab Khan, body. The Society 1/90 re-is a retired military officer in In- patriates poor and needy Indians din, and has been decorated with who have lost their jobs, and have, the O. . E. and I. O. M. no means to return to India. It also settles the civil and other dis. putes between the members of the community, thus saving them the expense and trouble of legal prot ceedings. Mr Khan has had thei

He is being entertained this honour of holding the positions of afternoon by the Indian section of President, Hon. Secretary and the Hongkong Police Reserve.

Treasurer at different times in this Society.

Mr. Khan has also prominently associated himself with the neti-l vities of the Indian Recreation Club, and has been a member of their committee for seven years. during which period he has filled the position of Vice-President several times. He was also keen- ly interested in cricket, and cap tained the Club's second eleven on several occasions, besides having had the distinction of

Mr. Khan sails for India on January 23, and he will carry with him the best wishes of all his friends and acquaintancea in Jongkong.

IDEAL FAMILY! LAXATIVE

Even in the best regulated familics essential. Pinkettes, 50 gentle a good laxative for general use is yet both sexes, for old and young. efficacious, are equally good for winning Everyone needs an internal cleansing them the shield one year. Mr. occasionally, If upset, alck headaches Khan is also, the putting-the- and depression are to be avoided. weight champion at the Club, and Keep your family, fit by the use of at every sports meet has carried

off this distinction.

Mr. Sirdar Khan is not the only

lustrious member of his family. Two other brothers, Khan Sahib

PINKETTES

Hasham Khan and Mr. Khawas Dainly over and laxative pill.s

FOR YOUR XMAS WEEK TREAT

LOVE ON THE SPOT

THE BEST BRitish MusicaL

featuring

RICHARD DOLMAN and ROSEMARY AMES Adapted from "THREE OF A KIND,”

BY SAPPER

COMING SHORTLY TO THE QUEEN'S

Hongkong.

DOWN THROUGH THE AGES" Christmastide has been celebrated. by merrymaking and feasting - and, always has the-

CHRISTMAS TURKEY

taken pride of place at the

FESTIVE BOARD,

Never were turkeys better than in the year-

1932

--but how is the time to make sure that the Dairy Farm keeps one for you.

CHRISTMAS FARE at the

DAIRY FARM includes- CAPONS CHICKENS GEESE DUCKS PHEASANTS-

——GAME

ENGLISH HAMS

PRIME MEATS and BACON

Sausage Meat

for Stuffing

PRIME FED PORK SUCKING PICS

a variety of Cheese and other Dairy Products of the finest quality—

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Kowloon,

PERFUMES & TOILET PREPARATIONS

All at Very Competitive Prices. Special Discount for Quantities.

Chanel Perfumes.

Uno Idee

No. 22.

Gardenia No. 5.

Carotis Perfumes.

Nuit de Noel Pois de Senteur. Narcisse Noir Acaciosa.

Morny's Perfumes.

June Roses. Chaminado..

Houbigant Perfumos.

Mon Boudoir. Quelques Fleurs. Au Matin

Essence Rare.

Racquel Perfume.

No. 5.

Lentheric Perfumes,

Lotus D'or Miracle.

Eau Fil de L'eau. 4711 Perfumes.

Tosca.

Cieldorado.

Ambra.

Rhine Gold.

D'orsay Perfumes.

Toujour.

Toujour Fidel.

Canika.

Royal Origan.

Vivelle Perfumes.

Tansy.

Peony.

Coeur de L'eto.

Coty's Perfumes.

Emeraude. Chypre.

Jacee. Styx.

LANE, CRAWford, LTD.

Perfumery Dept.

For the Festive

Season

We are offering a limited

quantity of the famous

N. J. Club Whisky at

$5.00 por bottle.

$56.00 per case duty paid.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LT

Wine & Spirit Dept.

All Departments will remain open until 6 p.mL

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