THE
THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1932.
PIONEER & GREATEST CHAIN OF DEPARTMENT-STORES IN CHINA
SHANGHAI.
HONG KONG.
CANTON.
IF
you can't miss Marshall Field or Wanamaker in
your visit to Chicago or New York, you can't afford to miss Sincere's in China.
TRY real Chinese food at the Roof Garden of our
Hong Kong Store and our Oriental Hotels in Canton and Shanghai, and get everything you want at
Sincere's Stores.
JADES AND CURIOS.]
CHUI YUEN.
KWONG WOO.
THE SINCERE COMPANY, LTD.
ESTABLISHED 1900.
A
CAPITAL $10,000,000.
GUIDE FOR SHOPPERS.
WHAT TO BUY
AND WHERE.
On a first visit to a strange port the greatest difficulty besetting a tourist is "What to buy- and where to buy it." The average guide book is silent on the point. Hints from fellow-passen- we are heard but not heeded as the names and places are all strange and so easily forgotten. The China Mail solves the problem in a nutshell in the following informative paragraphs-
THE SILK CENTRES.
can
SINCERE & CO.
FANCY GOODS.
Our Specialities for Tourists.
Chinese Silks,
Embroideries and Shawls,
Ivory Carvings & Curlos,
Chinese Porcelains, Lacquer Ware,
Photographic Supplies,
Trunks & Travellers' Requisites,
Hats and Helmets,
China Tea & Gingers,
Blackwood Furniture.
GENERAL STORES.
A-MAN, HING CHEONG.
TABAQUERIA FILIPINA.
CHELLARAM'S.
Sincere's, the Pioneer depart
CHINA HANDICRAFT CO. mental store of Hong Kong, is a Chellaram's is perhaps the
store that every tourist should pay | As its name implies, this shop, in Queen's Road Central, deals in of a visit to. They stock everything things Chinese which are so attrac Kwong Woo has been established most famous of Hong Kong's
In this excellently fitted out em- Oriental stores. The дате since 1841 and so naturally is one Chellaram is known throughout worth stocking and almost perform tive and much in demand by vieltors
porium, you are assured fair prices, It has long been the catch phrase frest: stack, fine quality and faith- The Chui Yuen jewellery shop is of the oldest stores in the whole of the East, whether it is India, the old saying that you can buy to this part of the world. Theirs
range of native in Hong Kong that A-Man is tful service, from the leading To- situated at 39a, Queen's Road Hong Kong. They are reputed to Egypt or China you visit this
anything from a pin to a white is an extensive famous firm has its branches,
goods which cannot fall to please. last word in talloring, and it is Central. They have always in stock)
de be the largest jade dealers here, which are renowned for their large elephant in their palatial store. a dazzling array of ready
A specialty here are hand made silk well-earned reputation. A-Man, bacconists of the Far East,
The stocks of smokers' requisites jewellery of both foreign and native and make all their jade goods from and beautiful stocks of silks and
Their roof garden is very well embroideries of their own manufac- Hing Cheong's shop of gentlemen's designs. Gems are also to be found
special Imported jade rocks. silk goods. Ladies have laid out and here if you are daring ture and design which are attrac-outfitters is situated at 54, Queen's carried in this store are large and
dresses their
and
tive and delicate in treatment. Road Central, and they have a very varied, including a fine selection gentlemen here in great variety-delicately
their shirts and pyjamas made
They also, stock
fine range of the newest seasonable shawls, tinted jades, pearls, agates, crystals, These rocks are sent to their fac-
at Chellaram's at very short
daintily carved ornaments, lacquer, materials for all wear, and their of Dunhill pipos, They have all the amethysts, lapis lazulis, turquoises, tory in Canton which turns etc., coral strings, amber bends, and most wonderful jade goods. This notice. One of the specialties at
pewter and cloisonne wares. They cut, fit and workmanship of suits best known brands of American to- turn out well-made ladies' silk for all occasions are just right and bacee and cigarettes in stock, and old ivory ware: Cloisonne ware in assures the absolute genuineness of Chellaram's is the Mandarin coat,
undles, a line which is popular and to be A-Man dressed is to possess they are also famous for the lines this shop are also of quality work-
their articles because there are no together with a really wonderful collection of houri coata and shawls. manship and very desirable.
middlemen to intrigue with their All of these are embroidered in
from the knowledge that you are of Manila cigars which they carry. quality. A visit to Kwong Woo is most elaborate designs, and make
well turned out. They are able toļ a delight because of the good at Insting
All orders for suits within 24 and lovely souvenirs. They also Chellaram's store la also situated tention you receive.
hours. Be sure to call on A-Man,] The Hang On Ivory Store, 89a, carry large stocks of Jewellery. right opposite the Pedder Street Queen's Road Central, are special-Amber, Gold and Silver Wares, fata in ivory goods of every descrip-|
HANG ON IVORY STORE.
out
tion, and if your particular fancy, THE GREAT CHINA TREASURE.
is ivory, or if you are interested in
the trade you will be well advised!
to get in touch with this firm who
Ever since our childhood days
entrance of the Hong Kong Hotel.
KOHINOOR SILK STORE.
one of our
The Kohinoor is
LOCK HING
(Established 1870)
HIGH CLASS JEWELLERS.
Dealer in
CHINESE CURIOS
always in demand.
are large exporters to many parts many of us have had a craving to newest Silk Stores and is an off- Canton and Shanghaid of the world. The ivory work made obtain real treasure and dream of shoot of our leading store the
cigar holders, figures from Chinese
Grass Cloths,
by this firm include necklaces, brace- going off and finding some on a Pioneer, having been opened by the Silk,
desert island. Hong Kong is an Fioneer's genial manager Mr. lets, combs, brooches, cigarette and island but certainly not a desert Rupehand. Mr. Rupchand is, I Shawls and Blackwood, classics, pendants, chessmen etc., alone but here is a shop that lahink, the best known figure in the They silk trade in Hong Kong, the reason beautifully carved in Intricate and virtually a treasure trove. delicate designs. The quality of supply everything in this line: Jade, being that he is always out for his ivory and workmanship is of the Jewellery, Amber, Gold and Silver customers' comfort and nothing is
ore and numerous other lines.
of too much trouble for him.
Hia
very best, and the prices charged Then they have some wonderful old genial disposition and energetic represent value for money.
curios. Amongst these I discover- ed a set of Sandalwood Gold Plated Buddhas. There are three Buddhas In the set and I was informed that
SHIU HING WING.
This firm, with offices at 49, they are several hundreds of years Queen's Road Central, factory at 40,old. While the management in- Po Wah Kar Street, Canton, and formed me they had other articles branch office at 11, Partze Hotung, that went back even much farther. Peking, are specialists in Chinese!
jade jewellery, amber, agate, crystal
and Ivory ware, and curios, all of exclusive designs. Their business
LOONG SHING.
Personality are also a great asset to him in building up a fiue busi- ess and a pleasure to his custom- ers whom he is always ready to serve personally.
BOMBAY SILK STORE.
This Indian silk store, which is situated in D'Aguilar Street (up
ALSO
Gold & Silver
Jewellery. Ivory Ware.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG.
fine
that self-confidence which is born
KOMOR & KOMOR'S. Don't forget to visit Messrs.
Komor & Komor's art galleries,
KOMOR & KOMOR
THE CHINESE BAZAAR.
Here is another Swatow shop with a fine reputation, also situated Hing Cheong for your tailoring
requirements. in the China Building. Besides their retail business, they are manu. facturers and wholesale exporters of Swałow drawn work, Canton silk embroidery, and filet laces, all hand the product of expert workers in this Chinese handicraft. The drawn work sold by this firm, and embroideries in grass linen are all of very fine exclusive designs include bed-spreads, pillow cases, table cloths, tea-cosy ́ covers, table centres and dressing covers, besides many other pretty and use- ful things. Ladies visiting this shop should not miss seeing the doyleys, inwn night-gowns and яndles.
and
GRAY'S YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS.
(KUHN & KOMOR)
- Established 1869
THE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE
ART & CURIO
Gallery in Hong Kong
York Buildings.
One minute's walk from the Hong Kong ferry.
Visitors are cordially invited to inspect our unique
exhibition.
This shop, with branches In Shanghai and Manila, is situated in the ground floor of Alexandra Building, at what is known as Wat-
GOODS PACKED & SHIPPED TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD. the slight incline from Queen's enough you can partake of a most son's Corner at which Chater Road is carried on in a large scale, being
Loong Shing is one of the leading Road Central) is famous for high excellent Chinese repast at a very branches off from Des Voeux Road. both wholesalers and retallers. They Jude centres in Hong Kong. This quality goods and low prices, and small cost. You also have the and also has a branch in the
Kong Hotel Building. SWATOW LACE CO., LTD. which are open daily from 9 m.in. manufacture all their own goods at shop is situated at 48, Queen's Road tourists are assured of getting ex-satisfaction of knowing that all the Hong
to 5 pm. for all art lovers. They are now showing a special range of the Canton factory, and have a big Central, and has in stock a collec-cellent value for their money here. Ifoods are prepared under the most This European firm caters for the 2 la carte discerning lady and her home and
This shop has promises at 16, Chinese Art Wares of Messrs. L export trade with all parts of the tion of genuine jade jewellery which The stock comprises a variety of hygienic conditions, world. The stock in Hong Kong is is hard to equal anywhere in the desirable goods, including houri menus all in English for your has been a boon to Hong Kong since very large and of attractive Canton East. It is the oldest Chinese coats, coolle coats, Mandarin coats, convenience if you want to see its advent here. From Its opening Pedder Street, just beyond the Shainin & Co. Shanghal that will
shawis and silk what you are eating.
day the shop here has repeated the Dollar Line's offices and opposite to interest all wholesale buyers, jewellery shop in Hong Kong hay embroidered
They ese as well as foreign designs. ing been in existence here since kimonos, only to mention a few. The best way to find your way Shanghai and Manila and those who specialise in Chinese fancy goods
Buccess of Its earller branches in the Hong Kong Hotel.
GRACA AND COMPANY. 1864, and during the past 60 odd All are of excellent workmanship to this store is just to step into a
every description. Parti- SANG WOO CO., LTD. years of trading, Loong Shing's and the designs are very pretty, rikisha and tell
have dealt with it here since, have of the puller
are their Collectors of". Postage Stamps and beautiful bave gained for themselves an en- whilst the materials are of the "Sincee"; this magic word. will wondered how we have managed to ticularly appealing
get along before without it. It is art embroideries
should, while in Hong Kong, pay à. Sang Woo Co. Ltd. is Hong Kong's viable reputation for giving cas-best quality obtainable. This bring you right to the door.
à high clans shop stocked with high hand-made laces which are so cap latest jewellers. They guaranteed tomers the "real gooda" and shop also undertakes to make to that all their goods are genuine and "square deal" in the matter of order, under short notice, ladies" Sincere's are the departmental class goods which include really Hivating for the ladles who know visit to Messrs. Graca & Company, carry a complete stock of curios, prices One has a feeling of safety dresses of the latest modes, store of the East, having branches modish ladies lingerie, priamas, good things when they see them, 10 Wyndham Street, who have a Jadestone, pearls and diamonds in dealing with such a firm, which pyjamas, shirts and underwear, and agencies in nearly every prin- underwear and dresses; and for the They also carry a great assortment very fine collection of Stamps, es- They are situated in Padder Street, does not seek to profit at the ex- These are mada to measure and cipal city of China. When you visit home, quality luncheon, dinner and of Swatow drawnwork and charm-pecially those of Hong Kong, China and exquisite and Macao of which they have all opposite the Hong Kong Hotel. Be pense of "the stranger within the can be ready for delivery within Shanghai do not fall to see their bridge sets, cocktail napkins, guests Ing amber were
issues. work in ivory and jade. towels and linen.. Istore there. sure you pay them a visit.
gato,"
24 hours.
THE STORE TO SHOP AT
WAH KEE
GLOUCESTER BUILDING,
Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. Telephone 27660.
Dealers in
JADE JEWELLERY,
Carved- Irory, Ambi
Clofa
SHAWLS SILK
and Shed?
THE
CHINA HANDICRAFT COMPANY
MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS
OF
Beautiful Hand Made Embroideries
Finest Quality Silk Underwear
Fine Linen Drawn Work. SILK, ZHAWLS, IVORY, LACQUER,
PERTER CLOISONNE WARE.
CHINA BUILDING, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL