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SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

THE SILK CENTRES

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.

D. CHELLARAM

D. Chellaram, in Fedder-street, opposite the Hong Kong Hotel have a 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 shawls com- prise a large variety which should are also of very high quality, satisfy the most exacting par- whilst in the matter of sik shawlo, chaser. The game applies to their the Swatow Trading Company have and some beauties in stock which are exquisite Mandarin Coats Skirts, the famous old style dress of real eye-openiers. The stitching la China. Houri Coats and Japanese of the popular "short" variety and Kimonos are also stocked, each the embroideries of chic designs beautifully ehbroidered with and dainty colouring. elaborate designs too pretty to describe.

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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 and crepes are also ladies for materials excellent dresses, etc.

This Store specialises in ladies" hose and men's socks, while its tailoring department undertakes to for ladies dresses execute orders and pyjamas, and men's shirts and collars within, 12 hours, it being guaranteed.

Other appealing goods worth

EAST ASIATIC CO.

The East Asiatic Company has its store in the Asiatic Building at the corner of with entrance Flower-street and Queen'e-road, arid 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

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THE OLDEST AND THE BEST SWATOW SHOP

while you are in Hong Kong.

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

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ESTABLISHED 1907.

MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS

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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

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1929.

SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

previous owner before it came into Mr. Kwong Sang's possession.

Another rare piece of antique to be seen in Mr. Kwong Sang's place is an Imperial bottle-shaped vase, a photo of which is reproduced in this supplement.

articles there for prices ranging from ane dollar up to thousands of dollars. Every article is marked in plain figures and visitors are al- ways received with courtesy whe- ther they buy or not. Their pack ing and shipping department guarantees that everything sent by

Other fine pieces of antique to them must arrive at any part of be seen in Mr. Kwong Sang's place. the world in perfect order.

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of one ment.

Komor's art gallery is situated are two red lacquer vases. A photo reproduced in this supple- 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 Arm, 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-bas been adopted as a model for the art association and is now copied by students.

The figure shown in the picture above, is attracting much attention at the salon of Messrs. Komor and Komor. The story connected with

These vases have had, thirty coats of red lacquer and then have been beautifully carved by hand. They originally belonged to the Jate Empress Dowager of China (Keen Lung period A.D. 1796) and were brought from Fcking during the Boxer Rising in 1900.

FASHION GOODS

"EVE"

who have

sur-

"Eve," the chic little shop op- it is not without a touch of pathos.posite the Hong Kong Hotel, is

of all Not very long ago, Kaneda decided the rendezvous Amongst the great variety of

to treabe an ivory and bronze those dainties which are so dear figure which should be a living to the heart of the fair ones. The goods stocked in this store are very pretty Canton shawls, Swatow

likeness of himself and his art goods to be found here compare Drawnwork, Ivoryware includ-

The task took a year of patient favourably with those stocked by of ing

very fine pair

labour, but when finished, those any other ladies' shops anywhere.. carved delicately

tusks, Lac-

They cordially invite inspection who know Kaneda, stabad that the Prices here are fair and the The colour of the false stones work was the result of a wonderful of their very smart selection of querware, cigarette boxes, vases, gowns, Dress lengths, etc., whilst

tables and ather

inspiration. useful under the heading of "Miscellaneous quality of goods decidedly of the so attractive that not only for

At first he refused hats, gowns, raincoats, and hand- shades Goods"

Ladies' embroidered finest, and value is given for money signers but Chinese also, are often to part with it, but he was ultimate-bags, all of up-to-date designs, and articles, blackwood lamp examining in these stores are beau-with prettily painted silk sides. Sliprers, Kingfisher's Feather no matter how small the article "taken in" by the fakes. It lay persuaded that he was healthy priced at figures which are

therefore wise to deal only with re-and strong enough to make another.prisingly reasonable having regard tiful Egyptian Tapestry and Per-

liable shops. gian Rugs, as good as any obtain aber beads, handbags of fancy Brooches, painted Rice Paper Pic-bought.

The bronze part is east in a soft to the quality offered. design. Peking actor dolls, Pewter-tures, Chinese Dolls, Embroidered

There is no doubt as to the mould which can be used three or The materials in stock at the able anywhere else in the East.

ware, Mandarin

Hats and Coats, Fans, Lacquer-ware, Cloisonne-ware,

reliability of Loong Shing, as one of four times, but the face and hands, shop are also the best obtainable only to mention a few of the Pewter-ware, Amber Beads and Of

the oldest jewellers' establishment

from London and Paris, and are dainties.

Paper Umbrellas.

at present in existence In Hong

absolutely of the latest modes in Kong. This shop came into being

these two centres of fashion. in 1884 and during a period of

BOOKS AND PAPERS gained a reputation not only for reliability but also for fair dealing.

EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE All their fine Jade jewellery--and there is a five range to choose from

THE BOMBAY STORE

Famous for its low prices and

A few minutes of exploration in this "house of good things" is

JEWELS & CURIOS

TUNG SHING

high quality, the Bombay Silk Store bound to bring to light very desir-Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Nap Queen's-road Central, next door to over 50 years in business it, hast

able remembrances of the trip out

is located in D'Agullar-street, up

from Queen's-East. the slight incline. road.

FOOK WENG & CO.

Last, but not least, are the very fine Ivory goods-Ladies' Necklaces,

kin Rings, Photo Frames, Pendants, Bangles, Combs, Carred Boxes, Figures, Chests, etc.,all very ac ceptable gifts to those back Home..

They give real excellent value in all their goods at the Bombay Store.

If you look around this well- China Their stock, which is second to none in this part of the world com-known Swatow shop in

Buildings, Queen's Road Central, Coate, prise Houri Coats, Coolie

for Oriental goods, your eyes will Embroidered Mandariu Coats,

be richly feasted with its nicely Shawls and Silk Kimonios of very

embroidered Canton shawls pretty workmanship and designs, fascinating colours and up-to-dabe and made of the best material ob-designa, together with a rich as Jardine, Matheson and Co., and the

of

Tung Shing, the little abop in

the Queen's Theatre are wholesale and retail gold and silversmiths,

They have always in stock a wonderful selection of Jede stones, quality Jewellery, and delicate ivory SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

ware, besides exquisite silk shawls, much sought after by For wonderful Chinese handi- which are

both residents and visitors to the work and novelties go

to the

Colony.. Swatow Drawn Work Co., No. 14,

The beautiful jade stones to be Pedder-street, between Messrs. Houri office of the Dollar Steamship Line. of well-chosen Bortment

Everything in this store is quot- coats, kimonos, pyjamas, cape ed at the lowest possible prices shawls, scarves and underwear.

Carved ivory and lacquer; clol-which are fixed, so that the cus- sonne, Nanking brocade tapestries, tomers save both money and time not suit you orders for made-to-table cloths, cushion covers, wall usually spent in bargaining. There measure garments will be accepted panels (of expert workmanship) is no need for bargaining in this shop because the goods are all for execution within 24 hours.

tainable.

Dresses are to be found here in A wide range of choice,, as well as pyjamas, shirts, and underwears, and if the ready-to-wear ones

do

The Pongee Buits made to order hy this store are well known for their quality of material plus good fit and stylish cut.

THE PIONEER STORE

are also to be found here.

What makes this shop popular is marked at bargain prices which are the fine selection of Swatow drawn unmistakable when one compares thread work: both linen and grass the prices asked for similar goods cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, tea sets, tray clothe, towels, and napkins.

elsewhere.

The Swatow Drawn Work Co. have always in stock large

The real good old embroideries variety of hand-drawn thread and made into hand bags, writing pads, embroidered work in both silk and table cloths, tray cloths are also linen, which is turned out by ex- the found here.

perts in the art under careful super-

give

The Pioneer Silk Store, to its full name, is situated on ground floor of China Building facing Queen's-road.

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Their silk shawls, ladies'

silk

The antique Chinese porcelain vision. vases, jars, screens, blackwood furniture, and some rare pieces of lingerie, fancy goods, liner bed- curios will surely delight covers, and banquet sets are made in the dantiest and latest designs, visitor

THE CHINESE BAZAAR

every

material.

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, CENTRÁL HONG KONG.

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

Art Gallery

Lock Hing's also deal in fine Shanghai and Canton silks, grass Bronze & Ivory Figure of Ishin cloths, ・ embroideries, crepes, chic Kaneda, Exhibited at Komor's shawls, and Ivory, bronze, lacquered, cloisonne ware, porcelain and orna- ments of gold and silver, and the which are in ivory have to be carv- work of master craftsmen. Golded by hand, a fact which preserves and silver jewellery can also be the unique individuality of the two figures which have so far been They are also manufacturers of created. Blackwood furniture both inlaid and carved chairs, tables and stands, all well made and beautifully finish ed. The shop is at No. 33. Queen's road Central.

made to order.

WING SING & CO.

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 · newa agents and book sellers. It haa in stock a fine range of best sellers by both British and American au- thors 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 оп board ship during the voyage go to the Excelsior Store for your needs.

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TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

The Tabaqueria Filipina, the noted smokers' suppliers, is situat- ed in the Asiatic Building opposite the Hong Kong Hotel

In this excellently fitted out A jade screen in fine carving, emporium, you are assured fair supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, prices, fresh stock, fine quality and in very fine wood. and gold faithful service, which has been mounting, will be the envy of many their jealously guarded motto ever visitors who collect works of art since they opened shop in Hong The wonderful silk laquered Foo-Kong.

fehow screen will surely be admired The stocks of smokers' requisites by all visitors, and the unique carried in this store are large and the best brands of American tobaccos and cigarettes in stock, and they are also famous for the Hines of Manila cigars which they carry.

KONG SANG

Pipes of the best makes in sets and singly are to be found in a large variety to choose from. Other requisites

dgar cutters, tobacco pouches, cigar and cigarette

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They have a specially selected stock of exquisitely embroidered shawls and old embroidery which represent real value for money.

And last, but not least is a rare many of which are original. The Other goods exhibited in great selection of all kinds of ladies beautiful Mandarin costumes, too, they have ready-made pieces of ex- variety of coloura and pretty de necklaces: crystal, agate, ivory, are of fine workmanship, combin-cellent designs in both Chinese and

with quality approved foreign patterns, Mandarin Coats and jade, and Peking glass with nice ing excellent finish

In Kowloon is to be found one collection of cloisonne and ivory varied. They have all signs are

What would be more admired at Skints, Silk Embroidered Kimonos, pendents.

home in Europe or America than of the best stacked shops for artwork is worth the visit to this well known Persian Houri Coats,

Coats and

Take a good look in this shop-

tea sets, cloisonne known establishment. Happy Coats, all of the very latest you will surely pick

the various hair ornaments as worn enrios, China up Some- CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

by the Chinese ladles, or the beauti- and lacquer ware, brass ware, styles and especially selected with thing that will be suitable for the greatest Care combine gifte for the folks at Home. The Inspection is cordially invited byful ivory figures from the Chinese amber ware, and everything that quality with value.

quality of the goods is high, the the China Handicraft Co. No. 84, classics all carefully hand carved the traveller would like either for

or to send home aя When it comes to Chinese anti- Silk scarves ате to be found service is cordial, and the prices Queen's-road Central (Corner of with a minuteness of detall which the voyage here in large quantities and colours low enough to suit every pocket. Flower-street), of their fine display is the just pride of the craftsmen souvenirs of an eventful trip toques, visitors to the Colony cannot the Orient. The premises are cen- afford to miss visiting the premises -who-produced them. to suit all tastes. Materials for

of native goods.

A visit to this little shop is trally situated in Kowloon, name of Mr. Kwong Sang in St. George's dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese

The Company are manufacturers and Indian silks of very fine texture,

and exporters of handmade silk recommended, and inspection is, at No. 70 Nathan Road, a very building, Ice House-street, opposite

short distance from the Penin- the Star Ferry wharf. brocades, crepes, etc.

The Chinese Bazaar (Tal Cheong embroideries, which are of an ex- cordially welcomed without any

sula and Kowloon Hotels. At short notice, even within 24 Co.) in China-building, Queen's-quisite beauty that is not easily obligation on the visitor. 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- Indies' silk underwear, men's tail, of Swatow Draw work. Canton ful shawls of rare designs, finely shirts, pyjamas, etc. Their work- Suk Embroidery, and Filat Lace, carved fvory ornaments, jade pieces Loong Shing, jewellers of repate A visit to Komor & Komor's Art shop rialtors should also not miss priced to suit everyone, manship and fit is beyond real handmade under expert super- of genuine stones in rich tints, whose premises are at No. 48, gallery is recommended to all visi- the treat of inspecting the Ming proach.

vision.

well-made silk undles, and quality Queen's-road Central have a collectors to Hong Kong. The establish- Dynasty Imperial "Kafshu" (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 obwhich is difficult to beat.

Mr. Komor, an authority on Chi-jusari Baddhas," 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

cases or Shams, lacquer, For things Japanese "Daimyo" spreads, Pillow

pewter and cloisonne emphatically where Loong Shing is the firm (Kuhn & Komor) forty the subject of envious admiration and last, but by no concerned. The stress is necessary years ago and whose collection is a of all who had the pleasure of see- (The Japanese Silk Store) should Table cloths, Tearasy covers, Tablewares,

the centres, Sideboard covers, Dressing means least, Blackwood furniture because of the presence of imitation household word under curio col-ing it. be visited. It is situated on ground floor of the Hong Kong covers, Cushion covers, Doyleys, of essential Chinese design, beauti-Jades on the market, and one cannot lectors.

night-gowns and fully carved and polished, and be too careful when purchasing The collection on exhibition is Hotel-building, No. 27, Queen's-road. Ladies' Lawra

the finest in the Far East. You find Other Swatow products strongly made. Central, just round the corner from undies.

are Mosale-work (cut work in Irish the Hong Kong Hotel.

Linen) comprising Bedspreads, Pil- low shams, Table cloths and cen tres, Napkins, Tea clothes, Tray cloths and Guest towels, each a dainty piece of delicate handiwork.

"DIAMYO"

All sorts of Silk and Fancy Goods are stocked in this store. There is a big range of dainty things to choose from, marked at exceptional ly reasonable prices, to suit every taste and pocket.

The prices at this store are con- siderably cheaper than the stores in Japan owing to the duty there.

Canton embroidery: obtainable.at this Bazaar, very fine examples of artistic workmanship are. colour and white check Silk Shawls, long

A. "Dianyo" 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 of fine materials. They are obtain- and Tray cloths. ableady-made, or may be made to Exquisite hand-made lace Include erder, all commissions being care-Filet and Crochet laces, Ladies'. fully execated at short notice. Handbags, Table and Tray cloths, Round Table

Other goods include dress lengths, Sideboard covers, pyjamas, slippers, ladies" "slip-ons," centres and Medallions. There are and beautiful cigarette eases and also superior Swiss embroidery, bracelets men's dress sets, etc., of Ladies" plain Silk and Silk Crepe Slack untarnishable metal with Nightgowns, Undies, Kimonos pretty little gold scenes let in, all Babies Bonnets, Shoes and Bibs, beautifully worked as only Japanese Handbags, etc." crafturnen know bow to.

Printed Goods comprise Ladies!

A visit to this store is bound to Silk Crepe Hourl and Happy coats,

Long Scarfs, Priana Suite, Night-1

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Jades.

LOONG SHING

KOMOR'S

(Komor & Komor.)

EAST ASIATIC TRADING

Manufacturers and Exporters

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.

CO.

cases, patent lighters, fancy sh Here they will find a rare collec-trapa cigar and cigarette boxes, and tion of Chinese antiques, porcelain, every thing imaginable in the Jade, old jewellery and art black-tobacconist'e line. All goods are of wood furniture. Whilst in this the best qualities obtainable and

do not care

for

SCENTED POWDER

Many women This exquisite picture is made of face powder that has a strong hand woven or drawn coloured silk perfume, but with the return of femininity perfumed powder is and real gold thread of the finest

becoming increasingly popular. workmanship drawn in the Imperial Sometimes, however, the best and Palace under the personal supermost expensive powder has a very sion of the Empress. In the middle slight perfume and then perhaps of the shrine is a Manjusari is of the indefinable order which Buddha, and at the back is the finest

speedily seems to evaporate.

I gold thread screen with minute figures in the circular spans of bridges

A simple way to scent your powder is to put a few drops of

In the lower part is the Buddha flower oil on a piece of cotton attendant or "Dog of Fu" with wool, and wrap this in a tiny tufte of hair and lucy tails, closely muslin bag which should be placed in the centre of your powder and resembling the Peking⠀⠀ Spaniel which is, in fact, named after it allowed to remain until the latter

becomes perfumed. the "Lion Dog.” The lion is mount-

ed in diaper pattern saddle, jewel Flower oils of various kinds can pendants and tassels, and the two be purchased locally, and, though attendants are in true Buddhist they are rather expensive, need forat

only be bought in very small

This is an exceptional Chinese quantities, for only a very tiny work of art and shows the Kalahn amount is necessary for this type at its best. There are two method of scenting powder. similazi Katha Pictures in the Many of the fros that advertise Museum at Peking which are in the China Mall" stock per

highly

that an offer. of

is Bald Iumed powder, so that our lady as

much travellers can easily replenish

88 - $10,000 for the picture their little stock whilst In the

in Hong Kong was refused by Ha. Colony.