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WHILE

IN

HONG KONG

buy the

OVERLAND CHINA MAIL

To send to your friends at Home.

38, Wyndham St.

Tel C. 22.

THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT,

When in Hong Kong do not fail to visit the SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

21, Queen's Road, Central,

(Hong Kong Hotel Bldg.)

GREAT SELECTION OF

Silk embroidered Shawls, Mandarin Coats & Skirts, Swatow Drawn Work, Panama Hate, Laces, Ivory, Amber, Lacquer, Cloisonne, Brass Ware and Silk Lamp Shades, Etc.,

GOODS PACKED, SHIPPED AND FORWARDED to all parts of the world.

Phone No. C, 4656

Cable Add. "SANSCRIT**

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1928.

GET QUALITY AND PRICE! SHOP

AT THE LITTLE SILK STORE

Where you can obtain

THE BEST OF SILKS HOURI COATS & SHAWLS AT THE

LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES

The Liberty Silk Store.

China Building (M. Lokoomull)

Queen's Road, C.

LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRES.

THE SILK CENTRES.

D. CHELLARAM,

name

SHOPS TO VISIT.

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES.

EAST ASIATIC CO..

The East Asiatic Company has its store in the Asiatic Building with entrance at, the corner of Flower Street and Queen's Road, and is just across the road from the Hong Kong Hotel.

skirts, kimonos, etc., all so appeal- ing to "her."

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.“

While in Hong Kong do not fail

THE JADE TREE INC.

KOMOR'S.

(Komor & Komor.)

A visit to Komor & Komor's Art gallery is recommended to all visi-

BIRD LIFE.

(Continued from Page 3.)

For beautifying the home, there are excellent pieces of Ivoryware,

The Jade Tree's quality of goods Cloisonneware, Pewterware and will be as well known to you as they THE LIBERTY STORE.

Lacquerware, all of very fine ex-are to residents after one visit. pert workmanship.

They carry Jewellery of Distine-tors to Hong Kong. The establish- Alao situated on the ground

ment is under the management of floor of the China Building in

tion, Embroideries, Peking Rugs Mr. Komor, an authority on Chinese pedestrians only. Many of these Amongst the great variety of Queen's Road,

and shy; the the Liberty Silk

and Antiques. All these lines are and Japanese art who joined the birds are nervous -D. Chellarım, also in Queen's designation of the "House of Up Drawnwork, Ivoryware including a Store also goes under the proud goods stocked in this store are very

just what you are looking for so firm (Kuhn & Komor) forty years additional traffe and habitation pretty Canton shiawis, Swatow Road, and its branch store the to-Date Stylish Silka," a

to visit the Swatow Lace Co., Ltd. drop in first to the Jade Tree before ago and whose collection is a house- drives them further afield.

But there is far worse than this. Popular Silk Store in Pedder Street, which

The whole territory and the sur- its proprietor, Mr. M: very fine pair of delicately carved in the Hong Kong Hotel Building going elsewhere, and we can assure hold word under curio collectors.

you that you will naf be disappoint The collection on exhibition is apposite the Hong Kong Hotel have Lokoomall and his staff strive hard tusks, Lacquerware cigarette hoxes, for real quality goods.

ed for their goods are of the highest the finest in the Far East. You find rounding districa are being shot ane stock of beautiful Chinese to live up to.

vases, tea tables and other useful They have a great selection of quality. The purchases which you articles there for prices ranging: The regular game birde are pur- over to an ever increasing extent. shawls which are specially selected|

They invite inspection of their articles, blackwood lamp shades embroidered silk shawls, Mandarin make there you will always cherish from one dollar up to thousands of sued in Renson by sportsmen with by their manager who is a special- stock of Indian, Chinese and with prettily painted silk sides, Coats and Skirts, Swatow Drawn with affection and also in the dollars. Every artleld is marked in ist in this line. These shawls com- Japanese silks of all description amber beads, handbags of fancy

work (a special line), Panama hats knowledge that you have bought plain figures and visitors are al- dogs, ete. This, of course, is only prise a large variety which should which compare favourably with design, Peking actor dolls, Pewter-of genuine quality, laces, etc.

within fixed dates, (except for something really first class.

ways received with courtesy whe- satisfy the most exacting pur those offered anywhere else both

There are also a fine choice of ebaser. The sume apply to their

This fine store is quite easy to ther they buy or not. Their pack-snipe). But there can be no doubt In price and quality. Their selec-ware. Mandarin Hats and Coats,

about the effect this is having on and

shipping department these game birds. exquisite Mandarin

a few of the Ivoryware, Amberware, Lacquer-locate as their shop is situated in ing Coats and tion of Hauri Conts is one of the only to mention Skirts, the famous old style dress of best in the Colony. Shawls, too, dainties.

Cloisonneware, Brassware, in the centre of the town right in Kuarantees that everything sent by

There is even worse than this. Chin. Hour Coats and Japanese are of tip-top quality and designs. A few minutes of exploration in uniquely designed silk lamp shades, the corner of Alexandra Building the must arrive at any part of It is a pitiable thing to have to

etc., too numerous to mention.

where Kimonos are also "tocked, each

Chater and Des Voeux the world in perfect order. In the maiter of dress lengths this "house of good things" is

say but nevertheless it is true; all beautifully embroidered

The Company undertake to pack Roads meet. with

Komor's art gallery is situated sportsmen don't always play the It is only about they have a large variety to choose bound to bring to light very desir goods and ship them to all parts three minutes from the ferry and near the Hong Kong ferry corner of game. Some shoot practically any. elaborate designs too pretty to

from, nish pyjama suits,

under-able remembrances of the trip out of the world, and thus save you a describe.

right opposite the Canadian Pacific Chater Road and the fine window thing that comes their way. Paddy wears. Kimonos, and the

latest East.

lot of trouble and worry. things in brocades and tissues for

Steamship Company's office. display draws all day and night.birds, pigeon, etc. are shot and shoes as well as for dresses.

big crowds of sight-seers. This given to the Chinese servants who firm, established aince 1867, is one ent them eagerly. At one shoot- of the oldeaf firma in Hong Kong.. ing expedition in the Philippine The picture shows a self por Islands at which I was present; trait of Ichin Kaneda one of the Wagtails, woodpeckers, sunbirds, most celebrated artists of Japan, and even the wonderful hornbill (Buceros bicornis) were all in- UNIQUE STATUETTE.

discriminately shot,

Silks are also to be found in these stores in great variety the best products of Japan, China and India--both in plain colours and printed. Their brocades crepes are also excellent materials for ladies dresses, etc,

They also maintain a highly for efficient tailoring department and

which no order is too big to under- take at short notice.

in

The Popular Store specialises ladies' hose and men's socks, while its tailoring department under- takes to execute orders for ladies' dresses and pyjamas, and men's shirts and collars within 24 hours, fit being guaranteed.

THE PIONEER STORE.

The Pioneer Silk Store, to give its full name, is situated on the ground floor of China Building Incing Queen's Road.

Other appealing goods worth| They have a specially selected examining in these stores are beau- stock of exquisitely embroidered tiful Egyptian Tapestry and Per-shawls and old embroidery which sian Rugs, as good as any obtain- represent real value for money. able anywhere else in the East.

POHOOMULL BROS.

Other goods exhibited in great variety of colours and pretty de signe are Mandarin Costa and

Skirts, Silk Embroidered Kimonos, Houri Coats, Persian Coats and

This old-established Indian firm, Happy Coats, all of the very latest styles and especially selected with care to combine

also known as the Grand Silk Store, the greatest

is situated in Queen's Road Cen-quality with value, tral, Hong Kong's principal shop-. Silk scarves are to be found ping thoroughfare for Eastern here. in large quantities and goods.

colours to suit all tastes,

Pohoomill's are proud of the Materials for dresses comprise fact that they have the best shawls Japanese, Chinese and Indian silks in Hong Kong. This line has been of very fine texture, brocades, their speelality for a number of crepes, etc. years, and in the face of keen com- petition they have very jealously guarded their reputation for stock-i ing only the best shawls that money could buy.

At short notice, even within 24 hours, the Pioneer's tailoring de partment is able to take orders for

ladies' silk underwears, men's shirts, pyjamas, etc. Their work- manship and, fit is beyond re-

ware,

"SEEING THIS WORLD BEFORE THE NEXT."

The "EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA" with 325 passengers aboard, sailed from New York on December 2, 1927, on the fifth annual Canadian Pacific Cruise Round the World.

FOOK WENG & CÓ..

JEWELLERY.

WAI KEE & CO.

TOBACCOS.

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA.

the

Bronze & Ivory Figure of Ishin Kaneda, Exhibited at Komor's

Art Gallery.

In the adjoining country of China no "close season" for birds is observed, nor judging by the disturbed condition of the coun- try, is likely to be observed, for generations to come. At the pre- sent rate of extermination China will be as bare of birds as the Sahara desert before any stable and effective wild birds" protec- tion Acts are in force.

an

What is there then which can be done? Our duyts plaja. Hong Kong and the whole New

made Territory ought to be absolute preserve in which no bird of any kind, game bird or other should be shot, trapped, decoyed, or snared. At present Hong Kong and the various Treaty Ports along the China coast are simply dynamic centres of destruction owing to the possibilities of getting cartridges and the precision of the modern shot gun. If the whole New Terri- tory were made an absolute pra- serve it would be only too small for the salvation of the surround- ing district.

If an absoluta restriction were

Kaneda is nearly 80 years of age, put on the destruction of all birds and his figure has been adopted as

Komor.

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This is the store for Swatow There is n great variety of pronch.

Linen Drawnwork of exceptional pretty colour combinations in the

quality and price. It is located abawls stocked by Pohoomull's, both THE EASTERN BAZAAR. on the ground floor of China Build-

A model for the art association and there would be people of course about the For real Chinese silverware and in figure and

ing in Queen's Road, right in the jewellery of the finest quality and noted smokers' suppliers, is situat- flower patterns the

is now copied by students. The Tabaquerța Filipina,

most

The figure shown in the picture damage birds do, and the danger exquisite · imaginable. All A little further down Queen's centre of the shopping district.

Here are also to be found the workmanship made these shawls are in the very fine Road is the Eastern Bazaar, also

by Chinese ed in the Asiatic Building opposite at the salon of Messrs. Komor and This is always exaggerated.

above, is attracting much attention from birds which are only vermin. Any best in laces, Mandarin craftsmen, go to Wai Keo & Co., made known as the Oriental Silk Store. įvery

who hag short stitches which have

opened and the Hong Kong Hotel. Here they have a fine array of silk Costumes, pewterware, brassware, on the ground floor of the Hong

The story connected person Canton shawls so famous.

examined the crops and stomachs Here in this excellently fitted out with shawls which are made in the in-

Cloisonneware, Chinaware,

and Kong Hotel Building.

of birds knows how hard it is to Other special lines carried by terior of China and well known for Ivoryware, while they also have

In these lines of goods, they have

emporium, you are assured fair touch of pathos. Pohoomull's are old embroidery and their beauty and fine workmanship. some rare pieces of Curios which

an ivory and bronze figure which kite, the sparrow and a few others an accusation. The magple, the jade goods, including the most per- Houri Coats with fine Batic flower should delight the heart of a col- a better range to choose from than prices, fresh stock, fine quality and long ago, Kaneda decided to create bring chapter and verse for such fect strings and prettily designed work on either side make

them lector.

in any European firm in Town, and faithful service, which has been should be living likeness of him- pendants.

their jealously guarded motto ever seif and his art. The task took a are local offenders occasionally.. They also stock very doubly useful, as they can be worn Take a look round this shop and their prices are decidedly reason-

since they opened shop in Hong year of patient labour, but when They might be left to their natural appealing Houri Coats, Kimonos "turned inside out" as it were, and you are sure to pick up something able.

Kong.

enemies. finished, those who know Kaneda, and Oriental Silks, suitable for thus worn on different occasions which will be the envy of your

See the pretty little silver ric- The stocks of smokers' requisites stated that the work was the re- On the making ladies' dresses, etc., and give the impression of different friends.

shes, boats with full riggings and | carried in this store are large andsult of a wonderful inspiration, good

by most birds men's shirts and pyjamas. A conts,

dainty little Chinese pagodas and if varied. They have all the best At first he refused to part with it, eannot Pyjama suits and shirts are also

exaggerated.. but, talloring department is maintained

brande of

and American but he was ultimately persuaded owing

its involved you don't "fall" for them you would known which is able to turn out orders stocked, made from all kinds of

It tobaccos and cigarettes in stock, that he was healthy and strong subtle

the escapes, be unusual. Indian, Chinese and Japanese silks

and they are also famous for within very short notice.

thej enough? to

of make another. The notice

all

стове except In stylish designs which give the

Wai Kee jade goods and curios, lines of Manila cigars which they bronze part is cast in a soft mould observers. It is of interest to note that touch of originality to each

Take 2 local in- which can be used three or four stance. as a remem- too, have their particular appent carry.

Everybody they have branches in both Cairo ment, thus making it a pleasure to brance of your trip, you cannot which is undefinable but neverthe- Pipes of the best makes in sets times, but the face and hands, noticed that about 60 per cent. of and Upper Egypt as well as in wear them. Rombay. In Calro they are situat-

and singly are to be found in a which are in Ivory have to be carv- the lichee crop is every year injur- In the matter of ladies' dresses, afford to miss a visit to the China less forceful.

Fancy Goods Company, Chinn Jewellery in strictly Chinese de- large variety to choose from. Other ed by hand, a fact which preserves ed or made useless by a grab which ed opposite Shepheard's Hotel, in the Eastern Bazaar hua somo eur-

Building. entrance ол Queen's signs as well as those in foreign requisites

are cigar

cutters, the unique individuality of the Upper Egypt in the Winter Falace prise in store for the most exact Hotel Building, Luxor, and in Bom- ing lady, They are up-to-date in

display in great tobacco pouches, cigar and cigar two figures which have so far been develops in the fruit near the stalk. This is the larva of a fly, probably As wholesale as well as retail patterns are on

variety. Watson's Annexe, Appollo style and are made of all kinds of

Take a note of their ette cases, patent lighters, fancy created. materials, such as brocaded silk porters, they have a very

manufacturers and general ex-

ash trays, cigar and cigarette A jade screen in fine carving, sup- a Drosophila. Perhaps the best large prices and then try other ahopa, boxes, and every thing imaginable posed to be of the Ming dynasty, in local enemy of the fly is the white- silk and gold flouncing, evening stock of exquisite handmade Can and it is a bet you will return to in the tobacconist's line. All goods very fine wood and gold mounting, eye Zosteropa simplex. But the dresses of velvet chiffon, and other ton and Irish Drawnwork Em-Wai Kee's after you have had a are of the best qualities obtainable will be the envy of many visitors Chinese trap so many of these

broideries. Spanish silk shawls, chance to make comparisons,

and priced to suit everyone.

who collect works of art. The birds that they are becoming more wonderful silk laquered Foochow scarce.. The bird breeds freely screen will surely be admired by here but every next la robbed, and all visitors, and the unique collec-: 'Chinese are tion of cloisonnes and ivory work

bay in Bunder.

THE BOMBAY STORE.

Famous for its low prices and high quality, the Bombay Silk Store is located in D'Agullar Street, up the alight incline from Queen's Road.

They give real excellent value in all their goods at the Bombay Store. Their stock, which is second to none in this part of the world, com- prise Houri Coats, Coolie Coats, Mandarin Coats, Embroidered Shawls and Silk Kimonos of vory pretty workmanship and designs, and made of the best material ob tainable.

CHINA FANCY GOODS CO.

For acceptable presenta to gar friends back home

choice materials.

Underwear of new and up-to- date designs have recently been created and have been placed on exhibition.

SWATOW 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 a wide range of choice, as well as very moderately priced.

Dresses are to be found here in

pyjamas, shirts and underwears, Their art embroiderles and laces

do are also of very high

and if the ready-to-wear ones

quality,

not sult you, orders for made-to- whilst in the matter of silk shawls, measure garments will be accepted the Swatow Trading Company have for execution within 24 hours. some beauties in stock which are

The Pongee suits made to order réal éye-openers. The stitching in by this store are well known for of the popular "short" variety and their quality of material plus good the embroideries of chic designs, fit and stylish cut.

and dainty colouring.

Road.

THE JADE TREE, Inc.

Jewellery of Distinction, Embroideries,

Peking Rugs and Antiques.

must have

constantly asking if

is worth the visit to this well you know of any nests of the young known establishment. ·

birds. No species could stand such `drain on its reproductive, powers In addition to its host of natural enemics.

NEW SIAMESE TWINS.

Doctors Studying Possibility Of Separation,

Another very useful focal bird is the Wa Mel. But again, this is a favourite cage bird of the Chinese, and many are decoyed and ingeni- ously trapped by them. Their scarcity is largely to blame, for, the. A Derby woman has given birth | abundance of pestiferous insects of to twins who are joined together at the grass hopper and other families. the heads.

Even if the New Territory and The doctors In attendance are adjoining Islands were made an ab now experimenting with a view to solute close preserve there would al ascertaining whether the cerebral

systems are distinct, and abould ways be a certain drain on many this be so an operation will be per- species by persons who skiffälly formed for the separation of the evaded the clutches of the law

"Yellow Dragon.". pair.