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SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

THE SILK CENTRES "undies" and pyjamas; whilst for men there are washing alik shirts, pyjamas, and neckties with hand- kerchiefs to match.

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.

They give real excellent valus in all their gands at the Bombay Store. Their stock, which is second to none in this part of the world, comprise houri coats, coolie eoats. 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, us well as pyjamas, shirts and underwears, and if the ready-to-wear ones to orders for made-to- not suit you. measure garments 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.

***

D. CHELLARAM

Other things in this store of in- terest to ladies are Kayser hose in all shades, exquisite shawls, kimonos, houti coats, and many inney goods and toys which repre- sent the latest in novelties. This store are also agents in Hong Kong for the well-known "Ohio" cream, hair and down remover.

FANCY GOODS

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,

ÅRT EMBROIDERIES, PYJAMAS,

IVORY WARE, HAND-MADE LACES,

KIMONOS, SLIPPERS, HOARI COATS, LACQUER WARE,

AND our usual great 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 Fare also of very high quality, whilst in the matter of silk shawls, the Swatow Trading Company have some beauties in stock which are real eye-openers. The stitching is SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

of the popular "short" variety and This shop, which is situated in the embroideries of chic designs Pedder Street, extends a welcome fund dainty colouring. to alf tourists to inspect the excel- lent stock. It specialises in Chin- SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

wonderful!

ese

goods in faney

manship.

KOMOR'S

HONG KONG.

LOCK HING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1930.

SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

HONG KONG HOTEL

grown In their own private gardens, which also produce won- During your short aojourn here,derful vegetables and fruits, be- you will find that the Hong Kong sides pretty pot plants peculiar to Hotel and the Peninsula Hotel are this part of the world, pruned in the best and moat aristocratic fantastic Chinese shapes. Take places to make your temporary

one of those home-it will be the envy of all your friends and some- headquarters.

thing you can proudly show as a lasting memory of your visit to the Colony,

mest

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

On the other side of the harbour Here is another of Hong Kong's is the Peninsula Hotel, run by the A visit to Komor & Komor's Art long established and reliable Chin-same company. There you will find gallery la recommended to allese firm who have specialised in the same courtesy and service. vieltors to

The dealing in, Chinese curios since! Hong Kong. establishment is under the manage-1870. Some of the pieces to be

(Komor & Komor)

EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE

1

all

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC.

Before leaving Hong Kong, get all your loose cush converted Inte Travellers' Cheques, the most con- venient and a safest way of carry- ing money. Let the American Ex- press Co., Inc., 4, Des Voeux Road, Central, attend to your require- ments. By dealing with them you

YUE SHING

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

ment of Mr. Komor, an authority found in this shop cannot be dupil- on Chinese and Japanese ort who ¦cated, Everything is absolutely The Excelsior Book Store, with have the benefit of the current rate joined the firm (Kuhn & Komor) genuine, and, best of all, the prices branches in D'Aguilar-street, off, of exchange and not the fancy forty years ago and whose collec-are competitive.

[Queen's Rond' Central, at the Hong figures which tion is a

money chargers so household word under Lock Hing's also deal in fine 'Kong Hotel, and in the Peninsula often impose on strangers. Also, variety, including Canton shawls, For wonderful Chinese hand-curio collectors.

Shanghai and Canton silks, grass Hotel, Kowloon,. is one of Hong you can safely entrust all your pur- Anndarin coats, art embroideries, jwork and novelties go to the

The collection on exhibition is clotha, embroideries, crepes, chie Kong's leading news agents and chases curios, porcelain, etc., to hand-made lace, kimonos, slippers, Swatow Drawn Work Co., No. 14,

the finest in the Far East. You find shawls, and ivory, bronze, lacquer book sellers. It has in stock a fine America to forward for you. Their of Pedder Street, between Messrs. articles there for prices ranging ed, cloisonne ware, porcelain and range of best sellers by both British charges are reasonable, and the drawn-works and houri coats very move! designs and fine work-Jardine, Matheson and Co., and the from one dollar up to thousands of ornaments of gold and silver, and and American authors, and receive packing is expertly done, thus en-

office of the Dollar Steamship Line. dollars. Every article is marked in the work of master craftamen. Gold by every mail from the United suring against breakage.

Drawn Work Co. plain figures and visitors are al- and silver jewellery can also be Kingdom and the States all the Pretty lacquer-ware, ivory-ware The Swatow and jade trees of exquisitely de-have always in stock a larga Ways received with courtesy whe-made to order.

They are also manufacturers of magazines which appeal to

leading periodicals, Journals, and ficate workmanship, are also stock-variety of hand-drawn thread and ther they buy or not. Their pack-

Everything ia reasonably embroidered work in both silk and ing and shipping ed.

department Blackwood furniture both inlaid tastes, priced and represents value for linen, which is turned out by ex- guarantees that everything sent by and carved chairs, tables and

For reading matter on board ship money.

Iperts in the art under careful them must arrive

at any part of stands, all well made and beautiful- during the voyage go to the Excel- supervision.

the world in perfect order.

ly finished. The shop is at No. 33, sior Store for your needs, Komor's art gallery is situated Queen's Road Central.

Queen's Road Central re-bind it for near the Hong Kong ferry corner

you. This well-known and reliable THE CLOVER SHOP of Chater Road and the fine window

Chineso Arm, which has bean In display draws all day and night

existence in Hong Kong since 1884, big crowds of sight-seers.

Sweet scented flowers, arranged can do high class work accurately firm, established since 1867, is one Chinese design and workmanship. beautify your stateroom can be had quality stationery and writing re-

This For gold and silver ware of in pretty bouquets, and baskets to

and neatly. They also supply of the oldest in Hong Kong. visit Wang Hing's shop. This long at the Clover Shop, in Ice Housequisite worthy of you. Before sail- A jade screen in fine carving, atanding firm of jewellers have Street, atraight up from the Staring be sure you have everything in very fine wood and gold mount- Central, very near to the Hong, flowers "obtainable in Hong Kong Home, about your travels. ing, will be the envy of many Kong Hotel. They have a reputa- visitors who collect works of art. tion amongst foreign residents for The wonderful silk lacquered Foo- fair dealing. The jade stones ob- chow screen will surely be admired tainable here are among the best by all visitors, and the unique col-to be found in Hong Kong, abso lection of cloisonne and Ivory work lutely flawless and of delicate hues. Which Tourists Should of genuine stones in rich tints, boxes, vases, tea tables and other is worth the visit to this well well-made silk undies, and quality useful articles, blackwood lamp known establishment.

Everything here, from shades with prettily painted silk

CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

Inspection is cordially invited by

D. Chellaram, 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 Chins Handicraft Co. No. 31. Queen's Road Central (Corner of The same applies to their ex-

Flower Street), of their fine display quisite Mandarin coats and skirts, the famous old style dress of China. of native goods. Houri coats and Japanese kimonos

er.

The Company are manufacturers

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,

WANG HING

are also stocked, each beautifully and exporters of hand-made silk and is just across the road from supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, premises at No. 10. Queen's Road Ferry wharf. They have the best with which to write that letter

embroidered with elaborate designs too prelty lo describe.

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 excellent materials for

ladies dresses, ute.

This Store specialises in ladies' hoae and men's socks, 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.

the Hong Kong Hotel.. embroideries, which are of an ex-

Amongst the great variety of quisite 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 4 ful shawls of rare designs, finely

very fine pair of delicately carved carved Ivory ornaments, jade pieces. tuske, lacquer ware, cigarette

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 beautifully carved and polished, and strongly made.

dainties,

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

19 Other appealing goods worth Prices here are fair and the qual-bound to bring to light very desir- examining in these stores are beauty of goods decidedly of the able remembrances of the trip out tiful Egyptian tapestry and Persian finest, and value is given for money East. rugs, as good as any obtainable any- no matter how small the article where else in the East.

bought.

KASHMIR SILK STORE

Opposite the Queen's Theatre, in Queen's Road, will be found the Kashmir Silk Store, which is also known as the "Palace of Shawls," a claim of which they are justly proud. Their wonderful display of beautiful silk shawls is dazzling and gives one a thrill of pleasure to inspect them. It is a joy to handle them and feel their fire, soft texture, and the desire to own one ia irresistible.

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

PIONEER SILK 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 shawls and old embroidery which represent real value for money.

Other goods exhibited in great variety of colours and pretty de- Mandarin signs are

coats and skirts, silk embroidered kimonos, houri costs, Persian coats and happy coats, all of the very latest styles and especially selected with

THE CHINESE BAZAAR

The Chinese Bazaar (Tai Cheong

FOOK WENG & CO.

CHINA FANCY GOODS CO.

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

LOONG SHING

the

smallest trinket to intricate silver! junka, etc., are all the product of experienced Chinese craftsmen.

Wang Hing's prices are competi-

TEN TIPS

Observe

HELPFUL ADVICE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

Members constitating themselves into small party groups for motor car trips should proceed ashore promptly together to give them- solves every oppertunity of secur ing the desired space, keeping in view cat loading as already stated. It is respectfully notifed that conveyancee cannot be held for

those arriving late, as the common

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- gration and Police authorities. Due notice will be given regard ing attendance of Cruise members

The Tabaqueria Filipina, the noted smokers' suppliers, is situat- and delay and discomfort to all ed in the Asiatic Building opposite tion to these important matters.

will be avoided by prompt atten- the Hong Kong Hotel.

cutters,

slona:

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

Hotel Accommodation When

hotel accommodation ashore is included in tickets, due

no

Hand-made Canton and Irish

Party Registration In this excellently fitted out em- linen drawnwork, embroideries,

Cruise Members are respectfully regard will be given, as far as porium, you are assured fair prices, requested to Co.) in China Building, Queen's silk, Spanish shawls, ladles' silk

fresh stock, fine quality and faith-

note the following practicable, to Members' requests Road Central, are manufacturers undies, Mandarin coats and skirts,

ful service, which has been their which will apply generally when for one hotel or another, consistent making up parties for shore excur with priority of application and and exporters, both wholesale and kimonos, ivory, cloisonne, pewter,

jealously guarded motte ever since retail, of Swatow Drawnwork, Can-lacquer and damascene ware, eft.,

they opened shop in Hong Kong.

the amount of accommodation It is realised that Cruise Mem-available, but no guarantee can be ton silk entbroidery, and filet lace, are all to be seen at the China Fancy Goods Co., 83, Queen's Road

The stocks of smokers' requisites all hand-made under expert super-

carried in this store are large and ashore, to move with friends. For

bers will wish, when travelling entered into. Central (China Building). Овсе vision.

varied. They have all the best this reason it is not desirable that that rooms with bath are not in- Attention drawn to the fact 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 broideries in grass linen) all in workmanship on the cloth and allk

Loong Shing, jewellers of repute and cigarettes in stock, and they should be made at the Cruise Office Officer should be given early ad- exquisite designs include bed-wear and the craftsmanship on the spreads, Pillow cases or shams, table hardware (Ivory, etc.) you will buy whose premises are at No. 48, are also famous for the lines of without giving members an oppor- vice of any special hotel require- cloths, teacosy covera, 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 sets

tunity to voice their preference for ments when every effort will be sideboard covers, dressing covers, gain, for the prices are reason- lection of genuine Jade jewellery

one party or another. and singly are to be found in reaching each port, shore pro-

Prior to made to secure same, but Beautiful fantasies in the which is difficult to beat. able. cushion covers, doyleys, ladies'

form of silken wear or ivory that

The word "genuine" is used em- large variety to choose from. Other grammes will be distributed, to

guarantee Can be entered into lawn night-gowns and undies.

you have before never thought phatically where Loong Shing is requisites are cigar

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

Optional Shore Excursions Members holding 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

Exchange Orders issued, ashore for Optional 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 worth your while to pay a call to known Swatow shop in China Build.

this shop. It holds limitless chasing Jades.

bacconist's line. All goods are of various parties are restricted in Cruise Office promptly when called ings, Queen's Road Central, for treasures.

the best qualities obtainable and number, party allotments will be for, in order that final Oriental goods, your eyes will be

priced to suit everyone.

made in the order in which applicaments may be made in respect of.

arrange- richly feasted with its nicely em-

tions are received. broidered Canton shawls of fas-

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

each party. Timaly notice will be given mem. and

As the Optional Excursions are bers of the date, place and hour limited in respect to Anything that you may require at which each port party registra Members desirous of availing them- numbers, from a needle to an elephant-cantion will be opened. When registra selves of such, and who have not be found in Lane Crawford's. The tion is made party allotment cards already purchased orders for them. oldest European department store will be issued. in the Colony, this shop is well

ashore, should enquire at the Cruise Non-Attendance at Party Office as to vacancies available. stocked with everything. Here you

Registrations can. buy a dress, which will be a Shore excursion features aro credit to you even in Parla, or identical for all parties. To many, jewellery which will compare fa- therefore, it will be a matter of vourably with any Bold by indifference with which party they Tiffany or the best jewellery shops move. Should Cruise Members not In Bond Strcel.

register for any party, it will be be On the first floor of this palatial assumed by the Crulee Office that store is Lane, Crawford's Restaur- the matter of party allotment has fant, where there is also a first class been left in their hands and allot dance floor and a capital orchestra. ment will be made and party card

sent to member's room.

If you look around this well. 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 respestfully

The colour of the false stones is so attractive that not only for eigners but Chinese also, are often | "taken in" by the fakes. It is there-

cinating colours up-to-date JEWELS AND CURIOS fore wise to deal only with reliable

WAI KEE

shops.

designs, together with a rich assort- ment of well-chosen Houti coats,

There is no doubt as to the kimonos, pyjamas, cape swis,

reliability of Loong Shing, as one scarves and underwear.

Some of the Btaff од of the oldest jewellers' establish- Carved ivory and lacquer; clothe Empress of Australia ment at present in existence in sonde, Nanking brocade tapestries, will

renew acquaintance with Hong Kong. This shop came into table clotha, cushion covers, wall Mr. Wal Kee, whose shop is being in 1864 and during a period panels (of expert workmanship) at the Queen's Road corner of the of over 60 yeare in business it has are also to be found here.

Hong Kong Hotel building. Mr. gained a reputation not only for What makes this shop popular is Wat Kee has been in the trade for reliability but also for fair dealing. the fine selection of Swatow drawn upwards of forty years and remem- All their fine jade jewellery-and thread work: both linen and grass bers globe-trotters who revisit there is a fine range to choose from Silk scarves are to be found cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, Hong Kong after long intervals. -are offered at prices which are here in large quantities and colours tea sets, tray cloths, towels, and He is an expert on things Chinese surprisingly reasonable. to suit all tastes. Materials for napkins.

and has an excellent variety of Go to Loong Shing if it's Jade dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese The real good old embroideries jade, precious stones, antiques, etc that you are after. and Indian silke of very fine tex-made into hand bage, writing pads, fure, brocades, crepes, etc..

the greatest care to combine quality

with value.

table cloths, tray cloths are also

At short notice, even within 24 found here. boura, the Pioneer's tailoring de-

The antique Chinese porcelain

partment is able to také orders for vases jars, sorcens, blackwood ‚ Îndles' silk underwear, men's shirts,furniture, and some rare pieces of pyjamas, etc. Their workmanship curios will surely delight every and fit are beyond reproach.

TAJMAHAL SILK STORE This newly opened Indian Silk Store, of which Mr. S. Narain is the proprietor, la fast gaining In popularity on account of. Its fair dealing giving you quality goods at reasonable prices. You will find this little shop up Flower Street, Home 200 yards beyond the flower atclis directly.. upposite », the China Mail office.

--They have a fire selection of new silks, just arrived, representing the Latest In fashionable colourziyand ^designs-Fuji,m.broc

sona crepe

cinde crepe

visitor.

And last, but not least is a rare selection of all kinds of ladies' necklace: crystal, agate, ivory, Jade, and Peking glass with nice Pendants.

Take a good look in this shop you will surely pick up bométhing that will be suitable for gifts for the folks at Home. The quality of the goods is high, the service la cordial; and the prices low enough to suit every pocket.

· SWATOW TRADNG CO.

The Swatow Trading Company, in "Pedder Street, is well worth a visit. They specialise in Swatow Drawnwork which is most appeal- ing and very moderstely priced.

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).

Hồng Kông.

ne-

Shore Excursions To avoid congestion and confu- sion and to ensure their own com. fort, Cruise Membera are quested to adhere to the hour shown for the movement of their party and to move only with that party.

Disembarkation

Members will best study their own comfort and convenience by

or

Meals on Board Two sittings will be arranged for at fixed hours, Necessary altera- meals on board ship, to be served

tions in meal hours to conform with shore excursion arrangements will

notified on Boards.

ship's Bulletin running meal is notified, Cruise Where a continuous or

Members should take any seat available and not wait until their own becomes vacant,

Regular meal hours on board will be as follows:

First

Second Sitting Sitting Breakfast 8.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m. Luncheon....12.30 pm. 1.00 pm. Dinner ...... 6.15 p.in. 7.80 p.m Port Departures Cruise Members are respectfully requested to advise their Room Stewards of their re-embarkation

avoiding crowding in the corridors on the ship preparatory to its sall-

at the gangway. Fifteen

ings. Balling date and departure minutes before the assembly hour hour from each port will be con- for each party, a gong will be spicuously posted. The ship will sounded 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.

Motor Cars

In Alling motor cars for shore excursions, the Cruise Manage Cruise Office

ment work, wherever possible, -òn The Cruise Office will be open the rule of placing four persons in daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 PM each seven-seated car and three except while the ship is in port, persons in each five-assted car, in when the Stall is engaged with addition to the driver, Cruise' shore excursion duties.