SHOPS TO VISIT
WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES
THE SILK CENTRES
D. CHELLARAM
D. Chellaram, in Pedder-street, opposite the Hong Kong Hotel have
FANCY GOODS
SWATOW TRADING CO.
The Swatow Trading Company, in Pedder-street, is well worth a visit.
They specialise in Swatow Drawn- work which is most appealing and very moderately priced.
fine stock of beautiful Chinese shawls which are specially selected by their manager who is a special-
Their art embroideries and laces ist in this line. These shawle com- -prise a large variety which should are also of very high quality, satisfy the must exacting pur- whilst in the matter of silk shawls, chaser. The same applies to their the Swatow Trading Company have
Coats exquisite Mandarin
and some beauties in stock which are Skirts, the famous old style dress of real eye-openers. The stitching is China. Houri Coats and Japanese of the popular "short" variety and Kimonos are also. stocked, each the embroideries of chic designs beautifully embroidered with and dainty colouring. elaborate designs too pretty to describe.
Silks are also to be found in these stores in great variety the heat products of Japan, China and India both in plain colours and printed. Their brocades and crepes are also ladies' excellent materials for dresses, etc.
This Store specialises in ladies? while its 'hose and men's socka,
tailoring department undertakes to execute orders for ladies' dresses and pyjamas, and men's shirts and collars within 12 hours, fit being guaranteed.
goods
EAST ASIATIC CO.
The East Asiatic Company has store in the Asiatic Building its
corner of with entrance at the Flower-street and Queen's-road, and is just across the road from the Hong Kong Hotel.
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THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT
DON'T FAIL TO VISIT
THE OLDEST AND THE BEST SWATOW SHOP
while you are in Hong Kong.
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
ESTABLISHED 1907.
MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS
Of
All kinds of Hand Drawn-thread Work, Art
"Embroideries, Ladies' Silk Underwear, Silk Shawls, Mandarin Costumes, Fancy Goods, Ivory Carvings, Cloisonne and Lacquer Wares.
14, PEDDER STREET
{between Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. & the Dollar Steamship Office)
HONG KONG
Amongst the great variety of goods stocked in this store are very shawls, Suptow pretty Canton
Ivoryware includ Drawnwork,
fine very
pair
of delicately carved tusks, Lac- querware, cigarette boxes, vases gowns, Dress lengths, etc., whilst Prices here are fair and the tables and other useful under the heading of "Miscellaneous quality of goods decidedly of the Other appealing
worth tea
are, Ladies' embroidered finest, and value is given for money examining in these stores are beau- articles, blackwood lamp shades Goods
Kingfisher's Feather no matter how small- the article tiful Egyptian Tapestry and Per with prettily painted silk sides, Slippers, sian Rugs, as good as any obtain. antber beads, handbags of fancy Brooches, painted Rics Paper Pie-bought.
design. Peking actor dolls, Pewter-tures, Chinese Dolls, Embroidered ware, Mandarin Hats and Coats. Fans, Lacquer-ware, Cloisonne ware, only to mention a few of the Pewter-ware. Amber Beads and Oil dainties.
Paper Umbrellas. A few minutes of exploration in
of good things" is fine Ivory goods-Ladies' Necklaces, this "house bound to bring to light very desir-Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Nap- able remembrances of the trip out kin Rings, Photo Frames, Pendants, East.
Bangles, Combs, Carved Boxes, Figures, Chests, etc.all very ac- ceptable gifts to those back Home.
able anywhere else in the East.
THE BOMBAY STORE
Famous for its low prices and high quality, the Bombay Silk Store is located in D'Aguilar-street, up the slight incline from Queen's
road.
FOOK WENG & CO.
Last, but not least, are the very
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
FO
They give real excellent value in all their goods at the Bombay Store. Their stock, which is second to
If you look around this well- known. Swatow shop in China none in this part of the world com. prise Houri Coats. Coolie Coats, Buildings, Queen's Road Central,
For wonderful Chinese handi- Mandarin Coals, Embroidered for Oriental goods, your eyes will
work and novelties to the with its nicely Shawls and SUk Kimonos of very be richly feasted
Swatow Drawn Work Co., No. 14, embroidered Canton shawls of pretty workmanship and designs,
Pedder-street, between Mesar fascinating colours and up-to-date and made of the best material ob-
Jardine, Matheson and Co., and the designs, together with a rich as- tainable.
Hauri office of the Dollar Steamship Line. Dresses are to be found here insortment of well-chosen
Everything in this store is quot- wide range of choice, as well as
ed at the lowest possible prices pyjamas, shirts and underwears,
Carved ivory and lacquer; cloi-which are fixed, so that the cus- and if the ready to-wear ones do not suit you, orders for made-to-one, Nanking brocade tapestries, tomers save both money and time wall usually spent in bargaining. There table cloths, cushion covers, panels (of expert workmanship) is no need for bargaining in this
shop because the goods are also to be found here.
marked at bargain prices which are unmistakable when one compares the prices asked for similar goods
measure carments will be accepted for execution within 24 hours.
The Pongee suits made to order by this store are well known for their quality of material plus good fit and stylish cut.
THE PIONEER STORE
The Pioneer Silk Store, to give its full name, is situated on the ground floor of China Building facing Queen's-road.
They have a specially selected stock of exquisitely embroidered shawla and old embroidery which répresent real value for money.
Other goods exhibited in great variety of colours and pretty de- signs are Mandarin Coats and Skinta, Silk Embroidered Kimonos, Houri Coats, Persian Coats and Happy Coats, all of the very latest atyles and especially selected with the greatest care to combine quality with value.
Silk scarves are to be found here in large quantities and colours to suit all tastes. Materials for dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese and Indian silks of very fine texture, brocades, crepes, etc.
coats, kimonos, рујатав, саре shawis, scarves and underwear.
are all
The Swatow Drawn Work Co. have always in stock 4 large
What makes this shop popular is the fire selection of Swatow drawn thread work; both linen and grass cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, elsewhere. tea sets, tray cloths, towels, and napkins.
The real good old embroideries variety of hand-drawn thread and made into hand bags, writing pada, embroidered work in both silk and table cloths, tray cloths are, also inen, which is turned out by ex- perts in the art under careful super- vision.
found here.
The antique Chinese porcelain vases, jam, screens, blackwood furniture, and some rare pieces of curios will surely delight
visitor.
every
Their silk shawls, ladies". silk lingerie, fancy goods, linen bed- covers, and banquet sets are made in the daintiest and latest designs, The And last, but not least is a rare many of which are original. selection of all kinds of ladies beautiful Mandarin costumes, too, necklaces: crystal, agate, ivory, are of fine workmanship, combin- jade, and Peking glass with nice ing excellent finish with quality pendants.
material.
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CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.
Take a good look in this shop- you will surely pick up 30me- thing that will be suitable for gifts for the folks at Home. The Inspection is cordially invited by quality of the goods is high, the the China Handicraft Co. No. 34, service is cordial, and the prices Queen's-road Central (Corner of low enough to suit every pocket. Flower-street), of their fine display
THE CHINESE BAZAAR
of native goods.
The Company are manufacturers and exporters of handmade silk The Chinese Bazaar (Tai Cheong embroideries, which are of an ex- At short notice, even within 24 Co.) in China-building, Queen's-quisite beauty that is not easily hours, the Pioneer's tailoring de- road Central, are manufacturers and surpassed. partment is able to take orders for exporters, both wholesale and re- They are also dealers in beauti- ladies' silk underwear, men's *shirts, pyjamas, etc. Their work- manship and fit is beyond re- proach.
"DIAMYO"
JEWELS & CURIOS
TUNG SHING
Tung Shing, the little shop in Queen's-road Central, next door to the Queen's Theatre are wholesale and retail gold and silversmiths.
They have always in stock wonderful selection of Jade stones, quality jewellery, and delicate ivory ware, besides exquisite silk shawls, much sought after by which are both residents and visitors to the Colony.
The beautiful jade stones to be found here are the best obtainable in Hong Kong, and second to none, whilst in the matter of jewellery
LOCK HING.
(Established 1870).
Dealer in
CHINESE CURIOS
Canton & Shanghai Silk, Grass Cloths, Shawls, Blackwood, etc,
also
Gold & Silver Jewellery.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL HONG KONG.
they have ready-made pieces of ex- cellen! designs in both Chinese and approved foreign patterns.
What would be more admired at
not only for
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1929.
SHOPS TO VISIT
WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES
articles there for prices ranging previous owner before it came inte from one dollar up to thousands of Mr. Kwong Sang's possession, dollars. Every article is marked In Another rare piece of antique to plain figures and visitors are albe seen in Mr. Kwong Sang's place ways received with courtesy whe is an Imperial bottle-shaped vase, a ther they buy or not. Their pack photo of which is reproduced in this ing and shipping department supplement. guarantees that everything sent by them must arrive at any part of the world in perfect order.
Komor's art gallery is situated near the Hong Kong ferry corner of Chater Road and the fine window
display draws all day and night big crowds of sight-seers. This firm, established since 1867, is one of the oldest firms in Hong Kong.
The picture shows a self pro- trait of Ichin Kaneda one of the most celebrated artists of Japan, Kaneda is nearly 80 years of age, and his figure has been adopted as a model for the art association and is now copied by students.de
Other fine pieces of antique to be seen in Mr. Kwong Sang's place are two red lacquer vases. A photo of one is reproduced in this supple- ment
coats of red lacquer and then have These vases have had thirty
been beautifully carved by hand. They originally belonged to the late Empress Dowager of China. (Keen Lung period A.D. 1786) and were brought from Peking during the Boxer Rising in 1900.
FASHION GOODS
“EVE”
The
They cordially invite inspection of their very smart selection of hats, gowns, raincoats, and hand- priced at figures which are sur bags, all of up-to-date designs, and prisingly reasonable having regard to the quality offered.
The figure shown in the picture above, is attracting much attention at the salon of Messrs. Komer and
"Eve," the chic little shop op Komor. The story connected with posite the Hong Kong Hotel, is It is not without a touch of pathos. the rendezvous of all who have Not very long ago, Kaneda decided those dainties which are so dear to create an ivory and bronze to the heart of the fair ones. figure which should be a living goods to be found here compare likeness of himself and his art. favourably with those stocked by The task took a year of patient any other ladies' shops anywhere. labour, but when finished, those The colour of the false stonce is who know Kaneda, stated that the work was the result of a wonderful so attractive that eigners but Chinese also, are often to part with it, but he was ultimate inspiration. At first he refused "taken in" by the fakes. It is
ly persuaded that he was healthy therefore wise to deal only with rand strong enough to make another. liable shops.
The bronze part is cast in a soft There is no doubt as to the mould which can be used three or reliability of Loong Shing, as one of four times, but the face and hands, the oldest jewellers' establishment at present in existence in Hong Kong. This shop came into being in 1864 and during a period of over 60 years in business it has gained a reputation not only for reliability but also for fair dealing. All their fine Jade jewellery—and there is a fine range to choose from
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are offered at prices which are surprisingly reasonable.
Go to Loong Shing if it's Jades that you are after.
LOCK HING
Here is another of Hong Kong's long established and reliable Chin- ese firm who have specialised in dealing in Chinese curios since! 1870. Some of the pieces to be found in this shop cannot be dupli- cated. Everything is absolutely genuine, and, best of all, the prices are competitive.
UNIQUE STATUETTE
Lock Hing's also deal in fine Shanghai and Canton silks, grass Bronze & Ivory Figure of Ishin.
WING SING & CO.
Kaneda, Exhibited at Komor's
Art Gallery
The materials in stock at the shop are also the best obtainable from London and Paris, and are absolutely of the latest modes in these two centres of fashion.
BOOKS AND PAPERS
EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE-
The Excelsior Book Store, with branches in D'Aguilar-street, off Queen's-road Central, and in the Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon, is one of Hong Kong's leading news agents and book seilers. It has in stock a fine range of best sellers by both British and American au- thora, and receive by every mail from the United Kingdom and the States all the leading periodicals, journals, and magazines which ap- peal to all tastes.
For reading matter 01 board ship during the voyage go to the Excelsior Store for your needs.
TOBACCOS
TABAQUERIA FILIPINÀ
The stocks of smokers' requisites carried in this store are large and varied. They have all the best known brands of American
cloths, embroideries, crepes, chic shawls, and ivory, bronze, lacquered, cloisonne ware, porcelain and orna-
The Tabaquería Filipina, the ments of gold and silver, and the which are in ivory have to be carv-nated smokers' suppliers, is situat- work of master craftsmen. Golded by hand, a fact which preserves ed in the Asiatic Building opposite and silver jewellery can also be the unique individuality of the the Hong Kong Hotel. made to order.
two figures which have so far been In this oxcellently fitted out They are also manufacturers of created.
emporiumi, you are assured fair Blackwood furniture both inlaid A jade screen in fine carving, prices, fresh stock, fine quality and and carved chairs, tables and stands, supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, faithful service, which has been all well made and beautifully finish in very' "fine wood and gold their jealously guarded motto ever ed. The shop is at No. 39, Queen's-mounting, will be the envy of many since they opened shop in Hong road Central.
visitors who collect works of art. Kong. The wonderful silk laquered Foo- ehow screen will surely be admired by all visitors, and the unique In Kowloon is be found one collection of cloisonne and ivory home in Europe or America than of the best stocked shops for artwork is worth the visit to this well tobaccos and cigarettes in stock,
curice, China tea sets, cloisonne known establishment: and lacquer ware, amber ware, and everything that
KHONG SANG the traveller would like either for
Pipes of the best makes in sets the voyage or to send home as
When it comes to Chinese anti-and singly are to be found in a souvenirs of an eventful trip toques, visitors to the Colony cannot large variety to choose from. Other the Orient. The premises are cen- afford to mies visiting the premises requisites are cigar cutters, A visit to this little shop is trally situated in Kowloon, name of Mr. Kwong Sang in St. George's tobacco pouches, cigar and cigarette recommended, and inspection is, at No. 70 Nathan Road, a very building, Ice House-street, opposite cases, patent lighters, fancy ash cordially welcomed without any sula and Kowloon Hotels.
short distance from the Penin the Star Ferry wharf.
trays, cigar and cigarette boxes, and obligation on the visitor.
every thing imaginable in the. tobacconist's line. All goods are of the best qualities ́obtainable and priced to suit everyone.
DAILY PROGRAMME
the various hair ornaments as worn by the Chinese ladies, or the beauti- fud ivory figures from the Chinese classics all carefully hand carved with a minuteness of detail which is the just pride of the craftsmen who produced them.
LOONG SHING-
*re
brass ware
KOMOR'S
(Komor & Komor.)
Here they will find a rare collec- tion of Chinese antiques, porcelain, Jade, old jewellery and art black wood furniture. Whilst in this
and they are also, famous for the lines of Manila cigars which they
carry.
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tail, of Swatow Drawnwork, Canton ful shawls of rare designs, finely Silk Embroidery, end Filet Lace, carved ivory ornaments, jade pieces Loong Shing, jewellers of repute all handmade under expert super- of genuine stones in rich tints, whose premises
A visit to Komor & Komor's Art shop visitors should also not mies at No. 48, gallery is recommended to all visi. the treat of inspecting the Ming vision.
well-made gikk undies, and quality Queen's-road Central have a collectors to Hong Kong. The establish- Dynasty Imperial "Kaishu" (hand Swatow Drawnwork (with em-drawn-work..
tion of genuine Jade jewellery ment is under the management of woven silk) picture of the "Man- broideries in Grass Linen) all in Other high class goods ob- which is difficult to beat.
Mr. Komer, an authority on Chi-Jusari Buddhas," which is the proud exquisite designs include Bed-tainable at this store are The word "genuine" is used nese and Japanese art who joined possession of Mr. Kwong Sang, and 5.00 p.m.-Arrive Star Ferry. For things Japanese "Daimyo" spreads, Pillow cases or Shams, Lacquer, pewter and cloisonne emphatically where Loong Shing is the firm (Kuhn & Komor) forty the subject of envious admiration 5.10 p.m.-Leave Star Ferry for (The Japanese Silk Store) should Table cloths, Teacosy covers, Table wares, and fast, but by no concerned. The stress is necessary years ago and whose collection is a of all who had the pleasure of see-Kowloon and walk to "Franconia." be visited. It is situated on the centres, Sideboard covers, Dressing means least, Blackwood furniture because of the presence of imitation household word under curio col-ing it.
Group 3-Morning ground floor of the Hong Kong covers, Cushion covers, Doyleys.of essential Chinese design, beauti- jades on the market, and one cannot lectors.
This exquisite picture is made of 8:45 am-Leave Franconia" Hotel-building, No. 27, Queen's-road | Ladies Lawn night-gowns and fully carved and polished, and be too careful when purchasing The collection on exhibition is hand woven or drawn coloured silk for Star Ferry. Central, just round the corner from undies. Other Swatow products strongly made.
the finest in the Far East, You find and real gold thread of the finest 9.05 a.mLeave Star Ferry for the Hong Kong Hotel.
are Mosaic-work (cut work in Irish
workmanship drawn in the Imperial Victoria and walk to Blake Pier.. All sorts of Silk and Fancy Goods Linen) comprising Bedspreads, Pil-
Palace under the personal supervi-9.30 am-Leave Blake. Pier by are stocked in this store. There is low shams, Table cloths and cen-
sion of the Empress. In the middle automobile for excursion, around a big range of dainty things to tres, Napkins, Tea clothes, Tray
of the shrine is a Manjusari the Island, via Aberdeen Fishing choose from, marked at exceptional-cloths and Guest towels, each a
Buddha, and at the back is the finest Village, Repulse Bay, Shaukiwan ly reasonable prices, to suit every dainty piece of delicate handiwork.
gold thread screen with mimate and to the Peak via Stubb's-roud. taste and pocket.
Canton embroidery obtainable at
figures in the circular spans of bridges.
The prices at this store are cor- this Bazaar, very fine examples of siderably cheaper than the stores artistic workmanship are colour in Japan owing to the duty there. and white cheek Silk Shawls, long * A "Diamyo" specialty are Japan-Scarfs, Butterfly Capes, Satin Silk ese Kimonos, well cut in the ap-Table covers; Cushion covers, Dress proved Japanese manner and made lengths, Grass Tea cloths, Napkins uf fine materials. They are obtain and Tray cloths, able ready-made, or may be made to Exquisite hand-made lace include order, all commissions being care-File and Crochet laces, Ladies' fully executed at short notice. Handbags, Table and, Tray cloths, Round Table
Other goods include dress lengtha, Sideboard covers, pyjamas, slippers, ladies' "slip-ons," centres and Medallions. There are and beautiful cigarette cases and also superior Swiss embroidery, bracelets, men's dress sets, ete of Ladies' plain Silk and Silk Crepe black untarnishable metal with Nightgowns, Undies,Kimonos, pretty little gold scenes let in, all: Bables Bonnets, Shoes and Bibs, beautifully worked as only Japanese Hatibage," ett `craftsmen know how to,
Printed Goods comprise Ladies'
A visit to this store is bound to Silk Crepe Houri and Happy coats, interest.
Long Scarfs Pyjama Sults, Night!
Jades.
EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.
Manufacturers and Exporters
of
Swatow Drawn-Work, Art Embroideries, Silk Shawls, Silk Underwear, Cross-stitch Work, Ivory Ware, Laces, Lacquer and Pewter Ware, Cloisonne, China Ware and Fancy Goods, also
Blackwood Furniture
INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.
Prompt Service.
Asiatic Building, 26, Queen's Road, C.
(Corner of Queen's Road C, & Flower Street), Hong Kong.
11.80 a.m—Arrive Peak Hotel. 11.45 am-Leave Peak Hotel by automobiles
In the lower part is the Buddha attendant or "Dog of Fu with 12.15 p.m.--Arrive Star Ferry. tufts of hair and lucy tails, closely 12.20 p.m.-Leave Star Ferry for resembling the Peking Spanid Kowloon and walk to the Penin which is, in fact, named after it, sula Hotel.
the "Lion Dog." The lion is mount-
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ed in diaper pattern saddle, jewel 1.30 a.m-Leave "Franconia" by pendants and tassels, and the two attendants are in true Buddhist
form.
Ferry.
7.50 a.m.-Arrive Macao steamer,
8.00 am-Leave Hong Kong for This is an exceptional Chinese Macao: Breakfast on steamer, work of art and shows the Kaisha 12.00
type at its best.
noon, Arrive. Macao. There are two Lunch on steamer before arrival similar Kaisha pictures in the or after departure. Sightseeing. by Museum at Peking which are automobile and ricsha. highly prized, It is said 2.00 p.m.—Leave Macho, that an offer of as much 6.45 p.m.-Arrive Hong Kong.. $10,000 for the picture Leave immediately by Ferry for the in Hong Kong was refused by its "Franconia."
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