... Notion 1. Real silk chiffon square in dainty designs and soft tones of yellow, turquoise, green, mauve, pink and sky blue. 35/- 2. 3 Stars Xmas novelty by Leutheric comprising three midget bottles of Miracle, Tweed, and a bientul in special pack. 45/- the sel 3. Lady's Fine Swiss Lawn Hand kerchief with cut cord design and O hand-rolled hem. Extra large 4/6 each 4. A smart afternoon bag in ...

... MCVITIE PRICE S ORIGIN OF Grand Old Christinas Customs £//?e wfontea Once- upon a time there was a rich bishop, called St. Nicholas, who loved to do good by stealth. One night he came upon the quaint old house of three needy spinsters. Wishing to help yet remain unknown he tossed gold pieces down the chimney. Hanging by the fire were the spinsters' stockings. The glittering gold fell right ...

... Christmas Eve in Trafalgar Square Fainted for The TATLEH by ROB ...

... The clink oj the punt-pole on the river bed the little splash of a diving moor- hen. The square solidity oj the lock gates the grey leathers of a weeping willow. The loud impatience of a crowded pleasure steamer the backwater where time and the world stand still. And for perfection, one thing more. _ Abdulla '■Virginia No. 7, 20 for 3/10 also Abdulla Turkish and Egyptian ABDULLA AND CO. ...

... ^\.r° Whether you make lists and shop early or somewhat feverishly select your presents on Christmas Eve, at Simpson s you can find something apt for almost every one. More than likely you will sec something you wouldn't otherwise have thought of by walking round the floors each loaded with a fine variety of delightful presents. Add a restaurant to restore you and a sales staff who are ...

... Who else but GALA OF LONDON could think up such a variety of delightful presents for Christmas Give them to all your friends (and don't forget to keep one for yourself). O LiP „ine Palette 45/ Q Lip Line Wardrobe 17/9 Q Nail Colour Wardrobe 1 0/- Lip Line Nail Colour Twinset 10/- Lipstick Nail Colour Twinset 12/6 See all the Gala of London preparations at the Gala Shop, Burlington Arcade, ...

... o /cfif/terlc Fot men this Christmas Three Musketeers A well matched trio for masculine freshness, After Shave Lotion with Scalp Stimulant and Hairdressing Scalp Stimulant and 'Tanbark' Cologne; or Brilliantine and After Shave Powder. Price 25/- P Other items in the Leather ic range for men: After Shave Lotion 8/4. Tanbark Cologne 8/4. After Shave Powder 8/4. r Scalp Stimulant 8/4. Hair ...

... Cherry Heerinc By Appointment Purveyor of Cherry I leering to Fl.AI. King George !/I By Appointment Purveyor o f Cherry Fleering to H. A I. King Frederik IX By Appointment Purveyor of Cherry Heering to H.AI. King Gustaf 1/ By Appointment Purveyor of Cherry Fleering to H.AI. Queen Wilhelmina Through four generations Heering's Cherry Brandy, now sold under the shorter name of , has witnessed as ...

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... The TATLER DECEMBER 7T.H 1949 $*-b rube Cjoi'dori P e cities' llii^cxbebly dZowetv QC.1dpberb$oi\ (ylaggow D.H. WyixdAcvn L(ewi$ Paul Holt Tom Till Anthony Cooknxan S*abnetcicl\e fs, Wys'aJ'd- TWO £HILvTrN ...

... (Dratffi '.Warmer Now that's what he would like! {and jo, very probably, would a he) P EOPLE who know their France ii only from English wine lists will receive a bottle of in that state of mind described as ecstasy, j comes as nectar to those who, once in a while, seek the almost legendary enjoyment of civilised eating and drinking. I be only liqueur made exclusively with Cognac brandy ...

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