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SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

THE SILK CENTRES "undles" and pyjamas; whilst for

THE BOMBAY STORE

Famous for its low prices and high quality, the Bombay Silk Store is located in D'Agullar-street, up the slight 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,

houri comprise

ecolic coats, coats, Mandarin coats, embroidered shawls and silk kimonos of very pretty workmanship and designs, and made of the best material ob- tainable.

Dresses are to be found here in a wide range of choice, as well as pyjamas, shirts and underwears,

men there are washing silk shirts, pyjamas, and neckties with hand- kerchiefs to match.

Other things in this store of in- terest to ladies are Kayser hose in shades, exquisite shawis,

all Kimonos, hour! costs, and many fancy goods and toys which repre- sent the latest in novelties, This store are also agents in Hong Kong for the well-known "Ohia" cream, hair and down remover.

FANCY GOODS

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD. This shop, which is situated in Pedder Street, extends a welcome to all tourists to inspect the excel-

wonderful

and if the ready-to-wear ones do lent stock. It specialises in Chin- not suit you, orders for made-to-ese fancy goods in measure garments will be accepted for execution within 24 hours.

The Ponger suits made to order by this store are well known for their quality of material plus good

At and stylish cut.

D. CHELLARAM

variety, including Canton shawls,

THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.

WELCOME TOURISTS: WELCOME ALL:

·BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT US. We have always made a speciality of CHINESE FANCY GOODS but never have we had the vast variety as we are now showing, ready for the visit of tourists.

SILK SHAWLS, JADE TREES,

MANDARIN COATS,

SILK UNDERWEAR,

AND our usual great

ART EMBROIDERIES, PYJAMAS,

IVORY WARE,

HAND-MADE LACES,

KIMONOS, SLIPPERS, HOARI COATS, LACQUER WARE,

assortment of SWATOW DRAWN WORK.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

NEW STORE: 16, PEDDER STREET,. OLD STORE: 21, QUEEN'S ROAD, C.,

Their art embroideries and laces ure also of very high quality, whilst in the matter of silk shawls, the Swatow Trading Company have (some beautles in stock which are real eye-openers. The stitching is of the popular "short" variety and the embroideries of chic designs and dainty colouring.

1

KOMOR'S

(Komor & Komor}

HONG KONG.

LOCK HING

Some of the pleces to be

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1930.

SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

HONG KONG HOTEL

During your short sojourn here, you will find that the Hong Kong Hotel and the Peninsula Hotel are the best and most aristocratic places to make your temporary headquarters.

EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE

The Hong Kong Hetol is situated in the heart of the city. Always well equipped with the most courteous staff of guides, you will be enabled to do your shopping without being "taken in" by any unscrupulous native shop-keepers,

On the other side of the harbour Here is another of Hong Kong's is the Peninsula Hotel, run by the long established and reliable Chia- same company. There you will find ese firm who have specialised in the same courtesy and service. dealing in Chinese curios since 1870. found in this shop cannot be dupli- cated. Everything is absolutely

The Excelsior Book Store, with genuine, and, best of all, the prices branches in D'Aguilar-street, off are competitive.

Queen's Road Central, at the Hong Lock Hing's also deal in fine: Kong Hotel, and in the Peninsula Shanghai and Canton silks, grass Hotel, Kowloon, is one of Hong cloths, embroideries, crepes, chic, Kong's leading news agents shawls, and ivory, bronze, lacquer book sellers. It has in stock a fine ed, cloisonne ware, porcelain and range of best sellers by bath British ornaments of gold and silver, and and American authors, and receive the work of master craftsmen. Gold by every mail from the United and silver jewellery can also be Kingdom and the States all the leading periodicals, journals, and They are alde manufacturers of magazines which appeal to Blackwood furniture both inlaid tastes. and carved chairs, tables and

For reading matter on board ship stands, all well made and beautiful during the voyage go to the ly finished. The shop is at No. 38, síor Store for your needs. Queen's Road Central,

A visit to Komor & Komor's Art gallery is recommended to all visitors to Hong Kong. The establishment is under the manage ment of Mr. Komor, an authority on Chinese and Japanese art who joined the firm (Kuba & Komor) forty years ago and whose collec tion is a household word under curlo collectors.

The collection on exhibition is the finest in the Far East. You find articles there for prices ranging from one dollar up to thousands of dollars. Every article is marked in plain Agures and visitors are al- ways received with courtesy whe-made to order. ther they buy or not. Their pack- ing and shipping department

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

For wonderful Chinese handi. Mandarin coats, art embroideries, work and novelties go to the hund-made luce, kimonos, slippers, Swatow Drawn Work Co., No. 14, of Pedder Street, between Mesars, drawn-works and houri coats very novel designs and fine work-Jardine, Matheson and Co., and the manship.

office of the Dollar Steamship Line. Pretty lacquer-ware, ivory-ware The Swatow Drawn Work Co. and jade trees of exquisitely de-have always in stock A large icate workmanship, are also stock-variety of hand-drawn thread and Everything is reasonably embroidered work in both silk and ed. priced and represents value for linen, which is turned out by ex-guarantees that everything sent by perts in the art under careful them must arrive at any part of money.

the world in perfect order. supervision.

Komor's art gallery la 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. firm, established since 1867, is one This

of the oldest in Hong Kong. supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, A jado screen in fine carving, in very fine wood and gold mount- ing, will be the envy of many visitors who collect works of art. The wonderful silk lacquered Foo- chow screen will surely be admired by all visitors, and the unique col lection of cloisonne and ivory work known establishment.

CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

Inspection is cordially invited by the China Handicraft Co. No. 34,

1. Chellarum, in Pedder 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- ist in this line. These shawls com- prise a large variety which should satisfy the most exacting purchas-

The same applies to their ex-Queen's Road Central (Corner of quisite Mandarin coats and skirts, Flower Street), of their fine display the famous old style dress of China. of native goods. Houri coats and Japanese kimonos are also stocked, each beautifully embroidered with elaborate designs too pretty to describe.

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

ladies' dresses, etc.

This Store specialises in ladica* hoes and men's sucks, while its tailoring department undertakes to execute orders for ladies dresses and pyjamas, and men's shirts and collars within 12 hours, fit being guaranteed.

Other appealing goods worth examining in these stores are beau- tiful Egyptian tapestry and Peralan rugs, na good as any obtainable any where else in the East.

Other fine things to be found in this shop are kimonos, houri coats, Persian coats, embroidered silk Ungerie, and all qualities of silks in lengths suitable for many pur- poses.

PIONEER SILK STORE

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

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, The Company are manufacturers and is just across the road from and exporters of hand-made silk the Hong Kong Hotel, embroideries, which are of an ex-

Amongst the great variety of qulaite beauty that is not easily goods stocked in this store are very surpassed.

pretty Canton shawls, Swatow They are also dealers in beauti-drawnwork, ivory ware including a ful shawls of rare designs, finely very fine pair of delicately carved fearred ivory ornaments, jade pieces tusks, lacquer ware;

cigarette

of genuine stones in rich tints, boxes, vases, tea tables and other well-made silk undies, and quality useful articles, blackwood lamp shades with prettily painted silk

drawn-work.

Other high class goods obtainable sides, amber beads, handbags of at this store are lacquer, pewter fancy design, Peking actor dolls, and cloisonne wares, and last, but pewter ware, Mandarin hats and by no means least, Blackwood furni- coats, only to mention a few of the ture of essential Chinese design dainties,

beautifully carved and polished, and A few minutes of exploration in strongly made.

this "house of good things" la Prices here are fair and the qual-bound to bring to light very desir- [ity of goods decidedly of the able remembrances of the trip out

nest, and Value is given for money Enst no matter how small the article bought.

THE CHINESE BAZAAR

The Chinese Bazaar (Tai Cheong

FOOK WENG & CO.

CHINA FANCY GOODS CO.

If you look around this well known Swatow shop in China Bulld- ings, Queen's Road Central, for treasures. Oriental goods, your eyes will be richly feasted with its nicely em- broidered Canton shawls of faa-

designs, together with a rich assort- mont of wall-chosen Hour costs, kimonos, pyjamas, cape shawls. scarves and underwear.

Some

WAI KEE

Once

is worth the visit to this well

LOCK HING.

(Established 1870) Dealer in CHINESE CURIOS Canton & Shanghai Silk, Grass Cloth, Shawls, Blackwood, etc. also

Gold & Silver Jewellery,

33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL HONG KONG

LOONG SHING.

at No. 48,

fore wise to deal only with reliable

WANG HING

and

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grown in their own private gardens, which also produce won- derful vegetables and fruits, be- sides pretty pot plants peculiar to this part of the world, pruned in fantastle Chinese shapes. Take one of these home-it will be the envy of all your friends and some- thing you can proudly show as a lasting memory of your visit to the Colony,

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC.

Before leaving Hong Kong, get all your loose cash converted into Travellers' Cheques, the most con- venient and a safest way of barry- ing money, Let the American Ex- press Co., Inc., 4, Des Voeux Road, Central, attend to your require- ments. By dealing with them you have the benefit of the current rate of exchange and not the fancy figures which money chargers so often impose on strangers. Also, you can safely entrust all your pur- chases-curias, porcelain, etc., to America to forward for you. Their charges are reasonable, and the packing is expertly done, thus en- suring against breakage.

YUE SHING

If you have a book which had undergone some wear and tear dur- Exceling your trip, let Yue Shing, 47,

THE CLOVER SHOP

Sweet scented flowers, arranged Chinese design and workmanship, beautify your stateroom can be bad For gold and silver ware of in pretty bouquets, and baskets to visit Wang Hing's shop. This long at the Clover Shop, in Ice House promises at No. 10, Queen's Road Ferry wharf. They have the best standing firm of jewellers have Street, straight up from the Star Central, very near to the Hong flowers obtainable in Hong Kong Kong Hotel. They have a reputa- tion amongst foreign residents for fair dealing. The fade atores ob- tainable here are among the best to be found in Hong Kong, abso- lutely flawlcas and of delicate hues Which Tourists Should

Everything hero, from the smallest trinket to intricate silver Junks, atc, are all the product of experienced Chinese craftsmen.

Wang Hing's prices are competi-

TEN TIPS

Observe

HELPFUL ADVICE

Queen's Road Central re-bind it for

you. This well-known and reliable Chinese firm, which has been in existence in Hong Kong since 1884, can do high class work accurately quality stationery and writing re- and neatly. They also supply quisite worthy of you. Before sail- with which to write that letter Ing be sure you have everything Home, about your travela.

Members constituting themselves into amall party groups for motor promptly together to give them- car trips should proceed ashore

salves every opportunity of secur ing the desired space, keeping in view car loading as already stated. It is respectfully notified that

those arriving late, as the common conveyances cannot be held for

comfort and convenience of all Landing at most ports is pro- must be studied by the Manage- hibited until after the ship basment. been passed by the Health, Immi- igration and Police authorities. Due notice will be given regard

tive whilst the goods are above PORT REGULATIONS-ARRIVAL average quality.

MISCELLANEOUS

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

The Tabaqueria Filipina, the ing attendance of Cruise members noted smokers' suppliers, is situat-will be avoided by prompt atten- and delay and discomfort to all ed in the Asiatic Building opposite tion to these important matters. the Hong Kong Hotel,

are

S

sions:

The co-operation of Members of the Cruise is earnestly solicited by. the Management, looking to convenience, comfort and pleasure of all concerned.

the

Hotel Accommodation When

hotel Recommodation ashore is included in tickets, due regard will be given, as far as practicable, to Members' requests. for one hotel or another, consistent with priority of application and

KASHMIR SILK STORE

Hand-made Canton and Irish

Party Registration linen drawnwork, embroideries,

In this excellently fitted out ém- Opposite the Queen's Theatre,

Cruise Members are respectfully porium, you are assured fair prices, requested to note the following, in Queen's Road, will be found the Co.) in Chinn Building. Queen's silk, Spanish shawls, ladles' allk

fresh stock, fine quality and faith-which will apply generally when Kashmir Silk Store, which is also Road Central, are manufacturers undies, Mandarin coats and skirts,

ful service, which has been their known as the "Palace of Shawls," and exporters, both wholesale and kimonos, ivory, cloisonne, pewter,

jealously guarded motto ever since making up parties for ahore excur a claim of which they are justly retail, of Swatow Drawnwork, Can-lacquer and damascene ware, etc.,

they opened shop in Hong Kong.

the arsount of accommodation proud.

It is reailaed that Cruise Mem-avallable, but no guarantee can be Their wonderful display ton silk embroidery, and filet lace, are all to be seen at the China

The stacks of amokers' requisitesbers will wish, when travelling entered into. of beautiful silk shawls is dazzling all hand-made under expert super-Fancy Goode Co., 33, Queen's Road

carried in this store are large and ashore, to move with friends. For Central (China Building), and gives one a thrill of pleasure vision.

varied. They have all the best this reason it is not desirable that

Attention le draws to the fact to inspect them. It is a joy tol Swatow Drawnwork with em- you have appreciated the exquisite

known brands of American tobaccos allotments to Party A, B, or C, etc., cluded in Cruise fare. The Cruise that rooms with bath are not in- handle them and feel their fire, soft broideries in grass linen) all in workmanship on the cloth and silk

Loong Shing, jewellers of repute and cigarettes in stack, and they should be made at the Cruise Office Officer should be given early ad- texture, and the desire to own one exquisite designs include bad- wear and the craftsmanship on the

are also famous for the lines of without giving members an oppor-vice of any special hotel require is irresistible.

spreads, Pillow cases or shams, table hardware (Ivory, etc.) you will buy whose premises are cloths, teacosy covers, table centres,not at a loss to yourself, but as Queen's Road Central have a col-Manila cigars which they carry.

Pipes of the best makes in setsunity to voice their preference for ments when every effort will be sideboard covers, dressing covers, a gain, for the prices are renson-lection of genuine Jade Jewellery

Prior to one party or another. and singly are to be found in a able. Beautiful fantasies in the which is di@cult to beat.

made to secure same, but до cushion covers, doyleys, ladies'

reaching each port, shore pro- guarantee can form of silken wear or ivory that

The word "genuine" is used em- large variety to choose from. Other

be entered into, lawn night-gowns and undies.

grammes will be distributed, to thereon. you have before never thought phatically where Loong Shing is requisites

cigar cutters, study shore and party arrange- capable of originating from the concerned. The stress is necessary tobacco pouches, cigar and cigarette ments. Members should then de-

'Optional Shore Excursions brain of man, you will see and per- because of the presence of imita cases, patent-lighters, fancy ash cide with whom they would like Orders issued ashore for Optional Members holding Exchange haps buy. In any case it is well tion jades on the market, and one trays, cigar and cigarette boxes, and to go sightseeing and register for Shore Excursions are respectfully worth your while to pay a call to cannot be too careful when pur- every thing imaginable in the to the party of their choice. As the requested to turn them in at the this shop. It holds Hmitless chasing. Jades...

Lacconist's line. All goods are of various parties are restricted in The colour of the false stones is the best qualities obtainable and number, party allotments will be for, in order that final arrange

Cruise Office promptly when called: so attractive that not only for-priced to suit everyone.

made in the order in which applica-ments may be made in respect of eigners but Chinese also, are often

tions are received. "taken-in" by the fakes. It is there- ̈LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

each party. They have a specially selected cinating colours and up-to-date JEWELS AND CURIOS

Timely notice will be given mam-

As the Optional Excursions are bers of the date, place and hour limited in respect to stock of exquisitely embroidered

shops.

Anything that you may require-at which each port party registra Mombers desirous of avalling them- numbers, shawls and old embroidery which

There is no doubt as to the from a needle to an elephant-can tion will be opened. When reglatra selves of such, and who have not represent real value for money,

reliability of Loong Shing, as one be found in Lane Crawford's. The tion is made party allotment cards already purchased orders for them Other goods exhibited in great

the staff сп of the oldest jewellers' establish- oldest European department store will be issued. variety of colours and pretty de- Carved ivory and lacquer; dol-the Empress of Australia ment, at present in existence fn in the Colony, this shop fa well

ashore, should enquire at the Cruise. signs are Mandarin coats and sonne, Nanking brocade tapestries, will renow acquaintance with Hong Kong. This shop came into stocked with everything. Here you

Office as to vacancies available. skirts, silk embroidered kimonos, table cloths, cushion covers, wall Mr. Wai Kee, whose shop is being in 1864 and during a period can buy a dress, which will be a

Meals on Board houri costs, Persian coats and panels (of expert workmanship) at the Queen's Road corner of the of over 60 years in business it has credit to you even in Parle, or identical for all parties. To many, meals on board ship, to be served Two sittings will be arranged for happy coats, all of the very latest are also to be found here.

Hong Kong Hotel building, Mr. gained a reputation not only for jewellery which will compare fa-therefore, it will be a matter of at fixed hours. Necessary altera- styles and especially selected with What makes this shop popular la Wal Kes has been in the trade for reliability but also for fair dealing.vourably with any sold the greatest care to combine quality the fine selection of Swatow drawn upwards of forty years and remem- All their fins jado jewellery--and Tiffany or the best jewellery shops move. Should Cruise Mombers not shore excursion arrangements will by indifference with which party they tions in meal hours to conform with with value.

thread work: both linen and grass bera globe-trotters who revisit there is a fine range to choose from in Bond Street. Silk scarves are to be found cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, Hong Kong after long intervals, are offered at prices which are

register for any party, it will be be On the first floor of this palatial assumed by the Cruise Office that Boards. Where a continuous or notified on ship's Bulletin here in large quantities and colours tea sets, tray cloths, towels, and He is an expert on things Chinese surprisingly reasonable.

store is Lane, Crawford's Restaur- the matter of party allotment has running meal is notified, Cruise to suit all tastes. Materials for napkins, and has an excellent variety of Go to Loong Shing. If it's Jade ant, where there is also a first class been left in their hands and allot Members should take any seat dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese The real good old embroideries jade, precious stones, antiques, etc. that you are after.

dance floor and a capital orchestra.ment will be made and party card available and not wait until their and Indian silks of very fine tex-made into hand bags, writing pads,

sent to member's room. ture, brocades, crepes, etc.

own becomes vacant. Shore Excursions To avoid congestion and confu-be as follows:

Regular meal hours on board will · sion and to ensure their own com-

First

Second [fort, Cruise Members ara. re 1.

quested to adhere to the hour Breakfast 8.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m.

Sitting Sitting shown for the movement of their Luncheon....1280 p.m. 1.80 p.m. party and to move only with that Dinner 6.15 p.m. 7.30 p.m. party,

* Port Departures h -*- : Disembarkation

Cruise Members are respectfully Members will best study their requested to advise their Room own comfort and convenience by Stewards of theif re-embarkation avoiding crowding in the corridors on the ship. preparatory to its call- or at the gangway. Fifteen inge. Sailing date and departure minutes before the assembly hour hour from each port, will be cons for each party, a gong will be spicuously posted. The ship will Bounded throughout the ship, sail promptly at the hour advertis- Members should remain on deck ored to meet tidal or other urgent other convenient place pending reasons of operation and the Com-,, such notification.-

pany cannot accept any responsi bility for members falling to re- join the ship.

table cloths, tray cloths are also

At short notice, even within 24 found here. hours, the Pioneer's tailoring de- partment is able to take orders for ladies' silk underwear, men's shirts, pyjamas, elc. Their workmanship and it are beyond reproach.

TAJMAHAL SILK STORE

This newly opened Indian Sik Store, of which Mr. B. Narain is the proprietor, is fast galuing in

The antique Chinese porcelain vases jars, screens, blackwood furniture, and some rare pieces of curios will surely delight every visitor.NO MAMA

And last, but not least is a rare selection of all kinds of ladies' necklace: crystal, agate, dvory, fade, and Teking glass with nice pendants,

Take a good look in this shop. popularity on account of Its fair that will be suitable for gifts for you will surely pick up sociething dealing-giving you quality goods the folks at Home. The quality of at reasonable prices. You will find the goods is high, the service is this little shop up Flower Street, some 200 yards beyond the flower cordial, and the prices low enough

to suit every pocket.

stalls, directly opposite the Okina Mail office.

T

·line selection of

EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.

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:

Non-Attendance at Party Registrations

Shore excurafon features are

Motor Care

In Alling motor cars for shore excursions, the Cruise Manage

ment work, wherever possible, on The Cruise Office

SWATOW TRADNG CO.

Cruise Office

праду

Asiatic Building

Queen's Road, C.

pejoper

Cor

Hong

the rule of placing four persons in daily from 9.00am to 5:00 pm. ench seven-tested car and three except while the abfp persons in each five-seated car,

sta port.

addition to the driver. Cruise